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    31 August 2017

    At 125cc, meet the most adorable V10 on the planet

    By James LisleJames Lisle
    The detailing is so immaculate, it's hard to believe it's a model. (image credit: Keith5700/Youtube.com)

    Yup, building functional micro-enginesĀ is a thing! While the 'kidz' of today seem to be fixated on Snapchat and dabbing, this is what old people are up to.

    While some gawp and wonder at the world's biggest engines, there are others in this world who do not follow the heard. Those who, weirdly, want to make the complete opposite; something microscopically tiny by comparison.

    Awww - and they're oh so cute!

    Fastidiously engineered by Keith5700 and documented on modelenginemaker.com, this one-third scale, 125cc V10 engine is one of the most meticulous homemade engines we've ever come across.

    Remember now, it's all handmade - about 2500 work hours went into it. Which is even more super-impressive, considering that's the same amount of time it takes me to open a single Chupa-Chup.

    • Keith has stated that he has thought about adding a supercharger. Please do! (image credit: Keith5700/modelenginemaker.com) Keith has stated that he has thought about adding a supercharger. Please do! (image credit: Keith5700/modelenginemaker.com)
    • "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." (image credit: Keith5700/modelenginemaker.com) "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." (image credit: Keith5700/modelenginemaker.com)

    But while Keith's V10 is seriously cool - in a weird, nerdy kind of way - other Bovril drinkers have been tinkering with tiny engines as well.

    V12 Modellmotor

    Posted by The V12 Channel, this little 87cc bad boy can crank out a mighty 8hp (that's 91hp/litre) and hit a maximum of 6000rpm.

    Challenger Flathead V8

    With parts given to him as a Christmas present by his wife, ronsmodelengines' Challenger Flathead V8 is a great sounding thing. With tons of enthusiasm and roar, I know what I'm asking from Santa this year.

    Supercharged Stinger 609

    Yes, another V8. But this one is SUPERCHARGED. While this little model buzzes around quite a bit, it'd still be the perfect source of power for that hair dryer, food blender, or chicken rotisserie that just died.

    Model 4-cylinder Engine

    Featuring a lit up water cooling system that looks more suited to a hardcore PC, this little 39cc 4-cylinder was created by Bob Curtis after 10 years of building single cylinder engines.

    World's Smallest running V8 engine

    Coming in at a mighty 44ccs, James Peter's tiny V8 might not be completely bespoke, but it makes up for it with its little V8 roar.

    What do you think about model engines? Are they a waste of time or the coolest hobby ever? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

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