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#WhyWeEngine: From Transformers to Muscle Cars — Rob’s 3D Printed Dodge Charger Journey

Simon Posted on September 30 2025

From 3D Models to Muscle Cars: Rob’s Passion Project “Is this just a hobby? Maybe. But for me, it’s become something bigger—a passion project that keeps me grounded.” That’s how Rob, a maker from Leicestershire, UK, describes his journey. For him, tinkering has never been just about building things. It’s...

#WhyWeEngine: How Liumutou Built a 1/5 Scale Warrior RC Car with a Real Toyan V8 Engine — From Scratch to Run

danna Posted on July 18 2025

A Crazy Idea "I want to build a Warrior." That simple sentence has consumed me for over half a year. Born and raised in China and a lifelong mechanical model enthusiast, this vehicle was just too tempting to resist. But time and energy kept pushing the project back—until early 2024,...

#WhyWeEngine: Just One Kick. And I Was 16 Again. | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on July 09 2025

I didn’t grow up rich. My dad was a mechanic — not the clean, clipboard-type with Snap-on tools, but the kind who fixed things with busted knuckles and a cigarette hanging from his lip. Our garage smelled like old oil, coffee, and the AM radio. And that garage is where...

#WhyWeEngine: Frank’s Models: Where Passion Drives Precision | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on May 06 2025

In a quiet garage in Haarlem, the Netherlands, a man named Frank has quietly chased a dream for 35 years. Not for fame. Not for fortune. Just for the simple, personal joy of hearing an engine—his engine—come to life. He never planned to show it off. There was no deadline....

#WhyWeEngine: Warped Perception's Stories With Stirlingkit Behind the Camera

danna Posted on August 07 2024

6 years ago, when I was in college, I suddenly saw on TV news how a strong man wearing a black hat used his lens to show how the transparent combustion chamber of the engine works. At that time, I was completely shocked by this cool video, because in the...

#WhyWeEngine：Transforming Innovation: Raphael Ingenious Engine Modification | Stirlingkit

Simon Posted on July 16 2024

Raphael is a student from France. But he was able to use DM119 as a prototype and complete its modification. We had the honor to interview him and his modified version 1. Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? Answer：My name is raphael 28 years old and from France, 3d...

#WhyWeEngine：I Build a Most Expensive Turbofan Engine kit 🤑 Repman22 | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on April 11 2024

Today I was lucky enough to interview Youtuber Repman22. He recently assembled an aircraft engine kit, a turbofan engine. Colorful detailed manual, all metal parts everything impressed him. All the metal pieces are numbered so he can assemble them without any difficulty, and they come with assembly tools. Repman22 spent...

#WhyWeEngine: Harold Hahn | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on September 26 2023

Harold Hahn is a modeller based in HAINICH, Germany. As a technician, Harold is familiar with making and selling model engines he makes. We interviewed him to discuss his background, his hobby, and the engines he made. 1. Do you still remember what made you start to become an...

#WhyWeEngine: Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on May 15 2023

Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? I’m Lawrie and I run the YouTube Channel Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels, taking a look at older and more interesting vehicles, including driving trains, restoring our fleet of some 40 vehicles, and going out on adventures. I’ve always had an interest in old and...

#WhyWeEngine: Built By Dan | Stirlingkit

Posted on November 21 2022

1.Could you briefly introduce yourself to us? My name is Dan and I am the content creator behind the YouTube channel Built by Dan, an automotive channel documenting the build of my first project car, a replica GT40 kit car. I started the channel to document the build process...

#WhyWeEngine: Repman22 | Stirlingkit

Posted on November 03 2022

1.Could you briefly introduce yourself to us? My name is Francisco, I am a young electromechanical engineer and I live in Argentina. I am a car enthusiast. 2.The first video I saw you posted was 4 years ago, How did young people like you think of being a youtuber...

#WhyWeEngine: Ling Jacky | Stirlingkit

Posted on September 22 2022

CHAN Hong Ling Jacky Age: 60+ Technical Director Jacky is our old friend. We have developed a nice relationship since 2020. He was interested in diesel engineering on a boat, listening to the engine sound, and smell of the oil. He started to build a model boat at a young...

I'm a Helicopter Head | Heli Rotorhead #WhyWeEngine

danna Posted on March 26 2022

Heli Rotorhead is a professional CNC machine programmer, maintainer, and parts loader who has been passionate about airplanes and engine motors since he was young. As a CNC machine programmer, Steven is the ideal person to tell us where some beginners make mistakes. Below is his interview. let's start....

I have always been a Motorhead -Ron Taddeo | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on February 16 2022

My name is Ron Taddeo, I was born in 1940s in Massachusetts. I am an Optician and musician but above all a "Motorhead". My main profession is an Optician .. I have been making eyeglasses for almost 45 years … I also have been a musician for over 50 years .....

My Heart Has Always Belonged to Motorcycles -Jon Cook #WhyWeEngine

danna Posted on January 17 2022

In his journey from young boy into cycle technician , Jon Cook grows his interested in everthing with the nitro just like the others in 1950s. Jon has an impressive story that we wanted to learn more about. Here's his story: I Disassembled my Dad's Briggs & Stratton Engine at...

I Get My first RC when I was 15 - Steve | RC Tanks & Trucks 24/7

danna Posted on December 23 2021

RC cars give kids a sense of freedom and control because they go in any direction you point them and are only limited by the range of their remote controls. Just like the other kids, Steve has an interest in RC cars when he was young. When he grew up, he began to start his YouTube channel showing many different types, shapes, and sizes of radio-controlled vehicles to accommodate anyone's interest and budget, allowing people to come together and have fun driving and racing their radio-controlled vehicles.

As long as My Imagination Engine Works, I'm A Happy Man - JohnnyQ90

danna Posted on December 22 2021

JohnnyQ90 is one of the top Entertainment influencer in Europe with 1600000 audience and 102.53% engagement rate on Youtube. He loves micro internal combustion engines. In his videos shows his professional machining skills. He can make anything he want in his tiny workshop. Let's hear what he says.

A Man Who Loves RC Will NEVER Stop Fighting | Stirlingkit

danna Posted on December 14 2021

George Trotter was once an engineer and a singer, who was involved in a serious car accident when he was 41. RC saved his life after a really bad car accident because of the injuries, he lost his band and job. Luckily, his hobbies keep his brain working. A Man Who Loves RC Will NEVER Stop Fighting.

How the Radio Control Hobby Saved My Life - Dennis Dempsey

#DennisDempsey

danna Posted on December 08 2021

Dennis Dempsey is a great Youtuber who has passion and patience with engines and remote control cars because the radio control hobby saved his life. In his YouTube channel is all about his engine-building projects. He always expresses his opinions on the engine honestly. He makes and builds an amazing Aussie V8 engine. It's a great place for all the R/C hobby addicts in the world who like to create, improve or scratch build any project.