Author Topic: Your favorite "looking" engine? (Read 12915 times)

Dennis Toth · « **on:** June 10, 2017, 06:19:54 AM »

Guys,
It's a dreary day here in SE Florida so I though I would start a fun thread a engines. Here's the question: What engine that you have or had or wanted to have "looks" the best?

For me the Mark II Drone Diesel has the "look". I have two of them and have flown it in a Guided Whistle. The Drone has a look of power and the tapered case gives it a chiseled look.

What's you favorite?

Best, DennisT

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:34:36 AM »

Allan Perret · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:54:07 AM »

Quote from: Lauri Malila on June 10, 2017, 06:34:36 AM

Is that case a casting ? Very intricate..

Avaiojet · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2017, 07:23:21 AM »

Dennis,

This will be a great Thread.

The Novarossi Rex R57CR 3D Aircraft Engine.

Pulls 85 ounces straight up, and up, and up.

Although this is an R/C engine, Novarossi also make competition CL engines.

CB

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:02:42 AM »

AFAIC, any BSE Jett.....

Jerry

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:14:31 AM »

Quote from: Allan Perret on June 10, 2017, 06:54:07 AM

Is that case a casting ? Very intricate..

No, barstock. L

Allan Perret · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2017, 09:49:57 AM »

Quote from: Lauri Malila on June 10, 2017, 08:14:31 AM

No, barstock. L

Any intention to market this engine ?

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2017, 10:38:02 AM »

Quote from: Allan Perret on June 10, 2017, 09:49:57 AM

Any intention to market this engine ?

Not yet, the world is not ready for it.

Bob Heywood · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2017, 10:44:03 AM »

McCoy -60- Racing Engine

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2017, 10:46:05 AM »

I like a lot of them, but the top three are the Super Cyclone, the Anderson Spitfire, and the Orwick 64.

Terrence Durrill · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:17:54 AM »

That's easy ....... it's the FOX .35 STUNT (all vintages)......THE TRUE CLASSIC !

jfv · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:27:39 AM »

Dooling 61. Still have one.

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:28:10 AM »

While I do love the looks of the Drone above...My favorite for two...OK... 3 reasons... Looks, technology, and raw RPM potential

Baldwin Shuriken's are reported to run easy 40,000 RPM and can be pushed to 50,000 RPM and look good doing it

Sold when made in the $250+ range now easily commanding over $800 used

No Virginia I do not have one and never will

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2017, 11:52:48 AM »

I would say that if it runs, it is beautiful, but I even like the looks of the GHQ.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2017, 12:11:56 PM »

My Belko Long Shaft Stunt Engines!

56 on left and 61 on right.

Randy Cuberly

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2017, 12:16:04 PM »

OK twin stack .29.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2017, 12:37:23 PM »

I am partial to my Zeus .61, now converted for Stunt.

Dave

Added photos

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2017, 02:01:04 PM »

The Cave Cobra is a beautiful motor. Primarily intended for tether cars if I'm remembering correctly.

Matt Brown · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2017, 03:12:53 PM »

I have two favorites. Even long before I started flying fai combat back in the '80's I thought the Cox Conquest was an awesome looking engine. I've since used and abused many of them until fai combat cut the nitro back. I was unable to get them competitive with the Nelsons at the time.
My other favorite is the OS wankel rotary. Never have had one and have heard they were rather wimpy but I still think they're pretty cool.

Matt

bill bischoff · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2017, 04:31:29 PM »

mk II Rossi 15

Garf · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:02:09 PM »

Quote from: Elwyn Aud on June 10, 2017, 02:01:04 PM

The Cave Cobra is a beautiful motor. Primarily intended for tether cars if I'm remembering correctly.

This one?

Garf · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Bob Heywood on June 10, 2017, 10:44:03 AM

McCoy -60- Racing Engine

The black case model had better metal.

Garf · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:16:17 PM »

McCoy .29 sportsman with 45* RR.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:36:55 PM »

Not counting Lauri's fabulous work, my other favorites are:

* K&B 15 Series 61 rear intake: Perfect proportions, ultra clean design

*Dooling 29. That bubbled bypass has a purposeful take no prisoners look to it

* Edco Sky Devil: Look-up "bad ass", chances are there is a picture of Ira Hassad's masterpiece...

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:58:50 PM »

My favorite looking are Red Heads.
Juan

RknRusty · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2017, 09:03:35 PM »

I'm with Matt Brown, I like the Cox Conquest. I have one with a C/L venturi that I've yet to use.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2017, 09:41:40 PM »

Jim already nominated the Orwick 64. I thought I would add my vote. The Orwick features a nice green crankcase and polished aluminum parts. Some of the green Orwicks were hammertone green, smooth green, or "wrinkle" green. The originals were either made by Henry Orwick, or factory-built by Al Cunningham. Recent replicas were by Joe Klause, Dunham, and others. None are in production now.

Ara Dedekian · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2017, 10:03:46 PM »

OK 29

The glow version had a yellow anodized ovoid sleeve over the shaft where the points were. Too pretty to use!

Ara

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2017, 10:39:52 PM »

I always thought the Cox TeeDee .049/.051 engines had a great look to them.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #29 on:** June 11, 2017, 12:32:26 AM »

Quote from: Gary Dowler on June 10, 2017, 10:39:52 PM

I always thought the Cox TeeDee .049/.051 engines had a great look to them.

I agree with you, I was going to mention the same thing. It just looks "right" and rather jewel-like. Compared to most other engines of the era, it's like a diamond in a pile of gravel.

Another good candidate is the Supertigre G20/15 - conventional put the proportions look just right, and the fit/finish are outstanding. Again, set it down next to the Fox 15 slantplug (and you can throw the G20/15 much further...). Compare it to the G21/46 of the same era, which has good fit and finish, looks exactly like what it is - a 46 stuffed into a 29 case.

Brett

Bill Mohrbacher · « **Reply #30 on:** June 11, 2017, 04:31:21 AM »

Claude Slate Fox .59 Longshaft, the first Fox

Garf · « **Reply #31 on:** June 11, 2017, 08:27:05 AM »

There was the prototype, the .49.

Garf · « **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2017, 08:35:49 AM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on June 11, 2017, 12:32:26 AM

Another good candidate is the Supertigre G20/15 - conventional put the proportions look just right, and the fit/finish are outstanding. Again, set it down next to the Fox 15 slantplug (and you can throw the G20/15 much further...). Compare it to the G21/46 of the same era, which has good fit and finish, looks exactly like what it is - a 46 stuffed into a 29 case.

Brett

Most people don't know that the engine we know as the g 20 is the latest in a long series of G 20's.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2017, 11:31:40 AM »

I once owned a Super Tigre G-19, dating from 1949. It was supposed to be the first ST. It was a .29 glo. Crankcase was sand cast. Exhaust on both sides. A few years back, one sold on e-bay for over $1000.

Dwayne · « **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2017, 02:25:54 PM »

Cipolla combat special

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #35 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:06:37 PM »

The Enya 61CXL

Dennis Toth · « **Reply #36 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:48:48 PM »

Along with the Drone Diesel BB 29 there was a prototype Drone BB 49. This was produced near the end to the Drone era. Leon Shulman was the designer and manufacture of the Drones in Elizabeth, NJ. There were only two of these 49 engines made. One was suppose to have been flown by Harold DeBolt some time around 1949 - 1950. Leon had the other one. Don't know where they are now. Since the 29 would turn 12" props the 49 must have swung telephone poles. Lots of bad ass torque!!!!!!!

Best, DennisT

Garf · « **Reply #37 on:** June 11, 2017, 05:57:18 PM »

Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on June 11, 2017, 11:31:40 AM

I once owned a Super Tigre G-19, dating from 1949. It was supposed to be the first ST. It was a .29 glo. Crankcase was sand cast. Exhaust on both sides. A few years back, one sold on e-bay for over $1000.

This one?

Dennis Saydak · « **Reply #38 on:** June 11, 2017, 07:05:36 PM »

This one just exudes testosterone for me ... to think I used to hang on to them

wwwarbird · « **Reply #39 on:** June 11, 2017, 08:11:55 PM »

These are kinda neat...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #40 on:** June 11, 2017, 08:17:15 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on June 11, 2017, 08:11:55 PM

These are kinda neat...

...but nothing tops this...

Norm Furutani · « **Reply #41 on:** June 11, 2017, 08:54:39 PM »

Three personal favorites

SuperTigre G15, David Andersen 1cc and an Oliver Tiger IIImod. 1/2A fav would be a Holland Hornet

Norm

Avaiojet · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2017, 06:48:07 AM »

Not that old of an engine, introduced in 1966 I believe, is the OS Max 80H.

Designed for models in the 12lb to 14lb range. All Reviews and comments were favorable.

Popular with the scale guys because the engine's design allowed for placement of a scale rotary engine without trimming around a forward carburetor.

The OS Max 80H can also swing a 15x4 prop easily. Great for large cowling models like my Gee Bee Z.

CB

Randy Powell · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2017, 02:40:41 PM »

Always liked the RCV

Avaiojet · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2017, 03:12:40 PM »

The Enya .35 Classis Red Head LTD 5224 Engine.

I don't know how many of this new edition were produced?

CB

Yes, I would sell it.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2017, 04:00:28 PM »

The Ira Hassad Custom is a bitchen looking engine. Maybe Garf has a photo of one?

Avaiojet · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:03:16 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on June 12, 2017, 04:00:28 PM

The Ira Hassad Custom is a bitchen looking engine. Maybe Garf has a photo of one?

Ohhhhhhhh My Gosh!

https://www.google.com/search?q=Hassad+Custom+model+airplane+engine&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiY5_Kmu7nUAhWD7SYKHUVEAwUQ_AUIBygC&biw=1308&bih=554

Jim Roselle · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:53:25 PM »

I'm partial to the COX space hopper.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2017, 06:26:27 PM »

Not control line stunt, but still a lot of cool factor. I bought one of these in 79 and has many hours on it and still runs perfectly. No great power house but swing 14x6 props with ease.

RknRusty · « **Reply #49 on:** June 13, 2017, 08:36:55 PM »

On the same note as Jim's Space Hopper, here's another nice Cox, the Olympic .15.

This reed valve engine was designed by Dale Kirn for use in FAI competition.
It has two ball bearings and power output was about 215 W @ 16,500 rpm with 20% nitromethane.

Author Topic: Your favorite "looking" engine? (Read 12915 times)

Dwayne

Jim Roselle