Dry Spell Lately

So I have to admit. Yes, I have not been very active lately, but do still check in. I still love my little Cox gems, but have been more busy lately with other stuff, just not too much modelling related. I have spent most of my free time flying my small drones both indoors and out. Nothing fancy, just little toys.

I have rebuilt a Magnum .46 that was purchased as a basket case....... It was as described. Sat outside for 2 years throughout all seasons here. Siezed solid, just as described! But I wanted the challenge. Pulled the rear crankcase cover and yep, it was rusty. However, rusty as it was, it was a lot better than I thought. Pulled the carburetor off and gave it a bath in Evaporust for a few days. I was then able to remove the head. Heated up the cylinder and pulled the liner and piston. Bath time for the rest again. Coupel days later, I pulled it out, installed the prop nut and placed it on the bench. Gave it a good ol' love tap, or two or three...... Crankshaft popped out, and bearings remained in the case. After I let the crankshaft sit a day I removed it and cleaned it up, polished it slightly. Oiled the bearings really well. Popped the crankshaft back in and spun it over for a while by hand. Bearings freed up considerably from what they were. I reassembled it again completely and now it is waiting for a bench run. I know the bearings will probably need to be replaced, but just want to give it a run first to make sure it starts. Once I confirm that, I will order the bearings and do another full teardown and crock pot treatment. This is the first time I did a rude and crude clean-up. I usually do it right from the start, but for some reason decided against it on this one. Time will tell.

So if you got this far, thanks for reading. And you will also know I am still here and well, but just slipped into a dry spell. I really hope I can kick it soon though. It does bother me, and I truly miss being more involved here as much as I once did.

P.S. On another note. I do not eat tomatos, but they really took off and over this year for me......... Pictures to follow shortly, hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.