Whittle Aero V8 WIP

[cobra428]

Is that Mongii, Mongeese or Mongooses? :big: :big:
gbritnell

George, I think it's mongoosie....essess :big: not sure I'll have to look it up in my Funk and Wagnels

Very Interresting! :big: but.....

Who cares if one is after you.....pronunciation don't matter!!!

I think holy sh...t is the term!!

Tony

 

[T70MkIII]

I'm really enjoying your build, Tony. Looking forward to your next installment.

 

[SBWHART]

Hi Tony

Great build very interesting.

Downloaded and printed the article from model engineer for a little bed time reading (some people read detective novels, i read engine builds). Little confused with the crankshaft throws, I guess you've got that part sorted in your mind, the crankshaft and cam shaft will be a real challenge to machine, looking forward to seeing how you tackle them but I'm sure you'll make a great job.

Have fun

Stew

 

[Jasonb]

For anyone interested in taking this engine on or just a bit more background info Model Engineer Mag have just uploaded the build articles onto their site.

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/news/article.asp?a=6070

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Tony, don't think of the amount of pieces, just make progress when you can and you'll be surprised how fast it goes. I find that if you think about it makes it harder like watching a clock. By the way, I downloaded the build article probably like hundreds of others have and am thinking of making one bank of the engine, and inline four, that is when this V-twin is finished.
George

 

[SBWHART]

By the way, I downloaded the build article probably like hundreds of others have and am thinking of making one bank of the engine, and inline four, that is when this V-twin is finished.
George

George

I had a similar idea but cutting it down the middle to give a V4:- sorry for going off topic

Stew

 

[cobra428]

Hi Guys
EW also did a "Cirrus" which is a 4 cyl inline. I have an article in SIC mag with a larger version Cirrus. Somebody out there sells castings for it.

Tony

 

[cobra428]

Well, finally got into the shop tonight. Been bizzy at work and had a few things to take care of around the house.
I tried to clean up the burrs on the flats using the fin cutting tool back at the lathe. Oops I .......two cyl's. Oh well. :redface2:

I have varying degrees of burrs but the lathe and the fin cutter seams the only way. I guess I have to be more gentle than I was.
And I was gentle. Tried a needle file but....that didn't work to my satisfaction.

But here's some pics

Thanks for checking in
Tony

 

[stevehuckss396]

Been bizzy at work and had a few things to take care of around the house.

You know if you quit your job and burn down the house you could have it done right now. ;D

 

[cobra428]

I thought of that. If you ever saw the movie "The worlds fastest Indian" I said that's great. All I need is a mill, lathe, cot and a frig. Oh, and a potty too.
I'm easy

Tony

 

[Deanofid]

All I need is a mill, lathe, cot and a frig. Oh, and a potty too.
Tony

Shoot, I have those things, Tony. I'm still slow.

Too bad about the two cylinders. Sorry to hear it! You're such a bounce back kind of guy, though, we know you'll get it taken care of.

Still pulling for you. Thanks for the pics.

Dean

 

[cobra428]

Dean,
Thanks for the kind comments. My astrological sign is Taurus the bull (not that I believe in that "stuff"). Maybe there's something to it.....I am bull headed.. :big:

Tony

 

[ozzie46]

Sorry to hear about the goof up. I know you sort it out.

Very nice work I might add. I might not post often but I follow faithfully.
I am in awe of people like you.
Ron

 

[cobra428]

Thanks Ron for the very kind comments.

It's not the first parts I messed up and it won't be the last.....try try again!!

Tonight there will be 8. Then the deburring fun

Tony

 

[kendo]

Hi Tony
Don't you just hate it when that happens, i've kicked myself more
often than i care to mention, when its happend to me, got a lot of
bruises.
Best of luck with the rest of the build, and happy de-burring

Ken

 

[cobra428]

Thanks Ken,
I'm stopping off at the hobby shop on the way home to get some stainless wire wheels for the deburr party.

Tony

 

[cobra428]

No deburring tonight, that's tomorrow nights fun :big:

But now there are 8

I started to deburr the #5 cyl. I used a triangle needle file and started with the wire wheel

Then the stomach took over. I ate before going to the shop but after 4 hrs. I'm done.
Time for the left over cold fried chicken and a cold beer. Man that's good after all the
machining. I'm sure my Cardiologist would disagree.

After this I'm going back on the mill and start with the crank's center support...mill the front and rear to accept the nose and tail timing housing. I'm trying to break up the build from the multiples and the 1'ces and 2'ces. Break up the monotony.

Thanks for peeking in

Tony

 

[slick95]

Nice going Tony

Man that looks great with all eight

Jeff

 

[kustomkb]

Great work Tony, they look good.

When you say you are going to do something it gets done.

A man of his word gets top marks in my book.

 

[cobra428]

Jeff, kustomkb

Thanks guys

Tony