The Basics of Glow Engines     Engine Speak There is some basic engine terminology you should know to better understand and properly run your model engine. Here’s a list of common terms. The engine case is the main body of the engine. The head is the part on top of the engine, which is usually bolted in place with four to six bolts. In its center is a threaded hole where the glow plug is installed. The sleeve is the inside cylinder lining that houses and guides the piston. It is a separate piece from the engine case and has openings or ports cut into its side. Ports are channels or ..read more

The Basics of Glow Engines     Engine Speak There is some basic engine terminology you should know to better understand and properly run your model engine. Here’s a list of common terms. The engine case is the main body of the engine. The head is the part on top of the engine, which is usually bolted in place with four to six bolts. In its center is a threaded hole where the glow plug is installed. The sleeve is the inside cylinder lining that houses and guides the piston. It is a separate piece from the engine case and has openings or ports cut into its side. Ports are channels or ..read more

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These pictures show a project I’ve been working on for some time. It’s a 3D printed Spitfire Mk IX from 3dlabprint.com. The wingspan is 1.7m and the weight should be around 8.1 lbs.  The 3D drawings of each part were downloaded from the website linked above and prepared for printing using software called simplify3d. I had originally been using Cura for prepping the prints but found simplify3D gave me more control and better prints. All the parts were printed on a Creality CR-10mini 3D printer over a few weeks and using PLA plastic. The parts were then glued together using CA and kicker ..read more

Submitted by Gordon Johnson flying is Dream-Flight Ahi over Deer Island ..read more