Hi Guys,
I have been asked to assist in the building of a Sopwith Schneider replica or more importantly the 100HP Gnome that powered this aircraft. Whilst I have various documents relating to this engine what I would like is to view one to get a better grasp of the task ahead. I am asking the forum members for all and any information as to where best see this venerable piece of engineering. I am based in Gosport Hampshire so anything fairly close would be an advantage.
Cheers, Ollie
By: Pondskater - 19th October 2011 at 22:41
I recall seeing one at Solent Sky. According to their website it is an 80hp.
By: The Blue Max - 18th October 2011 at 10:18
To be honests Ollie, if its gona be hung up in a shoping mall then info you can get from Pics off the net are going to be quite good enough for a Facimile that will look the part. As long as you have the diameter you should be able to work the rest out. Best off luck.
By: mmitch - 18th October 2011 at 09:52
Brooklands have a large collection of engines.
But I am not sure about a specific Gnome type.
mmitch.
By: Graham Adlam - 17th October 2011 at 23:56
I was going to say the same, its the only floor worth visiting now. they have an amazing collectiion of aero engines
By: Sopwith - 17th October 2011 at 22:10
The science museum in London has a nice engine collection,can’t think of anything closer to you though.Sorry.
By: ollie oliver - 17th October 2011 at 22:02
100 HP Gnome
Hi Andy, at present this will be a facsimile. This will however be driving an original propeller rotated at a slow speed by an electric motor. Weight might also be an issue in it’s construction as it is intended to suspend the replica from the roof of a shopping Mall.
Ollie
By: Andy in Beds - 17th October 2011 at 21:39
Are you planning to build a working gnome rotary.
Or a facsimile..?
Or are have you one to restore..?
You don’t make it clear.
A.
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