Model Hit n Miss Engine by Ron Schindele AZ, 2020
Sold under many brand names this 'Eachine' experienced a Schindele makeover. These were advertised in a couple of colors and mounted to a wooden box, ready to run with the addition of batteries and fuel. And run it did - just like a racing engine and, definitely, not like a hit n miss engine. Ron couldn' t resist the challenge to make it look and run like a real hit n miss engine.
After modifying the mechanics Ron turned to the cosmetics and first eliminated the socket head cap screws. Then with a good bit of filing and radius work he smoothed out the sharp corners making it more realistic. The wood box needed overhauling because the fuel tank was broken off during shipment. He repaired the wood damage, made a more robust support bracket to mount the fuel tank, and re-routed the fuel line through the box. Then he applied a textured paint job to the box for a more appealing effect. After reworking the metal parts he painted the engine this beautiful rich brown color. Polishing the brass, remounting the muffler and adding the oilers produced a much more attractive and authentic looking hit n miss engine, and it runs great.
Courtesy of Ron Schindele
Paul and Paula Knapp
Miniature Engineering Museum
Model Hit n Miss Engine by Ron Schindele AZ, 2020
Sold under many brand names this 'Eachine' experienced a Schindele makeover. These were advertised in a couple of colors and mounted to a wooden box, ready to run with the addition of batteries and fuel. And run it did - just like a racing engine and, definitely, not like a hit n miss engine. Ron couldn' t resist the challenge to make it look and run like a real hit n miss engine.
After modifying the mechanics Ron turned to the cosmetics and first eliminated the socket head cap screws. Then with a good bit of filing and radius work he smoothed out the sharp corners making it more realistic. The wood box needed overhauling because the fuel tank was broken off during shipment. He repaired the wood damage, made a more robust support bracket to mount the fuel tank, and re-routed the fuel line through the box. Then he applied a textured paint job to the box for a more appealing effect. After reworking the metal parts he painted the engine this beautiful rich brown color. Polishing the brass, remounting the muffler and adding the oilers produced a much more attractive and authentic looking hit n miss engine, and it runs great.
Courtesy of Ron Schindele
Paul and Paula Knapp
Miniature Engineering Museum