helitim Posted July 27, 2017 Report Posted July 27, 2017 Couldn't think of a better use for use for a non-airworthy case, cylinders and prop. 6 2
MooneyBob Posted July 27, 2017 Report Posted July 27, 2017 Very nice. I wanted to make something like this for a long time. I have no idea where to get the parts. I probably ask around in the shops. I started with this. 3
carusoam Posted July 27, 2017 Report Posted July 27, 2017 That is some expensive art! I sure do like it. I would need the six cylinder continental version with a top prop to match its hangar mate. Fancy hangar floor, Bob. best regards, -a- 1
helitim Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Posted July 27, 2017 Very nice floor. If I wasn't renting, that is an investment I would make. The parts were all from my last O/H. Case had fretted and was no good. I replaced the cylinders w new so these were left over. Bought the prop for $100 from shop near me. Someone had landed gear up and curled the tips so I gave them a trim and polished the pieces. Had the case powder coated and the push rod tubes and valve covers chromed at a local shop. Drew out the glass top shape on a cardboard template and had it cut to fit. A waste of money probably but, I like it. During my research for this, I saw a number of radial engine tables but no reciprocating ones. I thought this would at least be different. 4
EricJ Posted July 27, 2017 Report Posted July 27, 2017 1 hour ago, helitim said: During my research for this, I saw a number of radial engine tables but no reciprocating ones. I thought this would at least be different. Doing this with car engines is pretty common, and I think I've seen radials before, but never a boxer motor. So from that perspective it's fresh! And very nicely executed. Kudos!
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