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Video of a V-12 R/C Engine

How cool would a V-12 R/C model engine be? It would be perfect in the nose a P-51 Mustang. Here is a video of one built by German modelers Mr. Drendel and Mr. Weitzel. Here are the specifications from the their website:

Stroke:	20 mm	Fuel type:	Methanol
Bore:	25mm	Ignition:	Glow
Capacity:	118 cc	Lubrication:	Mixture
Compression:	10:1	Weight:	6900g
Cylinders:	12	Width:	130 mm (without exhaust pipe)
Crankshaft:	built ball bearings 8x	Height:	approx.145 mm
Control:	4T, 2 Nockenw., 24 valves	Length:	300mm (incl. hub)
Cooling:	Water cooling	Power:	Propeller 28x8?? Rpm

Here a link to the builder's website: www.wawu.eu

Posted 12/20/2010