Radial Aircraft Engine - Metal Construction Set
Valve springs, camshafts, rod bearings. Full mechanical engine build. No shortcuts.
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1:43 Scale
Accurate Proportions
Description
Assemble the heartbeat of classic aviation in stainless steel.
The Radial Aircraft Engine is a precision-crafted metallic model measuring 20cm long, built from over 230 metal components that showcase the distinctive five-cylinder radial layout.
At its core, five star-configured rotating pistons connect through visible connecting rods to a central crankshaft, driving a 2-blade propeller in smooth, synchronized motion.
The exposed engine block, intake manifold and exhaust manifold highlight the mechanical structure that made radial engines a defining force in early aircraft design.
With clearly visible piston movement, every rotation demonstrates how combustion energy transfers into propeller-driven thrust.
Constructed from durable stainless steel pieces and mounted on a dedicated display stand, this model blends mechanical transparency with aviation heritage.
Compact. Mechanical. Timeless.
Assemble the engine. Watch classic flight come alive in motion.
Dimensions:
20cm x 11cm x 20cm
7.8in x 4.5in x 7.8in
Key Features:
- 20cm Long
- Over 230 Pieces
- 5 Star Rotating Pistons
- Stainless Steel Pieces
- 2-Blade Propeller
- Piston
- Connecting Rods
- Engine Block
- Visible Piston Movement
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Crankshaft
- Exhaust Manifold
- Intake Manifold
- Display Stand
- Epic Level of Detail & Accuracy
- Building Instruction Booklet Included in Parcel
Shipping Information
Orders to EU/EEA, USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand are all shipped within 2-10 working days.
Build the Engine
Every piston. Every valve. Every gear. No shortcuts.
Included in the Box
You build the block, the head, the crankshaft, the system, piece by piece.
Hundreds of Precision Machined Parts
Cylinder block. Crankshaft. Pistons. Valves. Cooling system.
This Is What You’re Building
Moving pistons, rotating crankshaft, working valve system. This isn’t decorative, it operates.
Real Mechanical Function
Unmatched detail. True-to-architecture internals. Built to replicate real engine mechanics at scale without compromise.
This is the New Benchmark
Engineered Without Compromise
Ready to Build the Real Thing?
Assemble your engine. Build it. Understand it. Run it.
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