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wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
anyone have a stash of metal postage stamp backplates they'd like to part with - cheap?
thx
Charles
thx
Charles
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
The only one I'm aware of is the aluminum mount made for the " spook".
Otherwise there are some Homemade one's like Roddie's or this one: https://www.coxengineforum.com/t1004p20-postage-stamp-backplate-mount#115039
Otherwise there are some Homemade one's like Roddie's or this one: https://www.coxengineforum.com/t1004p20-postage-stamp-backplate-mount#115039
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
cstatman wrote:anyone have a stash of metal postage stamp backplates they'd like to part with - cheap?
thx
Charles
Unobtanium and cheap shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.
Spook engines usually go for good money especially new. You might get lucky spotting one in a lot of parts on eBay tucked away but if it’s in the open will drive the price up for sure.
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
As already mentioned they only came on the spook designed engine. The engines themselves are kinda rare.
Is there a reason you want a bunch of steel ones? They were designed to add nose weight for the Spook. They don’t work any better than the standard ones.
Is there a reason you want a bunch of steel ones? They were designed to add nose weight for the Spook. They don’t work any better than the standard ones.
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
wow! I had NO idea they were from a rare engine.
I've been polishing up some .049's and making "desk art" for display
trying to sell on eBay to help re-finance some of my addiction.
My thought was polish up a non-runner, advertise as art-only, not running, and try to make $50-ish per motor, which I could toss back into the fund buying more motors I want.
its not like I MUST have the money? .... we all know $50 ain't gonna make much difference either way.. but it makes me "feel better" about what I am spending on engines that will eventually go on FF or CL planes for me.
I don't want to polish and sell a tanked back end, cause? well, they are like, $25 from Bernie or Matt. (which is a great price, and I totally support both those businesses - we are lucky to have them) - but i can't afford to buy $25, then sell at $50...
my current listing is at $37. so I thought if I could find more of these metal back ends? it would make easy to polish up to shiney and sell
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334274739488
now that I know they are rare? I feel a bit ridiculous about selling this one... however? I have a bidder, and need to honor that.
well, I gotta find another idea for mounting them - the grey 'sure start' back ends? just aren't as 'pretty'
Thanks for the info guys -- very appreciated...
learning more every day
I've been polishing up some .049's and making "desk art" for display
trying to sell on eBay to help re-finance some of my addiction.
My thought was polish up a non-runner, advertise as art-only, not running, and try to make $50-ish per motor, which I could toss back into the fund buying more motors I want.
its not like I MUST have the money? .... we all know $50 ain't gonna make much difference either way.. but it makes me "feel better" about what I am spending on engines that will eventually go on FF or CL planes for me.
I don't want to polish and sell a tanked back end, cause? well, they are like, $25 from Bernie or Matt. (which is a great price, and I totally support both those businesses - we are lucky to have them) - but i can't afford to buy $25, then sell at $50...
my current listing is at $37. so I thought if I could find more of these metal back ends? it would make easy to polish up to shiney and sell
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334274739488
now that I know they are rare? I feel a bit ridiculous about selling this one... however? I have a bidder, and need to honor that.
well, I gotta find another idea for mounting them - the grey 'sure start' back ends? just aren't as 'pretty'
Thanks for the info guys -- very appreciated...
learning more every day
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to edit the listing and add that it has a metal Spook backplate. Those with eBay watch alerts looking for a Spook engine/parts may get an email about it. Might help drive the ending price up a bit for you.
Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
wow - great idea -- eBay wont let me change the title, but added to the description. OH well, someone will get a shiny backplate, and probably toss the motor
I'm gonna keep on trying this. its fun to shine them up. but ! now! only with NOT rare parts!
I'm gonna keep on trying this. its fun to shine them up. but ! now! only with NOT rare parts!
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Re: wtb - metal postage stamp backplates
I have often thought of machining one up from aluminum much like the red or grey plastic ones but with the Bee bolt pattern. Biggest problem is getting a bunch of fine thread needles. The G clip and reeds are still around. CNC would be better. Alan
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