Taplin Twin Mk III 8cc - English Diesel Engine

Taplin Twin Mk III 8cc - English Diesel Engine - 1967

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Mark Robinson

Ай бұрын

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@jacquikowalewsky7691 Ай бұрын

So nice to hear one of these again. I have my late fathers early green anodised one that he bought new around 1960.

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Oh, one of the early ones, excellent, lovely engine, you should get it running!

@reidlibby7159 Ай бұрын

Que the Twilight one theme. I was digging through some long lost boxes last night, and there was my Taplin Twin that I haven't laid eyes on in twenty years, at least. What wonderful engines they are!

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hahaha, excellent, get that thing running again, they sound great!

@TheDornado Ай бұрын

wow, what a cool little engine!

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the comment, pleased you enjoyed it! 😀

@fiery1962 Ай бұрын

Nice analysis of the issue Mark. There’s nothing quite like a well fettled Taplin Twin.

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the comment. I am going to do a bit of work on it and will film a cleaner run in the future - so much fun running this engine, a real beast!

@user-gi5on5ey4m Ай бұрын

Fantastic! Very cool engine.

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@NormanLedoyen Ай бұрын

WOW! What a noisy dirty beast mark. Love it!

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hahaha, knew you would love it norm! Thanks for the comment 😀

@terryblackman6217 Ай бұрын

Good morning Mark, a very interesting engine. I have just looked up in my copy of the Model Aero Engine Encyclopedia and it states the ideal prop for sport and C/L is a10x8in. RPM range between 6 - 10000rpm. Hope this helps. Terry

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hi Terry, good morning to you 😀 thanks for the information and comment, it is greatly appreciated. It is certainly one beast of an engine and the easiest starting engine I have, just a joy to run.

@tomdurkin7321 Ай бұрын

I was just thinking a perfect model for your torquey engine would be a Anatov 2 big biplane. Can you picture it flying? Take care love your videos

@thercbarn5001 Ай бұрын

Very cool! Love the sound

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@KathrynLiz1 Ай бұрын

Haven't seen one of those for many decades..... cool..... The contra on the front cylinder seems to be stuck... Runs well though... 🙂

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Yes, runs lovely, the contra piston frees up towards the end of the video 😜

@johnfreeman7005 Ай бұрын

Thank you Mark for sharing that with us , i have heard of these motors but never sean one (don't think there would be many make it out to New Zealand ) . I am a fan of diesels and have four of my own, no twins though , yes a very nice engine. thanks

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment, pleased you enjoyed the video 😀

@MarkCroucherRC4fun Ай бұрын

Oh the muck 😂 that's a beast love to see it in a plane 😊

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Yes, certainly blew some muck out, and think I need a gasket on the exhaust, but it did run nice, and started so easy. Would be good to see it in the air!

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Planning to do some work on it and post another, cleaner run! 😜

@MarkCroucherRC4fun Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555I still think it's got a lot more punch to offer the front cylinder doesnt seem right yet.

@abbasraza3782 Ай бұрын

Do more builds like the pt 60 it was really good

@57andyp Ай бұрын

Lovely engine Mark. Now to find a suitable airframe to use

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Yes definitely, was thinking my GP Trainer 60, but not sure it would be powerful enough, may have to build something for it!

@57andyp Ай бұрын

Radio Queen would be lovely. Keep the Taplin thread going :-)

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

@@57andyp yes that would be great, I also wonder about a Red Zephyr! 😜

@WayneCook306 Ай бұрын

Nice Engine well done Mark, maybe a strip down and clean would not hurt, from the engine doctor Australia. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, totally agree, think it was probably drowned in oil for storage many years ago. It was running fairly clean and feeling good by the end of the session. Also, stripping is quite a big job being a twin, so if its running will now I will leave it for now. 😜

@WayneCook306 Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 It is a very simple job really to strip and repair that engine.

@yosiotter8677 Ай бұрын

これって、燃焼室が真っ平らなんで、始動性を良くするために直したくなりますよね。

@71manish Ай бұрын

Given that the case does not have a serial number and going by the faded anodizing and slotted head it may be an Aurora made Taplin using the UK made case. Does it have any marking on the backplate?

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

No, nothing on the back plate. Only inscriptions are Talpin Twin on the front housing, and on the right mounting lug Made in England and The British Patient.

@alanjux9915 Ай бұрын

Lovely stuff Mark, I was nearly as excited as you, watching that. We do need to know the model you have in mind for it! By the way, inspired by you, I'm just completing a Tomboy 48" following your build. I have a really nice Frog 150 to go in it.

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, you will love the Tomboy they really are excellent, and the Frog 150 is ideal. Really pleased you enjoyed the Taplin video, I am looking forward to doing a little bit of work on the engine and having a cleaner rerun! But it is a very exciting experience running it, a real beast! I was thinking of trying it in my GP Trainer 60, but slightly worried it wouldn't have the power for it, so may have to build something, I was thinking of perhaps a Red Zephyr! 😜

@alanjux9915 Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 Red Zephyr would be beautiful, so long as the engine bay can properly accommodate and show-off the Taplin. That engine needs to be seen!

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Yes, totally agree!

@EnglishTurbines Ай бұрын

I can guess the model you're putting it in....The Keil Kraft FALCON....😀😏😏😏🇬🇧

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hahaha, that would be nice, but not sure it would have enough power for such a large model, and I don't have the storage for one, parhaps somthing a little smaller like a Zephyr!?

@EnglishTurbines Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 Oh wait, no I meant Junior 60...because the Taplin Twin is mentioned on one of the plans for it...(So many plans😮)...🤔🇬🇧

@EnglishTurbines Ай бұрын

@@tonywright8294 It's on the plan...If you don't lengthen the nose, a big engine is needed to get CG....You can go now ...🤔😏

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

@@EnglishTurbines thanks for the information, are the plans for this, with the Taplin Twin, on OuterZone, please?

@EnglishTurbines Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 Actually, the model for the Taplin Twin was called Radio Queen. Designed by Major Taplin. My flying buddy has the plan, it's about 8 feet span...🤔😳 My bad.

@terryblackman6217 Ай бұрын

I have also found a picture of a 10cc Taplin with four cylinders. How about getting that one to run on song.

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hahaha, now that would be nice, never see one, probably need a mortgage to get one! Hahaha

@71manish Ай бұрын

Never even heard about a four cylinder Taplin. Would love to atleast take a look even if it's just a picture

@keithralfs5190 Ай бұрын

Hi Mark I have a collection of Engines diesel and glows dating from the 1940's to quite modern - would you be willing/able to assist with distribution to other collectors ?

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hi Keith, I am assuming you are looking to sell the engines, if thats the case ebay may be your best option, howerver if you are not selling, but just looking for a good home for them where they will be welcomed, use and put into models then I can certainly help

@halmakenreuther8843 Ай бұрын

Lovely engine. But not easy to tune ☺

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, its appreciated

@brushbros Ай бұрын

Why not use a smooth metal flywheel rather than a prop?

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Its an aero engine, it would overheat without the cooling from the prop.

@fiery1962 Ай бұрын

Model? Smog Hog perhaps?

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Great suggestion, appreciated

@dmytromykhailiuta9268 Ай бұрын

Eh, the smell is not transferable... :)

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Hahahaha, that would be good!

@dmytromykhailiuta9268 Ай бұрын

@@MarkRobinson555 , For me this is the smell of childhood.

@JeremyFairbairn-mv3sz Ай бұрын

sounds over compressed on front cylinder

@MarkRobinson555 Ай бұрын

Yes it may well have been at first with the contra piston being stuck. It was better at the end of the running as it started to free up. Looking forward to giving it a lot more runtime, once I have done a bit of work on it.