Whittle V8 WIP-2

[Rob.Barrett]

Couldn't resist putting it together just to see what it looked like.

 

[LongRat]

I wonder how a whittle would scale up till a man could see it (Double )
would that be possable?
Pete

At least one person in the UK is working on a 150% Whittle build. He got a friend of his in Spain (I think) to scale up the drawings and make full 3D CAD plans. I think it is a great idea. I don't see why 200% would not work either.

 

[boatmadman]

I just found this thread, great work there.

I found the plans for this a week or two ago and am thinking of giving one a go, so, can I ask whether you think a peatol lathe and x2 mill would be up to the job?

Thanks

Ian

 

[Rob.Barrett]

They should be fine, you don't need anything too big for this engine. Good luck.

Rob

 

[Rob.Barrett]

A few pictures of the cylinder head.

Rob

 

[LongRat]

Your head looks outstanding Rob, great workmanship.
I guess one more to go?

 

[Rob.Barrett]

I managed to finish the other one last night. Just need to cut the valve seats now but I'll wait until I have the valve guides in first. Might put the heads on the engine later just to see what it looks like.

Rob

 

[T70MkIII]

Looking great, Rob. This engine is on my engine build wishlist.

 

[Rob.Barrett]

A few pictures with the heads on.
Rob

 

[cfellows]

Lovely work, Rob. The Whittle is beautiful engine and your example is among the best.

Chuck

 

[kustomkb]

Wow! what a beautiful engine.

Great work!

 

[nfk]

Rob, you`r building a peace of art!

Will you use it in a model RC? I would like seeing it flying!
Amazing job :bow: :bow:

 

[metalmad]

Hi Rob
amazing, its a pleasure to see
I just wish I could see it for real :bow:
Pete

 

[Rob.Barrett]

The heads with valve guides and the valves - they're very small!

Rob

 

[gbravo]

Very interesting proyect, Rob.
This Whittle V8 is nice model.
Regards,
German

 

[Rob.Barrett]

Rocker arm. Just another 15 to go.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Rob!

I have been wondering how the project has been going. Glad to see you are still at it. Looking good.

 

[Rob.Barrett]

Thanks Steve, I see you've been busy too. Stunning work you do. :bow:
Just finished the plugs, they started life as Enya 3s, I've also turned the thread off and re-threaded M5 Fine.

Rob

 

[blighty]

my whittle v8 plans turned up today and if mine turns out half as good as yours, i'll be well happy

 

[metalmad]

its wonderfull isn't it
I love it :bow:
Pete