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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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These two pieces of poop are slowing coming together. They are both looking okay. But, every turn is another challenge. And what works on one, doesn't necessarily work on the other!  I'm amazed, but necessarily in good way. 

 

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