HobbyKing Pulsejet review (part 1)

Here's a first-look at the HobbyKing pulsejet for RC planes, boats and cars.

Some first thoughts:

Bad things:
the welding is merely "satisfactory" but nothing to be proud of
only one spare reed valve is supplied and no spares are listed on the HK website
the engine tube is poorly formed and quite distorted where it joins the chamber

Good things:
the ignition system looks great, almost worth the purchase price on its own
the machining of the valve-head is excellent
the accessory pack is very welcome and comprehensive
cool "WARNING" stickers!

So-so:
the instructions are "adequate" but could be better

The big problem right now is that there isn't a great choice of models that this engine can be used on -- however, I hope this will change.

Below are some links that you might enjoy from my XJet and InterestingProjects channels:

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Pulsejet Tamecat
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How to make your own reed valves
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