I read an article some time ago (and can't remember where) on how to make a dummy radial engine ti fit inside cowl. It only needs to be the front of the cylinders, ie I dont actually need a whole engine replicated just the front view. Can anyone assist with firections on how to do this. I have vac form experience but I have never done any molding etc.

regards

Andy,

The only one I've seen that wasn't a molded type was made from sheet balsa. Cut the cylinder shape from 1/16 balsa sheet and use as a back plate for the fins. Cut various sized "half round" fins from the same balsa sheet. Glue the fins 90 degrees to the cylinder form plate. Space the fins about 1/8 inch apart. Use any plastic "bowl shape" cut from a plastic food container for the crankcase portion and glue this to a balsa plate. Then glue the cylinders to the crankcase plate and paint. Add fake plugs from pieces of white nyrod. Add plug wires and aluminum tubes or painted dowels as push rod sleeves and your done.

Good luck,
Paul

Hi Andy I do have the article that You are looking for ...any time .

Mirek

Thanks PMW its just I'd have to make 14 cylinders, possible but tedious. Mirek do you have a copy I can get or directions to where it can be found.

Thanks

Hi Andy ,,sand me your home e-mail on PM , I will sand you the informations that you need .

Mirek

Mirek
Hopefully I have just sent you my email address. Thanks again for your assistance. It is much appreciated

you could always use an actual radial[X(].

http://www.savex.cz/dopl.php?lang=en&id=144