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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc => Topic started by: RedRyder on November 07, 2020, 06:20:12 pm

Title: Re: 1/4 Scale Model of a 4 HP Star Hit & Miss Gas Engine
Post by: Nick on November 08, 2020, 09:07:06 am

What a Beauty Thanks Gil

Title: Re: 1/4 Scale Model of a 4 HP Star Hit & Miss Gas Engine
Post by: KY Steam on November 08, 2020, 07:12:53 am

Gil , thank you for this video . Wonderful engine !

Title: Re: 1/4 Scale Model of a 4 HP Star Hit & Miss Gas Engine
Post by: tony1951 on November 08, 2020, 02:39:08 am

What a beautiful machine. It is made to a standard of perfection. The slow motion parts make the operation of its features very clear. I especially liked the method of initiating the spark on the top of the engine with contact breaker mechanism being operated by a push rod. If I owned that, I would never tire of watching it run. Magnificent.

Title: Re: 1/4 Scale Model of a 4 HP Star Hit & Miss Gas Engine
Post by: Alan on November 08, 2020, 01:28:27 am

Hi Gil
Thank you for the video
The Star is a fascinating engine. 
I think now this will remain a dream to get one.                                                               
Greetings from Switzerland
Stay safe
Alan

Title: 1/4 Scale Model of a 4 HP Star Hit & Miss Gas Engine
Post by: RedRyder on November 07, 2020, 06:20:12 pm

I think it was 2011 when I last made a video of this engine.
It was clearly time to bring it up from the shop and set it on a bench to run on a perfect indian summer day. It was 70 F today!

Once it was running, I found it was also the right time to film it again.

Below is the result.

Enjoy,


https://youtu.be/NRxeSZSqLVg