Brian Dorricott 1 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi, Nice review of the RCGF 10cc in mag this month sounds like a good replacement for 46 size glow but I cannot find anywhere near RRP of £160 seems over £200 everywhere am looking in wrong place ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The reviewer (Brian) lives in Oz, so maybe it is cheaper there, but a long way to go to buy an engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hobby King £149.98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Good review, but only a passing mention of how ineffective the "silencer" is by noting that the engine had a healthy bark!, I would have like to see some noise measurements in addition to the prop/pm info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 A decent silencer might add a bit to the price. Looks nice. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 16/09/2017 09:11:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dorricott 1 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Think the Hobbyking one is the side port not the rear exhaust port one in the review . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Cotsford Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Methanol looks set to be around for a while yet, there will always be some form of oil available, the only questionable component of glow fuel is the nitrmethane so there shouldn't really be any problem aquiring glow fuel for the forseeable future. Of course if you use 'nitro' engines it could be a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 ps - the article linked above is only one of a great many that Google finds following this theme pps - sorry for he sidetrack. Back on track, apart from the novelty I find no reason to buy more 10cc petrol engines. I've had a play with one (an Evolution) and honestly think glow motors make for a relatively fuss free, lighter, less smelly and more powerfull package than petrol at this size. Edited By Bob Cotsford on 16/09/2017 10:47:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Brian, it's here at £185.95 based in Malvern UK. Apart from the extra weight of the ignition module and battery another weakness seems to be the problem of the carb diaphragm drying out and causing problems. Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps the solution is to run it every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Lane Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Morris Mini Motors have them for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Posted by Piers Bowlan on 16/09/2017 09:03:23: A decent silencer might add a bit to the price. Looks nice. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 16/09/2017 09:11:25 Yes, but the end user now has to find his own silencer if he wants to use it at the majority of UK clubs.The engine review doesn't really let you know how noisy it is, apart from a healthy bark, maybe if noise readings were taken in the review, then the manufacturers might just provide some decent silencers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 +1 for Bob C comments......petrol engines at this size are heavier & less powerful than an equivalent glow engine....plus the fuel smells more than glow fuel & the gunge produced is worse....much harder to clean off the model etc. I really don't see the point.....an SC 46 costs about £60 & is lighter & more powerful than a 10cc petrol motor....why would you pay another £100 for a heavier less powerful engine? I like my Evo 10 & enjoy running it but as a practical model engine there are better, cheaper ways to turn the prop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I can understand wanting a 10cc petrol motor, and it is purely the novelty value of flying petrol on a much smaller model. It is the same with twin cylinder diesel motors and small glow 4 strokes, they are novel and mostly expensive, and underpowered. I would pay for a 10cc twin, petrol or glow, 2 or 4 stroke, just to fly them, no matter the cost Nearly forgot, imagine a 10cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke glow motor on an Astro Hog? Edited By Denis Watkins on 16/09/2017 15:24:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Totally agree with that sentiment Denis....as an engine-ist I like all model engines & the more oddball they are the more I like them but in the case of a 10cc petrol, as the OP states, as "a good replacement for 46 size glow"..... No... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Cotsford Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Off to your nearest speedway track and scrounge some methanol Brian. Nitro isn't essential for most engines so home brew will be easy enough. I haven't bought fuel from an LMS for years now, I stock up at shows and I suspect there will be plenty of demand to keep MT in business on the show round in 5 or even 10 years - if we are still allowed to fly our toys by then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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