Ted Maciag is an amazing maker of toy outboard
engines as well as model engines for cars and planes. Up until
now Ted has made three amazing one-third scale working gas engine
replica outboard motors. The first one he made was the single
cylinder Clarke Troller. Then, he made the twin cylinder
Clarke Troller. Then, in 2006, he came out with the Elto
Cub. Each one of these motors is a masterpiece of
engineering. All of his motors actually work. See the video
of the Elto Cub's engine running!
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1.
1939
Elto Cub: Limited
Edition. Only60made! The Elto Cub sold for
$800 in 2006 and is worth much more than that today.
This amazing
gas powered motor is an exact replica in one-third scale of the famous Elto
Cub, the smallest outboard made at one half horsepower. The top picture is
actually a video of the motor running! The next set of pictures are of
the motors being assembled. After that are pictures of the finished
motor.
The next set of pictures are of the Elto Cub and the wonderful Elto Cub
Display stand made by Denny Cole that's a must to own if you have one
of these motors. It's an exact one-third replica of the real display
stand used at the dealerships to sell these motors. They are also
numbered to match the numbered Elto Cubs and are very colorful. It
really adds to the motor and makes for a great conversation piece in
your display area. To order one contact Denny at: kidcole@us.ibm.com
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to view video:
Images:
2.
Clarke Troller twin cylinder:
This was the second gas
outboard motor that Ted came out with. It's a one-third scale working
gas model of the famous Clarke Troller TWIN cylinder! This is an
awesome piece. Only about 60 of these were made and originally sold for
about $1,000. They are worth much more now. The unique part of the
real Clarke Troller was that the motor was in the lower unit and not on
top! It was always underwater! Amazingly, the replica's motor is
also in the lower unit!
Notice the size of these motors in the two pictures. It dwarfs the 1958
K&O Johnson and the IMP motors. Thanks to Joe Cain for the
pictures.
3.
Clarke Troller single cylinder: This
was the first motor that Ted made. It's an incredible replica of the
famous single cylinder Clarke Troller. The engine was in the lower unit
and not above the water and so is Ted's scale model of it. The running
gas motor is incredible. There were only about 56 of these made so they
are extremely rare and expensive if you can find one for sale.
4.
Pictures of ALL of Ted's motors:Here
are some creative photos using all of Ted's motors. Denny Cole
set up a neat display showing his Real Clarke Troller in the middle with Ted's
two scale replica's next to it. Note the original Elto Cub stand
with an original Elto Cub. Denny plans on making an Elto stand to
display his real Cub and the scale Cub.
The next pictures come from Ron Wenzel who scratch built his own
wooden stands. This are very nicely done and look great with the stain
wood against the motor. He made the stand stylish too by making the
upper support look like a paddle.