Follow The World's Smallest Traveling Engine!

Oldenginerod wrote:Pushing 35 degrees Celsius in the shade here, so running the little beggar wouldn't be an issue in these parts, but I'm not on the list as postage costs are just too inhibitive out here.  I know I've had some generous members previously offer to help, but having had no real experience with Tee Dees of any size I woudn't feel confident with it.  I'd much rather practise on an engine of my own than run the risk of damaging this one.  Now if we were to do this with a Babe Bee   , that would make all the difference.  No insurance, minimal packaging, easily repaired or replaced if something happened

So, what did I say wrong? I hope the big "reddie" was a mistake. Otherwise, I've got no idea.

Fumbly fingers I suppose, no reason for anyone to be offended.

I sent a couple of greenies your way to offset the red

Oldenginerod wrote:
Pushing 35 degrees Celsius in the shade here, so running the little beggar wouldn't be an issue in these parts, but I'm not on the list as postage costs are just too inhibitive out here.  I know I've had some generous members previously offer to help, but having had no real experience with Tee Dees of any size I woudn't feel confident with it.  I'd much rather practise on an engine of my own than run the risk of damaging this one.  Now if we were to do this with a Babe Bee  Babe Bee .049 , that would make all the difference.  No insurance, minimal packaging, easily repaired or replaced if something happened

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I added a greenie too Rod, but mostly for your text to which I agree.

I argued against the selection of a .010 Tee Dee as the Traveling Engine when first proposed because of it fragility, but was heavily out-voted.  Turns out with good cause as the little critter has held up rather well, so far.  

I have experience with them running two back in Florida in the late nineties. As I recall, I may have damaged the cylinder on one while attempting to remove it with the supplied wrench.  I never put one on a model though.

But now I have this idea.  Wouldn't it be fun to attach it to the nose of one of my larger models, tether it securely by the tail and light her off while taking pictures ....  Maybe I could be tail-end-Charlie on the list when all you pro's have had a chance at it?

Bob

Edit add: I had several .010 Tee Dee's. I sold them all on ebay except one. I saved all my ad pictures, this is one of them. So which one of you guys bought my engine late nineties early 2000's............ I want it back. It has a little birth mark lower left.....

My new .010 platform is finished and flying on the Texas coast. I should be ready for the traveling engine when it meanders this way.

pkrankow wrote:Go ahead and bump me for someone who has the weather to enjoy it for a bit. I am giving up my status as "next" but only temporarily.

Phil

Well Arighty then! To quote Pete Townsend "WHO's Next??
I've been to the AirZoo.  Need editing but more pictures to follow:  

Sorta lucked out as most of the Barriers had been removed and close-up inspection of the Aircraft was allowed. the SR-71 was difficult to get due to low light conditions, but a few pictures did turn out.

Flying Car

WSTE on a Mig21

Man, that engine has seen some cool stuff!

Any updates on this project?

Yeah, what he said above.

Kim wrote:Any updates on this project?

She is still setting on my desktop, along with TEII. Waiting for a adventurous member to ask for them.  Happy Dad was going to take WSTE, but never sent me a mailing address.
pkrankow Is officially next in line, if Ohio’s spring has melted all their snow!

TEII the TD 049, going out for the 2nd time. I was the first to respond, Jason sent it to me, and nobody has expressed any interest, as far as I know.
At one point I was going to get the New Medallion .15 and do a photo op of all three together.

I will admit:
I AM A ENGINE HOARDER,  not intentionally keeping these Special Engines to myself, but if anyone wants the WSTE or TEII, let me know and co ordinate with Jason W or Jacob to update the list. As to where it is going and they’ll be on the way!  

PS: Send me a PM with your Mailing Address of course.

Well, I'm ready for it anytime, but there is a set list of participants. So maybe Phil will check in so we can follow the plan.

Go ahead and take me off the list. I don't see time for this in my near future.
Phil

I should also be ready when the time arrives. Planning to mount the WSTE to a firewall and fly and video it at our local club field on the Texas coast. Should be fun!