Vintage Model Airplane Engines Running

Vintage FROG 80 Model Engine

2012-02-27T07:09:00.003-08:00

Circa 1957 Design History: Designed and manufactured in Britain in 1957 it was a direct descendant of the Frog 50 which had up to that time achieved a high degree of popularity. Design Features: conventional reverse-flow scavenged crankshaft front rotary valve (FRV) ;Over square chamber design;Twin exhaust stacks;Case hardened steel cylinder liner with integrally-machined cooling fins;Iron

Taifun Foxie 0.44cc Displacement

2012-02-11T15:28:00.000-08:00

Circa 1960 Foxie Prototype Design History:- Designed and developed by Hans Hoernlein in 1960 in Germany for the Graupner hobby company. Originally conceived as a glow engine and converted to diesel. The engine was never mass produced and is today very rare. Design Features:- The Taifun Foxie is very similar to the early Cox 049 Baby Bee; In fact Hans Hoernlein manufactured his first

Vintage Model Diesel Engines eBook

2011-12-16T16:12:00.000-08:00

This eBook can be read on your laptop or tablet computer (eReader or iPad) or printed out if one prefers a hard copy. The book is packed with 90 pages of pictures, live links to our videos and information about this eclectic collection of RC flying model aircraft. This eBook: is an Adobe PDF version that can be read on any device that is equipped with PDF reading software loaded. This book

Vintage Allan Mercury 3,5 diesel - YouTube

2011-12-13T11:42:00.001-08:00

Allan Mercury 3,5 dieselCirca 1960 A nice find complete with original box and papers Unfortunate the big end is worn out and needs a new rod and bushing Design History:-Designed and manufactured in England in the late 1950's Design Features:-Short stroke design; radial porting; front through the shaft induction; iron piston; and steel cylinder liner Specifications:-displacement 3.5

Vintage Amco 3.5 cc BB

2011-12-12T08:21:00.001-08:00

AMCO 3.5 cc BBCirca 1951 Design History:-Designed and manufactured in England in the mid 1950's Design Features:-Rear induction; twin ball bearing supported crank shaft; 5 fluted fuel transfer passages;and high power to weight ratio. Specifications:- Engine Type: Diesel Fuel: Ether/Petroleum/Oil Cylinders: 2T Data Cylinders: 1 Displacement: 3.5 cm³ Power

Russian MK 16 Refurbishment Project

2011-12-11T14:07:00.000-08:00

Russian MK 16Circa 1954 Design history- Twin ball race first designed by V. Petukov of the U.S.S.R. in 1954. and improved over 2 decades. Specifications- Engine type:Diesel Fuel:ether / petroleum / oil cycle:2T Basic Data Cylinders:1 Displacement:1,47 cm³ Bore:12,8 mm stroke:11,4 mm weight & Dimensions Other Information Model year1965 Manufacturer U.S.S R. (C.C.C.P.) Distributor U..

Letmo 2.5 cc diesel ,MP-Jet replica - YouTube

2011-12-09T14:34:00.000-08:00

Letmo 2.5 cc diesel ,MP-Jet replica Design History:-Designed in the Czech Republic Design Features:- Long stroke; rear induction; iron piston with a steel cylinder sleeve; attached fuel tank; and aluminum crankcase and outer cylinder Specifications:-Displacement 2.5 cc Observations:- Welcome back to my next short run. Its the Czech Letmo 2,5 cc diesel. Its a great replica! With

Eisfeld DV 2.5 cc Diesel

2011-12-04T08:55:00.000-08:00

Eisfeld DV 2.5 cc Diesel1943 Arne Hende CopyEngines by Swiss Master Engine Replicator Arne HendeAnother Hende Masterpiece the Eisfeld DV 2.5 cc Equipped with a special valve for adjusting engine speed Symmetrically ported engine runs equally well in each direction Design History:- Designed in 1943 Design Features:-Long stroke;rear induction;slide by piston induction; andattached fuel tank

Super Tiger G 15 2.5 cc

2011-12-03T13:50:00.000-08:00

Super Tiger G 15 2.5 cc Circa 1972 Super Tiger G15 with poorly reworked cylinder ports Cylinder was tuned in such a way as to give the opposite effect the bad cylinder is shown below on the left New CorrectlyTuned CylinderNew correctly tuned cylinder complete with new piston ready for installation Design History:- Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1972 by the talented engine

Mills 1.3 cc MK I Diesel

2011-12-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

Mills 1.3 cc DieselCirca 1947 Mills 1.3cc MK II Shown in this Shot Design history:-Designed and manufactured my The Mills Brothers in England in the late 1940's Design Features:-Long stroke; rear induction; aluminium crankcase and cooling fins; and plated brass venture assembly. Specifications:- Engine type: Diesel Fuel: Ether/Petroleum/Oil Cycle: 2T Data

Super Tiger G 31 1.5 cc

2011-12-01T16:02:00.000-08:00

Super Tiger G 31 1.5 ccCirca 1957 Meet the Screamer Design History:- Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1957 by the talented engine designer Jaures Garofali. Design Features:- Rear induction; almost square combustion chamber; 2 bearing supporting crankshaft; and removable front bearing housing Specifications:- Engine Type: Diesel Fuel: Ether/Petroleum/Öil Cycle:

Elfin 1.5 cc BB MkII

2011-12-01T09:35:00.000-08:00

Elfin 1.5 cc BB Mk II Circa 1956 Reed Valve Details The Elfin 1.5 and 1.8 Share the Same Crankcase e The larger 2.5 cc Engine with New Larger Crankcase The Reed Valve Design was its Secret to Performance and was Widely Copied This Elfin 1.5 MK2 has Poor CompressionSoon to be Fitted with a New Piston Design History:- Designed and manufactured in England in the mid 1950's Design Features:-

RUSSIAN KMD 2.5 cc DIESEL ENGINE

2011-11-27T16:09:00.000-08:00

Circa 1987 Design history:-Designed and manufactured in Moscow Russia in the mid 1980's. Design Features:-Rear induction; integral cylinder head; large advanced transport port design; die cast aluminum cylinder with a hardened steel liner, seating on its lower edge and prevented from vertical movement by a single grub-screw bearing down on a V-notch in the liner’s top edge; the

Russian Mk 12 B

2011-11-27T13:14:00.001-08:00

Russian Mk 12 BCirca Mid 1960's In Stock at the Trading Post "A nice try to copy a proven design" Design History:- Designed and manufactured in Russia in the mid 1960's Design Features:- Early versions featured a removable front housing; later models featured a single piece crankcase; rear induction; and crankshaft supported on ball bearings Specifications:- Fuel:

Bus F- 1.25 cc Diesel Engine

2011-11-22T12:29:00.000-08:00

Circa mid 1940's Design history:-Designed and manufactured in Czech Republic by Gustav Busek in 1947. Design features:- Iron piston with steel cylinder sleeve;Advanced design transfer ports (similar to those of the more powerful Webra engines); andManufacturing nice touches (note the ball end on the tip of needle valve) Specifications:-Bore 11 mm Stroke 13 mm Displacement 1.25 cc Power

The J.B. Bomb 1.0 cc Engine

2011-11-14T16:57:00.000-08:00

The Atom and the Bomb engines were available as diesel and glow versions Design history:-The Bomb was designed by charlie Cray and manufactured by John Ballard in England where John was a part of the ED organization. He departed that organization after a disagreement with the board of directors in 1957. He teamed up with Engine Designer Charlie Cray and opened the new J B manufacturing plant

Russian MK 17

2011-11-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

In Stock at the Trading Post Russian MK 17 1.49 cc Diesel Circa 1965 . Design history- Twin ball race first designed by V. Petukov of the U.S.S.R. in 1956. and improved over 2 decades. Specifications- Engine type:Diesel Fuel:ether / petroleum / oil cycle:2T Basic Data Cylinders:1 Displacement:1,47 cm³ Bore:12,8 mm stroke:11,4 mm weight & Dimensions Other Information Model yearr1965

Cox .020 Pee Wee Model Airplane Engine

2011-11-04T06:26:00.000-07:00

Circa 1960's Design History:- Designed and manufactured in 1957 by L.M. Cox Manufacturing in Santa Anna California, U.S.A. Design Features:- This engine is basically a scaled down Baby Bee, it was produced to run on high nitro fuel (greater than 25 %), rear induction with reed valve, generally supplied with an attached fuel tank although not always. Versions were sold with or without a

Elfin 2.49 cc Diesel Control-line Engine

2011-11-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

Circa 1949 Design History:- Designed by Frank Ellis and manufactured in England by Aerol Engineering of Liverpool. Frank was influenced by the Arden's design a fact that is quite evident when one compares these engines. The Elfin originals are no longer available. There have been many replicas available over the years as it is believed to be the most popular choice for replicators. Some

MVVS 2.5 cc DFSR-RC diesel

2011-10-31T17:25:00.000-07:00

Circa 1956 Design History :-Made in the Czech republic in 2010 no longer in production. Specifications:- Engine type: Diesel Fuel: Ether/Kerosene/Oil Cycle: 2T Daten Cylinders: 1 Displacement: 2,474 cm³ Bore: 15 mm Stroke: 14 mm Weight and Measurments Other Data Model Year 1956 Manufacturer MVVS spol., Brno, Czech Republic Observations:-The

Cox "Super Bee" Model Airplane Engine

2011-10-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Circa 1959 Design History :-Designed and manufactured in The United States in the late 1950's Design Features:-"No-Drag" snap starter spring Sub Port Induction (SPI) cylinder / piston Black anodized aluminium spinner Performance-enhancing Mylar reed 8cc aluminium fuel tank for longer run-time Specifications:- Displacement 0.05 Cubic InchesPerformance: 20,000 - 22,000 RPM with a 5x3 prop &

E.D. Competition special 2 cc

2011-10-13T18:47:00.000-07:00

Circa 1948 Design History :-Designed and manufactured in England in the late 1940's and early 1950's Design Features:-Rear induction port;Bolt on steel cylinder unit;Bolt on front bearing housing;Long stroke cylinder design; Attached Aluminium fuel tank; Specifications:- Engine Type:Diesel FueL:Ether/Kerosene/Oil Cycle:2T Data No. of Cylinders:1 Displacement:2,01 cm³ Bore:1 mm Stroke:5 mm

Frog 149 Vibra-Matic 1.5 cc diesel

2011-10-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

Circa 1955 Design History :- Designed and manufactured in GB in the 1950's Design Features:- * This is a rear induction Frog 1.49cc reed or clack valve diesel engine. * This engine was one of the easiest starting yet reasonably powerful 1.5cc diesels of the 1950s Specifications:- Frog1501.5ccdieselEngine Reviewed Model AircraftOct-51Chinn Observations:- The Frog 1.5 is an easy to use

Taifun Rasant 2.5 cc - MK 1 type III

2011-10-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Circa 1955 Design History :- Designed and manufactured in mid 1950's Design Features:-Front crankshaft induction; Specifications:- Engine type:Diesel Cycle:2T Data Cylinders:1 Displacement:2,47 cm³ Bore:15 mm Stroke:14 mm Dimensions Other Information Model year1959 Manufacturer Hans Hörnlein, Vöhringen, Alemania Sales Johannes Graupner, Kirchheim Teck, Alemania Observations:-The Rasant

Webra Piccolo 0.8cc Diesel Model Airplane Engine

2011-10-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

Circa 1960 Design History :- Designed and manufactured in Germany in mid 1950's to early 1960's Design Features:- Front crankshaft induction Specifications:- Displacement 0.8 cc; Observations:- The Webra mach 1 is easy starting, it was a very powerful engine for it's small size, extremely well made and would last a long time if they are treated with care. This first run was with a lot of