Bentley BR2 Rotary Aero Engine

Bentley BR2 Rotary Aero Engine

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3 July 2025 at 10:11 #805721
notlobgp14
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Hello David Briggs here.

I’m building a Bentley BR2 Rotary Engine. Completing a project which some else started then became unable to complete. Is there anyone else currently building or has completed this model?
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3 July 2025 at 15:42 #805779
John Hinkley
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David,

Do you have a copy of the book by L. K. Blackmore that gives a description of his build as well as well as a full set of drawings, apparently? Quite a few available from £9 for a slightly tatty secondhand copy up to ones costing a lot more, condition unknown.

Cheapest that I’ve found. But is it still available?

John
3 July 2025 at 21:48 #805834
notlobgp14
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John

Yes I “Inherited” the original builders book and Work in Progress
4 July 2025 at 06:54 #805855
JasonB
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You might try asking on MEM Forum there are a few members there who like their radials. If you are anywhere near Guildford then Mike is quite likely to be there tomorrow for their open day and does not need much of an excuse to fire it up.
5 July 2025 at 13:28 #806036
JasonB
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Just to confirm Mike is at the Guildford show today if you want to see his Bentley running.

He also had his Winters work on display, a vertical Perkins, It was running a lot better before I got the camera out.
5 July 2025 at 14:05 #806038
Vic
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I’ve always found Rotary engines fascinating, so I had to do a google on the Bentley.

https://youtu.be/UsyhOdRXsPA?si=XCglXH7KQc4m4uIR
5 July 2025 at 15:39 #806046
JasonB
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That is Mike Cole.
5 July 2025 at 22:46 #806084
notlobgp14
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<p style=”text-align: left;”>Jason</p>
Thanks very much

David
8 July 2025 at 10:42 #806414
peter alcock
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David I am part way through the build of the third BR2, 2 from the Blackmore book and 1 from Ageless engines. Happy to discuss any issues. Peter
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