What Happened to the OK Cub? | America's First .049 Before Cox Took Over

Help us reach our goal of 100,000 Subscribers! 🙏🏼 Subscribe: @Yestertainment Discover the forgotten history of the O.K. Cub .049, one of America's earliest Half-A class glow engines for model airplanes. Released in 1949 by Herkimer Tool and Model Works, this vintage model engine helped pioneer the glow plug era. But why did the O.K. Cub fade into obscurity while Cox engines, like the Space Bug and Babe Bee, became legendary household names? We explore how Cox's innovative spring starter and ready-to-fly systems revolutionized the RC hobby and eventually outsold Herkimer. If you love vintage model engines, RC history, and forgotten hobbies, hit subscribe for more! Grab your gear at coxengines.com using coupon code "YES10" for 10% off your first purchase. #thosewerethedays #cox049 #vintagetoys #nostalgia #modelairplanes Special thanks to the following channels for the footage. Subscribe to support them! @fiery1962 @chich7089 @markrobinson5553 @DavidsRCStuff @sonex413 0:00 The Tiny Engine Time Forgot 1:08 Who Was Herkimer? 3:22 1949: First .049 Engine 5:05 OK Cub vs Wasp .049 6:36 Cox Space Bug Arrives 9:01 Herkimer Fights Back 10:45 Why Cox Won 12:40 What Collectors Say Today 13:46 First But Forgotten