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Revell 85-8883 1/4 Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Model Kit, 12-Inch,Multi-Colored
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Brand | Revell |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Color | Multi |
Theme | Building, Vehicle, Model Kits |
Cartoon Character | (-) |
About this item
- 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
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Brand | Revell |
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Color | Multi |
Theme | Building, Vehicle, Model Kits |
Cartoon Character | (-) |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 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 1:4 Scale |
Scale | 1:4 |
Product Dimensions | 22.2 x 16.6 x 4.59 inches |
Item Weight | 0.289 ounces |
ASIN | B00004YUXS |
Item model number | 85-8883 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Revell |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Product 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.
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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.
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Revell’s wealth of experience accumulated over decades has made the brand synonymous with a fascinating and multi-facetted world of modelling. The Revell product range is capable of fulfilling the dreams of each and every modeller. Whether young or old, professional or beginner – here everyone can pursue their passion and make dreams come true.
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Customers like the appearance and detail of the model. They say it looks impressive and is a pretty cool model. Customers also say it's extremely educational and good for teaching the basics of engines. They like the fun, and performance. However, some customers report issues with the fit, saying some pieces don't fit well. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, and value.
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Customers generally like the appearance of the toy. They say it looks impressive, cool, and vintage. Some mention that the engine looks ok and that it gives an excellent view of how the internal mechanics work.
"...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..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...people with hidden geardrive motors under a base, and they can be made to look great and be reliable...if you are comfortable accepting that this is..." Read more
"...The finished model looks great and functions just fine." Read more
Customers find the detail of the model extremely educational, good for teaching the basics of engines, and a great way to learn about functions of an engine. They also say it's an excellent training tool for young minds and demonstrates how an engine works.
"...its just that the valves work backwards then. It has great detail, and a lot of parts...." Read more
"...The Visible V8 is a great educational tool for that young future auto mechanic or engineer...." Read more
"This is a clever model - it's a great way to demonstrate how an engine works...." Read more
"...We decided to build this model together, and it was extremely educational, even to a guy who has had real heads apart...." Read more
Customers find the toy fun and exciting. They say it's a great project for adults to do with kids, and a good father-son project. Some mention the plastic is a bit thin.
"...It may not come out perfect but it sure is fun; that's why decided to give it a try...." Read more
"...I am looking to get another motor different style. Lots of fun and patience is your friend...." Read more
"...It is a fun project, and the model is very accurate. I built a similar model when I was a kid, and I gave one for Christmas this year...." Read more
"...A very enjoyable project." Read more
Customers like the performance of the toy. For example, they mention it works well, all the parts operate, and it looks great.
"...It appears that the design was made for the SAE screws. They work great in the kit...." Read more
"...simply because of the small fitment issues and flash but the model is working smooth so far." Read more
"...The finished model looks great and functions just fine." Read more
"...It fit together ok, does work, and i realise its a model but i build real engines so there are a couple gripes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy. Some mention that the overall product is nice, excellent, and a great learning or teaching tool. However, others say that the plastic components are not made accurately, precisely, or fit together. They also say that pieces and parts were missing and that the kit is very poor quality.
"...enjoying putting it together until he found out that it was missing some of the pieces...." Read more
"...AND, it dries clear. The screws and nuts in my kit were nearly perfect...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...it approximately 3/4 of the way to finishing before realizing parts were missing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy. Some mention it's very enjoyable to put together, while others say the instructions are very lacking and vague.
"...The deeper into the assembly steps, the flimsier the instructions. The last few steps are almost "What ever"...." Read more
"...Price a little high, but the assembly was brutal. Having worked on engines before and knowing which part goes where, I thought it would be a breeze...." Read more
"...I think the clear parts glue worked very well...." Read more
"...This only helped so much… The instructions are terrible, and in a few cases, actually wrong...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be overpriced for the quality.
"This was well worth the money. I bought one previously for my grandson and it was too easy to build and not very detailed...." Read more
"...Saw this and figured it might be worth it.Price a little high, but the assembly was brutal...." Read more
"...Quick post to aus and good postage prices and very well packaged" Read more
"...The price is very high considering the poor engineering, poor quality control and cheap materials." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the toy. They mention that some pieces don't fit well, the snaps and fits don''t work, and the metric ones are too big. They also say that the nuts and bolts rarely hold or fit where they're supposed to. Overall, customers feel the model is too small and doesn't help young people really understand.
"...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..." Read more
"...The only complaint he has is that he wishes it was bigger scale." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...The problem was the parts did not go together precisely. The pieces did not fit ane we had to muscle it...." Read more
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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.)
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.)
He has completed it now and loves this model engine. The only complaint he has is that he wishes it was bigger scale.
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.
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