Amazing machine work
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I've done full rebuilds on auto engines, which is extremely satisfying, providing a huge sense of accomplishment. I can't even imagine what the thrill is like when putting together such a monster of an engine as these V12's.
Well done, Glenn. None of this surprises me, having observed your exceptional skills.
H
Well done, Glenn. None of this surprises me, having observed your exceptional skills.
H
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Thanks Harold!
The real thrill is flying it for the first time after it's done...
The real thrill is flying it for the first time after it's done...
Glenn
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
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Do you fly them yourself?
Yeah, that's got to be a rush!
Yeah, that's got to be a rush!
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Getting there.
And a previous one for scale.
Yes, I fly them as well.
And a previous one for scale.
Yes, I fly them as well.
Glenn
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
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That's nuts! Lets see the plane once it's all finished!
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Wow, breathtaking. So far beyond my capabilities or experience, I don't even have a good reference to build on.
Russ
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About half way through the engine runs. All's perfect so far.
It looks a lot smaller once it's packed in there...
Propeller diameter is 11' 2".
It looks a lot smaller once it's packed in there...
Propeller diameter is 11' 2".
Glenn
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
Operating machines is perfectly safe......until you forget how dangerous it really is!
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Awesome plane Glenn and I'm more than impressed. A low pass with a Merlin at full throttle has to be about the best sound in the world. That's even better than a NHRA nitro engine at full throttle in my opinion.
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Goose bumps!
There will be a very happy pilot.
RussN
There will be a very happy pilot.
RussN
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I'm partial to a low pass with a Pratt R2800 at full power, bolted to the front of a Corsair or Thunderbolt. The Merlin sounds like a big Chevy Stovebolt Six. The Pratt snarls and rumbles.
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To my ears I like the Merlin better than the round engines, maybe it's the super charger that helps the sound. Either way I can only afford to listen to them though.
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Wow! That is absolutely beautiful. The highly polished Aluminum speaks to an incredible to effort to achieve and even more to maintain. What was the original octane rating during WWII for the fuel required in a Packard Merlin? Are there any limitations on the engine while burning 100LL?