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HOW TO MAKE A DUMMY RADIAL ENGINE

WORDS & PHOTOS By Gary Brounstein EASY DIY DETAILS TO MAKE YOUR MODEL COME TO LIFE One of the main attractions of model biplanes (or any plane with a propeller) are the engines. I especially love the look of radial engines. Even if they are enclosed within a cowl, that huge opening in front draws attention to what the propeller is bolted to. Radials are engines on steroids and just about everything is exposed. From...

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