Revell Visible V-8 Engine 1:4 Scale
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: RevellBrand: Revell
Edition: Toy
Release Date: 2006-09-19
Model: RMXS8883
Publisher: Revell
Studio: Revell
Music Label: Revell
Product features:
- Hand crank moves pistons
- Rubber fan belt with vinyl ignition wires
- Includes display stand
- Includes screwdriver for construction
- Illustrated assembly instructions
Toys and Games Reviews of Revell Visible V-8 Engine 1:4 Scale
Customer Review: Not for the faint of heart
Summary: 3 Stars
As 'Netron' mentioned, the biggest problem with this model is that the screws and nuts are over-sized. This is inexcusable. They do not fit without cutting, drilling and filing. Very frustrating to spend all your time fixing this oversight. I can't believe Revell hasn't gotten complaints on this. I made a trip to Lowes and they do not even carry screws that small (2-56), so it was cut, drill and file for me. Got the whole crank assembly working smoothly though, which is where most of the trouble was.
As far as epoxy goes, that's a disaster in the making. I used model glue for the whole thing and super glue to hold things like nuts in place.
I thought the note on the instructions: "Please don't be concerned about the holes not lining up" was indicative of how Revell is handling the quality control on this model.
I, too, had this as a kid when it had little lights for spark plugs and a motor to turn the whole thing. I think this model is the same in that if you were handy and found a little motor at the hobby shop, you could rig it up. Much preferable over the hand crank. I'll report back if I have any luck with a motor mod.
As I get into the guts of this kit (cam, rods, lifters, rocker arms, etc.) I'm left wondering if they should be making a plastic model out of something this complicated in the first place. As ill-molded as these little intricate parts are (the cam is awful and crooked), I can't imagine it all working correctly when finished (which, I'm sure, is why they dropped the motor drive).
All said, though, this is a very cool model and quite a show piece if you can pull it off. Not for the faint of heart though.
Description of Revell Visible V-8 Engine 1:4 Scale
This 1:4 Scale Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Assembly Kit from Revell is the winner of the 2008 Parents Choice Award and Silver Honor - 1995 Doing & Learning Toys. What better way to see how an internal combustion engine works than to be able to see all of the parts move! As you turn the crank, each of the parts move, just like the real thing. The Visible V8 Engine features moving pistons and connecting rods. A hand crank operates the pistons, camshaft rocker arms and valves. The kit includes a rubber fan belt and vinyl ignition wires. Also included is a display stand and screwdriver for construction. A superb educational tool on the inner workings and construction of a V-8 engine! This is a skill level 3 model, recommended for ages 12 and up.Cars Toys
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