Amongst the more difficult machining tasks in the world are those involved in the production of internal combustion engines. Thanks to the Internet, it’s now possible to watch detailed videos of master craftsmen assembling tiny desktop V8 and V12 engines in home workshops with barely a CNC in sight. However, up until now, most of these builds have been left on the test stand to bark and wail away. No longer – [Keith] has decided that needs to change.
We’ve seen [Keith]’s work before – particularly, his 125cc V10 build, featuring fuel injection, dual overhead cams, and even a supercharger. With several micro engines under his belt now, it was time to put them to work – the V10 is getting a new home in a 1/3rd scale RC buggy.
We’re not sure [Keith] has heard the phrase “off the shelf” – even the suspension dampers on this build are custom machined. Currently up to part 5, the chassis is coming together and there are plans for a hybrid powertrain, too. Carbon fiber and anodized parts are in abundance – this build is truly a work of art.
We can’t wait to see this V10 monster tearing up the dirt – It’s an ambitious build, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s [Keith]. Video after the break.
Wow, thats just damn awesome
That’s a masterpiece of machining. Beautiful.
Excited there are 4 more videos about this on his channel! Awesome build
So, these tiny engines don’t use radiators or other liquid cooling?
But, don’t get me wrong, I am SO awed by all those tiny engine builders!
some do, some don’t; If you take a look at his most recent vid on the project, though, you can see a selection of radiators, with a pretty beefy cooling fan on at least one of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoGlAvDW7Rg
If you go to YouTube and watch the V10 video, you can see he has a PC radiator hooked to the coolant can. Timestamp 0:45.
Completely speetchless and flabbergasted.
Would not be able to respond without a keyboard.
That will be the ultimate R/C car.
it of a shame he’s not going to try it off-road, but I suppose it will last longer if only run on hard surfaces. It’s still epic.
And here I sit unable to make a proper arduino sketch.. This is one the most awesome, yet beautiful things I’ve seen in a long time.
Incredible job, just incredible.
I wish i even had a lathe and a milling machine to do something, although i already have enough forever projects without them as it is.
Keith is a legend. That’s all there is to say about this man.
I am not worthy. This is engineering/machinist porn.