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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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... thus ensuring that no woman will ever speak to him for more than 12 seconds.

Computer Controlled DSG Transmission - The South East London Meccano Club

Neat stuff though, for those who are into intricate little things.

Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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i wish i was smart enough to pull that **** off!
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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drool....that's a lot of set screws to keep tight though.
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I see erector-set parts, hahahaha
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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I thought my air-engine was cool, it looks like a piece of trash compared to this. Awesome.
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It would be super bad *** in a nitro rc car.
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this reminds me,

I need to build that tesla turbine......
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I think this dude wins.

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This one's a real oldie, and a repost, but it proves that there is absolutely nothing that any other human being can ever do to be The Best model maker.

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^^^ I can not believe what I just saw. That is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen. Well... other than personally witnessing Hustlers mom working the Dallas Maverick's tour bus.
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^ Un-******-believable
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wow..........that is ******* awsome! sucks its so small that you cant drive it, maybe sombody can train a rat or a lil monkey to drive it!
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dstn2bdoa
^^^ I can not believe what I just saw. That is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen. Well... other than personally witnessing Hustlers mom working the Dallas Maverick's tour bus.
Im guessing you were there assisting her by fluffing the guys before she serviced them?



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That mini Ferrari... Awesome. I never found out if he got around to selling it and building something new.
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Originally Posted by WonTon
wow..........that is ******* awsome! sucks its so small that you cant drive it, maybe sombody can train a rat or a lil monkey to drive it!
Actually, my neice has a little battery-powered car which is about the same size as that Ferrari. What's interesting about this car is that it has two modes of operation; it can be controlled locally from the drivers' seat, or it can be controlled remotely by the parent, using an R/C car-style device.

R/C, anyone?
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I'd rather see a monkey drive it.
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Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
Im guessing you were there assisting her by fluffing the guys before she serviced them?



I was in college, needed the money, and feeling experimental. Everyone was doing it. I didn't swallow!

Is that wrong?
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Originally Posted by dstn2bdoa
I was in college, needed the money, and feeling experimental. Everyone was doing it. I didn't swallow!

Is that wrong?
Fluffers don't go that far....everyone knows that
Just blame it on alcohol and you'll be fine.
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Screw geyhound racing! we need about 20 monkeys on pocket bikes and a go kart track! Oh the mula you could make...... anyone in?
EDIT: btw i'll provide the monkeys...dont ask how
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Originally Posted by r808
I'd rather see a monkey drive it.
That is just absolutely nuts.


And it gets weirder...

A miniature supercharged V8:

(he revs it a few times. Amazing noise...)


More supercharged V8 goodness:



Possibly the best sound I have ever heard in my life:



A mini V12:


Some video from the construction of the V12:



A naturally aspirated V8, this one is almost microscopic:



An even smaller I4:



A 14 cyl radial RC airplane engine:



What it comes down to, basically, is that people have too much free time on their hands.



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