Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Long ago I built a model of a jet engine (scale 1:24) that I made with an electric motor that moves, besides the fan, a set of gears and a flywheel that spin in 16:1 ratio, which I took from a flywheel-driven toy car.
I showed that model on two videos:
Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=QSCcjEU0OQ8
Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=L47SIAXFj18
Several people asked me to show the internals of the starter mechanism and fuel control lever. I didn't show it before because the panel was glued together, and removing it would damage the panel. I now re-consider it and did remove it for this 3rd part video, and even though it did damage the panel, it's not too bad.
For more details about the jet engine model, go here: instructables.com/id/Electric-Working-Jet-Engine-Model
If you like my model jet, you might also like my V8 Engine Working Model youtube.com/watch?v=B2LqtCjqjEU
FAQ
1. How much thrust does it make?
None. Is just a model/toy
2. Is just a fan, right?
Yes, is just a fan.
3. Why call it a jet engine if is a fan?
Is a model/toy of a turbofan jet engine. Is a representation of an airliner engine.
4. Any plans to put it on an RC airplane?
No, because it doesn't generate any thrust (by design).
5. Instructions on how to build it?
Here: instructables.com/id/Electric-Working-Jet-Engine-Model
Recommended Tools:
- Electronic Parts Tester (ESR LCR-T4): amzn.to/2QvQJlP
- Breadboard (good quality): amzn.to/2QsyY3C
- Storage Case for Jumper Wire: walmart.com/ip/The-Hillman-Group-Large-Storage-Case-1pk/46494509
- Multimeter (Fluke 17B+): amzn.to/2L3PNQk
- Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscope: amzn.to/2C5ZwD7
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Website: interlinkknight.wixsite.com/interlinkknight
Patreon: patreon.com/InterlinkKnight
Long ago I built a model of a jet engine (scale 1:24) that I made with an electric motor that moves, besides the fan, a set of gears and a flywheel that spin in 16:1 ratio, which I took from a flywheel-driven toy car.
I showed that model on two videos:
Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=QSCcjEU0OQ8
Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=L47SIAXFj18
Several people asked me to show the internals of the starter mechanism and fuel control lever. I didn't show it before because the panel was glued together, and removing it would damage the panel. I now re-consider it and did remove it for this 3rd part video, and even though it did damage the panel, it's not too bad.
For more details about the jet engine model, go here: instructables.com/id/Electric-Working-Jet-Engine-Model
If you like my model jet, you might also like my V8 Engine Working Model youtube.com/watch?v=B2LqtCjqjEU
FAQ
1. How much thrust does it make?
None. Is just a model/toy
2. Is just a fan, right?
Yes, is just a fan.
3. Why call it a jet engine if is a fan?
Is a model/toy of a turbofan jet engine. Is a representation of an airliner engine.
4. Any plans to put it on an RC airplane?
No, because it doesn't generate any thrust (by design).
5. Instructions on how to build it?
Here: instructables.com/id/Electric-Working-Jet-Engine-Model
Recommended Tools:
- Electronic Parts Tester (ESR LCR-T4): amzn.to/2QvQJlP
- Breadboard (good quality): amzn.to/2QsyY3C
- Storage Case for Jumper Wire: walmart.com/ip/The-Hillman-Group-Large-Storage-Case-1pk/46494509
- Multimeter (Fluke 17B+): amzn.to/2L3PNQk
- Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscope: amzn.to/2C5ZwD7
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Website: interlinkknight.wixsite.com/interlinkknight
Patreon: patreon.com/InterlinkKnight
