Tom Cav
@tomcav.bsky.social
Collector of small UK compression model engines. Interested in any model engines. Lover of all early piston aircraft engines.
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Tom Cav
@tomcav.bsky.social
· Nov 6
So, I collect British made model diesel engines. Some may wonder what I mean By 'Diesel' engine. For models the diesel engines are two stroke, with capacities less then 5cc. The term diesel is a bit misleading as these engines are not true diesels but are indeed a Compression Ignition (C.I) engines.
Following on from my previous post on little aviation museum gems. If you are in the Reading area visit the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, RG7 4UE. Worth a little visit.
September 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Following on from my previous post on little aviation museum gems. If you are in the Reading area visit the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, RG7 4UE. Worth a little visit.
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I'm so proud to be on the MERL podcast, where I'll be discussing the opening chapters of my new book, which you can preorder now:
reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest...
reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest...
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I'm so proud to be on the MERL podcast, where I'll be discussing the opening chapters of my new book, which you can preorder now:
reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest...
reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest...
Sometimes, you stumble across little gems.
September 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Sometimes, you stumble across little gems.
Massive job losses in the NHS, yet very little on uk news channels. Why???
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Massive job losses in the NHS, yet very little on uk news channels. Why???
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July 1987 Moscow: Trump is 41 years old, he flies to Moscow at the invitation of the USSR Ambassador to the USA, Dubinin. Returning from Moscow, the bankrupt Trump suddenly receives loans from 16 banks and without bargaining buys "The Plaza Hotel" for $407.5 million - a record price for a hotel...
March 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
July 1987 Moscow: Trump is 41 years old, he flies to Moscow at the invitation of the USSR Ambassador to the USA, Dubinin. Returning from Moscow, the bankrupt Trump suddenly receives loans from 16 banks and without bargaining buys "The Plaza Hotel" for $407.5 million - a record price for a hotel...
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Today in ‘weird aircraft designs of the 30s’ we have the OMG WHAT IS THAT SWEET LORD JESUS MY EYES MY EYES
December 23, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Today in ‘weird aircraft designs of the 30s’ we have the OMG WHAT IS THAT SWEET LORD JESUS MY EYES MY EYES
Size difference within the DC model engine range, from the DC Bambi to the DC Tornado Twin.
December 22, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Size difference within the DC model engine range, from the DC Bambi to the DC Tornado Twin.
DC Wildcat all three versions. Mark one, two, and three.
December 21, 2024 at 3:10 PM
DC Wildcat all three versions. Mark one, two, and three.
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So what did Vikings really look like?
TV/movies tell us they looked like dollar-store biker gangs, wearing black leather, covered in dirt and allergic to colours... but in reality... they looked like 1970s pop singers.
Seriously, thread time.🧵
Photo: Roberto Fortuna
TV/movies tell us they looked like dollar-store biker gangs, wearing black leather, covered in dirt and allergic to colours... but in reality... they looked like 1970s pop singers.
Seriously, thread time.🧵
Photo: Roberto Fortuna
December 13, 2024 at 3:58 PM
So what did Vikings really look like?
TV/movies tell us they looked like dollar-store biker gangs, wearing black leather, covered in dirt and allergic to colours... but in reality... they looked like 1970s pop singers.
Seriously, thread time.🧵
Photo: Roberto Fortuna
TV/movies tell us they looked like dollar-store biker gangs, wearing black leather, covered in dirt and allergic to colours... but in reality... they looked like 1970s pop singers.
Seriously, thread time.🧵
Photo: Roberto Fortuna
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Everyone should post their most viral tweet here, just for posterity's sake
November 28, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Everyone should post their most viral tweet here, just for posterity's sake
Here are two examples from the DC range. Manxman and a DC 350.
November 23, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Here are two examples from the DC range. Manxman and a DC 350.
Here are two lovely examples (there are more) of the Davies Charlton Merlin's (0.75cc). The Red Head is a Super Merlin (Aero), launched in July 1955. The second is a Marine version to be used on boats.
November 6, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Here are two lovely examples (there are more) of the Davies Charlton Merlin's (0.75cc). The Red Head is a Super Merlin (Aero), launched in July 1955. The second is a Marine version to be used on boats.
I do love the box's that that these engines came in. Here is a selection of small British diesel engines (apart from the test stand).
November 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM
I do love the box's that that these engines came in. Here is a selection of small British diesel engines (apart from the test stand).
So, I collect British made model diesel engines. Some may wonder what I mean By 'Diesel' engine. For models the diesel engines are two stroke, with capacities less then 5cc. The term diesel is a bit misleading as these engines are not true diesels but are indeed a Compression Ignition (C.I) engines.
November 6, 2024 at 12:17 PM
So, I collect British made model diesel engines. Some may wonder what I mean By 'Diesel' engine. For models the diesel engines are two stroke, with capacities less then 5cc. The term diesel is a bit misleading as these engines are not true diesels but are indeed a Compression Ignition (C.I) engines.
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CAPTAIN SCARLET (1967): Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's brilliant puppet show was one of the most deliriously violent children's series ever. Enjoy this lovely death scene montage!
October 7, 2024 at 6:56 PM
CAPTAIN SCARLET (1967): Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's brilliant puppet show was one of the most deliriously violent children's series ever. Enjoy this lovely death scene montage!
Strange, I started to see lots of videos lately.
September 12, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Strange, I started to see lots of videos lately.