Engine detail?, how big a deal is it for you?

[danowat]

Hi All,

I am currently looking for my next project for after my Mazda 110S which is progressing well, and I am seemingly spending a heck of a lot of time trying to figure out which models have engines, and which don't.

I see that the majority of Fujimi and Aoshimi don't have any, and many Tamiya models miss it out too.

Does engine detail matter to you guys?, I personally think its extremely important as at the end of the day the engine is a cars heart and soul most of the time, and therefore very important.

I doubt I could ever bring myself to build an engine-less kit, which seemingly limits my options

Whats your opinion?

Dan.

[sirvtec1600]

I will much like models have engine detail(like old Tamiya, Revell). but companies just cut production cost by leeaving out the engine, engines are purchase separately (like Aoshima GT-R engine).. I think companies want to charge extra if you want engine detail.

[MPWR]

Honestly, if it's a decent kit of a car I want a model of, whether or not the kit has an engine doesn't influence me at all. Detailing engines is probably my singe favorite task in car modeling, but if every kit I built had en engine, I'd finish none of them. Many kits just shouldn't have engines. Take any Porsche 911. Sure, it's got a nice looking powerplant, but what's the bloody point if you can't see it when it's assembed? Just knowing it's there doesn't really give me a warm fuzzy or anything. If I'm going to put the effort into a model, I want to be able to really see it when its done. Curbide kits have a very nice simplicity for me- and it's nice having cars in my display case with their engine compartments closed, also.

[mike@af]

I like engine detail. So if I have a kit that doesnt have an engine, then I'll build an engine. However currently I am building an MR2 thats curbside.

[cfcrules]

For me it depends on whether the engine can actually be seen if it can I want an engine if not it doesn't matter. It also depends as to how much money hat I actully have at the time. I also find that the engine is a pain to do as most of the detail is missing and you need to make it yourself.

[speedphreak]

I build both curbside and engine detail. doesnt really matter to me..but I do think its pretty cool to see the "full package" and I think it makes a more interesting display with the motor.

-Chris

[g00eY]

i prefer engines. i recently got a Tamiya R34 kit and im planning on either buying and engine or scratchbuilding one myself(just for fun/practice).

[drunken monkey]

i much prefer to have an engine in my models.
what i bug about is how they can get away with charging almost the same, sometimes higher costs for a curbside as they do for a full detail kit.

[Spitfire7]

On a Le Mans car it's almost essential, on a touring car or rally car it's great to see an engine but no big deal if it's a curbside.

[SteveK2003]

I personally find most modern engines to be ugly. They are just a bunch of plastic shapes and maybe a few wires, nothing really interesting at all. I'd much rather have more detail elsewhere on the model.

[2.2 Straight six]

its a big deal for me, if it aint there an i want it i build it, of transplant one. but im annoyed when i want an engine an don get one, so out comes the styrene.

[nis.k.a.]

How many models with engine detail have you built?

[danowat]

Thanks for all the info guys.

If the above question was for me, I assume it was , then I have built 1 and a half, my 70's Skyline, and my current 69 Mazda 110S, also this afternoon I purchased a Dodge Daytona, which I believe has engine detail too, so I am hoping to have done 3.

I might have to try one of these "curbside" models and see what its like, I suppose I can see both sides of the story, but I think I would still miss the engine details.

I find it interesting that people make there own, thats pretty hardcore stuff for me at the moment, but I guess its a soloution.

As for the price aspect, I would definatly pay more for a detailed model, engine an all as the money aspect is not really an issue for me.

Dan.

[nis.k.a.]

I used to think I could do engine detail all the time but it a lie. To most, it's a lie.

It's actually very refreshing to do a nice curbside every now and then. Of course, this is coming from a person that puts a huge amount of time into custom engine parts and spends 3-digits on one build. Hunting down parts, PE, trips for styrene, kit bashing. It's a PITA.

Believe it or not. My Nismo R34 is my favorite model.

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

My Nismo R34 is my favorite model.

I have to disagree with you !! Your Nismo R-32 is MY favorite model!! Seriously, I no longer have the time I once had to put into each build so it doesn't matter to me if it has an engine or not.