The major mechanical components assembled into the engine block by the builder include the crankshaft, crank pulley, connecting rods, pistons, wrist pins, cam shafts, timing sprockets, timing belt, cooling fan, fan belt, rocker arms, valves, and valve springs. This is an excellent model kit for the intermediate to advanced modeler 12 years and older who is interested in how an internal combustion engine works. Lots of detail in this fully working model, with a very detailed instruction manual that has step by step instruction and diagrams that are easily assembled. This model kit includes a working electric motor, light up spark plugs, engine sounds, and automatic shut off. If you are looking for a motorized model engine kit, try this V8. “Originally motorized with flashing spark plugs, when Revell acquired the tooling in 1975 the kit was simplified to more reliable hand crank operation.” – Classic American magazine, March 2021 The kit includes 314 parts, screwdriver, and fully illustrated instruction guide. Your Visible V-8 Engine is a Level 3 kit – it is perfect for intermediate and advanced model builders. A superb educational tool on the inner workings and construction of a V-8 engine! This model kit is built to 1/4 scale so the finished model is 12″ long, 7″ wide, 9″ tall.Īs you turn the crank, each of the parts move, just like the real thing. Glue and paint (not included) are required. The kit includes a rubber fan belt and vinyl ignition wires, plus a display stand and screwdriver for construction. A hand crank operates the pistons, camshaft rocker arms and valves. The kit features parts molded in clear, metallic charcoal, black, and silver. This kit has received several awards including the 2008 Parents Choice Award and a Silver Honor – 1995 Doing & Learning Toys. I built one as a teenager and got many hours of enjoyment in building and having as a display piece. This model engine kit is considered to be a classic, and my favorite of the top selling engine kits of all time. (Prices are approximate) 1- Revell Visible V8ģ- Wind Machine Build Your Own Jet Engine Fully Working Model KitĦ- Haynes Build Your Own Internal Combustion Engineġ- Revell Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Model Kit: Around $78 Here are 9 of the best engine model kits ever made. They are fun to build and will teach you how engines work. They come in all types, sizes, prices and skill levels.
Model kit engine building can bring a whole new dynamic to model kit making.
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