Williams Brothers 1/6 Le Rhone Rotary Aircraft Engine, 302

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Williams Brothers 1/6 Le Rhone Rotary Aircraft Engine, 302 plastic model kit

1/6 302 Williams Brothers Le Rhone Rotary Aircraft Engine

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Very nicely detailed large 1/6 scale model. Features nine cylinders, crankcase, carburetor with sliding valve, accessory drive gears, oil pump, magneto, full wiring and display stand as shown on the box top photo. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including instructions. The 80 hp Le Rhone was developed before WWI and was used in many early aircraft. It did see service early in the Great War and it's follow on, the 110 hp Le Rhone was used in larger aircraft. The crankshaft of the Le Rhone mounted directly to the firewall and was part of the air and fuel intake system. The crankcase, propeller shaft and cylinders all revolved at about 1200 rpm. These three assemblies were carefully balanced to reduce vibration.

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