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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10562129461540 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1436 (10) |
| Category: |
Model Making: Aircraft Model Making: Boats / Cars |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE R/C ENGINE
by Clarence Lee
edited by Don Dewey
DESCRIPTION
Format: medium softcover
Published: R/C Modeler Corporation 1971, 1st edition
Size (mm): 210 w x 275 h x 5 d
Pages: 62
SKU: A4/2604/0675/B939
ABOUT
Lee examines the internal combustion engines used in radio controlled aircraft with a blend of clear mechanical explanation and rigorous bench test evaluation.
He discusses porting, timing, carburation, compression, and materials in a way that helps readers understand not just how engines operate, but why certain design choices lead to specific performance characteristics. In addition to technical analysis, the book serves as a practical guide for everyday modellers.
Lee covers break in procedures, tuning, propeller selection, troubleshooting, and maintenance, offering advice grounded in real world testing rather than theory alone.
Illustrated throughout with monochrome images, drawings and diagrams.
CONDITION
Immaculate, near new with only light wear/marks on covers. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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