P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale.

[Bill Gruby]

I have many hours into this engine at this point. If you wish I can start from the beginning or here?

"Billy G"

[DaveH]

Bill,

From the beginning please Bill


DaveH

[Bill Gruby]

OK square one it is. I started with the rear gear housing. 5.250 dia 4.750 long 7075. Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import. One key note, there is no casting for this part, it and most of the others are barstock. Only the heads and pistons will be from castings.

"Billy G"

[DaveH]

(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.
"Billy G"

Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import

DaveH

[ozzie46]

Pulled my chair up and got my soda, ready for the long haul.

Ron

[Bill Gruby]

(06-30-2012, 08:09 AM)DaveH Wrote:

(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.
"Billy G"

Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import

DaveH

Just a little.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

(06-30-2012, 08:20 AM)ozzie46 Wrote: Pulled my chair up and got my soda, ready for the long haul.

Ron

You may have to change chairs before this is over.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

On the face plate boring the dtarter hole. Starter meaning electric starter. It will also sport a variable pitch prop when running. Don't let this pic fool you, there are two more bolts holding that mass from the other side.

"Billy G"

[ETC57]

OOOOKKKK!! I'm on board Bill,

the train can now leave the station.

O and I brought popcorn

This will be good

Jerry.

[Bill Gruby]

Back into the three jaw to bore the main hole.

"Billy G"