unclescott58

I like the Crosley! Who makes it? And what do you plan to do for an engine or chassis?

Boy the farther I get into this kit, the less impressed I am with it. It's very badly designed. Where is no way the kit is going to work as described on the box. Where the "Flywheel Turns Crankshaft and Pistons". Nor would I want them to. The vinyl belt used for the timing chain does look sturdy enough to last more than a few turns. And valve train is a mess. The rockers staying lined up with the push rods and valve stems doesn't seem to likely either. I thought the old Renwal/Revell Visiable V-8 left a lot to be desired. Compared to this kit it's a masterpiece. I can see why so are few, if any, can find built on the web built. And, I've seen nothing on YouTube showing one built. As I continue working on this, I'm not surprised. But, I'll continue on. It will not be my best piece of work by the time I'm done. But, it should be somewhat presentable, if one doesn't look at it too close.

Wow! Very nice.

Looks great!

What happened to the picture of the interesting Revell model club you had posted? And several of us commented on. When I went back for another look, it's was gone! So I did a little web searching and found a similar version of it. I think it's cool. And I'm sure other people would enjoy see it too. Even if they ask stupid questions of it. Like I did.

Never mind. Yes they were. I need to read closer.

I'm wondering what all came in the tool kit. Were the scissors shown part of the tool kit?

I have one of above reissued versions finished. Other than putting on the decals. I need to get around to doing so, and posting it in the section on "other" models.

I too agree with you on this one. It's not always that easy to find older threads were these questions may have been answered in the past. I don't mind seeing some of them rehashed from time to time.

Very nice job.

A very pretty Ferrari GTO 250 LM. I'm impressed.

A great model. I sure had fun building mine.

I know, no buddy cares for this thread, looking at the responses. But, I like it. So I keep adding to it. If you are instrested, I thought you might like to see how AMT's 1/6 scale Transparent 283 model kit compares in size to one of the other, engine kits I've built recently. Here it is compared to Revell's 1/4 scale Visiable V-8.

By the way. Here are the boxes for both kits.

Well, hear they are. Both AMT's 1/6 scale Pro Shop '57 Corvette Fuel-Injection 283 "Small Block. And AMT's Transparent Chevy 283 "Small Block." Basically the same, other than the type of plastic they are molded in. As I've indicated up in the thread, "What did you get today" ( related to car models). I'm not overly impressed with either of these kits. And I would not recommend either them. The Transparent kit is way more of a problem get things to fit than the Pro Shop version. Ill go in to more about these kits as I finish them. But, I thought people might like to see the progress so far.

Yea I've purchased both recently. As I'm working on both, I'm not sure I would recommend either one of them to anybody. Especially the transparent version. I just finished, within the last hour, trying to get 3 of the last 4 pistons in the rear of engine to agree to go into each of their cylinder holes. A lot of filing on the cylinder walls, and sanding of pistons themselves took place to get them to fit. The front 4, and the last one on the right bank were no problems. Inserting the pistons in the non-transparent, version I had no problems with either. Why the problem with transparent one? There are other things with both kits I'm not very impressed with. There is no real way of setting the timing of the crankshaft with the camshaft. There are two little dots on both the crankshaft and camshaft gears. But, there is no real information in the instruction manual indicating if that's these dots are for. Nor is there anything on the crankshaft gear to keep it held in the same position as the crankshaft rotates. The more I look at these two kits, the more I question why they even designed and expected one to build these kits with any working features. The non-transparent one has another mystery. It has a lot of detail that after you build it, you'll never see again. They give you the impression, that one can take apart the kit to see the internals after it's built. Poppycock. The best one can do is leaving the valve covers lose to see the upper valve train. On the box, they show leaving the intake manifold lose too. But, with all the plumbing on the top side, that doesn't really look all that to practical to me. As I'm working on both kits, I'm beginning to realize why I can find little information on these kits online. Built or unbuilt. I'm also realizing why I've never seen one built, in the flesh. It's not a great kit. Too small, compared to the old Renwal/Revell Visiable V-8. And in several ways tougher to build. It's seem like a model one hears about several people have hidden away in their collection. But, none fully built. And I can see why. I'm bound and determined to get these kits done. Presently I have the time to do them. So they will not be going back into their boxes half done. You should see them here, finished, in a week or two.

I bet the poster is harder to find than an original box itself.

One of my major "holy grail" kits.

Okay, I just got off the phone with Bob Hood. Our fearless leader of the MCCM. He says that at this point no one knows for sure. But, he's doubtful it's going to happen. That, plus we're not so sure the boarder between Canada and the US should ever be reopened. Look at the riffraff like you coming across the boarder every spring. ? (Or did they close the board to keep us from contaminating you guys?) All joking aside. If I hear anything I'll let you know.

I'll make some calls tonight, and let you know, Wayne.

Walthers kindly sent the part(s) I need to really finish my Car Restoration Shop above. Nice guys, and great service. I'm impressed.

Here's my latest. My next large engine kit. Looking forward to start working on it right away.

For not sure Doty's books. Unless the librarians at Center Junior High in Columbia Heights, MN were able to time travel. I saw the books im thinking about in their library back in 1971-73.

Snake is right. The extra taillight I have will not help you. Sorry.

Can we see a better shot of the rear end? It may give us a better idea if the taillights or bumper from a later edition might work.