The Creative Explorer Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 One of my first casting experiments (couple of years back) was a 1/24 Merlin V12 from a Spitfire. I always wanted to make a tractor-pull with them and I wanted to fit one in a '70s muscle. So far, I haven't gotten to that myself, but because of another project, I started casting these engines again and was really immpressed by the detail of those engines. I could cast a couple more engines if there are people here interested for some nice swap-projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Can you post some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatboy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi Erik. Yes I too am interested in your RR Merlin. I happen to have this engine from Alan Raab at "Ma's Resin". At one time, on his online catalog, he also offered a Packard V12 Merlin, but I was unable to get that one. I could take some photos of it, but it is still in the wrapping. Both of these resin engines looked quite different from each other, I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I would like to see some photos too, both of the parts and of a buildup. I would probably throw down for one for an eventual build jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel14 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 got a picture of one,, I'ld be interested in a couple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Okay, more interest than I thought there was going to be haha. I made a picture of ALL the parts it will include: 1. I mastered the engine as a whole chunk of resin and it works for me. Overall it makes into a nice V12, which can go any way, depends on the creativity and madness of the builder. there are 2 overflow ducts on the valvecovers, but they sand off easily. And also; What would be a reasonable price for such thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm thinking up some crazy builds if these are available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 That will be awsome in the new revell of Germany blower bentley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 so no induction system? any suggestions other than scratchbuilding? I take it that rectangle on the sides is the exhaust header? sorry, not that up on airplane engine looks...took me a lot of years just to make some sense of the AMT Allison engine intake and exhaust! looks very detailed to me, very nice. I would be in for at least one depending on price. on price I would say up to maybe 30$? equivalent to maybe a ross Gibson kit? really for me price doesn't make that much difference; if I want it I get it. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 what I am actually thinking is way out though, reversing the flow of the engine and making a big ole basket of snakes exhaust system out the top and banks of weber carbs on the side. maybe a turbo or two. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 @ jb: I like your thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'd probably be on board for several as well. I bought some Airfix 1/24 Spits and P-51s to rob engines from, but I honestly kinda hate to waste the remainder of the kits. Nice to be able to build the planes and have Merlins for car projects too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 And what transmission would one mate up to this? How about a whole kit with induction, exhaust, transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 @William, I agree with you, however, when I I made the mold a couple years back, I purposly made only the engineblock basics, the stuff that is necessary for a V12. I wanted a clean engine, so I could add whatever I wanted on intake and exhaust. My main reason was flexibility and I have plenty spareparts I could choose from. Carbs, gearboxes, beltdrives, etc.... To be frank; It doesn't make sense for me to offer it with a complete induction and gearbox setup; 1 main reason; I have to make all new molds and it would be made only for selling them, so investing. I am not looking to make a profit or run a business. I happen to have the mold and I can make some people share it with me. Plus if I add the setup, it will interesting to less people, because the engine is now a blank canvas and than it has one purpose. Pricewise, Don't you think 30 dollars is a bit steep? I am not even close to a resincaster and like I said, I am not in for the profit. I was thinking myself of daring to ask 10-15 dollars per engine (as it is now, just the engine block). PM me for price information, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 No more costly than other resin engines on the market. Don't know what I'd jam it in, but possession is key. That would look insane in a stretched belly tanker. ------------------------------------------------------- After a GOOGLE search, or a T bucket……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 yeah I do think 30 is kinda high, but I was considering letting you make a little something for your time and effort. but at 15 I would definitely buy one. when it comes time PM me (I might not be tuning into this thread at the moment) and I will be good for my word on it jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 If the shipping to the US is 15 US dollars that adds to 30 anyway. Maybe send a kit over to you instead of cash , or is that a problem for you . Not sure if I need another project for the shelf but that is a good looking engine. Something to ponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 @Andy, I don't think shipping will be 15 dollars. I think it even might fit in a a padded enveloppe, but I have to figure that out if it is save. Shipping them all at once to a member in the States and have him ship them within the states is also a option. But those are small issues to be dealt with. Trading them for a modelkit is not a problem either, but I don't think it will be interesting since shipping to europe is not that ideal. @William; your's ready. I have now made a couple of engines and I have now a little stash that I can ship out. Who else is interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'd like to get one. What is the price and shipping cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal76 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would be interested in this too. Something to consider using the posts feedback, maybe $15.00 for the base like you have and if you want to go a step farther, $30.00 maybe even $35.00 with a complete induction and exhaust. Just my opinion. After seeing fastback340's T bucket pic, I am even more interested!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 hi Erik, thanks for the heads up, check your pm, I am ready to send $... jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 William, I have read the PM, but was busy at work and with family, my apologies. For the fun of it; I even made a 'retail'-packaging haha: (sorry Ross Gibson for the idea) I believe I can ship it in a padded enveloppe, it will be close to the 32mm max thickness, but it should be ok. That way, shipping would be only 5 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Are there more people interested? A lot of interestee's didn't even take the effort to reply they have no interest anymore, so I still have a few engines left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm definitely still interested. Do you accept paypal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Not the merlin but might get the juices flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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