Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,872
Posts837,704
Members9,596
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1
L - Learner Plates On
|
OP
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1 |
I have been charged with making a replica JAP V Twin engine for my son's replica Morgan 3 wheeler pedal car. Any ideas how I go about this please?
Richard S
1993 4/4
1966 VeloSolex
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 190
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 190 |
I would just shape it out of pieces of MDF and spray it silver ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/06/11/d71b1da0625a366643403c6a3e26c9d8.jpg)
No Morgan yet...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,272 Likes: 7
Talk Morgan Expert
|
|
Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,272 Likes: 7 |
Is this a working model Richard ?
Does it have to actually power the car?
How much detail are you looking for?
If you just want something that looks good and does not work, I would get a lot of photos of various JAP engines , pick the one you like the best (or is the simplest to model) and start using woodworking skills, I would guess you need to start with the crankcase , then the barrels , the cylinder heads, then all the detailed stuff like push rods rockers , carbs , exhaust etc. I imagine some of this could be done on a 3D printer if you have access.
I think that Cameron Engineering produce new JAP replica engines at full size, perhaps you could get some inspiration from their website.
Andy G
1999 +8 , Indigo Blue.
Ex-John McKecknie/Mike Duncan 1955 +4 racer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
OP
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1 |
No, just needs to look like one. Apparently, the guy who made it went to school with Peter Morgan. It is actually electric-powered.
Richard S
1993 4/4
1966 VeloSolex
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 190
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 190 |
Another view of the dummy engine. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.planetdiecast.com/hwdphotos/originals/104/100/3_Wheeler_Pedal_Car.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://rmsothebys-cache.azureedge.net/0/6/4/a/1/2/064a125090ab6d5935c778f167c8273cf0ff257f.jpg)
No Morgan yet...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,583
Talk Morgan Expert
|
|
Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,583 |
Do you know anybody with access to a 3D printer? Or if you model in clay or plaster the local school or college may have a vacuum former which could do you a plastic replica. Sorry I`m not at work anymore as we had a vac.former in our tech shop.
2010 4/4 sport - le mans green
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
OP
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 199 Likes: 1 |
apparently, the original was made out of paper mache! Thanks for the help all!
Richard S
1993 4/4
1966 VeloSolex
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,947
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,947 |
apparently, the original was made out of paper mache! Thanks for the help all! That would make the front end nice & light but would not take much impact damage as likely in a pedal car.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,562
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,562 |
The main engine part , crankcase , cylinders with central carb look exactly like one of the trophies the Morgan Three Wheeler club Sporting section present to winners every year.
I have a feeling it was given to them by Mark Reeves of Morgan when he competed.
Some careful emailing might get you the source , good luck.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 79
Just Getting Started
|
|
Just Getting Started
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 79 |
Yes, Mark Reeves donated the trophy to the MTWC for best performance by a 5 speeder.
The trophy was made bu the factory Apprentices and it is currently residing with me this year.
1928 Superaero Jap 3 wheeler
2013 5 speeder 3 wheeler
|
|
|
|
|
