How to make a radial engine look real

[Szyp]

Anyone have any tips on how to make the dummy radial engine that is supplied with the Thomas Morse, Nieuport, and others look more realistic? I have painted mine with real exhaust manifold paint, which looks good, but the skill is n the details. I would like to make it look more like a real one, maybe the term is lightly distressed?

[Arlo DiPasquale]

I know they sell special stuff to make models look weathered, maybe that would work.

[Szyp]

That is where I got the inspiration from. Micro-Mark sells it; it is just more fun if you come up with something that isn't store bought. I may end up buying the stuff, and thank you for your help.

[wmikedavis]

This is what I did..bent some paper clips for push rods, added some pin heads for bolts .. and some copper wire for ignition ..low cost option
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[Szyp]

As the kids would say, Most excellent!!

[BillParker]

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Another adventure begins. Engine parts. This Stearman comes with a 7 or 9 cylinder engine.
This is the 9 cylinder version. Crop dusting and air show Stearmans were retro fitted with
a 450 hp P+W engine. The task...make these parts look like one. Once the engine is complete
and detailed, build a plane to display it!

[Szyp]

WOW!!

[Bill D]

Williams Brothers makes a nice set of cylinders with exhaust and rods. The block you must provide , I used bass wood for mine.

[Szyp]

Holy Moley! How do I find the Williams brothers?

[Szyp]

What a neat site!! The catalog is being printed, so I will get one asap. Super outfit- thanks for the tip.

[Szyp]

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