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World's "smallest" V12 engine

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by ylshih, Nov 27, 2011.

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  1. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin
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    #1 ylshih, Nov 27, 2011
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    #2 UroTrash, Nov 27, 2011
    Wow. Push rods.

    I couldnt tell about the ignition, fuel or lubrication?
     
  3. GuyIncognito

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    #3 GuyIncognito, Nov 27, 2011
    needs the world's smallest tubi exhaust!

    :D
     
  4. rdefabri

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    #4 rdefabri, Nov 27, 2011
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    I had the Renwal "Visible V8" engine (c. 1962 or so) when I was a kid - battery powered, but still cool....
     
  5. ylshih

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    #5 ylshih, Nov 27, 2011
    I'm speculating that it's a compressed air engine, coming in through the plastic tube to the intakes. That addresses the ignition and fuel question. Lubrication would seem to be what was done at assembly. Note there was a cooling pump and water tank shown in the assembly, but they don't appear connected, so those are probably for show. So a bit less exciting than if it were a full internal combustion engine, but still some fine workmanship.
     
  6. tundraphile

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    #6 tundraphile, Nov 27, 2011
  7. UroTrash

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    #7 UroTrash, Nov 27, 2011
    Agreed, it is fine workmanship. I guess he uses the oil can time to time on the moving parts.
     
  8. Lemke

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    #8 Lemke, Nov 27, 2011
    That's really cool. Is there a dino small enough to see how much power it makes?
     
  9. UroTrash

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    #9 UroTrash, Nov 27, 2011
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    Enough with the tiny Dino jokes! Us Dino people already feel, well, tiny.
     
  10. David_S

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    #10 David_S, Nov 28, 2011
    Neat, but I'm much more impressed with this slightly bigger Ferrari 12 cylander engine...

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA[/ame]
     
  11. Lawrence Coppari

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    #11 Lawrence Coppari, Dec 2, 2011
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    #12 PAP 348, Dec 2, 2011
    Truely amazing! :):)

    Thanks for sharing. :):)
     
  13. norcal2

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    #13 norcal2, Dec 2, 2011
    that is pretty cool...i wonder how long it took to actually make this, ( i couldnt translate) and it ran also!
     
  14. BLACK HORSE

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    #14 BLACK HORSE, Dec 2, 2011
    That video was Sweet... And this guy is talented. It's too bad its not a Ferrari flat 12 engine, now that would be awesome to see that.
     
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    #15 PAP 348, Dec 3, 2011
    I take it you haven't seen this video before Rob? :)

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA[/ame]
     
  16. MisterMaranello

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    #16 MisterMaranello, Dec 5, 2011
    Man, that guy, the passion he has for Ferrari... Ever since I first saw that video, manymanymnay years ago, I've known EXACTLY whom I'd buy an F-car if I where to ever end up in such a fortunate position. Amazing chap.
     
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    #17 PAP 348, Dec 7, 2011
    Absolutely!! I wish I had enough money laying around to 'commission' him to make me one. :D

    Amazing talent and if I ever see that model come up for sale I will buy it if possible. Someone posted here once before saying it sold for 20,000 pounds last time. That's a lot of money, but well worth it IMO. :D
     
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    #22 WCH, Jan 3, 2012
    Great post! I watched the whole thing.
     
  23. 2NA

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    #23 2NA, Jan 3, 2012
    Did anyone else notice that the camshafts and crankshaft turn at the same speed (1:1 ratio) and there is no ignition system?
     
  24. Aedo

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    #24 Aedo, Jan 4, 2012
    Sure did :)

    Pretty sure it is to do with the fact that it is run on compressed air :)
     
  25. bill365

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    #25 bill365, Jan 4, 2012
    I know it's been posted before, but...

    It runs on fuel
    It has working mechanical fuel injection
    It sounds great
    It's a Ferrari !!!

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIWoEvvCJhw[/ame]
     
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