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Howdy again Bob

Yes, there are three different models, with the R06 being fairly tiny, while the R01 & 2 are near the same medium size.

Yes, you did get it from Jin, as that eBay handle is one of his channels.

Sounds like you were very judicious with using only a tiny amount of oil, so that may not be the cause of your problems.

I have an R01 that ran perfect straight out of the box, but any manufacturing venture may turn out a lemon, or at least a mis-assembly on occasion, so perhaps you actually do have a faulty engine. It is all pretty simple and straight forward, even though a somewhat complex seeming mechanism, so I really can't think of anything special you might check that could be the problem?!?!

If you are still within your service window, perhaps that would be your best option, though sending stuff all the way back to China, hoping for replacement or repair, could prove both expensive and disappointing.

I am truly sorry to hear about this, as there are so many out there that are just fine, and I have had no problems myself, with many opportunities for a lemon to creep into my basket!