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Vixen:
Is anyone interested in building a detailed scale model of the legendary Hispano Suiza V8 engine?






Some years ago, I seriously considered building a detailed scale model of this engine. I did a lot of research and found several manufactures handbooks (copies) for the Wolseley Viper W4A and W4B, which were license built versions of the famous Hispano Suiza engines. These include the Maintenance Handbook, an illustrated Parts Catalog, dimensioned Installation Drawings and detailed Cross Section Drawings.

There should be enough information here for a dedicated builder to prepare their own drawings (at his or her chosen scale) and sufficient detail to create an exact or stand off scale replica.

I know I no longer have the time left to draw and build this engine, so instead, I am happy to make this collection of handbooks etc, freely available to any MEM forum member with the ability to take this engine project forward to completion.

Any takers?

Mike

RReid:
Hello Mike.

The Hisso is one that is on my list of project candidates as well. I've collected such photos and line drawings as I've been able to find online, and done some initial work on developing a set of drawings, including working out how I might manage simulating the "Monobloc" casting with machined parts. The materials you are so generously offering would of course be a great help if I choose to move forward with this project, but I haven't made that decision yet, and we live far apart. So if anyone on that side of the water is interested I would be happy to allow them first dibs; if not then you may consider me a possible taker.

Vixen:
Hello Ron,

Sounds like you would be a prefect recipient for the collection, if you were to decide to move forward with the project. You have made a great start on the drawings already, they were not the work of five minutes.

A quick check shows that the British Royal Mail postal service would charge about £15 to deliver a 0.75Kg large A4 size envelope to a USA address, 6 day service. Don't think that would break your bank.

Cheers

Mike

RReid:

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No, it certainly would not. I'll be away for much of today, but can PM you later this afternoon or evening (if your next-door neighbor doesn't show interest in the meantime  ;))

Roger B:
Not in my range, but I always thought Hispano Suiza was such a lovely name, much like the Minerva Land Rovers   :)

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