A very highly detailed engine that can be run or displayed as a work of art. The engine is accurate right down to the slide valve intake. The initial adjustment to the carburetor is a bit tricky but once set it runs very reliably even at slower speeds. The only issue I have found is the cylinder sleeve o-rings do leak if the cooling tank cover is left on and the engine is run for long periods. Leave the cover off when running the engine. Leave the cover off until the engine cools off. I liked this engine enough I bought three.
This is a great-looking scale heli. The custom molded case it comes in makes for a great appearance, however, it’s unfortunate that it is not large enough to accommodate the heli with the blades installed. I took it out for its first flight today, and I was impressed at how smooth it was. It did not leap up suddenly off the ground, and made for a great scale-heli flight.
I was wanting to add wheels to my existing HM-01 and this addition doesn't disappoint. It was easy to add the wheels, they even provided a drill, as you have to drill the HM-01 sled to mount the wheels. Might have been nice to also include an allen-key (but I have many). A quality addition to the HM-01.
This this B0-1 engine is absolutely delightful and a pleasure to operate. I poured over every detail of it after its arrival for like 5 hours and found the workmanship and fits to be superb. Mine was a low serial number and possessed the "monitor" monogram highlighted in gold and it truly set the model apart from the many others that I own. This one is a terrific acheivement and serious engine enthusiasts should take notice.
I recently received my 1/64 mini FPV car from Stirlingkit and knew it would be cool… but OMG it’s a blast! It charges fast using the included USB-C cable, takes about 20 min to fully charge. It includes a QR code to download the app That has all of the car and cameras adjustments and controls…. The app is laid out just like an RC car controller! 2 sticks, one for throttle and one for steering, but it also let you adjust the trim rates for the steering and throttle, and once the throttle trim is adjusted, the car is really quick!
There is a LOT of technology in this little car. I grew up w’ Hot Wheels 😂
The FPV resolution is awesome. I would’ve never thought it would’ve been as clear as it is.
Super easy to use, and anyone and everyone of any age would love it.
My girlfriend wants a turn every time she hears me playing w’ it… gonna have to order one for her haha !
Goosky males this beautiful model. This is the GPS version. They fixed the unfortunate tendency of the non-GPS version to blow the tail out at high headspeeds. This one is stable. Highly detailed. Flies extremely well. They seem to have added some expo into the programming compared to the prior version which is an improvement.
I absolutely live this version. And outstanding purchase.
Stirling Kit nous propose toujours de superbes articles et ce silencieux complète admirablement le moteur MUSA F1 qui ne demande plus qu'à être installé dans un modèle réduit à sa hauteur !
“I’ve been flying the Wolf Bush AW911 Airwolf for a bit now, and I gotta say—it’s seriously cool. The detail on this thing is nuts: rivets everywhere, machine guns on both sides, rocket launchers underneath, and that classic black and white paint job with a shark mouth up front. It’s not exactly the old-school Airwolf from the TV show, but it’s got its own vibe and looks awesome in the air.
What really surprised me is the GPS. For a small heli like this, having GPS is a game changer. You take your hands off the sticks and it just stays put—no drifting, even if it’s a bit windy. And when the battery gets low? It literally flies itself back and lands near where it took off. That’s wild.
There’s also this switch that makes it fly auto figure-8s and circuits, which is great if you’re new or just lazy like me and wanna look like a pro. And yeah, you can even fly it indoors by switching off GPS mode—perfect for when you can’t get a good signal.
Overall, it’s just a super fun, easy-to-fly heli that looks great and has way more features than I expected. I’m having a blast with it.”
Everyone hates on Toyan, from what I have heard engines have had many problems. And it seemed they werent going to hear the people. I was looking at my new Gen 2 toan V8 and realized. If they truly didn't care. They would have left us at the first v8. And called it a day. But they didn't. They went though and re-built this whole engine. Adjustable rocker arms. Full crankshaft and cam support, 25:1 fuel mix for loads of oiling, dual piston rings! Every engine at least needs 2! It runs on gas! Thank you toyan!!! I hope they have seen my videos on it. See what can be toyed with and improved. Making this engine perfect. I truly beleve Toyan can be the perfect company for beginners engines. This V8 is the perfect start. It was so simple. And fit together perfectly. No stripped bolts either. I hope they make more engines! V6! Straight 6!
I know its scary. But even my engine runs beautifully. I haven't ran into 1 person who has had an issue. Yes, my gears lost teeth. But they already are working on getting me new parts. Thats a huge plus in my book.
Give it a shot. You'll love this little V8
I built a little stand-alone accessory unit that included both this DC generator and a KACIO B30-1 Mini Centrifugal Pump to be used by my current gas and steam engines from Stirlingkit. Added a LED strip and a capacitor (to minimize flickering). Note: this generator will run as a motor when 12v DC is applied.
Only downside -it took 30 days to receive this unit from China to the US.
22 years ago, many of you were probably already playing with high-end model engines, but back then, I couldn't even dream of owning a V8 engine. Fresh out of school, I had just started out in the real world, hustling every day just to make ends meet. I remember one year, my uncle suggested I check out opportunities in California. I took a train from Mississippi—it cost over 300 bucks and took several days. I wondered, Why can't I just fly? I asked my dad, and he said, "No way, plane tickets are crazy expensive—tens of thousands of dollars."
Later on, my cousin, who had been working for a while, told me it wasn't actually that bad—a ticket was around 600 bucks. With the $2,000 my parents gave me, I found a job that covered food and housing. Back then, I kept thinking, Can I really handle this life? Meanwhile, a lot of you had probably already experienced way more than I had.
That's what Toyan is like—it gives people like me, who started from the bottom, a chance to get into something you guys have been enjoying for years. It showed me that life has so many possibilities, that there are products out there that are just that good. Now, I can finally afford them. Work hard enough, and you can make it happen.
Take the Toyan V8 engine, for example. I finally get to experience it firsthand. Yeah, a thousand bucks isn't cheap, but compared to what's out there, it's a solid deal. Some people say Toyan is expensive, but think about it—the best alternatives cost over ten grand, and those are either handmade models or plastic replicas that don’t even run. For a fully functional, all-metal V8 engine, this price is absolutely worth it. I thought about getting the Cison V8, but that one’s two grand.
22 years ago, I never thought I'd be here. Now, I'm building this thing with my own hands, hearing the engine roar, watching it come to life. This V8 isn't just a model to me—it's proof of how far I've come.
Maybe you've had stuff like this for years, maybe it's nothing new to you. But for me? It's a big deal. It's something I never thought I'd own, and now, here I am.
I have owned over a dozen helicopters and the ERA C138 is by far the smoothest and easiest to fly of the bunch. Very stable, flies great indoors or out, no bad manners and a great price. I bought the camo version and it looks great.
E' un ottimo set, ben fatto e curato.
I am building my Toyan V8 and am very impressed with it, especially considering the price. The packing and sorting of all the many parts is impressive; there were no missing parts and the parts were all very clean and well made. The manual is brief but accurate and well illustrated. The Toyan engineers had to make compromises to keep the cost and complexity down but it looks like they did a great job.
There is a lot of work to be done and some extra parts to purchase before you will have a running engine. If you enjoy building things and can deal with a lot of fiddly little parts then the Toyan V8 can be a lot of fun to construct. Just keep at it, follow the manual and double check your work.
This is a working model of the torpedo invented by Louis Brennan in 1877 and fitted with the HM01 retrol motor.
My turbo kit came with oil lines to the central bearing. These lines do not show up on any of the turbo illustrations and there are no instructions. I noticed there is a small screw on the side of the block that seemed to provide access to an oil passage to the head. I removed the screw and cranked the engine and indeed oil came out. The fitting with the small screw threads into this hole and the fitting with the large screw obviously goes into the cam cover. I positioned the lower fitting to keep the oil line away from the exhaust manifold. This arrangement seems to work. (see the close-up p9cture) I will shorten the oil lines to make them neater once I am satisfied no modifications will be needed.
To complete the engine set up I made a coolant reservoir out of (mainly) one-inch copper plumbing parts. This provides a convenient way to fill the cooling system as well as a reserve water supply.
I wasn't sure whether to purchase this engine but I am so glad I did. It arrived safely and promptly and I loved the smiley face on the box lid! In fact it has made me smile since day one. The build instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow. I would have appreciated a bit more information on the amount of oil to use. I did a fair amount of research on You Tube before starting the engine. When I did fire up it was great, lovely sound and the smell was amazing! It also looks beautiful on display. I am so glad I went for it and would recommend it to anyone considering it. I was so impressed that I went back and bought the SE 01 Beam engine!
Picked up this kit and it was very easy to build - it runs really smooth. A great plus having the light and generator included.
The engine arrived in France in one month, the package was vers good. The engine started right out of the box and runs pretty nice. I'm very satisfied. I reccomand it.
My first hit & miss engine - impressed! I'm total novice. I picked up the RTR version and it started first time. Mounted in on a base and added the generator from my previous order of a RETROL SE-02 DIY Horizontal Mill Steam Engine Boiler Model Kits with Generator Streetlight. See image. I added a capacitor to the generator connection to minimize flickering at low speeds of a led strip-light at the front of the base plate.
After I received the engine, I ordered a 6S battery for the starter. When the battery came, I connected the starter and ignition batteries and tried running the engine by just feeding some fuel into the carburetor throat. Nothing happened… I determined that the factory installed hall sensor was defective, so I replaced it with the sensor that came with the CD ignitor. It was nice to see that the hall sensor could be replaced without disturbing either the distributor or the distributor cap. The engine then started instantly and ran for a few seconds on the residual fuel. I was very impressed; the engine was smooth and the exhaust sound was nice and mellow. I will make a complete installation as time allows before I run it again, but indications are that this will be a very easy to run engine. One disappointment is that the radiator came with very small diameter hose connection pipes while the manual says the pipes need to have at least a 5mm inside diameter. I will have to do something about this. Note: the radiator outlets are threaded with 14mm x 2 threads. I also ordered the optional turbocharger and I have high expectations for it.
The Cison V8 OHV 44cc mini engine is the best scale engine out there.
The build was so fun with little drama.
The Stirlingkit team has been absolutely amazing with answering all my questions.
I'm extremely impressed with the Cison V8!
Very reliable she starts easily every single time.
I changed out one o-ring in the carburetor while building the engine, and the carburetor has been pretty easy to tune.
I've built a 1/5 scale chassis and powered it first with the Howin Straight-six 210 engine and mated it with a Cison l4 transmission. The combination did well, the Howin l6 could drive the chassis in 3rd gear but it did struggle.
the Cison V8 engine is now installed into the same chassis using the same l4 transmission with the same gear ratio...the power is so insane!🤯 Now with the V8 installed she can easily do donuts in 3rd gear, and even 3rd gear burnouts😱 the torque is just massive.💪💪
I would say what a huge difference the Cison V8 44cc has made in my chassis with almost twice the power of the Howin l6-210.
The Cison V8 is my favorite V8 engine on the market I love the sound and the scale details and because of it's size it is much easier to install into smaller scale models.
Great work Cison engine and Stirlingkit! Thank you for such a great V8 Engine ❤️ 🙏🤘
This Heli not only looks superior, it flies as good as it looks. The customer support from Sterlingkit is #1 as well. This purchase is worth it. Thank you Stirlingkit!
This helicopter is exceptionally stunning and very beautiful to fly. The quality and craftsmanship is over the top. Adding Flywings H1 flight controller and GPS was a huge bonus that complimented this helicopter over the finish line to perfection. There really is nothing else like it!
This tool can properly hold the HOWIN L6-210 spark plug with 3/16-40 inch thread. The exterior diameter 9.85mm but the spark plug recess diameter on my HOWIN L6-210 cylinder's head is only 8.89mm, therefore this tool cannot be insert into the cylinder head. I have to use my lathe turning down the socket exterior diameter to about 8.6mm (smaller than 9.85mm) for ease of insertion during spark plug installation.
Stirlingkit need to check with engine manufacturer and tool supplier on this dimension matching and improve it to provide a correct tool to customer without further machining process
