aurfalien Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hello every one, It's been a while and I'm eyeing building another AMT 1/25 Howmet TX CanAm (the cheaper one). The one that I had a lot of fun building was lost in the Woolsey fires of last year. The kit had a sort of lump for a turbine engine and was wondering if any one knows of a suitable well detailed engine or at least a nice base to start with? Resin or kit bashing from another car/airplane model is fine by me. A picture is attached for reference. Albeit not of the CanAm car but of a Howmet engine none the less. I believe that the experience gained from previous builds including my initial Howmet, that I can make a fantastic one now. A picture of my previous Howmet build is also attached. Boy I sure miss that little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I have one too, and I was planning to scratchbuild the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I have this turbine engine but I don't know where it came from and I think it might be too big for the Howmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: I have this turbine engine but I don't know where it came from and I think it might be too big for the Howmet. Thanks Gramps. It's a cool looking engine but doesn't look close to the Howmet. Hoping some model aircraft guys would provide guidance as well. I was thinking of robing the appropriate jet aircraft model kit but unsure what would look close as there are just so many of those kits out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1) All turbine engines are not the same, and there are hundreds 2) The turbine model shown above is the ancient Revell parts-pack version, and does NOT represent any turbine engine that ever actually existed. 3) The Howmet cars ran Continental TS-325-1powerplants, derivations of the T-51, and were never put into real production. 4) For that reason, it's highly doubtful there's another model of the correct engine floating around. 5) The AMT kit provides decent bare-bones that would respond well to detailing based on the multitude of photos and info available on the engine. More info here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: 5) The AMT kit provides decent bare-bones that would respond well to detailing based on the multitude of photos and info available on the engine. Hi and thanks Ace. Darn, was hoping of an easier option. Welp, I guess making the included engine of the kit better is what a modeler would do. So I'll plan on that. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 awaking a sleeping thread - Profil 24 has announced a Howmet Turbine with a very detailed engine looks like they are doing some 3D design ?? it wont be cheap - but it will only be slightly more than an ebay Howmet Turbine AMT kit and by the way - thats a nice looking - build !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Break out your credit card! https://race-car-models.proboards.com/thread/2465/new-tool-1968-howmet-kit http://www.profil24-models.com/model-kits-modeles-reduits/en/124-sport-19201969/337-1-24-howmet-le-mans-1968-model-kit-car-profil-24.html Edited February 18, 2021 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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