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Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
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Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
or was until I won it with a single bid. I expected snipers but they didn't show. Hundreds below what these go for, but that tape around the cowl..............
These early Cox models have never attracted but curiousity finally snagged me.
I believe a Space Bug engine?
Sellers description:
I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THIS PLANE, IT WAS BOUGHT MANY YEARS AGO, I AM NOW 65 AND IT"S BEEN IN THE ATTIC FOR YEARS AND I NEVER PLAN ON TRYING TO FLY IT.
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT SIZE THE ENGINE IS, THE PROP IS HARD TO TURN AND I DO NOT WONT TO FORCE IT,
I BELEIVE THE PROP IS WOOD, THE WINGS SEEM TO BE ALUMINUM
I AM INCLUDING A WARNING PAPER AND A STARTER WIRE, I AM NOT SURE THEY GO WITH THE PLANE BUT THEY WERE WITH IT SO I AM INCLUDING THEM
I AM NOT REALLY SURE WHAT THE SHIPPING WILL BE, IT IS NOT HEAVY BUT WILL HAVE TO BE IN A LARGE BOX BECAUSE OF THE SIZE, I WILL SEND THE CHEAPEST WAY POSSIBLE
*****SOMEONE ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE TO THE WINGS, I DO NOT SEE ANY BUT I ADDED MORE PICTURES, YOU WILL HAVE TO JUDGE FOR YOURSELF, YOU ARE BUYING AS IS, THANKS
THERE IS ALSO BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE NOSE, I DO NOT KNOW WHY IT IS THERE AND I AM NOT GOING TO TRY TO TAKE IT OFF.
Edit add:
What the heck, made an offer which was accepted. Vac-U-formed I think? Space Bug Jr.
These early Cox models have never attracted but curiousity finally snagged me.
I believe a Space Bug engine?
Sellers description:
I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THIS PLANE, IT WAS BOUGHT MANY YEARS AGO, I AM NOW 65 AND IT"S BEEN IN THE ATTIC FOR YEARS AND I NEVER PLAN ON TRYING TO FLY IT.
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT SIZE THE ENGINE IS, THE PROP IS HARD TO TURN AND I DO NOT WONT TO FORCE IT,
I BELEIVE THE PROP IS WOOD, THE WINGS SEEM TO BE ALUMINUM
I AM INCLUDING A WARNING PAPER AND A STARTER WIRE, I AM NOT SURE THEY GO WITH THE PLANE BUT THEY WERE WITH IT SO I AM INCLUDING THEM
I AM NOT REALLY SURE WHAT THE SHIPPING WILL BE, IT IS NOT HEAVY BUT WILL HAVE TO BE IN A LARGE BOX BECAUSE OF THE SIZE, I WILL SEND THE CHEAPEST WAY POSSIBLE
*****SOMEONE ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE TO THE WINGS, I DO NOT SEE ANY BUT I ADDED MORE PICTURES, YOU WILL HAVE TO JUDGE FOR YOURSELF, YOU ARE BUYING AS IS, THANKS
THERE IS ALSO BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE NOSE, I DO NOT KNOW WHY IT IS THERE AND I AM NOT GOING TO TRY TO TAKE IT OFF.
Edit add:
What the heck, made an offer which was accepted. Vac-U-formed I think? Space Bug Jr.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Wow nice models! They had Space Bugs engines. Mark B yahoo page had all info and now gone. miss it The wing looks good.
The later TD3 had Bee engines.
The link to Martin Hepperle engine manuals in the docs page is only the manuals, there is much more info.
from his manuals page click "back to home page" at bottom. Menu on left home page click Cox engines.
Much info there.
Or maybe it just my browser IDK
The later TD3 had Bee engines.
The link to Martin Hepperle engine manuals in the docs page is only the manuals, there is much more info.
from his manuals page click "back to home page" at bottom. Menu on left home page click Cox engines.
Much info there.
Or maybe it just my browser IDK
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Thanks for the links CB, somehow I had them at one time but they disappeared.
I know little to nothing about these, a gap in my Cox knowledge. Never laid an eye or hand on one. The aluminum wing has my attention. Must be very thin and dentable. The bid starting point was reasonable, give-away when compared to others like it and it had no watchers.
The Space Bug Jr. had many watchers so I was surprised when the seller accepted my offer. A collector would not have accepted it, but this fellow has thousands (2265) of items for sale so I was pretty sure that he would. Most of my ebay buys now are offers on BIN sales.
Nice clean plane. All plastic?
I know little to nothing about these, a gap in my Cox knowledge. Never laid an eye or hand on one. The aluminum wing has my attention. Must be very thin and dentable. The bid starting point was reasonable, give-away when compared to others like it and it had no watchers.
The Space Bug Jr. had many watchers so I was surprised when the seller accepted my offer. A collector would not have accepted it, but this fellow has thousands (2265) of items for sale so I was pretty sure that he would. Most of my ebay buys now are offers on BIN sales.
Nice clean plane. All plastic?
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
The TD3 is very nice, box an all. I think they color matched the engine tank to the model, the TD1 is maybe red tank.
All plastic and I have seen them brittle, handle with care. That's one I would collect, very nice.
All plastic and I have seen them brittle, handle with care. That's one I would collect, very nice.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Hi Bob, very nice!!! Love the TD-3, looks great, need a red Kaysun prop and some light cleaning and you're good.
The TD-1 must of done a figure '9' and was repaired (LG is backward) yep, that would be Space Bug, correct prop, but somebody added a TD-4, early PT-19 spinner. Should be like the TD-3
Take care,
Mark
The TD-1 must of done a figure '9' and was repaired (LG is backward) yep, that would be Space Bug, correct prop, but somebody added a TD-4, early PT-19 spinner. Should be like the TD-3
Take care,
Mark
Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Last edited by Mark Boesen on Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:35 am; edited 2 times in total
Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
I'm just curious, but has anyone ever tried to duplicate the outlines of the TD-1, TD-2, or TD-3 in balsa or balsa/foam? Seems they had nice proportions. For the day, to those who could afford them, seems that in competent hands, they probably flew very nicely.
The later RTF's in hard plastic, although they looked realistic, were rather fragile, easy to destroy upon a bad landing.
That is one of the reasons why I have not been a prolific collector, because of cost and fragility, loving things more practical, but that is just me.
The later RTF's in hard plastic, although they looked realistic, were rather fragile, easy to destroy upon a bad landing.
That is one of the reasons why I have not been a prolific collector, because of cost and fragility, loving things more practical, but that is just me.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
crankbndr wrote:Wow nice models! They had Space Bugs engines. Mark B yahoo page had all info and now gone. miss it The wing looks good.
The later TD3 had Bee engines.
These were in production till '58, very first version had matching color painted wing, then contrasting colors and soon just aluminum, not sure of time, maybe a year?
The link to Martin Hepperle engine manuals in the docs page is only the manuals, there is much more info.
from his manuals page click "back to home page" at bottom. Menu on left home page click Cox engines.
Much info there.
Or maybe it just my browser IDK
Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Hi Mark, Thanks for chiming in. Takes a lot to pull you out of the woodwork, but when we do.........Wow! All good stuff. I have a white Kaysun prop, but I don't think I have red. Will have to check. Seems they color coded the engines tank to the plane, (TD3) control handle too. I have spare engines for both including yellow for the TD-3.
Box is pretty grimey, looks like black mold spotting. Not sure how to deal with that. Coming from dry Houston Tx. so we will see. Restoring the box is half the fun. Plane will be pretty easy.
Box is pretty grimey, looks like black mold spotting. Not sure how to deal with that. Coming from dry Houston Tx. so we will see. Restoring the box is half the fun. Plane will be pretty easy.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Thanks Mark. I believe that this propeller is a Kaysun.
A part of this auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325665163021
A part of this auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325665163021
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
TD-1 sold in Jun 1953 for $19.95 suggested retail. Today that is $217 US. It sort of reminds me of Walt Musciano's Scientific Lucky Racer.
From https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4373
Of course, Walt's hollow log although pretty, would not have the performance potential of the TD- 1,2, or 3. The TD-3 still is a beautiful aircraft.
From https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4373
Of course, Walt's hollow log although pretty, would not have the performance potential of the TD- 1,2, or 3. The TD-3 still is a beautiful aircraft.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
TD 3 with Babe Bee engine. Sold for 300 $ at https://www.auctionmc.com/auction-lot/cox-thimble-drone-td-3-airplane-with-original-box_0D440D09B0
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Those are really nice Bob, Plus always interesting to learn new Cox history….I always liked the lines of the TD-3….I didn’t realize they went from SBJ to Babe Bee along the way…
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
rsv1cox wrote:Thanks Mark. I believe that this propeller is a Kaysun.
A part of this auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325665163021
Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
That TD-1 with its polished out wing is just beautiful
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
crankbndr wrote:Wow nice models! They had Space Bugs engines. Mark B yahoo page had all info and now gone. miss it The wing looks good.
The later TD3 had Bee engines.
The link to Martin Hepperle engine manuals in the docs page is only the manuals, there is much more info.
from his manuals page click "back to home page" at bottom. Menu on left home page click Cox engines.
Much info there.
Or maybe it just my browser IDK
$20 in 1953 = $225 in 2022
https://westegg.com/inflation/
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
rsv1cox wrote:or was until I won it with a single bid. I expected snipers but they didn't show. Hundreds below what these go for, but that tape around the cowl..............
These early Cox models have never attracted but curiousity finally snagged me.
I believe a Space Bug engine?
You got a very, very good deal. It sells for twice as much and more.
Congrat
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325751179383?hash=item4bd8488877%3Ag%3ANq8AAOSwIFlkxoWW&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LlbyPy6s2NzOkOAYAVjd46w5n9x7NAWZ76eDrtYxVj3WOgbO5D5smjGSflD4Ob3ODwUE1Xb9n33zeFjEdh3kYwKQEBEleyPCK67pt6AoYXBPJYs6kgKXc1H5jee9EUZTSXNMvg6rP8SRJYoYhR7%2F3JZOkIyv4QBf29trsM546p0RcSfkTJS9r9Isw6KT9y0bx7emiwcDxC0ZfOG5NAwNHl9GpaI2jJrcVHpwHmafxErdA5soZ9nmaAKhvkkFe8VrMqhXrZLDI0ksMON6UT%2BAhUQltgZu68EvimmhqAjnuY3%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6SPidy6Yg&nma=true&si=IrwfXuX8TQqnDe4Whf0yJGHIIjg%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Bob bought that one? Good buying.
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Landing gear mounted reverse.
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Levent Suberk wrote:Landing gear mounted reverse.
Yes, I will have to change it around, it should arrive tomorrow. Looks like the same type gear that Gilbert used on their models.
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Re: Cox TD-1 1953/55 ish on ebay
Levent Suberk wrote:Bob bought that one? Good buying.
Yes, same plane that is in Latole's post.
Strange, I was the only bidder, but this parts plane with a very dented wing just went for $190.00 with 13 bids. Sometimes you just get lucky, or are at the right place at the right time.
Got a kick out of the sellers ebay picture, checking at the extreme bottom. Sometimes it's just necessary to crop pictures.
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