fozzy Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hi chaps Just to let you know whats happening with the S.E.5.a ........I have made a start on the Engine for this project by laminating some Balsa wood together so that I will eventually make the oil sump and engine block.At first I thought it might be too small to carve it out of Balsa block but I might just get away with it!! ..... In the mean time I am also trying to finish a Spitfire Mk 1 for a guy in the UK ...I have to concentrate on that at the moment as I am visiting UK soon and I will take it back for him! As soon as I have made some progress with the S.E.5.a I'll post! Cheers lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Hi guys...long time no post!! This is because I am really taking time with the Hispano Suiza Engine for this project! Most of the time I am staring at photos of the real thing and trying to get the dimensions and scale down onto paper and in my head!! ...you see I havn't got any plans for this engine ..just pictures! ..........and here is a picture of a real Hispano engine............... . Now then I figured the best way to do this was build from the bottom up....starting with the Crankcase. I decided to make the Crankcase from a block of Balsa that I had laminated 2 pieces together in the last post....I drew the basic shape onto the balsa block.................... ...and then I spent the afternoon that day sanding down untill I achieved the shape that I wanted. I added a bit of detail using Plastic card and wire insulation................. Edited September 20, 2011 by fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 The next job was to make a couple of Engine Mount Bearers which you can see in this next photo.....the Engine will be fixed to that just like the real thing................. So now it was time to cover the Crankcase with diluted PVA glue and Johnsons Klear to seal the wood in readiness for some paint. ..........and here it is painted..................... I placed the Crankcase onto the engine Bearers for the time being to see what it looked like...here are a few shots.................. ...and the last two shots are taken from a distance............. So thats it for today....loads more to do ofcourse...maybe tomorrow I will continue with the engine. thanks as all ways for looking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Go Fozzy Go!!! Nice start on the engine. Looks already pretty cool. I have a question, Martin. I'm working on Curtiss OX-5 engine, and as you did, I painted the whole crankcase before gluing (CA) the cylinders to it. Working on intakes is a nightmare, my chubby fingers knock off the cylinders constantly. The bond obviously is not too great, and I'm blaming the layer of paint. What's your recipe for secure and strong bond between the cylinders and crankcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Go Fozzy Go!!! Nice start on the engine. Looks already pretty cool. I have a question, Martin. I'm working on Curtiss OX-5 engine, and as you did, I painted the whole crankcase before gluing (CA) the cylinders to it. Working on intakes is a nightmare, my chubby fingers knock off the cylinders constantly. The bond obviously is not too great, and I'm blaming the layer of paint. What's your recipe for secure and strong bond between the cylinders and crankcase? Hi Tomek Hows it going mate?...ok then...it all depends on what the material you are trying to bond together.For Balsa wood (which my Crankcase is made from)...I use CA if I am glueing plastic Cylinders to wood and I never have problems....watch out though because if you make a mistake and try and take off the part you have just glued you will take half the wood with it!!!...I guess it could be the paint I supose ..but I have never had that problem!!...you will just have to cut those chubby fingers off!! sorry I can't be more helpfull! Edited September 20, 2011 by fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 you will just have to cut those chubby fingers off!! Will try that, hahahaha. Now it's too late for me to try a different approach (too much work invested already), but in the future I need to do it differently. Maybe it's because of primer... or something else... Anyway this time I just need to treat the engine as it's a hedgehog. Gently. Thanks and back to your building report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfredo Rubio Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 An amazing build thread, definetely museum quiality!!! Why did you choose this plan? in web we can find really scale plans. Cheers. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 An amazing build thread, definetely museum quiality!!! Why did you choose this plan? in web we can find really scale plans. Cheers. Al Thanks very much for your input Al!!...as for the plans.......because it was free Al!!....and besides it was a simple plan and I have worked with this type of plan before.....cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi guys ...just a quick update to show where I am at with the Hispano Engine. I have now made all 8 cylinders and have attached them to the Crankcase.The Cylinders were made from large straws which I might add were nearly impossible to glue anything to them ...but I persevered and got the job done in the end!! Here are the cut straws... ......and here is a photo of the cylinders during construction.................. I think after a shaky start I am now getting on top of this Engine build!! I think I have managed the tricky part of the crankcase and cylinders.... the rest will be a lot easier...I hope Any way ...as by way of showing you the amount of work I still have to do...here is a photo of the real Hispano............ ...in comparison with my effort.......................... Loads and loads more to then!!! The crazy thing is that ofcourse most of the engine won't be seen when its on the engine bearers!!!...I am going to have to think a way of how to get the engine in and out of the aircraft!!!...but that would be stupid...wouldn't it? Have a good weekend and thanks for looking in................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looking good! I think I have managed the tricky part of the crankcase and cylinders.... the rest will be a lot easier...I hope With your experience you should be able to knock the rest down in no time. I keep fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looking good! With your experience you should be able to knock the rest down in no time. I keep fingers crossed! Cheers Tomek......I'll keep mine crossed as well...and my toes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Your engine looks amazing Martin! Great work. How did you cut the straw without crushing it? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfredo Rubio Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This engine is a super solution!!! clever idea to reproduce the cilinders, thanks one more time for share. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Your engine looks amazing Martin! Great work. How did you cut the straw without crushing it? Kev Hi there Kev...thanks for your input.I flattened the straws with a metal ruler and cut with a modelling knife....don't forget they are plastic!!!...and they just spring back into shape!! Edited September 24, 2011 by fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 This engine is a super solution!!! clever idea to reproduce the cilinders, thanks one more time for share. Al Cheers Al and no problems sharing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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