chris lawrence Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi guys, I was wondering if anybody would be able to tell me what these planes are models of? And how much they are worth? Any help would be much appreciated as i am looking to sell them as they have been sitting in my shed for about 4 years, collecting dust (as you can see from the pictures) :-D PLANE 1: http://db.tt/Cs2PRwnQ http://db.tt/RiO7rt1w http://db.tt/O8c1xqp9 PLANE 2: http://db.tt/ahkBlngU http://db.tt/3PomJ3gx http://db.tt/vwL1xrfz Many thanks Chris. Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 02/10/2012 19:26:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 fist is an early aerobatic model, either a gangster 52, or 62, the numbers are the wingspan, cant make the engine out, but the model is in very poor state, and if the radio is 35mhz, its practically worthless, 2nd one looks like a vintage style model, but again, is in very pooe condition, engine, which looks very well used, is missing about 25quids wirth of parts, the propdriver, and the prop locknuts and washer, sorry, but the whole thing to me is landfill, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 hello chris-the 1st is def a mick reeves gangster....the 2nd could be anything.....and as alan has said -- they are of little value.....the engines may be worth a few £'s.......thats few with a capital F... the air frames...will be handy for bonfire night...... ken anderson ne..1 ....nov 5th dept.... Edited By ken anderson. on 02/10/2012 20:03:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'll go for a Gangster too for the first and take a shot at a Junior 60 variant for the second model. I've got to say that I'm with Alan on the condition though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loop2Loop-UK Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hiya Chris, those will shine up nice with a bit of TLC, i would strip all the covering, check the airframe for any repairs needed, either, change to leccy or refurbish the motors you have on them, might i suggest a toothbrush and some surgical spirits to help cleanup those I.C's, i can see ALOT of potental, as for the i.d's of those flyers, 2nd aircraft looks like it " could be " a Ben Buckle, and and 1st, im not too sure TBH, dont land fill'em, it would be a waste, like i said, a little TLC will have em flying again!. L2L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 and a customer is found, what would you pay for them then? there is at least 25quid to spend on the fourstroke, and that is before it is ran, the Huge wing crease in the gangster says its needs a new wing, are they worth the hassle, as for value 15 quid for the gsters engine, nothing for the model, 5 for the reciever, 8for the four servos, 15 quid for the 4 stroke in the 2nd model, nothing for the airframe, same for the radio gear as the 1st, SO, that 55quid, at least its a night out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris lawrence Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks to everyone who answered, much appreciated. Mr Loop2Loop-UK i like your answer :-D will probably just stick them on ebay and see what comes of it. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 knowing ebay, you will be able to retire off the proceeds, but be carefull, we have a section here where stuff that is poor gets brought up, but your are masterpieces compared to some that are featured there, can you ID the engine in the ganster?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loop2Loop-UK Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 depends on what you call value, they would make a good winter challange to get em flying again, i would change em to leccy if it was me buying them, i dont fly i.c no more, too noisey and too much hassle, as for the engines, i would refurbish them and then sell em on, for what ever i could, as for the radio gear, a clean up and test, get what i could for it, if anything at all, maybe a swap of some sort, as for the airframe, i would get it flying again, as for 55 quid, well, at least it would make an intresting winter challange project.. L2L.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 did not see the 3rd picture, the engines an irvine, the span of the model will tell you if its a 40, or a 61, the smaller span will be a 40 engine, the bigger span the 61 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Marshall Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 hi chris to save u the hassle of puting them on ebay how much would u want for the lot and where abouts are you based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris lawrence Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi Shaun, after what I have heard here im not sure what to say on the price... I paid £110 for them several years ago, they do also come with a starter, and a handmade box for spares etc (which also has a fuel pump mounted on the side of it). I live near Norwich. Let me know :-D regards Chris. Edited By chris lawrence on 03/10/2012 17:18:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 is there any chance of finding the missing prop driver and nuts of the four stroke engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris lawrence Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi Alan, its a possibility, but from memory I only had one prop / nuts between the two planes regards Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Chris, I'm pretty certain that the 4 stroke engine is an OS FS20. The prop drive hub is OS part No 45708000 it's the same part as fitted to the FS26-S but you may have difficulty locating one. The nut is a 1/4 UNF which you can get at many hardware/tool shops but it's a common size for a lot of engines. Edited By PatMc on 03/10/2012 22:15:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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