Jan Ridders Flamelicker with Internal Valve

[Cogsy]

This is my first engine and my first attempt at machining anything. A lot harder than I anticipated and many mistakes were made, but thoroughly enjoyable! I did make a bit of a build log if you're interested : http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/first-engine-build-flamelicker-18950/

Next post will be a video of it running, if I can work out how to post it.

I've really got the bug now and I'm already planning my next project (but it's top secret so no-one steals my idea ).

Thanks for looking!

 

[Cogsy]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsqjzybN9Pc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsqjzybN9Pc[/ame]

 

[AussieJimG]

Brilliant Cogsy, I am inspired.

Jim

 

[ProdEng]

That's a great runner Cogsy, I love to watch these run. I looked at making a flame licker but was confident that it would bever run so I didn't What is the next challenge?

 

[Cogsy]

Well, as this one was supposed to be a gift for my dad, but I don't think I can part with it, I figure I'd better make another one for him. While I'm at it though, I thought I might use what I've learnt so far, and try and make a multi-cylinder flamelicker as well. Not exactly sure how many cylinders yet, but the plans in my head are looking good.

 

[Darren English]

Well done Cogsy, it looks great.

Can't wait to see a multi cylinder one.

 

[AussieJimG]

Here is someone else's multi-cylinder design: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyrWRBoC-2c&feature=plcp[/ame]

Jim

 

[Cogsy]

Thanks for that Jim, I haven't seen that video. At least I know it should work, but I have 1 or 2 design tweaks in mind that I'd like to try out. We'll see what happens. Worst case, I'll be able to salvage parts and make a couple more singles as gifts .

 

[lathe nut]

Cogsy, followed the build and was great to see the video, really looks and sounds great, what's next, thanks again, Lathe Nut

 

[Cogsy]

what's next

I have to make another one for my dad - I might make it a Christmas pressie - and I have a mental plan of a multi-cylinder as well, but after some reflection i think I'll try and build a small power hacksaw first.

 

[winklmj]

Very nice!

 

[rleete]

Beautiful engine, and nice video as well.