Jetex 100s

In the July 2012 issue of Model Aviation, we asked if anyone would be interested in donating a Jetex 100 or 200 motor to complete a reconstruction of the Zephyr Free Flight endurance model airplane built for the collection.  At the time, the museum collection had no examples of either type of motor.  Thanks to the generosity of two modelers, we are now the proud owners of two Jetex 100 motors.  One has been installed on the Zephyr, completing it so it can be placed on exhibit.  The other is being placed in storage for future research and display.
Both Jetex 100 motors donated together with their original boxes and other components.
Both Jetex 100 motors donated, together with their original boxes and other components.

Geoff Barrance donated his, which came with him when his family immigrated from England in 1986.  The motor still has the original box and instructions, but not the rest of the components.  It is in rough shape, but when installed on the Zephyr model, the slight corrosion isn’t noticeable.  Museum volunteers used the drawings in the motor’s instruction booklet to fabricate a mount to properly install it on the model.

The Jetex 100 motor with fabricated mount.
The Jetex 100 motor with fabricated mount.
The Zephyr Free Flight Endurance model airplane with the installed Jetex 100 motor.
The Zephyr Free Flight Endurance model airplane with the installed Jetex 100 motor.
The Zephyr Free Flight Endurance model airplane with the installed Jetex 100 motor.
The Zephyr Free Flight Endurance model airplane with the installed Jetex 100 motor.

After learning that the museum was interested in obtaining a Jetex 100, Pedro Restrepo searched eBay to see if one was for sale.  After finding one, he successfully bid for it and after receiving it promptly sent it on to the museum for the collection.  This motor is in the original box, with all the original components (although the fuel pellets and wicks were removed before shipment because of safety concerns) and is in good condition.

The fuel pellets and wick that came with the Jetex 100 when purchased.
The fuel pellets and wick that came with the Jetex 100 when purchased. For safety reasons, these were removed before being donated.

Thank you Geoff and Pedro!  And, thank you to everyone else who contacted us asking if we were interested in other Jetex equipment.  While we had to turn you down because we have multiple examples of other Jetex items,  your generosity and willingness to donate items is much appreciated. 

If you are interested, the museum’s current wish list for the collection is here:
https://www.modelaircraft.org/museum/donations/wishlist.aspx and here is more information about the donation process: https://www.modelaircraft.org/museum/donations.aspx
(Please note that while we found the Jetex 100, we are still looking for a Jetex 200 motor!)