English electric wren

A very large model of the English Electric Wren.

[@thehydroblade]

Would love to get in touch with the builder to ask some questions.

[@barbaradubeck6393]

That engine has more power than the original Wren engine. Why they used an engine that was so severely underpowered, is beyond understanding. The fact is, that in 1923, there were plenty of small, lightweight, yet powerful engines that would have been perfect for the Wren. Such as the Indian 4-Stroke, twin cylinder, 500cc that produced 35 hp.

[@rossclements8874]

It was entered in a contest and the whole thing had to be less than 100pounds,I think there was a minimum weight too.

[@leifvejby8023]

They were after fuel economy - only fuel economy. It actually did quite a bit over 90 miles a gallon although the final result was rounded down to about 87 miles a gallon, because only full laps of the course counted.

[@BruceHoult]

@@leifvejby8023 it should probably have been able to do infinite MPG once launched if they 'd only known what a "thermal" was in 1923.

[@charlesbovalis6591]

Any idea where I can get the plans for this amazingly nostalgic-beautiful model ?

[@stephenconlon6331]

www.outerzone.co.uk/ give that a try mate :)

[@charlescarter6146]

Well it flys st least so it can't be all bad. Real one had very limited pilot veiw.

[@normg2242]

A lot less painful to watch than the original, which can hardly get off the ground..

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

Pretty bad that the model can fly faster then the real thing.

[@ЕвгенийМатвей-в3б]

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