co2 model airplane engines
As a teenager I played with CO2 powered model airplanes. They were a neat extension of indoor aircraft and very light wind outdoor airplanes.
If you've never played with one, here is a quick primer on how they work. Searching around shows some gems from Gasparin -- the v-12 looks really interesting and the rotary 9 is probably amazing.
I would imagine some of the micro r/c folks use this sort of motor, although I've only seen electric models.

how many horses could you squeeze out of that thing?
Posted by: jb | July 26, 2007 at 14:18
amazing!:) How long did it take? i quite cant find the words....
Posted by: Leander16,Norway | January 29, 2008 at 05:15