Ever wanted to build a V8 engine? – MEDIEVALBRICK / MAD RC FEATURETTE
Extremely trivial basic question: What is a V8-Engine?
Long story short: A V8 is an internal combustion engine in which eight cylinders are arranged in two rows around a common crankshaft. The resulting V-shape gave this design its name. As the alternative design, the in-line engine, would result in a very long engine block, car engines with eight cylinders today are never in-line engines, but mostly V-engines
Since then, the V8 has bubbled its way through automotive history. A so-called flat-plane crankshaft was used in early models. This is characterised by the fact that there is a 180-degree angle between the crank throws. This results in a regular ignition change between the right and left cylinder bank in the V8. Although the engine runs particularly smoothly with this design, it does build up a lot of vibration. There is an excellent balance of performance and efficiency with V8 engines. A V8 engine has a good balance of power output and Torque. Smaller engines, such as the 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder, do not have the same power output as larger engines. That's why v8 engine is special.
Why not put something like this in your living room? Option 1:
The engine itself, its individual parts and the motion sequences have always fascinated people. With the MAD RC Engine RC model kit, Stirling Kit offers a very interesting opportunity to realise this dream. Everyone is familiar with lovingly assembling model cars by hand, piece by piece, according to instructions. However, building an engine in this style that actually works (without petrol, mind you) was new to us.
This Mad RC Engine stimulates the internal combustion engine structural principle design, drive structure of belt wheel winding, generator, air conditioning compressor, steering pump, water pump, complete output flywheel and layered cylinder head, cylinder head cover, spiral near and far valve intake manifold, oil pan structure, and power supply drive board plug interface. This V8 engine model is created using advanced 3D printing technology, making it one of the most detailed and realistic mini-engine model kits available today. Achieving this level of detail and realism is exceptionally challenging in production.
By assembling this V8 engine model, you can experience the entire process from individual parts to a complete engine, appreciating the engineering marvel. It is an excellent educational tool for young mechanics, helping children develop a lifelong passion for mechanics. However, we have to admit that we also found it difficult to assemble. Normally, we are used to models that are working already. For newcommers like us, we were already struggling to keep the parts apart properly (like which nut needs to be added to which flywheel and so on) and to provide the right equipment as well. If you have two left hands and hardly any modelling experience, this set is less suitable. For everyone else, this is an absolutely unique experience that you simply have to try!
The slightly different alternative with bricks. Option 2:
Roland Tewes OHV 5.0L V8 engine model building block, another way to build your own V8. Here too, the idea is that by building the engine, you gain experience of which parts of the engine are assembled how and how they function as a result. And this is done with typical clamping bricks that we already know from LEGO. Basically, this is a LEGO technology model at its best, because not only do we use almost exclusively technology parts, but we can also see exactly what happens in the motor thanks to the construction method. This was the typical trademark of LEGO Technik back then, but this here is Medieval Brick / Mocsage at its finest!
From the engine pistons to the crankshaft, you can feel and even hear the movements during installation. The instructions are clearly structured, but we have to repeat certain construction steps several times due to the 8 cylinders, which can be a bit tedious. However, the advantage of this is that we realise that we can reach our goal a little faster with each repeat step. With around 2106 parts, we also spent a few hours building it. Once we have assembled everything correctly, we can see the V8 in action, which looks extremely impressive! Medievalbrick also supplies the electric motor, a very kind a practical move! You can find out more about the two engine kits and where you can order them below! We then compared the two modelling kits and showed you the advantages and disadvantages of their V8 engines of Stirlingkit and Mocsage. You can find the video here:
Last but not least you can take a closer look on each product on their respective website:
2 Comments
HondaCivic_Lover
Looks awesome and very interesting! Really considering in buying them, thank you.
admin
I can truly recommend it! It’s fascinating as well as you learn more about builing an engine step by step. It’s not only just regular brick building π