’Rolssi’ a homemade 6.28cc 4-stroke vintage model aero engine

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5 ай бұрын

Rolssi is a true Finnish classic originally designed back in 1936 at Vyborg Finland by Urho Purhonen and Aarne Heikkinen.
My friend and model engine builder colleague KalleR made the CAD model couple of years ago and built a fine example of this same design about a year ago. This is the second succesful replica of the original engine that I built. The build started in October and the first run of the engine was achieved first of February 2024.
Rolssi seems to be quite sound design given its age and is an easy starter and puts out over 0,2HP at around 6800rpms.
My example has ran now 8th times in total on cdi ignition and future plans hold a proper vintage spark ignition with coil and points and also a vintage style period correct wooden propeller.
The performance with Master Airscrew 12x5 Scimitar propeller is 7000rpms (0.24bhp) and fuel consumption around 236ml/h!

Пікірлер: 44

@erdelybela2416 9 күн бұрын

I forgot to like it when it came out, but I made amends now. Such a great project to see, from Viipuri of the "golden age", a decade full of hope and progress in Finnish history (until it soured)

@joseisraelramirez9251 Күн бұрын

Very nice . Congrats

@anovozhilov Ай бұрын

Unbelievable! Hats off to such masters! Great job! +

@user-pw9np9ue8r Ай бұрын

Respect.

@valic000 5 ай бұрын

You are amazing Olli! Really an amazing build! It purrs lovely away!!! A lot work, but for sure the sweetest reward....Big thumbs up mate!!

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Peter! 🙏🏻

@patrickshaw8595 Ай бұрын

I think you should use breaker points with a 1988 Ford Thick Film Ignition module of the minivan-remote-from-distributor-on-a-heatsink kind. When used with it's matching coil it can supply a V8 with sparks to 5000rpm. Best of all is somehow it calculates the proper "on" time for it's coil before every spark. It also shuts off after one second of no rotation. Marvelous piece of old tech nearly as hot as GM HEI which everyone know is a PITA but has a strong spark.

@sicks6six Ай бұрын

McCully racing supply them,

@sicks6six Ай бұрын

I've just realised how much I need a miniature ICE bolted to my coffee table,

@billbannister9411 5 ай бұрын

Very nice job a real credit to you keep up the good work

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir!

@ajuste4369 Ай бұрын

Bravo ! Formidable ! Excellent travail de Technicien supérieur !

@andymunnings9109 Ай бұрын

"Know what I like about this engine? It was built solid; And? That is what is needed. No plastic fittings for fluid fuel corrosion due to tolerance of material. However? I would like you to install a spring crank around the shaft area near the spinner for easy start. Overall? The item is good." 👍

@rcdogmanduh4440 Ай бұрын

Nicely done, ignore the peanuts!

@RustyInventions-wz6ir 5 ай бұрын

Nice work. Looks and runs great

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir!

@petercroonen1086 Ай бұрын

Great job !!

@aileronmodelismo 5 ай бұрын

Awesome work!!!👏👏👏

@EnglishTurbines Ай бұрын

Beautiful old engine design...I can't decide if Im more impressed by the engine or the facility's you used to make it with...🤔😳😏🇬🇧

@kencroft7933 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful work again. Your most complex yet. Congratulations.

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Ken! 🙏🏻

@kencroft7933 5 ай бұрын

It seems hardly any time ago that I was advising you on choosing a small lathe, and then later encouraging you to have a go at making your own castings! You have come a very long way in that relatively short time. You must be very pleased and proud of your achievements.

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

@@kencroft7933Indeed! I looked back and checked, it was about 3,5 years ago 😁 Now nine engines later I am definately very happy how things have gone so far. I also realize I am still very new to machining but really looking forward to the upcoming projects and challenges. I have received a lot of help from people like you and many others along the way. That is the best part. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

@pirminkogleck4056 5 ай бұрын

Master Olli ! Superb Engineering here !

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Merci PJK 👌🏼

@bambukouk 5 ай бұрын

thank you

@suokmi 5 ай бұрын

Ei tähän voi muuta sanoa kuin että teet hienoa työtä! Luin jo pienenä poikana Rolssi-jutun Tekniikan Maailmasta, se teki minuun suuren vaikutuksen. Minulta tällaiset jäävät rakentamatta, mutta onneksi sain nähdä ja kuulla Rolssin käyvän edes muiden rakentamana.

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Kiitos Mikko!

@markoalho434 5 ай бұрын

Aivan Uskomatonta tekemistä.😮

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

Thänkjyy Marko 🙏🏻

@kellyodom9596 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@maurohenriquerodriguesdasi261 5 ай бұрын

Fantástico...

@tenlittleindians Ай бұрын

It's listed as a 4 stroke; does it have an oil system or is oil mixed with the gas for lubrication?

@OlliKarhun Ай бұрын

@tenlittleindians it has 2% of synthetic oil mixed in the fuel and 15ml of motoroil inside the crankcase for splash lubrication.

@marcossoaresdearaujo 5 ай бұрын

Perfeito...

@Itsme-kz6ui 5 ай бұрын

I watched your video about making the Nova-1 4.5cc engine, everything was cool, I really liked the video. Please tell me what material the piston is made of? made of the same material as the cylinder?

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

The piston of the Nova-1 is made of cast iron and lapped to fit. The cylinder is 42CrMo4 as is the cylinder sleeve on this one. This article describes the process of making the piston / cylinder fit exactly, highly recommended: www.adriansmodelaeroengines.com/catalog/main.php?cat_id=178

@simplebronzecasting 5 ай бұрын

@@OlliKarhun Very interesting article! I also want to try to make this engine (Nova), but this is after my projects😊

@OlliKarhun 5 ай бұрын

@@simplebronzecasting very nice! It is a great running simple engine. I have really liked your investment casting work! My compliments! Would love to try and learn that one in the future also 👍🏼

@simplebronzecasting 5 ай бұрын

@@OlliKarhunThank you very much 😊 Yes, this method of casting is quite simple, the components of the molding mixture can be bought in any construction store, and at the same time it is possible to obtain castings of complex shapes with this method.