I would go buy an electric starter and battery! In the long run it is much easier to start your engine. I would also invest in an aluminum spinner nut, and not a plastic (Du-Bro or GreatPlanes) spinner. Just find out what thread count and size prop stud you have. I purchased a 1/4" - 28 Du-bro aluminum prop nut for my K&B Twister .61, and it has been great! If you get an electric starter all you do is flip around your starting cone and it will fit the smaller diameter spinner.

I can't imagine using a chicken stick, especially on a cold day when it is a little harder to get it going!

Mike