Open Column Launch Engine

[Harold Lee]

I built this engine last winter when I needed a break from building a much more detailed engine. This was a real fun 3-4 evening project. I actually built one in the mid 70s which I show on the YouTube video as well as this one. I have built more complex engines but there is a tremendous satisfaction in building something less complicated and watch it run!

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[malcolmt]

That is lovely work, well done sir. also it's good to see it run. :bow:

All the best

Malcolm

 

[chuck foster]

very nice work indeed and the video commentary really adds to the posting!!!

it is nice to build quick projects and watch them run.

chuck

 

[TinkerJohn]

Very nice...I agree, the video was really good at pointing the characteristics of your engine.

 

[bretk]

Very nice engine! are the plans available online?

Thanks, Bret