John Minchell Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Anyone ever used one of the replica OS K6 spark ignition engines in a model? They were made in the late 80's (OS only made 2000 of them). I have a NIB one and just wondering if it was worth keeping it un-run, or if it was ok to run it and use it? John M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Its probably worth a fortune to the right buyer and running it would reduce its value. That said, i understand your desire to use it as that was its purpose in life. I see it like this. Pro's for running it: You want to enjoy using it Con's for running it You reduce its value as a collector item You risk destroying it if there is a crash There are no spares for it should something go wrong So you can either run it and enjoy it, not run it and keep it in a box just enjoying the fact that you know its there in mint condition, or sell it and recycle the funds into an engine you are prepared to run. I am in this position myself with an Enya 240v. Its new in its box. Should i keep it hidden away? sell it and just use a laser 300 (which is a better engine with spares support etc)?, or run it and just have fun with it? While not completely decided, keeping it hidden away is not an option so its either getting used or getting sold. There is just no point in having it clutter up the place if i am never going to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 There was one sold by Gildings last year, not much in the description but it went for £190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 is that all? in that case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Minchell Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thanks Frank I saw that - and the estimate was only £60 to £80. Yes Jon a dilemma indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZO Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I believe Shaun Garrity flew a K6 in a Stentor some years back. You may be able to contact him via the single channel forum site https://mode-zero.uk/index.php HTH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If its NIB it will fetch a good price on auction sites like Ebay as these engines are rare. Once used its price will tumble. If sold abroad use Ebays Global Shiping Program . The buyer pay the cost and it takes all the risk from selling abroad provided you describe your item honestly and accurately with plenty of pics. Gildings has imo been overated dumping ground for years with occasional gems but you pay the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenenglish Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Engine Doctor said: If its NIB it will fetch a good price on auction sites like Ebay as these engines are rare. Once used its price will tumble. If sold abroad use Ebays Global Shiping Program . The buyer pay the cost and it takes all the risk from selling abroad provided you describe your item honestly and accurately with plenty of pics. Never, never, never send collection engines through the eBay Global Shipping Program. The operators have confiscated many engines, supposedly for "safety" reasons (they may contain fuel residue). These engines are then lost and are not returned to anyone AFAIK. Read this link: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=84808323&query=pitney bowes and if you dig around, there are many other examples. Edited January 13, 2022 by brokenenglish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, brokenenglish said: Read this link: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=84808323&query=pitney bowes and if you dig around, there are many other examples. Link won't work,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, brokenenglish said: Never, never, never send collection engines through the eBay Global Shipping Program. The operators have confiscated many engines, supposedly for "safety" reasons (they may contain fuel residue). These engines are then lost and are not returned to anyone AFAIK. Read this link: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=84808323&query=pitney bowes and if you dig around, there are many other examples. Sorry , I disagree. I did have one engine confiscated when GSP first started but I was paid my money and buyer was also repaid. I have since sent many engines abroad via thier GSP and not had any issues . Unlike the engine that " never arrives" and dodgy buyers that seem to be on the increase. Always check buyers feedback before posting. But Ebay GSP has worked OK for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenenglish Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Engine Doctor said: Sorry , I disagree. I did have one engine confiscated when GSP first started but I was paid my money and buyer was also repaid. I have since sent many engines abroad via thier GSP and not had any issues . Unlike the engine that " never arrives" and dodgy buyers that seem to be on the increase. Always check buyers feedback before posting. But Ebay GSP has worked OK for me. OK, we disagree. However, I'm surprised that you should have an engine confiscated (for no valid reason) and recommend them! Something peculiar happened with my link. I tried it twice when I posted, and it worked OK. Now it doesn't. Let's try this one. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=84809249&query=pitney Edit. That link just worked immediately after I posted. Edited January 13, 2022 by brokenenglish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 for only 200 quid i would hang on to it and use it. if you sold it to fund a replacement engine it would cost you more so you might as well go ahead and give it a go. If the engine was worth north of 500, as i thought it would be, then its another story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Minchell Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 I discussed this with Frank the other day on the phone as the same box (still unpacking after moving house) offered up the Merco 61 sparkie and also a 10cc Hornet from 1946 which I had refurbished. The thing is the Merco can go straight into a model and be run, but the Hornet or the OS K6 would need an rc carb grafting on and silencers making. I just fancied a 8 or 9ft vintage model with a sparkie for floating about at the end of a days flying and had a choice of powerplants for it. Looking at the Jasco Flamingo as a pretty model to build and will probably use the Merco, even though that is also NIB - but worth less than the OS or the Hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZO Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Got a BNIB Merco 61 spark(factory model not a conversion) but have never run it. You may find something on YouTube to give you an idea on the running qualities, props, etc. I think I would ditch the two position timing original ignition and investigate the use of a Chinese unit with the auto advance facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Sceptreflight.com..... Engine test and report site.. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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