Whittle Aero V8 WIP

[GailInNM]

Looks great, Tony.
One part at a time is how it gets done.
Gail in NM

 

[cobra428]

Thanks Gail
Sometimes it looks insurmountable.... but like you said..... one by one

Tony

 

[Twmaster]

Looking great Tony. I just love the looks of this thing. Can't wait for a new installment on your build.

 

[cobra428]

Mike Thanks,
I love this little baby. I saw it on the Hemmingway site 2 years ago. I said na but it kept calling my name, all the way from across the pond.

I kept hearing "Tony.....you want to build me" :big:

Tony

 

[Twmaster]

I saw them on the Hemmingway site too. OMG the cost is truly frightening. But ooooh soooo sexy.

 

[cobra428]

Mike,
The beauty of this engine is it's all bar stock. You can get the plans for free from the ME web site. Go back in this post ...a page or 2...there is a link to it. Build notes too

Tony

 

[Maryak]

Tony,

Great work, maybe a 9 cylinder and that 9th could be my H&M. ;D ???

Seriously good going. :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Deanofid]

Great going, Tony. Eight is enough, even if you have to make ten!
It's looking fantastic.

Dean

 

[Twmaster]

That thing is outside of my skills envelope for now Tony. I'll just thrill myself watching yours come together for now.

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Tony, when you get to this point you just have to keep looking at it because it's starting to look like an engine, I know I do with mine. I keep stacking the built pieces together knowing that sooner or later it will be completed. Keep up the good work.
George

 

[cobra428]

Bob, Dean,
Thanks for the kind remarks

Mike,
This is on the hairy edge of my skill level, hence the remake of parts. But I'm learning!

Thanks George,
I know what you are saying....I can't keep my eyes off of it! I have to restrain myself from getting into the rush mode now
Nice and easy...steady as she goes!

Tony

PS Just called the job.....closed due to snow...... th_wav

Whatever will I due today :shrug:

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[ref1ection]

Updates every couple of hours should help you pass the time.
th_wwp

btw it's looking really good

Ray

 

[cobra428]

ref1ection
Thanks,
I just finished a leasurly breakfest and headed to the shop now

Tony

 

[kendo]

Hey Tony
She's starting to look real sweet now fella. boy you where quick
with that de-burring lol. Gotta take my hat off to you.

Don't go rushing now, this is a real piece of art.
can't wait to see it finished no matter how long it takes.

Ken

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Excellent stuff Tony. It just keeps getting more exciting.

 

[cobra428]

Ken, Zee
Thanks for the continued interest.
Still have to deburr!

Being snowed in....time to make more parts

Center crank cap

See, I didn't make a mistake..I was just squaring up material for future use.
Messed up cam hole left over

Mating parts organizer

Back to the shop for a very scary cut...holes in front, rear and cap for the crank
I think I'll stop for lunch now and think it out very carefully

Tony

 

[SBWHART]

Lovely work Tony

How many of those tiny parts have you lost on the floor for the shop gremlins to collect.

Hop you enjoyed your lunch

Stew

 

[cobra428]

Stew,
None yet so far....but wait for the rocker bushing. 1/8OD x 1/8L 093ID. Instead of making 16 I think I'll make 20+.

Those bench Gremlins will be be at work. I try to work over a bath towel but.....they still manage to steal their share when I'm not looking.

:shrug:

Tony

 

[SBWHART]

Stew,
None yet so far....but wait for the rocker bushing. 1/8OD x 1/8L 093ID. Instead of making 16 I think I'll make 20+.

Those bench Gremlins will be be at work. I try to work over a bath towel but.....they still manage to steal their share when I'm not looking.

:shrug:

Tony

They may start to build their own engine :big:

Stew

 

[solver]

Wonderfully small V8, and excellent work, cobra428 :bow:.

Also the freely available plans make quite a teaser ;D.