Hi all from a new but old member

[jerryle]

New to site, old in years!

(originally posted this as a reply on the guide thread, but realised my mistake)

I have just found the site after a re-awakening of my interest in WW1 flying.

As a boy in the 60's my modelling passion centred on WW1 Airfix and Revell (favourites were a D.H.2 and Sopwith Tri-plane).

Later modelling focused on 50's F1 and Le Mans cars (resin & white metal). I've now got a son and am starting him out with the simple Airfix kits I started on - but it got me surfing - and here I am.

One of my favourite books as a boy was Sagittarius Rising - very inspiring and influential!

One question I'm sure you'll be able to answer for me:
I noticed as a boy that all radial engines seem to have an odd number of cylinders. Is that essential to make a radial work, or could an even number work?

That's been nagging me for about 40 years (in a low key sort of way!)

My Grandfather was in the RFC but was injured in a training crash (nr. Hatchet Pond, Beaulieu, Hampshire) and didn't recover before the Armistice - strange to think that but for that crash I might not have have been born!

I look forward to discovering the treasures herein.

regards to all
Jerry

[tcrean7828]

Welcome aboard the Aerodrome Forum.

Hope you like what you see and can contribute.

cul

tcrean7828

tom

[LycoWrench540]

Originally Posted by jerryle

New to site, old in years!

(originally posted this as a reply on the guide thread, but realised my mistake)

I have just found the site after a re-awakening of my interest in WW1 flying.

As a boy in the 60's my modelling passion centred on WW1 Airfix and Revell (favourites were a D.H.2 and Sopwith Tri-plane).

Later modelling focused on 50's F1 and Le Mans cars (resin & white metal). I've now got a son and am starting him out with the simple Airfix kits I started on - but it got me surfing - and here I am.

One of my favourite books as a boy was Sagittarius Rising - very inspiring and influential!

One question I'm sure you'll be able to answer for me:
I noticed as a boy that all radial engines seem to have an odd number of cylinders. Is that essential to make a radial work, or could an even number work?

That's been nagging me for about 40 years (in a low key sort of way!)

My Grandfather was in the RFC but was injured in a training crash (nr. Hatchet Pond, Beaulieu, Hampshire) and didn't recover before the Armistice - strange to think that but for that crash I might not have have been born!

I look forward to discovering the treasures herein.

regards to all
Jerry

Jerry:
Radials can have an even number of cyls. a good example of this is the engine on a Harley Davidson Mc. It may not look like a radial, but it has the essentials I.E. a master and an articulating rod revolving on a common crank throw.
Lycowrench540

[Taz]

Jerry- Welcome to the Forum. In general, all single row, complete 360 degree circle rotaries and radials have an odd number of cylinders to make the crank throws work.

Radial Engines | America's Leading Radial Engine Headquarters

Taz
Terry Phillips

[Roadhog]

Dear Jerry, Yeah, what Taz said. Seriously welcome to our ranks. We have an entire section that deals with the modeler's art and believe me some of the finished products are almost too realistic.

I know what you mean about not being here except for an accident of fate. My father fought the Japanes on three islands in the Pacific during WWII and was awarded the Silver Star and five Purple Hearts. On Pelilu, Dad was hit twice and everybody in his platoon was killed or wounded. When we'd go swimming I would look at the scars from the bullets and sharpnel and he'd say, "If that boy would have been a better shot, neither you or I would be here today." Food for thought isn't it? VR Scott Price, a.k.a. Roadhog

[tcrean7828]

Mate,
Welcome aboard.

cul

tcrean7828

tom

[Sreiko]

Hello Jerrye and enjoy here