Little stay out of trouble project I made. Technically a 2 stroke.
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https://i.imgur.com/rPu0CFC.mp4
Let's see if this link works for it running
Awesome! That is so cool :whoop:
And, yes the link works
Thanks, while frustrating at times, it was a fun little project.
Very cool!!!
That's cool, Did you build that from scratch?
beautiful. and one hell of a desk fan :olaf:
Quote from: chuck norris on March 24, 2024, 08:23:37 PMThat's cool, Did you build that from scratch?
I downloaded some plans but yes, made from scratch except for the screws although I did make the brass hex nuts.
That's impressive; are you a machinist by trade?
Quote from: 85RZwade on March 25, 2024, 03:53:20 PMThat's impressive; are you a machinist by trade?
Sorta, kinda, but not really. I have done some machining for employers but it was never my dedicated job. I do have a mill and lathe in my garage.
That is really gorgeous! Have you run it? It's almost too pretty to get dirty.
Those little diesels have always been hugely popular in Eastern Europe. Maybe because nitro was not easy to come by in the Soviet era? They run really strong but aren't as popular here. Don't know why. No glow plugs or batteries required. Just adjust the compression until they start. They last a lot longer than nitro engines too. I have one from East Germany Ca. 1950's. Still runs perfectly.
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whats the little dovetail inset in the base for?
Quote from: IR8D8R on March 26, 2024, 01:56:22 PMThat is really gorgeous! Have you run it? It's almost too pretty to get dirty.
There is a link above with it running.
Quote from: m in sc on March 26, 2024, 02:26:22 PMwhats the little dovetail inset in the base for?
Good eye. The stand doubles as a static display and also for running. There it a piece recessed in the bottom that comes out from static and gets stood upright so it can get clamped in a vise to run. The dovetail piece conceals the hex wrench and 2 longer screws to change over. There is 2 spring loaded ball detents that keep it held in place.
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thats cool. i love shit like that. that folks is the difference between 'building shit' and 'craftsmanship'. :clap: :gentleman:
Very cool thing and very smart engineering. :thumbs:
Quote from: m in sc on March 26, 2024, 10:25:31 PMthats cool. i love shit like that. that folks is the difference between 'building shit' and 'craftsmanship'. :clap: :gentleman:
2nd that!
Any chance you could share the drawings please?
Quote from: Silky on April 17, 2024, 08:44:23 AMAny chance you could share the drawings please?
See if this works. If not just google Boll aero plans.
https://modelenginenews.org/plans/BollAero18.pdf (https://modelenginenews.org/plans/BollAero18.pdf)
Nice work! I have no skills but I'm fascinated with the whole trade. To build something that actually runs must be super rewarding. :metal: