Greg Myers Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 There are, of course all the "Parts Pac" kits. https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/partspacks.htm There are also some other kits. A few taken from existing full kits, the engines from Lindbergs Double Dragster in 1/8th scale, for example. I believe these were marketed for the R/C crowd. There were A few others, MPC did some in 1/10 scale. And of course all of the see through kits,https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/visible-engines.htm starting with Monograms "Customizing Auto Engine and the ubiquitous Visible V-8.
Greg Myers Posted July 4, 2018 Author Posted July 4, 2018 There are also a plethora of 1/6th scale die cast kits from the likes of Liberty, Revell, Hawk and Testors.
SfanGoch Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 Ever wonder what Dad in the Renwal boxtop did after that gig was wrapped up? 1
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Have not seen those Hemi engine kits before, cool I have a few myself..... these were pulled from the Pocher kits of the time into stand alone engine kits Edited July 4, 2018 by Twokidsnosleep
SfanGoch Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 The original Renwal V-8 available on ebay. Priced at $129.99 with free shipping. Pretty good price and it's complete. Renwal The Visible V-8
unclescott58 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 The good old Renwal Visible V-8 was one of those great kits, until Revell got a hold of it, and simplified it. Eliminating the electric "starter" motor and light up spark plus. If they would ever restore that kit back to its original glory, I easily would buy another one.
SfanGoch Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 You have the chance right now to snag the original. You'll hate yourself if you don't.
unclescott58 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: You have the chance right now to snag the original. You'll hate yourself if you don't. A little to rich for me, right now.
tbill Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 Oh man, I remember getting the revell visible engine as a kid (11 or 12 years old), built it myself, and it actually worked ( let’s face it, at that age we were using tube glue and slathering it on), no idea what became of it, and would get another if I could find the motorized version ‘locally’ for reasonable money.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) There's at least 3 Wankels...(these are all at Greg's link he posted above). Edited July 4, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) There's at least two inline 4s (also at the link Greg posted): And a flat six: Edited July 4, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Haynes has a SOHC V8: And another packaging of the inline four shown above: Edited July 4, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Aircraft engines are out there too (again, most are also seen at the link Greg posted). Even turbines: Edited July 4, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) To go with those in Greg's opening post is this 392 Chrysler. And a Donovan 417. Plus a Chrysler slant 6. Edited July 4, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Aircraft engines are out there too (again, most are also seen at the link Greg posted). Even turbines: Some sweet aircraft engines in there....the Wolseley Viper is another, made to update the Se-5A WWI British aircraft from the Hispano-Suiza engine
Richard Bartrop Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 Williams Bros released the Wasp radial from it's 1/32 plane kits s a separate kit, and it also released a large scale Wasp kit.
Ben Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 Here’s two I have. I bought the HEMI to put in my Renwall chassis.
Greg Myers Posted July 5, 2018 Author Posted July 5, 2018 How do the scales match up. the HEMI being rather large at 1/4th scale ?
Greg Myers Posted July 5, 2018 Author Posted July 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: To go with those in Greg's opening post is this 392 Chrysler. And a Donovan 417. Plus a Chrysler slant 6. Probably the best right here, too bade these are all gone.
Greg Myers Posted July 5, 2018 Author Posted July 5, 2018 The Double Dragster engines I spoke of originally are from Parma, an R/C supplier. Here are some examples of the Double V-8 kit mislabeled Chevy. They also did a copy of the Garlits HEMI, same kit.
Greg Myers Posted July 5, 2018 Author Posted July 5, 2018 These are the kits the motors originally came in. I believe the Parma kits are actually motorized as well, a small plus.
LDO Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) I think the Pocher Volvo truck engine would be a great start for a 1/8 scale pulling tractor. Two would be even better. Edited July 5, 2018 by LDO Correcting my stupid autocorrect.
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