ram3500-RCU

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No worries Barry. I love to build for others as I can. I have a CJ Corsair waiting in the wings on a spot in our building line up. He wants me to build it and then fly it. He got every option they offer for it I guess. I'll be happy to oblige when we can clear out some other things. Your engine is not so big a project. I'll still have to spread it out a bit though. You know going in it will be awhile, so we are cool.

It isn't too busy with work right now, but that could change. As my construction work slows down, my wife picks up more time at the hospital. I'll be glad to have more work so she feels comfortable taking less extra work.

77chickenhawk

If you dont mind Ram, I thought i would post some photos of my radial enging in the works.. its not a pratt 2800 but a Jap version of the 1835

ram3500-RCU

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You are more than welcome to post here. Please, anyone working on these dummy radials feel free to post in this thread.

Really nice work. Love the wire harness. What did you use for the wires? It all looks outstanding. Thanks for posting. Looking forward to seeing more.

77chickenhawk

here is the info

ram3500-RCU

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If that is a kit, it looks awesome. Thanks for the info.

77chickenhawk

it comes in two foot lengths it will take 3 packages to do a radial engine.. they are about $3.99 each at my local hobby store..

77chickenhawk

did you check out the web sight yet Ram? OMG! the an fittings !!!! you could go nuts on a engine with all the stuff they have there!!!

ram3500-RCU

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Yes I did. I meant to tell you, sorry. What a great site for micro scale parts. I could spend hours looking through it all.

BTW, the picture of the rear bank of cylinders on your radial is a nice touch.

77chickenhawk

thankx Ram...

NCIS

I will second that chickenhawk, It looks like the real deal.

77chickenhawk

thankx.. i appreciate that

Meschmidt

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Cheapest one I could find! Doesn't run very well. Pilot concerned. Paul

John Baligrodzki

Gary,

Finished my engine for my YA P-47. This thread was extrememly helpful as I simply followed how you put yours together. All I need to do now is some weathering and install it in the cowl.

For anyone out there considering building this engine or another for whatever warbird they are working on by all means build one. Sure it took several hours but nothing was difficult. The results are certainly worth the effort!

Thanks again!

John B.

ram3500-RCU

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Hey John, that looks great. I'm so glad I could inspire you.

ram3500-RCU

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I neglected to post this one addition I made. As you recall, I had made a silhouette cutout on the bottom cylinder for added cooling. I decided to go ahead and add that cylinder, but make it removable. It is held in with Velcro for static display, but can easily be removed for flying.

77chickenhawk

clever idea

mikefrench1

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I am assembling a Carf Corsair and would like to have a dummy radial that nice. Can you tell me where you got all the parts? My plane is 1/4.5 scale. I would like to have a Moki radial but the cost is a bit more than I want to spend.

Thanks,
Mike

ram3500-RCU

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I started mine with a FTE resin dummy. Find one the correct scale, or close, cut the cylinders off the casting, and then go to work. The prop drive housing is the challenge. It so happened that the cowl for the Meister P-47 already has a piece molded in the center that can be cut out and used for this. Without this, you may need to mold one. The rest of the parts are just thinks like aluminum tube, solid aluminum rod, balsa, and various other common things to builders, as you can see in the beginning of the build thread.

Hope you try it and please share your pictures.

77chickenhawk

My radial was from a different place, they have a 9 1/2 diameter one.. i think that your size.

http://www.aerotechmodels.com/dummy_radials.htm

also some more scale ideas here for the Zero

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10386740

good luck

77chickenhawk

hey guys. just thought i would breath a little life back in this thread...lol here are some finished photos of the Sakae21 engine for the Cmp Zero. the whole thing can be disassembled for servicing the engine for whatever reason. Spark plug wires also unplug from the backing plate. here are a couple photos of the real engine, I had to go by

and thankx Ram for the helpful hints

nudger

Excellent work guys.Ive got one of the FT radials and will be using this thread to help me detail my engine.Many thanks.

Nudge

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Man, this is some fantastic work my friend. Thanks for the post. How about some tips on your methods.

Rich M.

Ram..
Rich M. here. What a busy ending of the flying season... Just returned from
Muncie Headquarters.
Indiana War Birds Classic Champaign.
Few shots that might ring a bell...LOL
Mike Barbie over My shoulder...
Back to the building tables.

ram3500-RCU

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Thanks for sharing Rich. Looks like an enjoyable event. On my bucket list.