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3 September 2023, 01:42 PM
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Dummy Mercedes engine
Hello all,
I am a sculptor by trade, and sculpted/cast/fabricated this aluminum dummy Mercedes engine top to go over the alternate engine in my friend's DVII. I made a second one to market and thought I'd post some photos to see if anyone has need. Feel free to call. 805 573 3564 Douwe |
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3 September 2023, 03:16 PM
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Forum Ace of Aces
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What type of alternative engine are you planning to put this one on?
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3 September 2023, 05:48 PM
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Hi Jeff,
It wasn't for me. I built it for a friend who putting a Ford 300 with a gearbox in it. I'm currently building a full-scale SE5a. |
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5 September 2023, 06:07 PM
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Scout Pilot
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How much does it weigh?
How much does it weigh? How did your friend attach it to the engine/airframe?
Thanks, Buck |
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6 September 2023, 05:35 AM
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Hello,
I'd say it weighs around 50 lbs. he needed the weight up front, as almost all replicas do unless you have a Mercedes. this took the place of some lead. The engine is built on an aluminum "C" channel so one can bolt to some braces incorporated into the engine mounts so it sits over the Ranger/Gypsy/Ford or whatever you're using. |
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6 September 2023, 08:20 AM
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Scout Pilot
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Did you see a Mercedes engine with copper intake tubes and hexagon nuts ?
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9 September 2023, 07:26 AM
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Observer
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I have plans and photos I used, but can't remember the details all these years later. I also don't remember where I got the copper from, I imagine from photos of museum ones. I sure I didn't make it up.
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9 September 2023, 08:28 AM
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Scout Pilot
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Copper? Admitedly not common. http://www.wwi-models.org/Photos/Eng...M/merc_DII.jpg
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9 September 2023, 08:42 AM
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Observer
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yes, these are some of the photos referenced.
EVEN if they WERE incorrect, (which they are not...) standing atop a WWI replica, at 6-8' from the ground, with some cowling... I'm pretty sure that it would convince 99.9999999999999999999999999999999% of viewers. |
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9 September 2023, 09:15 AM
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Scout Pilot
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Like costumers, set designers, prop masters, and composers etc., involved with movies and TV, it need only be evocative. The viewer will take it for what it represents and the cognoscenti will understand it for what it is.
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