Gnome Rotary Aero Engine
A 1/5 scale model of the 1913 Gnome from drawings by Les Chenery
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Front view
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Rear view showing commutator ring
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View of the ignition contacts which connect to an electronic ignition circuit via the black socket at the bottom.The returning HT lead is connected to the insulated brass stud at the top.
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The ignition contact drive gear, in the middle and the shrouded HT wiper,at the top.
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Fuel tank at the top and oil tank below
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The octagonal block in the middle is the gear type oil pump.
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CIMG1152
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CIMG1150
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CIMG1154