TIMERS - D/T FUSE, ETC. Timers - D/T Fuse, etc. FAQS Based upon Russian camera mechanisms these units are from the premier manufacturer in Poland. The range is constantly being developed and improved based upon experience and user feed back.
2.
Single function
(F1A)
weight 17 grams
£18.00 plus post
3.
Three function
(F1B)
weight 20 grams
£17.00 plus post
4.
Three function
(F1B)
weight 18 grams Image
£20.00 plus post
5.
Five function
(F1C)
weight 29 grams
£22.00 plus post
6.
Engine squeeze-off
weight 15 grams Image Fuel tube details below
£17.00 plus post
7.
Four function
(F1B or F1J)
weight 20 grams
£22.00 plus post
8.
Engine cut-off valve timer
weight 22 grams Image
£20.00 plus post
9.
Ignition cut-off timer
weight 18 grams Image
£23.00 plus post
10.
SLOP 3 Function
weight 18 grams
£25.00 plus post
11.
Single function flat scroll
Replacement for the KSB*
weight 21 grams Image
£21.00 plus post
12.
Two function
weight 19 grams Image
£19.00 plus post
* Note the KSB timer weighed 20 grams
Spare parts and partial units:
1.
Mechanism with spring
£12.00 plus post
2.
Scroll
£1.00 plus post
3.
Scroll screws (left-hand thread) 10mm or 12mm
£1.00 plus post either size
4.
Long face plate screws
£.060 plus post for set of 3
See the product review page for further information and an assessment of the SLOP 3 function timer. This timer has recently (21/01/06) been improved.
Do please remember that these timers, except for the F1C version, have a LEFT HAND threaded scroll screw.
As both the Polish are produced to Flight Supply specification, repairs to worn or damaged units can be undertaken - I also carry some parts in stock so you can either carry out the repairs yourself or even build your own timers! Get in touch for details. However the repair service has to fit in with production of new units so it may take some time.
1.
3 function timers Camera mechanism minimal size
£15.50 plus post
KSB TIMERS.
KSB timers are now out of production. All D/T timers have been sold. I have a few engine timers left in stock.
1.
30 sec engine timer Image Fuel tube details below
£15.50 plus post
MINI TIMERS - exclusive to Flight Supplies
Based upon Tomy Toys mechanisms. Single and three function run for approximately 5 minutes.
1.
Single function
weight 5 grams
£17.00 plus post
2.
Dual function
weight 5 grams
£17.00 plus post
3.
Three function
weight 6 grams Image.
£18.00 plus post
4.
Four function
weight 6 grams
£18.00 plus post
5.
Mini engine cut off
weigh t6 grams. Fuel tube details below. Image
£17.00 plus post
Suitable for glider and rubber powered models, unsuitable for use in large power models.
Mini timers are produced to Flight Supply specification, repairs to worn or damaged units can be undertaken - I also carry some parts in stock so you can either carry out the repairs yourself or even build your own timers! Get in touch for details. However the repair service has to fit in with production of new units so it may take some time.
Basic units - Use in home build timers, weight 3 grams, £1.60 each, plus post.
Knobs - Spare winding knobs £0.10 each, plus post.
Partial conversions - The Shafts have been modified and the vibrating governor has a "waggler" with weights fitted (they are modified to the standard of the unit used in the finished mini timer), you simply add your own faceplate etc. £10.00, plus post.
Partial conversions - As above, the Shafts have been modified only you have alter the waggler yourself. £5.00, plus postage.
Plastic scrolls - for use on your home built timers, £1.50 each, plus postage.
See Publications - "How-To-Do-It" No.2 on how to convert the units to make your own timer.
WINGS AND WHEELS MINI TIMERS
1.
Badge classic and lite
weight 1.2 grams
£11.00 plus post
2.
Button classic and lite
weight 0.7 grams
£15.00 plus post
3.
Button dual function classic and lite
weight 0.7 grams
£15.00 plus post
Spare parts available:- d/t pulley £1.00, arms for dual £1.00, pack of screws, line and fittings £0.50 - plus post.
Made from Delrin they are rotary viscous fluid timers with a single moving part, complete with fittings and instructions for suggested use. Ideal for ultra light models. Image. The loading of the Classic is approx. twice that of the lite
See the product review page for further information.
"CHEEPO" TIMERS
Ralph Sparrow has passed the supply of timers to me - the price is higher due to Ralph's original supply being incorrectly charged. Image.
Plastic dampers for use in home constructed timers. Very light (1.2 grams) Ralph's full conversion details supplied - £3.50 each, plus post.
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE - exclusive to Flight Supplies
Spring loaded shut-off valve for timer operation, now with improved mounting facilities weight 5 grams £6.00 plus post. Image.
TIMER START LEVERS
Spring loaded release levers for Polish timers can also be used for instant start on F1B £10.00 plus post
TIMER MOUNTING SCREWS
Roundhead brass screws 2 x 1/4" and 2 x 3/8" - pack of 20 either size - £1.25 plus post.
10mm long x 3.0mm dia, 0.3mm wire. For timer start £1.75 for 5 plus post.
AUTO RUDDER ADJUSTERS
Dural rod, horn and stop fitted with two 10BA adjusters - £2.50 per set, plus post. Image
WING MOVERS (special from Vladimir Feodorov to FFS specification)
F1B wing movers, fully functioning to raise trailing edge of outboard wing panel, complete with mounting screws and full installation instructions, £12.50, plus post.
VIT ADJUSTERS FOR F1B
Standard size - Button type alloy tail stop fitted with 2.5 mm nylon C/T screw drilled for hold down line, - lighter, simpler than the usual "hammers", standard also suitable for F1A bunt system £3.00 plus post.
Mini size - Button type, alloy tail stop with 10BA brass C/T screw drilled for hold down line, £3.00 plus post.
5/32" or 1/8" dia either size £ 6.50 per hank, plus post.
D/T BANDS Size no 6 (15mm - 5/8")
Packs of 250 £0.60 plus post.
ORTHODONTIC ELASTICS
1/4" ideal for d/t bands - £1.20 per pack plus post. For other sizes see Sundry field equipment.
SUNDRY ITEMS FOR USE WITH TIMER SYSTEMS
Below are listed items that are needed to complete various timer system applications.
SILICONE FUEL TUBE (METRE LENGTHS)
1.5 mm bore
0.5 mm wall
£1.50p per metre plus plus post
Squash off for engine timers
2.0 mm bore
0.5 mm wall
£2.00p per metre plus plus post
Squash off for engine timers
For other sizes see Sundry Materials.
PTFE SLEEVING
1D 1.19 mm OD 1.79 mm outer surface etched to allow bonding to structure with cyano, epoxy, etc. ideal for friction line guides, 5 metre length £5.00, plus post .
7 STRAND STAINLESS STEEL WIRE
10 yard pack of 10 lb or 15 lb steel wire, ideal for auto lines £2.50 (both sizes) plus post.
DATA CHARTS
If you are going to build seriously you need to be able to check out data simply and quickly. No longer will you have to look for that mislaid scrap of "dog eared" paper that contains the information. FFS have produced laminated cards with all the details that you need. The doubled sided A4 card £2.00 each plus post.
CHART No. 3 Contains details on the servicing and maintenance of clockwork timers.
All prices plus postage and packing see Post and Packing
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