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Forum: Gas Engines
08-16-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

My 1/4 scale CAP10 with a Kolm 50 can now be...

My 1/4 scale CAP10 with a Kolm 50 can now be declared airworthy, to which I can add that it exhibited good flying manners and a wonderful sound (Zimmermann exhaust). Had issues with the engine...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-28-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Thanks. I'll try the fuel pump today and have...

Thanks. I'll try the fuel pump today and have sent you an email. I have a TCS micropump which should serve the purpose. Is it typical for Kolm motors to require a pump?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-27-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Hello, I'm hoping I can get some help with my new...

Hello, I'm hoping I can get some help with my new Kolm 50. After a one year build, I've finished my 1/4 scale Cap10. I mixed a fresh liter of avgas (ethanol free) with Motorex PowerSyn2t at 40:1. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-16-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Based on the manual, I got the motorex power...

Based on the manual, I got the motorex power synt 2T. 50:1 mix with avgas (ethanol free).
Forum: Gas Engines
11-14-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I am installing my kolm 50 in a CAP10 I've been...

I am installing my kolm 50 in a CAP10 I've been building this past year. I made a machined engine mount with all the thrusts built in to the back plate. Everything fits really well. However, due to a...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-12-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Ah, I would pay $1495 for a new Kolm 50, but it's...

Ah, I would pay $1495 for a new Kolm 50, but it's $1995 through the US distributor. There lies the rub.
Forum: Gas Engines
02-12-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I mentioned the 90% because, to the best of my...

I mentioned the 90% because, to the best of my recollection, Toni Clark and a few other european vendors like Probuild were advertising ~$1100 (after Euro to Dollar conversion), and now its 1995. I'd...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-11-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I received a quote for US$1795 plus $200 shipping...

I received a quote for US$1795 plus $200 shipping from Andy for a total of $1995 for the non-electric start version. I had mentioned to him that I was one click away from buying one over the summer...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-11-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I see your point. The 100cc had gotten me...

I see your point. The 100cc had gotten me thinking about how the modular design could decrease production cost. From the marketing research perspective, I would pay $1.5k for the best 50cc...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-08-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Tom, I was looking at the IL100 and was...

Tom,
I was looking at the IL100 and was wondering if that could be the basis for a future 50cc. The existing 50 has a rear twin cam design which differs from your other motors, and perhaps is more...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-16-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Tom, the Hurricane has a nice authentic weathered...

Tom, the Hurricane has a nice authentic weathered look to it. But, I'm very curious as to what the little car/truck is on the side in the third photo. Has a 1930's vibe to it.
Forum: Gas Engines
01-15-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Having thought about it some more, I can...

Having thought about it some more, I can understand the points Ixtrim and Sipixx have made. Last year I recall several companies stopped operations, for example Lado retracts from France, Top Flite...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-14-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I have to agree with Chris: if the company name...

I have to agree with Chris: if the company name has been continued, it implies an agreement to restructure and retain the company - to benefit from the capital of the brand name and, though it may be...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-10-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

Ixtrim, Very well organized component placement...

Ixtrim, Very well organized component placement and clean construction - even the epoxy fillets are wonderfully smooth and even. Could I ask what epoxy you use - I've not seen a white epoxy before....
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

The exhaust system for the three cylinder looks...

The exhaust system for the three cylinder looks terrific - design and manufacturing. It would be nice to have engines and mufflers available from one source.
I looked at Andy Kane's website. He's...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-17-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nostromo1

I was interested in purchasing a Kolm but a few...

I was interested in purchasing a Kolm but a few concerns have arisen. Apparently the single cylinder units are no longer going to be available - only inline. So the product line is vague at the...
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