What are used Norvels worth?    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes >> What are used Norvels worth?
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
What are used Norvels worth? - 2/5/2012 3:51 PM   
Duane-RCU



Posts: 536
Score: 100
Joined: 5/6/2002
Last Login: 4/1/2013
From: Arlington, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Thinking about getting rid of them, .061 w/throttle, .061 no throttle. I bought them with a "chrome" Simple P51, and I really have a hard time seeing it in the air. I need brighter colors, or bigger planes!

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/5/2012 5:55 PM   
DeviousDave


 

Posts: 1692
Score: 110
Joined: 2/25/2007
Last Login: 5/23/2013
From: , MI, USA
Status: offline 		Depends a lot on condition. New ones are worth a solid $45 (Big Mig .049 CL) to $60 (AME .061 R/C) and it drops off fast. A clean used one will run about $30. Non-R/C motors will bring a little less.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Duane-RCU)
       Post #: 2

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/5/2012 8:34 PM   
mikegordon10



Posts: 982
Score: 126
Joined: 7/12/2003
Last Login: 5/23/2013
From: Provo, UT, USA
Status: offline 		I guess I never tried to sell one, but I've got a 3 lb coffee can full of em.

_____________________________

Mike Gordon AMA 320990
RC Pylon Racing, the ultimate thrill, when sex and drugs just taint enough!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DeviousDave)
       Post #: 3

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/6/2012 6:31 PM   
Silvaire



Posts: 513
Score: 105
Joined: 9/9/2003
Last Login: 5/24/2013
From: Napa, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Used engine are always a risk, but to a considerably greater degree with Norvels.

Proper break-in is critical with them. It is very easy to damage them or shorten their life if it is not done properly.

Since new ones are currently available for a very reasonable price I wouldn't risk buying used unless:
(A) I had a need for the exterior Norvel parts, or (B) the price was dirt cheap.

_____________________________

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to take away."

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mikegordon10)
       Post #: 4

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/6/2012 10:59 PM   
Duane-RCU



Posts: 536
Score: 100
Joined: 5/6/2002
Last Login: 4/1/2013
From: Arlington, TX, USA
Status: offline 		I guess if they aren't really worth $25.00 each, I might as well keep them....for something....Maybe control line? I can still see 30 feet away!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Silvaire)
       Post #: 5

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/7/2012 4:53 AM   
coriolan


 

Posts: 688
Score: 100
Joined: 9/9/2006
Last Login: 5/23/2013
From: Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Duane-RCU

I guess if they aren't really worth $25.00 each, I might as well keep them....for something....Maybe control line? I can still see 30 feet away!

30 feets would be ok for good old Cox reedy .049, even a tired Norvel would be very zippy on such short lines

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Duane-RCU)
       Post #: 6

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/7/2012 5:23 AM   
DeviousDave


 

Posts: 1692
Score: 110
Joined: 2/25/2007
Last Login: 5/23/2013
From: , MI, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Duane-RCU

I guess if they aren't really worth $25.00 each, I might as well keep them....for something....Maybe control line? I can still see 30 feet away!


Depends on condition-you would likely get $35 easily if they were clean. Some people don't bother to spend a few minutes and clean up an engine before they take pics and post the ad-a few ounces of alcohol can make all the difference. A clean engine is one that was taken care of when it was run. I've never heard that Norvels were easy to damage during break-in save for the odd bent rod due to the piston/jug fit.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Duane-RCU)
       Post #: 7

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/7/2012 8:20 PM   
Silvaire



Posts: 513
Score: 105
Joined: 9/9/2003
Last Login: 5/24/2013
From: Napa, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: DeviousDave


I've never heard that Norvels were easy to damage during break-in save for the odd bent rod due to the piston/jug fit.


Yeah, other than beginning by hand flipping them a few hundred times with the right oil first, and using a heat gun to warm the cylinder before the first start, breaking them in is a piece of cake.

I'm a bit of a sucker for a bargain, and I have a few "bargain" used Norvels I've bought that I'd be happy to sell you.

_____________________________

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to take away."

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DeviousDave)
       Post #: 8

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/7/2012 9:01 PM   
aspeed


 

Posts: 902
Score: 105
Joined: 7/14/2011
Last Login: 5/24/2013
From: Ruthven, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Put some bright coloured trim on the wings and fuse or something so you can use them. It doesn't need to look scale.  I would otherwise say a used motor in good running condition is worth about half the price of a new one, just like pretty much anything else, garage sale stuff, furniture, ....Control line stuff is always fun too.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Silvaire)
       Post #: 9

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/8/2012 7:02 AM   
DeviousDave


 

Posts: 1692
Score: 110
Joined: 2/25/2007
Last Login: 5/23/2013
From: , MI, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Silvaire

quote:

ORIGINAL: DeviousDave


I've never heard that Norvels were easy to damage during break-in save for the odd bent rod due to the piston/jug fit.


Yeah, other than beginning by hand flipping them a few hundred times with the right oil first, and using a heat gun to warm the cylinder before the first start, breaking them in is a piece of cake.

I'm a bit of a sucker for a bargain, and I have a few ''bargain'' used Norvels I've bought that I'd be happy to sell you.


I'd take them off your hands, but I have well over 30 of the .049's and .061's alone....

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Silvaire)
       Post #: 10

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/9/2012 12:55 AM   
vertical grimmace



Posts: 4407
Score: 154
Joined: 3/13/2004
Last Login: 5/24/2013
From: ft collins , CO, USA
Status: online
quote:

ORIGINAL: coriolan


quote:

ORIGINAL: Duane-RCU

I guess if they aren't really worth $25.00 each, I might as well keep them....for something....Maybe control line? I can still see 30 feet away!

30 feets would be ok for good old Cox reedy .049, even a tired Norvel would be very zippy on such short lines

Considering that 35' lines were the rule for 1/2 a combat, 30' is not too far out of line. With the hot Cyclone now, the length has been increased to 42'.

_____________________________

"let''''s just say, they will be satisfied with less" Ming the Merciless

Hide Signatures

(in reply to coriolan)
       Post #: 11

RE: What are used Norvels worth? - 2/18/2012 10:02 PM   
danilo-2


 

Posts: 61
Score: 100
Joined: 8/22/2011
Last Login: 5/14/2013
From: vancouver, BC, CANADA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: DeviousDave

Depends a lot on condition. New ones are worth a solid $45 (Big Mig .049 CL) to $60 (AME .061 R/C) and it drops off fast. A clean used one will run about $30. Non-R/C motors will bring a little less.

 
Paid $30 for 2 nib 061's  in Dec.. rc and big mig... one sourced here at rcu's 'for sale' section even. Some think these are worth large... many don't ;-)



Hide Signatures

(in reply to DeviousDave)
       Post #: 12

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes >> What are used Norvels worth?
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.406RCU1