Quarter-Scale Merlin
Quarter Scale Merlin Project
Welcome! The Quarter-Scale Merlin is a 25%
scale model of the Rolls-Royce Merlin, which powered many of the most famous
Warbirds of WWII, including the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire. This engine
is intended to fly a 25% scale model of this type of airplane at scale
speed and with scale sound. It not only represents an interesting
and challenging project, but also a way to honor the designers of this
remarkable engine, and the airmen who relied on it in combat. Pictured
above is a complete set of castings machined and assembled, but without
internal parts. A prototype has run.
The eventual goal is to offer complete engines for sale, but many sets
of castings have been sold, along with the drawings and instructions needed
to machine them, and to machine the other parts required for a running
engine. Please see Project Status for information
about casting availability.
