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| earnie:
this thing is a true work of art thanks |
| cfellows:
--- Quote from: Da_Kengineer_Meister on May 01, 2011, 11:18:25 PM --- Hey chuck, I've got a follow on question. Do you think it would vibrate less if it had a 3-bladed propeller on it? I agree with your choice to use the 2-bladed propeller as a 3-bladed propeller would be period incorrect, more, I'm just asking because I'm curious. BTW, I had to come back and watch the video a 2'nd time. I'm really liking this! :) --- End quote --- Thanks for the kind words! The type of propeller shouldn't make any difference. Radials are notorious for vibration problems because of the mass of the connecting rod assembly. I tried to offset that a little bit by machining a counterweight in the crank and frankly, I'm a bit surprised that the engine doesn't vibrate more than it does. Chuck |
| CallMeAl:
Let me join the rest: Fantastic work! and Beautiful engine! Al |
| dickda1:
It even sounds like a real radial engine - truly a work of art! By the way, did you grind and polish the primary mirror on your telescope? -Dick |
| NickG:
Brilliant! :jaw: |
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