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NutmegCT

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When's the last time you saw a miniature V-12 Merlin engine?


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Quarter Scale Merlin V-12

The Rolls Royce V-12 Merlin, was one of the best known, if not most influential, WWII aero engines. It was deployed in the British Spitfire and later replaced the Allison in the American P-51 Mustang. I recently purchased a set of quarter scale castings from a small San Diego start-up that...
www.homemodelenginemachinist.com www.homemodelenginemachinist.com
 
Quite impressive to say the least! Not a project for a backyard hobbyist. :unsure:
 
I'm reading through the posts he made during the machining and build, absolutely astounding. I realize that even "rebuilding" an engine as intricate as a V-12 Ferrari four-cam is really nothing but re-assembly. It's humbling, to say the least!
 
amazing - I recently saw a scale Austin 7 engine as well.

I would want a guard for that prop though. - Yikes!
 
prop guard - no kidding!
 
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