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    Getting back into RC flying (maybe)

    Between old age and regulations was there anyone left to answer?
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    Donkey Engine Model

    That's for sure! The "Antic" (in the lead photo) was built in the 70's and first flew with a Heathkit radio. It's had 4 or 5 different radios and at least three different engines in it. The current ones are no where near modern. I'm afraid I'm no longer flying R/C. In my opinion, "drug...
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    Donkey Engine Model

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments! The crank handles operate the drum clutch mechanism. Winding the handle clockwise pushes on the angled pushrods near the drum which in turn pushes the slides out towards the drum. The slides have maple dowels that provide the friction against the inside...
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    Donkey Engine Model

    Thought I'd share my latest. It's a model donkey engine based on the Wm Harris drawings but at 60%. I wanted it to be small enough to use the 3" vertical boiler kit from PM Research. The engines are 0.6" bore and use Elmer's Engines slide valve design. Perhaps some of our members, especially...
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    Time for some fun

    Parents that could comfortably respond, "Don't know where the kids are but they'll be back when they get hungry." Catching the chicken that was going to be lunch. ("Real") Hardware stores with at least one wall covered in drawers full of useful stuff and wooden floors and a pot bellied stove...
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    Show us your pups

    We too lost our dog about a year and a half ago. We decided that he was the last. That only lasted about three months ... the house and heart were too empty. Then this guy "showed up" as a pup (Rough Collie/Sheltie). Walks are fun again!
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    Best trips

    If the number of visits is an indication ... Cook Islands, New Zealand and Italy. All multiple times and would go back again in a heart beat. Each is special in their own way. All of our travels have been wonderful experiences (not to say without challenges though). I wouldn't change any of...
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    D1-6 5C Collet Chuck $100 Kelowna, BC

    FYI - I've confirmed with the seller that this chuck indeed has a D1-6 mount. He had to order a D1-5 mount chuck that he is currently using.
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    D1-6 5C Collet Chuck $100 Kelowna, BC

    Thank you for sharing this ... I've no idea how you found it. When I search FB marketplace I can't find it at all - using your link works fine (I'm in Vernon and my search radius touches the border).
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    S100 Rabbit hole

    Me too ... not to mention the 8" drives Great story and accomplishment John!
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