Erfolg Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Looking on the inter-net, there does appear to be another company called MB Profi, although this site shows nothing like the replica. MB Profi are a Dutch company that appears to make pylon racing engines, that seem extreme. Could possibly be that company or yet another, using the Profi name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Found this image on t' web. The description on the previous page fits what the seller says, as does the image. And, yes, 2 (two) cubic centimetres total capacity. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 However, apart the capacity being correct as also is the number produced, it's not a Profi - it's a Zimmermann and made in the Ukraine. The writeup is here "60—Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine, (air cooled) designed by Merritt Zimmerman, 19741/12-scale models, built in Ukraine, 2001 and 2003." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Daithi & Mr Crusty Well done you are definitely correct (as certain as you can be), it is not a Profi and is almost certainly a Zimmerman. I have taken the liberty to copy, a description from your link. 60—Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine, (air cooled) designed by Merritt Zimmerman, 19741/12-scale models, built in Ukraine, 2001 and 2003. L=5", W=6", H=4" Two variations of the model Cirrus engine are these micro engines from Ukraine. (See also #112 below for the V-8 version.) They run on methanol with glow ignition and are among the smallest multi-cylinder 4-cycle engines in the world. The custom glow plugs are only a 5mm hex with a 3.5mm thread. The engines are less than 4 inches long and have a mere .5cc displacement in each cylinder, making the 4-cylinder only 2cc and the V8 only 4cc total displacement. Initial test results proved these micro engines would spin their 7- and 8-inch propellers to 13,000 revolutions per minute. Only 25 of the 1/12-scale 4-cylinder air-cooled engines were produced in 2001 and another 25 of a water-cooled version. In 2003, the remaining parts for the 4-cylinder engines were used to manufacture less than a half dozen each of the air-cooled and water-cooled V8 engines. It does beg the question, how it has passed into the hands of some one who appears to know so little about it. For the money expected, and the nature of the engine and its origins (however talented Mr Zimmerman appears to be), if I had the money and interest, I would want to see and handle the engine. Partly on the basis it could be just be a piece of static art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Posted by David Davis on 14/07/2014 12:50:59: Then there's this one, and this one. **LINK** Well they didn't sell and I put the highest bid on (didn't even reach double figures ) ! Anyway he's got spirit as it's been relisted with no alterations. **LINK** Guess who's winning it ? Come on lads (and lasses) let's get it up to a tenner for him !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've just been auto_outbid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 How on earth is that possible?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Posted by Andrew Price 2 on 16/07/2014 21:24:58: I've just been auto_outbid!!! So have I. At 40p per day, there's still 6 days of fun left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Search me. I thought I was being very generous. Makes no sense at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Posted by Andrew Price 2 on 16/07/2014 21:49:09: Search me. I thought I was being very generous. Makes no sense at all!! I wonder who out bid your outbidder then ??? still won't sell !!! ask me how I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well someone has to.......Howzat, Phil .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Posted by Stevo on 16/07/2014 22:26:18: Well someone has to.... ...Howzat, Phil .... poor fellas prob thinking he stands a chance of selling it this time bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This bloke has some great stuff and has very cleverly "hidden" the price in the P&P You have to admire his innovation skills - where else can you get a new 35MHz antenna so cheap (AKA piece of wire!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Posted by Masher on 17/07/2014 07:46:20: This bloke has some great stuff and has very cleverly "hidden" the price in the P&P have you tried posting anything 1st class recorded lately? I don't think he's trying anything on, just reflecting his time and costs. There are much worse examples around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Bob - I'm not bothered but £3.70 for ECONOMY p+p on a piece of hook up wire doesn't seem fair to me - but I won't be buying so it's of no importance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yes, the 'aerial' is a bit steep, but then it is a manufacturers authorised part. I'm not saying that he is offering bargains (FrSky V4R-II at £15?) but he is far from the worst. Only last week I had to return an item for a refund - A4 size padded envelope which had to be tracked, £7.80 with the Royal Mail - now THAT is robbery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I had a large envelope sent to me. it was some lettering for a new model. It took over a week because it was 1 gram over weight. I had a 16 mile round trip to the sorting office and had to pay £1.44. The sender said that his local PO had weighed it and priced it. NOT Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevem3akm Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi, this guy is totally unscrupulous. I bought 3 carbs off him, charged me 3 amounts of postage £16.40. The postage on the small padded envelope was £1.70 envelope cost about £.50p. Reported to eBay to leave negative feedback and it turned out he was trying to reclaim his charges as well. Other folk have left neg. feedback as well only to have it removed later. Why do eBay allow these predators to continue? Regards Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevem3akm Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I should also add that he charges the postal fee if you collect In person. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I just bought a book from a dealer in the USA. The postage was $30 The seller refunded over $9 (Almost a third of the postage) as soon as he had posted the book. Now that is an ACE dealer. There are some out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I bought a kit from a US seller for $150 and although it was fine some of the instructions looked like mice had been at them, I mentioned this to the seller and he refunded $50 - what a great Ebayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lawrence 1 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Anyone spotted this nice rare Precedent Hi Boy with forward facing ailerons? Looks like a fly away find to me. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Own up, who put this lot on .Dont think i will bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 My word... what a load of junk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm woodcock 1 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That's annoying, the only time a seller is close to me and he's selling a load of junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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