Follow The Traveling Engine!

GWILLIEFOX wrote:Here he is with some cousins and close relatives

Cool pic man looks right at home sitting there with it's family. hope to see some video too burning some nitro! *looks at the list* Looks like I'm next too wow quicker than I though! (Bandit)

I took the engine on a tour of our little town.
#1 is at my house
#2 at the Beaver Falls City Building and Firehouse
#3 at the old Union Dam in Beaver Falls (there are 3 dams on the Beaver River; there used to be quite a drop thus Beaver Falls)
#4 at the Fallston Dam

#5 at the Joe Namath plaque at the Beaver Falls Carnegie Library
#6 at the Beaver Falls High School where Joe and I graduated in 1961
#7 at Geneva College where I graduated in 1965 (and Joe didn't)
#8 at the Eastvale Dam (behind the trees)

#9 at the Beaver Falls Post Office by the 1st Presbyterian Church
#10 at the Post Office light; note the little Beaver on top of the light
#11 the Traveling engine and case
#12 the Traveling Engine with its relatives; all Bill Atwood designs

Next, the Traveling Engine goes to Brodak's

I took the Traveling engine down to the Brodak Fly-In. I had hoped to get some pictures with other forum members, but none showed up, at least Sunday through Wednesday. I ran it down there for some other folks.


The engine and I:


Finally, I set it up and ran it at home this afternoon. Cox 5 x 3 prop, Cox 25% nitro fuel, Cox Hi Perf head (just as I received it). Tached 18,200 RPM. Here it is running; look close for the "ghost" prop.


I also put a video of the run on Utube; type GW Mohrbacher Engine in the search box and you should find it.

This is a swell project! Now who gets it next?

That engine is getting all over the place! Sporting your Cox t-shirt I see. Great pictures I'll have to go check out your video.

Cool great pics! Looks ready for lift off! nothing like a Tee Dee I tell ya and I'll check out the vid too. BTW out of curiosity, whats that little three cylinder two stroke radial?

Looks like it's me according to the list!!
Can't wait going to fly er on my wildcat
(Bandit)

It's good to see it is holding up well since it was freed from its carbonate tomb. Nice pictures. This engine is getting some milage through postage.

I'll be sending the engine to TDbandit later this week. You really started something special Jason. Hey, do you own the Atwood custom Olympic 15 in your Avitar?

GWILLIEFOX wrote:I'll be sending the engine to TDbandit later this week.  You really started something special Jason.  Hey, do you own the Atwood custom Olympic 15 in your Avitar?

Yep I own the Rear drum valve Olympic 15. I even ran it!




Here is a post all about it:

Olympic 15 drum valve

TDbandit wrote:Cool great pics! Looks ready for lift off! nothing like a Tee Dee I tell ya and I'll check out the vid too. BTW out of curiosity, whats that little three cylinder two stroke radial?

Looks like it's me according to the list!!
Can't wait going to fly er on my wildcat
(Bandit)

It's on its way! Priority 9114 9014 9645 0139 5960 31

Have fun!

GWILLIEFOX wrote:

TDbandit wrote:Cool great pics! Looks ready for lift off! nothing like a Tee Dee I tell ya and I'll check out the vid too. BTW out of curiosity, whats that little three cylinder two stroke radial?

Looks like it's me according to the list!!
Can't wait going to fly er on my wildcat
(Bandit)

It's on its way!  Priority 9114 9014 9645 0139 5960 31

Have fun!

Ok i'll let you know when I receive it
(Bandit)

It is now in Ft. Valley Ga, Arrived at my place about 30 min ago. It's a great honor to be able to work with this engine!
I will have the first set of pics up tonight after I get off from work. (The bandit is Honored)

As promised here are the first pics two of them anyway of it's arrival enjoy!

Here it is as she arrived.

And facing off with my TD .051
More pics and a video to follow soon!

(Bandit)

(Update)
I still haven't had a chance to fly the TE on the Wildcat yet due to weather and work. I'm going to try again this weekend hopefully on the fourth be nice to get it up on Independence day btw. If I'm not able to get a flight in with it this weekend I'm probably going to have to settle on a run video maybe a tandem run with my TD .051 screaming along with it then send it on it's way. It's been an honor working with this engine so far. Thanks Jason for starting this project!
Anyway just a tidbit on whats going on so far Take care folks (Bandit)

(Update)
Well folks we had a stroke of bad luck down my way, at around 5:30 pm today a tornado touched down at our field (Deputy Field) and did major damage. All our shelters, club house flying tables runway and our C/L flying circle were severely damaged or destroyed and has now closed the field indefently till further notice. due to this I don't have any place local to fly for a while (maybe up to a year). What does this mean for the traveling engine? Well it means I'm not going to be able to fly it now. So I'm going to set it up Sunday at home and get a nice run video. and then send it on its way to the next person next week. Sorry for this guys seems like bad luck has been following everyone in middle GA as of late. Look for a run video in the next couple of days. (Bandit out)

Sad news indeed, Bandit. Hope things get back to normal there, soon.
Nothing wrong with a bench run. Looking forward to the video.
Chin-up brother.
Bob

Ow, that hurts, sorry to hear the bad news. That was a really pretty field of grass too.

I'm afraid of losing my field due to common apathy and lack of use. Ever since the beefed up security at Fort Jackson, all the old grumpy RC guys won't bother to get their passes. It takes about 30 minutes and it's good for a year. They just grouch about Obama... they think he personally screwed with them just for kicks. Or maybe they're all scared of the background check. No wait, they probably all had BG checks to get their carry permits for when anarchy descends upon us. A few of us young guys still show up. Wayne Robinson, Bob Zambelli and me are still the only CL guys.
Rusty

RknRusty wrote:Ow, that hurts, sorry to hear the bad news. That was a really pretty field of grass too.

I'm afraid of losing my field due to common apathy and lack of use. Ever since the beefed up security at Fort Jackson, all the old grumpy RC guys won't bother to get their passes. It takes about 30 minutes and it's good for a year. They just grouch about Obama... they think he personally screwed with them just for kicks. Or maybe they're all scared of the background check. No wait, they probably all had BG checks to get their carry permits for when anarchy descends upon us. A few of us young guys still show up. Wayne Robinson, Bob Zambelli and me are still the only CL guys.
Rusty

there is NOTHING wrong with Obama he is better than tony abbott personally i think that mr tony rabbit should go back into the hole that he came from eh?

RknRusty wrote:Ow, that hurts, sorry to hear the bad news. That was a really pretty field of grass too.

I'm afraid of losing my field due to common apathy and lack of use. Ever since the beefed up security at Fort Jackson, all the old grumpy RC guys won't bother to get their passes. It takes about 30 minutes and it's good for a year. They just grouch about Obama... they think he personally screwed with them just for kicks. Or maybe they're all scared of the background check. No wait, they probably all had BG checks to get their carry permits for when anarchy descends upon us. A few of us young guys still show up. Wayne Robinson, Bob Zambelli and me are still the only CL guys.
Rusty

Yeah I hear ya. It happens. there is sometimes some strife between the IMAC fliers and the sport fliers at our club and just like you I'm one of only three active C/L fliers at my club. Wish there was a way to garner more support. (Bandit)

getback wrote:Looks like the TE has gained some character with the stickers and all , Sorry to hear bout the mator coming down on ya'll s field that is some sorry luck ,  Least you still have your home  Not even a Ball field you can go to?? would love to see you in the air with it ! Eric

There is a ball field that I can go to but they only allow electric no gas so I'm kinda stuck with just a run video which I now have and will be uploading soon, Once uploaded I will post it up along with the final pics.

BTW I've had my fun with this fine engine and it's time to send it on it's way so Who's next??
(Bandit)

What an engine!

I wish I could have a go having it but I am a new member and have not dine 60 posts yet.

Finally I got the run video uploaded after several failed tries. This was taken in my front yard on a very hot day 99 deg, and sorry for me mentioning Australia as it's next stop looks like it's going to be spain then Australia. Anyway she ran great love the sound of those TD's! also I have a pic too to add with it which was taken t my Club.
First pic is at my club field GAMA which is a huge RC club. This club hosts SMS (Southeastern Model Show) It's well worth the trip lotsa goodies there. Anyway to identify the gentlemen surrounding me from left to right are Jose Rod, Club Prez Jim Parker, myself Sorry for the look gnats were getting in my eyes, Paul Sanders and Jim Fordor. Paul Sanders is in the process of coming back to C/L and is in the process of building a RM which will be powered by a McCoy


While conditions were not great and I was not able to fly it due to mother nature having a temper tantrum, I still had fun and it was an honor to work with this engine and i hope the next member has as much fun with it as I did! With that said, is now packed up and ready to send out to the next lucky member!
(Bandit)