:-)! Seems all isn't lost after all - the windings might be OK, and they do indeed have replacement rotors and shafts - even for the little 111$/4Y! So about $100, all inclusive, should get me going! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]