RE: New composite spitfire
Thanks Sandseeker...
Grenader,
I'm still in the design phase, but will post cad drawings as they come. Hope to have a prototype by Spring...depends on work. I really can't believe that no such engine has been produced. People in the hobby (Including Charles at Yellow aircraft) say that developing parts specific to a given model is a bad idea. Still, when it comes to the scale market...solving cooling and exhaust problems without cowl cutting is a time-consuming and therefore expensive proposition. Plus, everyone on RCU seems to desire scale working props but unsure how to get successful performance with them. Seems obvious that development of an engine that can be cowled and fits the profile of these three prolific engines would be a slam dunk. There are lots of radials out there for the planes designed for them. Time for a "v-12 watercooled" ...ok maybe a v-twin/quad or inline-twin with a v-12 exhaust. Can't wait to get started.
Not surprised about your rcv experience. That design produces a lot of friction and the cooling fins set perpendicular to air flow...not good. But nylon engine mounts? Do you usually use nylon vs aluminum?
Rick