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  • The Fantastic Vacuum Engine

With a slight twist of the flywheel, the engine roars to life. The alcohol flame dances furiously and a lance of fire stabs through the rapidly working valve.
  • The Fantastic Vacuum Engine

With a slight twist of the flywheel, the engine roars to life. The alcohol flame dances furiously and a lance of fire stabs through the rapidly working valve.

    Solar Engine #3

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    SOLAR-3

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    THE FLAME EATER

    The Fantastic Vacuum Engine

    With a slight twist of the flywheel, the engine roars to life. The alcohol flame dances furiously and a lance of fire stabs through the rapidly working valve. The exhaust-like popping coupled with the clattering of the valve assembly causes a pleasant commotion that is music to the ears of those who enjoy the mechanical marvels of man. This is the exciting "Vacuum Engine" with a history that goes back to the early 1700s. It is the ultimate in craftsmanship, function and beauty of design. This engine has a beautiful combination of fine wood grain and black base. It is highlighted by a polished brass cylinder and crankshaft standard. The massive flywheel, crank and burner are nickel-plated. The Flame Eater wood base measures 6" x 9" and it comes with an alcohol burner. Completely assembled, factory-tested and ready to fascinate you and your audiences with speeds of over 1,000 RPM. This engine is perfect for hobbyists, students, collectors, and experimenters. Completely assembled and ready to run.

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    The Fantastic Vacuum Engine

With a slight twist of the flywheel, the engine roars to life. The alcohol flame dances furiously and a lance of fire stabs through the rapidly working valve.
    Solar Engine #3

    3 Reviews

    • 5
      Just Landed Solar Nos 3

      Posted by Unknown on 13th Jan 2025

      My Solar Number 3 just turned up in New Zealand! I have been eyeing this model for 3 years now, due to the long wait I did purchase a couple of the Chinese Hit and miss engines in the interim. Hey for the dollars spent you do get a lot for your money. Having said that the PM research #3 has a care and quality of build that is in a different League. It is the attention to detail that frankly is missing from the Chinese counterpart. Beautiful construction and for once a decent manual with a detailed troubleshooting section. Anyone into this hobby should invest in the P.M Research Number 3, very happy indeed.

    • 5
      Review

      Posted by Andrew on 9th Jun 2023

      Solar 3,PERFECT,beautifully made and crafted,a must have if you love model engines

    • 5
      Review

      Posted by Clinton Taylor on 9th Jun 2023

      Excellent engine

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