Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

[dxlyj]

Still can't figure out what he did for spark...

http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=31363

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DL

[Race5]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

Still can't figure out what he did for spark...

http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=31363

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DL

He didn't. It's running on compressed air....

[supercub]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

What a Craftsman! That is amazing.

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

He didn't. It's running on compressed air....

It would HAVE to be. There's no provision for cooling, and no carburator for fuel either.


Love the machining work. Just beautiful.

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

Wasn't there a link to a video on here years ago that featured a running scale merlin? I mean... actually running on gas?

Fantastic what someone with the will, skills and tools can accomplish!

[L.E.D.]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

There are a number of model engines listed on enginehistory.org, including this running 1/5 scale Merlin:

http://enginehistory.org/ModelEngines/merlin_xx.shtml

[FuryFan]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

I know I've mentioned this website in other threads, but it's worth repeating: The Internet Craftsmanship Museum......don't recall if it's .com or what.
Well worth the time!


Kevin

[BKB]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

As a machinist I appreciate the level of craftsmanship it took to produce that engine.

I have sausage fingers so if I where to attempt something like that it would be twice the size.

Air or gas very nice detail.

Thanks for posting the link.

Brian(B2)

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Possible Merlin replacement (not serious)

And the time!

I too am a Tool & Die machinist, so can really appreciate the effort it took, especially in turning the crankshaft. A lot of impressive work for an engine that can't run on it's own, so it has to be a labor of love.... ( )