Where do they get them from??
Bob Cotsford | 11/04/2012 12:32:10 |
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and £7 for postage - obviously, it takes a lot of care and attention to the packing to ensure the item arrives in pristine condition |
Aaron Stevens | 11/04/2012 18:09:59 |
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Posted by Peter Miller on 11/04/2012 08:42:28:
You would think it might be worth while spending ten minutes cleaning this
i am watching this and kinda want it for a paper weight to stop my plans rolling back up
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Aaron Stevens | 11/04/2012 18:22:45 |
![]() 125 forum posts 17 photos | oh yeah i won this last week 290691853903 and got it this morning with a mail from the guy on sunday with a nice bit of info he didnt put in the description ''oh yeah forgot to put in the listing its seized solid and dosnt turn over at all'' so yeah i was like hmm so when i got it this morning it was packed in paper from his shredder (phone bill) and yup it was solid as hell so i went to the shed and dropped some fuel in the exshust port and capped it with a rubber plug i have and heated it with my mini blow tourch let it cool and put a prop on the front and tightened it and gave it a lil wiggle and it loosened right yup so i took the plug out the port and tuned the engine over a few times and a big load of black goop come sliding out a bit more fuel in the crankshaft and more gunk came out the carb is a mess so stuck my 20fp to it and stuck it on the bench 20mins later its running sweet apart from loads of fuel comes out the front crankcase at the thrust washer but am going to strip it tomorrow and give it a good clean |
Bucksboy | 11/04/2012 22:09:47 |
![]() 559 forum posts 106 photos | I saw this tonight, it's got a slightly different nose than I remember for a
Someone is bidding, I hope for the starter and bits rather than the plane. |
Daithi O Buitigh | 12/04/2012 05:51:33 |
![]() 1357 forum posts 49 photos | I'm not sure what the engine is in front - but isn't it sort of missing the top bit (and front bits)?
Fully functional????? |
John Payne | 12/04/2012 07:52:56 |
![]() 162 forum posts 63 photos | If you look closely at the photos you can see the piston and con rod and other internal engine organs. Not a pretty sight! Cheers, John. |
Peter Miller | 12/04/2012 08:31:46 |
![]() 10310 forum posts 1231 photos 10 articles | I love the leading edge, when they say "leading edge 3/8" square" the builder took it literally!!! Doesn't look as if they ever heard of sandpaper |
Aaron Stevens | 12/04/2012 12:48:44 |
![]() 125 forum posts 17 photos | i asked a question about the item, i asked if i get the dog with it aswell for the price haha |
Peter Miller | 12/04/2012 18:41:06 |
![]() 10310 forum posts 1231 photos 10 articles | Someone has actually put a bid on the lump of crud.
Sorry mate but that crud is no good as compost, it is contaminated |
Aaron Stevens | 12/04/2012 20:55:05 |
![]() 125 forum posts 17 photos | oh i knew i should of put 99p on it haha i am busy building and getting ready to be married and that engine would be to much work to get running |
Stephen Grigg | 12/04/2012 21:14:21 |
![]() 8691 forum posts 1128 photos | Ive plenty of cherished teddies on E bay at the moment make the other half happy with a romantic gesture and get them gone for me!!! |
Aaron Stevens | 13/04/2012 13:24:21 |
![]() 125 forum posts 17 photos | i have a pair of gloves on ebay at the moment with 6 fingers if you know anyone |
Stephen Grigg | 16/04/2012 07:57:48 |
![]() 8691 forum posts 1128 photos | Ive a pair with 5 but noone is showing any interest so what chance have you.Ive put 3 intereting models on ,an instructor is down sizing so Im helping him out,and the bath lift is his as well but not the mulberry handbag. |
Aaron Stevens | 19/04/2012 20:03:35 |
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yet another fake on ebay reported |
Devon Flyer | 19/04/2012 20:24:05 |
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Posted by Aaron Stevens on 19/04/2012 20:03:35:
yet another fake on ebay reported What makes you think it's a fake? |
Eamonn Fahey | 19/04/2012 20:30:11 |
![]() 529 forum posts 58 photos | Don't think its a fake. |
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator | 19/04/2012 20:30:35 |
![]() Moderator 15748 forum posts 1460 photos | Yeap, as far as I can tell from the photo that looks pretty pukka to me. BEB |
Aaron Stevens | 19/04/2012 20:30:46 |
![]() 125 forum posts 17 photos | the white out drive and the mounting lugs check out the fake futaba thread |
Eamonn Fahey | 19/04/2012 20:38:54 |
![]() 529 forum posts 58 photos | Aaron, thats Futaba 3003 servos. |
Eamonn Fahey | 19/04/2012 20:41:48 |
![]() 529 forum posts 58 photos | Aaron, check here for more information. |
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