Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Year 1916
Date 21-Sep
Volume 35
Issue 804
Page 183
Category Nautical
Part
Title The Model Racing Hydroplane "Evil Spirit"
Author F.Westmoreland
Notes Some Interesting Experiences in Building and Running a Record-breaking Speed Model. Propellers used, some recent plant tests, a broken crankpin, photo also shows temporary strengthened base plate, drawings for proposed stronger engine, new rotary valve, larger dia. crankshaft, "Evil Spirit" doing 25 M.P.H. on Trafford Lake