the engine is indeed a coco gem... those days when people had limited tools and technology but they still built these amazing engines... unfortunately the present generation does not even know how to build planes from scratch...

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the workmanship was excellent and they run so sweet, pleased you like it 😀

I've got a Merlin Super 'B' 0.23 cid spark ignition with a similar cylinder (it's why I bought it) it's got great compression but have not run it. I grew up and lived on Long Island New York where Larry Davidson had a Hobby Shop in East Northport, NY that I would go to for supplies. I got to see him at various flying fields on Long Island. One of my most vivid memories was of him at a SAM competition flying a Senior Playboy (unknown engine) and it went up like a rocket! He retired and moved down to Virginia a while ago. You've got great content!

@MarkRobinson555

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and great memories. The Merlin is another great looking engine, you should get it running, so much fun when they come back to life!

Very nice engine, love these old ones. Really appreciate your videos 🙂

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, really pleased you like the engine 😀

Fabulous looking motor 😍

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks for the comment, they do run lovely

A very nice motor you have their Mark. I do love the sound of a spark ignition engine. Thank you for another enjoyable video. Terry

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do sound so nice and different, really looking forward to building a vintage model for this one 😜 Pleased you enjoyed the video, have a great day 😀

@terryblackman6217

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 I am building a vintage model at this moment. It's called Gas Bag from 1942. I am going to try the Doculam covering method, so we will see how I get on with it. I would love to see the Super Hurricane in a vintage model. Thanks again. Terry

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Was not familiar with the Gas Bag, but just looked it up and it is great, lovely little pylon, should fly real nice, would love to see it when finished

Good video Mark, and the price tag of $24.95 put the engine in the premium class, seventy odd years ago.

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the kind comment, yes ther were certaily in the higher price bracket, especially in a market which at the time was flooded with choice

Think the fin shape has as much to do with the 1940s fashion for streamlining to give the feeling of speed. Great running engine.

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Yes, totally agree 😀

I have two that I picked up off e-bay, guess I should break out the test rig and see if they were worth buying. That one runs pretty good.

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you should definitely get them running, they are lovely engines 😀

excellent! we love your videos!

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, very kind of you to say so

straordinario, riesci a far funzionare tutti i motori che ti passono tra le mani e' una bella dote , complimenti se abitassi li vicino ti porterei il mio supertigre che non ne vuol sapere di mettersi in moto 🥵

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, pleased you like the videos. Good luck with the Super Tiger

Hi Mark what fuel you running? cheers.

@MarkRobinson555

Жыл бұрын

The engine is running on Coleman fuel, a petroleum fuel, similar to White Gas and SAE 50 motorbike oil, in a mix of 3:1, respectively.