Whoohoo!
Ranger_X
08-14-2002, 08:23 PM
I just spent 150 bucks at the hobby store, but it was well worth it.
Got the tamiya ferrari f40, amt pro shop 1/6 scale 57 corvette fi engine, revell mustang muscle pack (65 conv, 70 boss 302, 89 conv) so i can finally part out a 5L fi stang into a 95 ranger! Also picked up a few supplies including some stuff I've never used before.
One thing I really wanted to get but just couldn't bring myself to spend 110 bucks on was that realistic revell 1/4 scale V8:
http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/img/prods/m/264m.jpg
read about it here: http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/ModelDetail.cfm?Id=264&SubjectId=25&SkillId=0&ScaleId=0&TypeId=0&StartRow=1&FromSearch=1
Anyone build this thing? It looks awesome! Oh well, that vette engine will be cool once I'm done... Always wanted to build an historic engine replica :) only problem is all my supplies are back in my appt 2000 km away, so i have to wait a month to start on any of em :(
Got the tamiya ferrari f40, amt pro shop 1/6 scale 57 corvette fi engine, revell mustang muscle pack (65 conv, 70 boss 302, 89 conv) so i can finally part out a 5L fi stang into a 95 ranger! Also picked up a few supplies including some stuff I've never used before.
One thing I really wanted to get but just couldn't bring myself to spend 110 bucks on was that realistic revell 1/4 scale V8:
http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/img/prods/m/264m.jpg
read about it here: http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/ModelDetail.cfm?Id=264&SubjectId=25&SkillId=0&ScaleId=0&TypeId=0&StartRow=1&FromSearch=1
Anyone build this thing? It looks awesome! Oh well, that vette engine will be cool once I'm done... Always wanted to build an historic engine replica :) only problem is all my supplies are back in my appt 2000 km away, so i have to wait a month to start on any of em :(
Hash_man
08-15-2002, 01:48 AM
Sounds cool dude... where u from in Alberta?? Im from Calgary
Ranger_X
08-15-2002, 02:01 AM
I'm in Vancouver right now for the rest of summer. Rest of the year, I'm a student at the U of L. In between the bridge and calgary all the time though.
TheSyndicate
08-15-2002, 03:00 PM
I LOVE that V8 engine model. I was considering getting it when my hobby shop had a half off sale on it, so I think it was only $25. Got a silverado and a lightning instead!
EnotsMoclov02
08-15-2002, 03:04 PM
personally i think that the engine model is a complete waste of money and time. But thats just me. Have fun pissing ur time and money away.
modelfan1
08-15-2002, 07:15 PM
One thing I really wanted to get but just couldn't bring myself to spend 110 bucks on was that realistic revell 1/4 scale V8:
Ranger,that 1/4 scale V8 has a long history,it was originally a Renwal
kit issued in the early '60s. Then Revell got the molds and rereleased it and
the originals had an electric motor to turn the engine instead of the hand crank !
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/420148visiblev8.jpg
Renwal had a companion kit that went with the V8 ,it was a complete
chassis with working brakes and transmission in 1/4 scale .
VERY RARE AND EXPENSIVE TODAY !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/784754vischas.jpg
I have the 1/4 scale Ford 4 cylinder by Revell built up,it's cool watching everything move and the spark plugs flash in time!
By the way $110 bucks for the Visible V8 is a bit much
:bandit: Mike
Ranger,that 1/4 scale V8 has a long history,it was originally a Renwal
kit issued in the early '60s. Then Revell got the molds and rereleased it and
the originals had an electric motor to turn the engine instead of the hand crank !
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/420148visiblev8.jpg
Renwal had a companion kit that went with the V8 ,it was a complete
chassis with working brakes and transmission in 1/4 scale .
VERY RARE AND EXPENSIVE TODAY !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/784754vischas.jpg
I have the 1/4 scale Ford 4 cylinder by Revell built up,it's cool watching everything move and the spark plugs flash in time!
By the way $110 bucks for the Visible V8 is a bit much
:bandit: Mike
jer19541
08-14-2005, 07:21 AM
hi i am new to this group.i have a renwal visible v8, and wondering if anyone knows what kind of engine this is. ford ,chevy , etc. and what is the cubic inches. and also the year. thanks.
RallyRaider
08-14-2005, 07:30 AM
My god! I'm amazed the picture links still work on a thread as old as this one.
Fair question, but I don't know the answer sorry.
Fair question, but I don't know the answer sorry.
modelfan1
08-14-2005, 10:26 AM
hi i am new to this group.i have a renwal visible v8, and wondering if anyone knows what kind of engine this is. ford ,chevy , etc. and what is the cubic inches. and also the year. thanks.
I'm amazed too,more amazed that I got notification that this 3 year old thread was answered :p
The Visible V8 wasn't representative of any particular OHV V8. It's appearance suggests Cadillac or Oldsmobile of the 50s or 60s though.
I hope that helps.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/5792NEWTREP.jpg
I'm amazed too,more amazed that I got notification that this 3 year old thread was answered :p
The Visible V8 wasn't representative of any particular OHV V8. It's appearance suggests Cadillac or Oldsmobile of the 50s or 60s though.
I hope that helps.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/5792NEWTREP.jpg
ales
08-14-2005, 10:36 AM
Santa!!! :)
Obsessivemdlr
08-14-2005, 11:06 AM
hi i am new to this group.i have a renwal visible v8, and wondering if anyone knows what kind of engine this is. ford ,chevy , etc. and what is the cubic inches. and also the year. thanks.
I thought I read somwhere that it was based somewhat on the old Stude engine of the era. Of course it could be a combination of all the Big Three! :smile:
BTW, I have a started Renwal 1/4 scale chassis kit...........Lord knows if I'll ever complete as I need the space to display that thing!
I thought I read somwhere that it was based somewhat on the old Stude engine of the era. Of course it could be a combination of all the Big Three! :smile:
BTW, I have a started Renwal 1/4 scale chassis kit...........Lord knows if I'll ever complete as I need the space to display that thing!
modelfan1
08-14-2005, 11:17 AM
Santa!!! :)
not anymore Ales,complete makeover http://www.81x.com/Authors/modelfan/emotes/browsmiley.gif
not anymore Ales,complete makeover http://www.81x.com/Authors/modelfan/emotes/browsmiley.gif
ales
08-14-2005, 11:32 AM
No more this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/909695santax4.jpg
I've missed you, was meaning to send you a PM but never got to it.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/909695santax4.jpg
I've missed you, was meaning to send you a PM but never got to it.
modelfan1
08-14-2005, 01:33 PM
No more this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/909695santax4.jpg
I've missed you, was meaning to send you a PM but never got to it.
I'd forgotten I posted those here :iceslolan
I've had "builders block" for quite awhile. I sold off most of my kits and built ups and I'm moving to Europe by the end of the year.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/909695santax4.jpg
I've missed you, was meaning to send you a PM but never got to it.
I'd forgotten I posted those here :iceslolan
I've had "builders block" for quite awhile. I sold off most of my kits and built ups and I'm moving to Europe by the end of the year.
ales
08-14-2005, 02:19 PM
Wow, quite a change in your life there! Which country are you moving to?
spitfire143
08-16-2005, 04:22 AM
personally i think that the engine model is a complete waste of money and time. But thats just me. Have fun pissing ur time and money away.
Wow, that was nice :rolleyes:
Just because YOU think its a waste, does not mean his pissing his time and money away. Ignorance IS bliss i guess. :loser:
On topic here, nice pick ups! Hope you post some Progress threads!
Wow, that was nice :rolleyes:
Just because YOU think its a waste, does not mean his pissing his time and money away. Ignorance IS bliss i guess. :loser:
On topic here, nice pick ups! Hope you post some Progress threads!
modelfan1
08-16-2005, 07:57 AM
Wow, that was nice :rolleyes:
Just because YOU think its a waste, does not mean his pissing his time and money away. Ignorance IS bliss i guess. :loser:
On topic here, nice pick ups! Hope you post some Progress threads!
That's what is so great about modeling,there's something to build for everyone.
When you tell someone outside of the hobby what you do and how much you spend on the hobby they probably think it's a waste of time and money too.
Just because YOU think its a waste, does not mean his pissing his time and money away. Ignorance IS bliss i guess. :loser:
On topic here, nice pick ups! Hope you post some Progress threads!
That's what is so great about modeling,there's something to build for everyone.
When you tell someone outside of the hobby what you do and how much you spend on the hobby they probably think it's a waste of time and money too.
Lancer44
06-23-2009, 10:46 AM
where can i buy the visible engine
klutz_100
06-23-2009, 12:21 PM
where can i buy the visible engine
Apparently, 7 years ago it was on sale in Canada.... :p
Apparently, 7 years ago it was on sale in Canada.... :p
jano11
06-23-2009, 01:34 PM
Apparently, 7 years ago it was on sale in Canada.... :p
:iceslolan
:iceslolan
CrateCruncher
06-23-2009, 05:20 PM
That Revell/Renwal V8 has been around since the '50s and there are thousands available in the aftermarket. Just check the auction sites. I built one in the '70s and got everything to work. It doesn't resemble any particular engine. It was intended for fathers to buy for their sons so they would grow up to be "mechanical" or something. I enjoyed building mine. Do avoid the '80s and later reissues though. Revell decontented them removing all electric parts including the motor and light bulbs for the spark plugs.
I bought an early Renwal version a few years ago along with the Extremely rare visible chassis and planned on building it. But later I saw one built on fleabay and kinda lost interest. It just looked too toy-like. It was almost 4 feet long! I sold the pair for a gain and moved on...
A far more interesting engine model for the adult builder is the AMT 1/6 scale 1957 Corvette Fuel Injected V-8 released NEW in the late '90s. It is an exact replica right down to the casting marks and GM part numbers cast into each piece. It came in solid or clear versions. I built the solid color version but modified it so I can take it all apart to show pistons, valves, injector plumbing. I first painted the block in metallic iron then painted over that with flat GM red so I could chip paint off. I made the exhaust manifolds rusty and other parts of the block oily with crud. It was a blast to build and in this scale can be super-duper-detailed.
I bought an early Renwal version a few years ago along with the Extremely rare visible chassis and planned on building it. But later I saw one built on fleabay and kinda lost interest. It just looked too toy-like. It was almost 4 feet long! I sold the pair for a gain and moved on...
A far more interesting engine model for the adult builder is the AMT 1/6 scale 1957 Corvette Fuel Injected V-8 released NEW in the late '90s. It is an exact replica right down to the casting marks and GM part numbers cast into each piece. It came in solid or clear versions. I built the solid color version but modified it so I can take it all apart to show pistons, valves, injector plumbing. I first painted the block in metallic iron then painted over that with flat GM red so I could chip paint off. I made the exhaust manifolds rusty and other parts of the block oily with crud. It was a blast to build and in this scale can be super-duper-detailed.
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