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Antique Model Engine
I realize this is a long shot but I've always had good luck with all the varied interests on here. I just acquired a 1940's Morton 5 cylinder radial model airplane engine. It is missing 2 exhaust pipes and one rocker arm is broken. Does anyone know of a parts source? Would this possibly be a prospect for 3D printing in aluminum or some modern alloy?
Appreciate any help or suggestions,
Howard Dennis
Appreciate any help or suggestions,
Howard Dennis
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Re: Antique Model Engine
That is an interesting model engine.
I don't think direct aluminium 3d printing would be viable. You could try lost PLA casting in aluminium. This is the same concept as lost wax casting but using 3D printed PLA (a type of plastic) instead of wax. A 3D model is created in PLA. A mold is formed around this, the PLA is then melted/burnt out of the mold and the aluminium is poured into the mold.
If there is a makerspace near you there is probably someone who has tried doing this.
I don't think direct aluminium 3d printing would be viable. You could try lost PLA casting in aluminium. This is the same concept as lost wax casting but using 3D printed PLA (a type of plastic) instead of wax. A 3D model is created in PLA. A mold is formed around this, the PLA is then melted/burnt out of the mold and the aluminium is poured into the mold.
If there is a makerspace near you there is probably someone who has tried doing this.
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Re: Antique Model Engine
That's really neat !!
About how big around is it ?
How long is the rocker ?
About how big around is it ?
How long is the rocker ?
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Re: Antique Model Engine
[quote=Ruxstel24 post_id=19288 time=1553646736 user_id=116]
That's really neat !!
About how big around is it ?
How long is the rocker ?
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To be honest I'm waiting on it to be mailed to me. It's supposed to be around 5 1/2 inches in diameter. Here's 2 more pictures of other engines and parts I found online to get an idea of how small this is.
Here's more info: http://modelenginenews.org/m5/m5.html
Howard Dennis
That's really neat !!
About how big around is it ?
How long is the rocker ?
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To be honest I'm waiting on it to be mailed to me. It's supposed to be around 5 1/2 inches in diameter. Here's 2 more pictures of other engines and parts I found online to get an idea of how small this is.
Here's more info: http://modelenginenews.org/m5/m5.html
Howard Dennis
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Re: Antique Model Engine
WOW that's pretty small !!
Do you have or will you have a plane for it ?
Do you have or will you have a plane for it ?
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Re: Antique Model Engine
Howard,
Those rockers could be made easily from a piece of aluminum billet. The pipes I did not see but with good photos should be fairly easy again to fabricate.
All the Best,
Hank
Those rockers could be made easily from a piece of aluminum billet. The pipes I did not see but with good photos should be fairly easy again to fabricate.
All the Best,
Hank
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Re: Antique Model Engine
[quote=Ruxstel24 post_id=19305 time=1553649588 user_id=116]
WOW that's pretty small !!
Do you have or will you have a plane for it ?
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Just couldn't resist owning it when I found one for sale. They are highly collectable and pricey. I may never be able to afford to have the missing parts made and even if I'm able I'd never want to risk the investment by flying it.
Howard Dennis
WOW that's pretty small !!
Do you have or will you have a plane for it ?
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Just couldn't resist owning it when I found one for sale. They are highly collectable and pricey. I may never be able to afford to have the missing parts made and even if I'm able I'd never want to risk the investment by flying it.
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Re: Antique Model Engine
It would be worth getting the parts made and building a test stand to mount it on, just so you could hear it run.
Life is good on the lunatic fringe. Tom
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Re: Antique Model Engine
[quote=46woodduck post_id=19333 time=1553657701 user_id=505]
It would be worth getting the parts made and building a test stand to mount it on, just so you could hear it run.
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I'd love to be able to do this someday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx7lMtKeiBI
After watching this again I noticed something, had this been me I'd have turned engine clockwise. Do you think this engine would start and run in either direction?
Howard Dennis
It would be worth getting the parts made and building a test stand to mount it on, just so you could hear it run.
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I'd love to be able to do this someday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx7lMtKeiBI
After watching this again I noticed something, had this been me I'd have turned engine clockwise. Do you think this engine would start and run in either direction?
Howard Dennis