Flying machine, One of a kind, made by friend. Powered by Stirling engine (hot air).

Articulated, sets on needle and mimics flying motions as directed by the pilot.

See on youtube  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiieR4ilYdI

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05cBPean5Rc

 

 

 

Marklin #4171 hot air engine, 6 1/4'' sq. base X 10" H, circa 1921

 

Early Bing twin cylinder hot air engine, 5 3/4 x 3 3/4" x 9 1/4" H

 

English hot air engine, 6 1/2" flywheels, 19 1/2" H. This engine is a powerful runner, but is a newer engine, circa 1971

 

Ship's model brass and copper Hot Air Fan

 

Rebi (Flame Licker) German, circa 1948, alcohol fueled

See it run at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAZ-tDQCIBI

 

 

Carette Hot Air Engine circa 1910 7" x 12.5" x 13.5"h.

 

Falk Hot Air Engine circa 1930 11"h.

 

Marklin Hot Air Engine circa 1920 6" x 15" x 9.5"h.

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