Wanna see something awesome?

[sbird1]

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=51103

Link is self-explanatory. Dude is ridiculous.

[Watermelonwarrior]

dude has no life

[tigersharkdude]

nothing compared to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutb7KgA9NM

[elwesso]

thats pretty intense, i cant wait to see how it turns out...

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

I'm sure you've all seen this...but this takes the cake for running scale projects
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/30/vide ... unctional/

[alms24sebring]

nothing compared to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutb7KgA9NM

whats better? add a blower

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8TXMUaC ... re=related[/youtube]

I love the walkthrough of how they made it too

[Dattebayo]

nothing compared to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutb7KgA9NM

That's an air-cooled motor tho. The V8 being made has a full cooling system.

[sbird1]

I had watched both the V12 video and the blown V8 video earlier today. I've spent the whole day looking at scale models, R/C cars and planes, and these engines. I wondered how or where these people get their stuff. I didn't realize how intensive they were. I'm wondering how difficult/impossible it would be to make a matching mini 5 speed to hook up behind it and then put it in the most awesome R/C car ever. I know they have those 2-speed trannies, but I want to see an actual mini transmission that functions. Oh, and now another of the most awesome things ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZCH1492CzA

^^^ That is a link to an R/C helicopter with an AA-12 on it. Yes, an AA-12 on an R/C helicopter.

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

Yeah...that looks safe.

[sbird1]

I'm sure you've all seen this...but this takes the cake for running scale projects
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/30/vide ... unctional/

Holy s*** that's awesome. The video won't work though. You know where another is?

[Razi]

Yes, sodacan sized V8s go into lawnmowers.

[tigersharkdude]

I never understood the point of these motors. Where do they go into? Supercharged lawnmowers?

Large RC cars. Like the size of the above posted 1:3 ferrari

[alms24sebring]

I never understood the point of these motors. Where do they go into? Supercharged lawnmowers?

....................................Yeah!!
Isn't that more fun? You would be the only one with one. That's man card points right there

Large RC cars. Like the size of the above posted 1:3 ferrari

Another fantastic reason. Power:weight would be insane (in the membrane)

[Oatmealman]

Another fantastic reason. Power:weight would be insane (in the membrane)

Not really as the guy that's building it said 4 stroke motors that small don't really produce much power.You'd be better off with a two stroke motor.However that supercharged v8 probably makes a decent bit of power for it's size since it's forced induction.

[Jesda]

This thread delivers. That has to be the coolest little project I've ever seen. He should built a go-kart engine.

[alms24sebring]

Another fantastic reason. Power:weight would be insane (in the membrane)

Not really as the guy that's building it said 4 stroke motors that small don't really produce much power.You'd be better off with a two stroke motor.However that supercharged v8 probably makes a decent bit of power for it's size since it's forced induction.

I had the sound off so I didnt hear that lol. Just give it time. If these engines take off in production, they'll be tuned and making hp in no time. Still I think even only 10 hp would move an RC body quick!

I still want one just for the hell of it

[PoorManQ45]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

[sbird1]

If anyone wants to see more of that 1:3 Ferrari like I did, here is a better link to videos, pictures, and information:

http://mps-sportproto.com/en/modeles.php?num=1

That guy is my hero.

[Oatmealman]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

Your an idiot.Their simple.Last time i checked making v-tec(yo!) in that small of a scale would be retardedly hard and because it's a cool factor.The fastest car in the world is based off a pushrod motor so i wouldn't consider a pushrod motor inefficient

[Oatmealman]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

Your an idiot.Their simple.Last time i checked making v-tec(yo!) in that small of a scale would be retardedly hard and because it's a cool factor.The fastest car in the world is based off a pushrod motor so i wouldn't consider a pushrod motor inefficient

[PEZi]

This thread delivers. That has to be the coolest little project I've ever seen. He should built a go-kart engine.

i'd race said go-kart

[flohtingPoint]

Massive waste of talent. Why not put it to use and build something functional and possibly make some money.

[USMCgetsome]

i am pleased with the work done here although i don't understand it i simply respect it. Also, i wonder what these guys could do on custom engine blocks. how cool would that be to make a full aluminum engine by yourself

[PoorManQ45]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

Your an idiot.Their simple.Last time i checked making v-tec(yo!) in that small of a scale would be retardedly hard and because it's a cool factor.The fastest car in the world is based off a pushrod motor so i wouldn't consider a pushrod motor inefficient

You're taking my statement a little personal dude.

BB and SB engines have one of the lowest HP/L ratios of any engine, ever. That is a simple fact.

This type of engine/platform lends itself perfectly to a short stroke, high RPM screamer ala F1 style.

[Red coupe]

Massive waste of talent. Why not put it to use and build something functional and possibly make some money.

I wasn't aware he was putting his talent to waste... What does he do for work? Gardener? Custodian?

That is some fantastic work. This cracked me up:

Cross valve cages off the list. HOLY CRAP!! there are alot of them!!

Dunno how many of you guys have done manual lathe work making a relatively large quantity of small simple-ish parts... But god damn it takes way too long and is very boring.

[AZhitman]

^ THIS.

Especially when they all have to be the same tolerances and there's no jig to work from.

[AZhitman]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

Because a 2.4 liter 18,000 rpm F1 V8 engine isn't exactly something you can find a full-scale model of (or specifications for) .

Plus, miniaturization has its limits.

Can't you just appreciate it for what it is?

[Oatmealman]

Amazing, but I have to wonder why he chose to mimic such a relatively inefficient design.

Because a 2.4 liter 18,000 rpm F1 V8 engine isn't exactly something you can find a full-scale model of (or specifications for) .

Plus, miniaturization has its limits.

Can't you just appreciate it for what it is?

No hitman he can't.Nothing is ever "oh wow that's sweet",Or "wow I'd never be able to do that".

Nothing can ever be just cool,there's always some flaw in the design that will plague the coolness factor for pmq

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

Massive waste of talent. Why not put it to use and build something functional and possibly make some money.

Yes, damn all those artists and their wastes of time.

[alms24sebring]

No hitman he can't.Nothing is ever "oh wow that's sweet",Or "wow I'd never be able to do that".

Nothing can ever be just cool,there's always some flaw in the design that will plague the coolness factor for pmq

There are other peoples that go on that list but I won't say names.

.. You know who you are