jessiej

Where can I get Cox reeds? Is there any simple way they can be cut or punched from an easily available material?

jess

Andrew

I've wondered this myself -- particularly for the plastic (mylar?) reeds. Perhaps Tim, DB or AJC could tell us.

the "other" Andrew

Japanman

Mylar is the go.
I use 100micron- go lighter for more power!
You may be able to get it in graphic design/ art supply shops

J.M

Tim Wiltse-RCU

Well I didn't ask about them when I called but give Cox/Estes a call for parts. I have the number around here some place I just can find it right now.


LAter,
Tim Wiltse

redcar92

I use the disk part of a floppy disk. I cut it with nail clippers to get the curve on each end. It does'nt need to be in a + shape. This shape () like an oval, works fine for me in my Cox .049 and .020's.
Hope this helps
Bill

Clean

Cox courtesy line 800-451-0339

ajcoholic

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I have allways had enough spares to not have to make any. But I think the same thickness of mylar that is in the Cox engines shouldnt be hard to find. I have drafting mylar that seems lirk it would work fine, but I haven tried yet..

AJC

Andrew

Very interesting -- I never considered the using the mylar -- I shall give it a try.

I have used the dust shutters as a source of thin metal sheet -- to protect the wing TE from being crushed by rubber bands for example -- it's a little stiffer than beer can aluminum, but not as much to fun to collect. [8D]

Thanks for the tip.

the "other" Andrew