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  • Jesse J
    scale FE racer
    • Aug 2008
    • 7119

    #1

    Tenth scale Allison engine?

    Who knows where to get a good looking engine for my nhydro?
    I've seen the wooden ones, but was hoping for something more detailed and one piece.
    Thanks!
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  • sivadmatt
    Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 47

    #2
    This is been a topic of discussion in our club between the guys that run scale boats. I've heard of a few different guys making resin engines but I have yet to see any product. Maybe we can talk the classic hydro guys into offering a composite and would engine kit.

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    • JimClark
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Apr 2007
      • 5907

      #3
      There is one of PSFE members that is working on a 3d printed one he has a page on facebook. Also I think Mitch Dillard is making some motors as well as Craig Bradshaw Mitch is Coug90 OSE

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      • JimClark
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 5907

        #4
        See if this is what you are lookign for

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        • Jesse J
          scale FE racer
          • Aug 2008
          • 7119

          #5
          Beautiful! They seem a bit heavy? 7.5oz for turbo version? Any way to make it lighter?
          I may get one to see if it will work, thanks Jim!
          I'm still open to other ideas...
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          • JimClark
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2007
            • 5907

            #6
            I do not have one in my hands send Jim an email I am sure he could help you maybe there is another lighter material he could make it out of.

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            • leonard feeback
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2011
              • 130

              #7
              Jesse, sometimes a little extra weight will help if running in rough water conditions. Motor looks nice and you don't have to make it yourself. Everything can't be perfect. 7.5 oz isn't bad.

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              • Jesse J
                scale FE racer
                • Aug 2008
                • 7119

                #8
                Originally posted by JimClark
                I do not have one in my hands send Jim an email I am sure he could help you maybe there is another lighter material he could make it out of.

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                Thanks for the tip!
                After a couple emails he was able to shave off one ounce.
                Maybe I do a build thread.
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                • JimClark
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 5907

                  #9
                  You moght be able to hollow something out also

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                  • revoltrunner
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2014
                    • 646

                    #10
                    I received my 1/10 Merlin today.
                    nice kit and great service.
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                    • Jesse J
                      scale FE racer
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 7119

                      #11
                      Oops double post
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                      • Jesse J
                        scale FE racer
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 7119

                        #12
                        Yep, just got my turbo Allison too and have it here in the living room. Got some paints today and have started sanding down the headers. Might get some paint on tomorrow. Pics coming soon.
                        What's yours going in, Jeff?
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                        • JimClark
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 5907

                          #13
                          Have either one of you figured a way to lighten them yet? Also is the material used brittle at all?
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                          • revoltrunner
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2014
                            • 646

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Jesse J
                            Yep, just got my turbo Allison too and have it here in the living room. Got some paints today and have started sanding down the headers. Might get some paint on tomorrow. Pics coming soon.
                            What's yours going in, Jeff?
                            It's going in a Pay N Pak

                            Originally posted by JimClark
                            Have either one of you figured a way to lighten them yet? Also is the material used brittle at all?
                            the Merlin weighs 4.4 oz
                            the material is hard and stiff. it doesn't seem brittle.

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                            • Jesse J
                              scale FE racer
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 7119

                              #15
                              Don't know that much more can be done to reduce the weight.
                              2nd the not brittle. In fact very hard to sand!
                              Mine is supposed to be 6.5... Didn't check yet.
                              I'm putting mine in the u3 Cooper racing.
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