Miniature Flathead V8 rumbles like the real thing

One thing we've learned at Motor City Garage: You guys LOVE operating model engines, especially ones with a healthy sound -- the more like the real thing, the more you like 'em. So here's a quarter-scale flathead V8 by Ron Colonna you're probably going to enjoy a lot.

Check it out here:

Miniature Flathead V8 rumbles like the real thing | Mac's Motor City Garage.com

Thanks for your interest!

 

That is cool and really sounds sweet.

 

Really Cool!

 

Neglected to mention bore and stroke are one inch by one inch.

 

Now that's cool. Would love to hear that Offy beside it too.

 

Cool. Better check that tach though. LOL.

 

I accept cash and personal checks.....

 

More info, specs, and video on the scale Offy, including where to order a book on it...


Tiny model Offy runs like a real one | Mac's Motor City Garage


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These tiny engines amaze me,,now Ron Colonna needs to build a scale 29 on Deuce rails to put that sweet flathead in. HRP

 

Also check out Conley v8 on YouTube

 

You can actually buy a Conley V8 finished for around $6K.

 

That Ferrari V12 sounds awesome!

 

My favorites are the Challenger flathead and the Ardun.

 

That would be unbelievably cool. Radio control?

 

That was bad arse. I have always toyed with the idea of building a mini hot rod for my son... Kept thinking how lame a lawnmower or electric motor would be. This would be kick arse.

Did a little research... you can purchase the casting kit a a few accessories for the flattie here:

http://www.colespowermodels.com/engines.htm

it's called the The Challenger C-600

Bore: 1"
Stroke: 1"
Weight: 18 LBS
Length: 12"
Width: 7"
Height: 8"

 

Exactly. Colonna built this first engine from a Challenger Kit his wife gave him for Christmas. Since then he's built all kinds of miniatures.