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About Us
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What is the Red Wing Motor Company?
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The Red Wing Motor Company is a small business that caters to the model engine builder and enthusiast. We currently have two different model engines in production and the accessories to make them go! You can purchase a casting kit or a completed engine that will run right out of the box!
The company was started around 1996, by a guy named Jim Foster. He wanted a scale model of the 5 HP Red Wing stationary engine. A set of scaled down prints were made and casting molds were created. Others saw what Jim was doing and also wanted castings. There seemed to be a demand for this little model engine.
Vic Greenwood bought the company somewhere around 1999 from Jim and ran it until February of 2005. The new owner is Richard Dickey, located in Lead Hill, Arkansas.
To date, the company has sold over 750 of the ¼ scale, 5 hp model Red Wing Engines and almost 100 of the 1/3 scale model of the very rare 2.5 hp air cooled engine The engine has proven its self with many satisfied customers. Take a look at what we have to offer. I am sure you won't be disappointed!
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This is one of only two, 5 HP Red Wing engines known to exist.
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Top view of an original 5 HP
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Here is an old photo of the original Red Wing Motor CO.
Year unknown
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