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My half scale replica of this early engine is now finished, complete with prop. All appears to be OK. It stays cool and doesn't leak coolant (Evans Waterless). The carb needs some adjustment to get the idling right. The rev counter indicated around 1600rpm at 2/3 throttle which seems about...

This fascinating project has kept me busy for 2 years now. It is a 1/2 scale replica of the now almost forgotten British E.N.V. 60Hp aero engine, or "Aviation Motor" as they were called in those pioneering days circa 1910. There are 3 known survivors, one here in the UK, another in at Old...

Some of you may know that I have been building a 1/3 scale model of a historic British radial aero engine dating from the 1920s, the Armstrong-Siddeley Lynx IV. It isn't quite finished but I am at the stage of preparing detailed drawings of it for others to use. My question is: would there be...

I have detail CAD drawings available for an exact 1/3 scale model of this famous engine. No castings required. Would make an excellent long term project. Several under construction around the world. Mine has flown a Sopwith Pup many times. Current project is a 1/3 scale Armstrong -Siddeley...

Hi. Can anyone pass on experience in using aluminium alloy as a bearing material please? I need an alloy which can stand up to a polished steel piston sliding in it (not rotating). Seals are not required, just a reasonable fit without too much wear. Would 7075 be suitable or could I get away...