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Revell 85-8883 1/4 Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Model Kit, 12-Inch,Multi-Colored

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  • Revell Plastic Model Engine Kit #85-8883 is skill level 5 and contains 314 parts. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
  • Hand crank moves pistons
  • Includes display stand
  • Model scale 1:4
  • Illustrated assembly instructions

Description

The Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Assembly Kit from Revell is the winner of the 2008 Parents Choice Award and a Silver Honor - 1995 Doing & Learning Toys. The kit features parts molded in clear, metallic charcoal, black, and silver. A hand crank operates the pistons, camshaft rocker arms and valves. The kit includes a rubber fan belt and vinyl ignition wires, plus a display stand and screwdriver for construction. Glue and paint (not included) are required. Product is intended for ages 12 and up. 1:4 scale. The Visible V-8 Engine is sure to please kids, hobbyists, and automotive fans. Model building is a great way to develop learning skills and increase dexterity. Join the World of Model Building There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of building a model. But did you know that studies show that building a model can help develop coordination, improve dexterity, and advance reading comprehension skills? Plus, it’s a great way to inspire creativity and learn the history behind some of the world's most popular vehicles and figures! Whether you’re new to the hobby, an experienced builder, or just looking for a project to share with a child or grandchild, it’s time to discover the thrill in being able to say, “I made that!”The Story Behind the Model Have you ever wondered just how a V-8 engine works? Have you always wanted a small plastic replica of a V-8 to sit on your desk and impress your friends? If you can say yes to either question, then you should build Revell's 1/4 scale Visible V-8 engine.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. A superb educational tool on the inner workings and construction of a V-8 engine! Helpful Hints For Building Your Visible V-8 Engine is a Level 3 kit - it is perfect for intermediate and advanced model builders. Parental supervision is suggested. Always study the assembly drawings included in the packaging before beginning. Each part is identified by a part number.Trimming to remove extra plastic and filing to smooth before part assembly is suggested. For better paint and decal adhesion, wash the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution. Rinse and let air dry. Check the fit of each piece before cementing in place. Allow paint to dry thoroughly before handling parts. This is not an actual running engine; it is meant for display purposes only. If you like this model kit, don't miss our Plymouth 426 Hemi 'Cuda Engine kit.What's In The Box? 314 parts, screwdriver, and fully illustrated instruction guide. Incredible detailing gives you a model you'll be proud to show off. From the Manufacturer 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 and 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. A superb educational tool on the inner workings and construction of a V-8 engine.

Brand: Revell


Age Range (Description): Adult


Color: Multi


Theme: Building, Model Kits, Model Cars


Cartoon Character: (-)


Brand: Revell


Age Range (Description): Adult


Color: Multi


Theme: Building, Model Kits, Model Cars


Cartoon Character: (-)


Item dimensions L x W x H: 22.2 x 16.6 x 4.59 inches


Material: Plastic


Seasons: All Seasons


Included Components: Plastic Model Visible V-8 Engine Kit, Assembly Instructions


Item Weight: 8.2 Grams


Size: Small


Number of Pieces: 314


Style: Box


Model Name: Visible V8 Engine Model Kit 14 Scale


Scale: 14


Special Feature: educational, with moving parts and a hand crank for visual internal combustion engine operation


UPC: 787799942581 658109666315 031445088834


Global Trade Identification Number: 34


Manufacturer: Revell


Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 16.6 x 4.59 inches


Item Weight: 0.289 ounces


Item model number: 85-8883


Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 2, 2001


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    • Fun to Build
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I’m an old retired mechanic. I have been wanting to build one of these for a long time. I finally got the time to do it. I was very patient. I spent the first day, (about 6 hours) just trimming parts and looking through the directions. It took another 3 days, or so, to complete. Some pieces MUST be allowed to dry thoroughly before proceeding. Most of the parts fit very well. However, some pieces need to be ‘shifted/pushed’. Its wise to pre-fit, and understand how everything is going together, and, some temporary assembly is also helpful. The finished engine looks very good, with some mis-alignment where the water pump matches up with the heads; mostly caused by slight warpage in a front clear piece. Its minor to me. The box recommends paint. But I think that is an error. This model looks great without painting. Instead of adding detail and realism, I believe painting just distracts from the purpose of this model. (Having said that, there are exceptions. Some of the pictures other builders have uploaded, are impressive.) I used Canola vegetable oil, It seems to be working fine. You really need to be careful to clean the oil off the end of the rocker arm shaft, before gluing the cap on. And then work that closest rocker arm back and forth, to be sure no glue is stuck to it. (OR, just lubricate it after gluing.) DON”T apply oil to the cylinder walls. It is not necessary, as the pistons are a loose fit. The oil will just cloud up the view. I used Testors Clear Parts Cement where it said to use epoxy. I think the clear parts glue worked very well. It takes longer to dry, but it also gives you time to clean any glue from the threads, and you can even install the screw, and tighten the nut into the hole, getting it perfected centered. AND, it dries clear. The screws and nuts in my kit were nearly perfect. The sole exception was putting the screw through the generator bracket into the thermostat housing. I had to enlarge the hole opening a little bit, then it worked. It is a copy of an old small block Chevrolet. (Although, you can modify it to look like other engines.) If you assemble it correctly, the valves and pistons are in correct ‘time’. HOWEVER…some fool put the rotation direction on the bell housing pointing in the wrong direction. The engine actually turns clockwise…looking at it from the front. (The same as a real engine.) It doesn’t hurt to turn the wrong direction, its just that the valves work backwards then. It has great detail, and a lot of parts. I actually would have liked to have seen even more detail. Such as, a timing chain, camshaft bearings, a rotating distributor shaft, and a clear distributor cap. They also need to include spark plug wire looms. My pictures do not show them, but I have some split wire wraps on the way from Amazon. That should make the wires look better. Interestingly, if you build this correctly, some of the important items can be disassembled. You can add oil to the parts, or even swap out pistons, heads, etc. I don’t really see this as a great father/son project. This is a model you will need to concentrate on. (I believe this is the same, or very similar to a model engine that I tried to build 45 years ago…and failed. If my memory is correct, I gave up after messing up installing the nuts. I had them crooked, with glue in the threads. But, back then, we didn’t blame others, for our own failures, like I see many reviewers here doing.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017 by DavidTN DavidTN
    • Great Gift
This was a Christmas gift for our son. He loved it and was enjoying putting it together until he found out that it was missing some of the pieces. We contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement and it had all the pieces. He has completed it now and loves this model engine. The only complaint he has is that he wishes it was bigger scale. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018 by BerraH
    • The parts are not the best quality. And the snaps and fits don't
60 years ago I put one of these together. My revisionist memory recalled it as "fun". I tried again. Now I remember that at 10 years old I made a mess of this model. Too much glue, missing parts and a lot of patience lacking. This time was different. I was patient. And you need of lot of that. I limited myself to two hour sessions. It took seven of them. I assembled this model as a preview for one I have bought for my 9 year old grandson for Christmas. Suffice it to say that if he is able to put this together, MIT will greet him with open arms. The instructions are incomplete.The parts are not the best quality. And the snaps and fits don't. I have penciled in plenty of notes on the instructions for my grandson. Every part needs to have flash and sprues filed off and smoothed. Gluing is tricky finding the sweet spot between too much and not enough. The internal nuts came loose on later steps which meant I needed to employ "ship in a bottle" techniques to reseat the nut. One push rod broke all by itself after having 80% of the engine together. I had a choice of carving out a replacement part from the mold tree reside or repair it with a heated straight pin up the shaft. I chose the ladder. Getting it back in place was a real challenge. Another "ship in a bottle" effort. The piece de resistance was the crank on the final assembly. After finishing everything I turned the crank and watched the valve and piston action. It was all wrong. I pondered the problem for a few days. Did I set the timing exactly 180 degrees off? NO! The answer was the stupid arrow on the crank points in the wrong direction. Turning the crank in counterclockwise direction "fixes" the problem. All the timing is correct. Another error in the directions. Although I haven't checked to see if the fan is now turning i the wrong direction. Because I was patient, clever, and willing, the reward is a fine looking model that I am proud of. Even with the not so perfect repaired push rod. The deeper into the assembly steps, the flimsier the instructions. The last few steps are almost "What ever". I guess they figure if you made it that far, you can figure it out for yourself. And that was part of the enjoyment for me. The instructions are a game unto themselves. There are four color parts. Why do they only tell you which ones are clear? You have to hunt for the rest. My penciled notes to my grandson tell him if the parts are black, light grey or dark grey. That right there saves a ton of time. I liked putting this model together and recommend it with four stars. Not five for the poor quality parts and deficient instructions. But with care and ingenuity, you can have yourself a trophy that attests to your patience and creativity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017 by thomas e detras
    • Great model
This model is not for inexperienced modelers. I have been buying and building Revell plastic models for years now and I have been satisfied with all of them. This is definitely one of the most challenging. Most of my models take 3 to 4 months to finish and I am only on step two out of twenty after a week of building. I have decided to use the provided nuts and screws, although some posts have said that these metric screws will cause trouble in the future but so far so good. I have purchased Labelle plastic safe oil that was recommended, because vegetable oil will destroy the plastic. I am also using model masters clear parts cement to join all the clear parts. For the non-clear parts, Testors model cement works perfect. over all I am satisfied however I do not recommend this for little kids, or anyone who is looking to build a model engine in one or two days. As a mechanical engineer I can say this model is very accurate and the parts have been designed to fit together with no major problems (no modifications to the plastic parts seems necessary to build model). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014 by phil

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