1/24th scale Ford 260/289/302 info wanted

[whale392]

Ok, I am wanting to know what you all think is the most highly detailed/accurate 1/24th (NOT 1/25th) Ford 260/289/302 kit engine available. I know everyone will have their own opinion, but I want to know. I know which ones AREN'T, but I want to know which ARE. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited July 13, 2010 by whale392

[KENNEDYJR]

The small block from the Hertz Mustang comes to mind.

[ChrisPflug]

Well- since generally detailed engines are an American kit feature and 1/24 scale the realm of Monogram there aren't a whole lot- the Monogram 64.5-66 Mustangs are decent IIRC

[Eshaver]

I dunno, the 5.0 litre small block found in Revell's 1932 Ford Sedan has possibilities . At least ya can raid it for a late model automatic transmission . Ed Shaver

[george 53]

Ed, that motor is 25th scale, but I hafta agree with Chris and Kennedy Jr. that the engine in Monogram's 64/5 Mustangs are probably the BEST ones to use. Very nicely detailed.

[torinobradley]

If you consider the resin route, Historic Racing Miniatures has a FIA Small Block motor with the correct oil pan and four Webber downdrafts. Might be worth looking into.

http://www.stradasportsstore.com/product782.html

Good luck!

[Chuck Most]

The Monogram '93 Cobra had a very good 5.0 (302) in 1:24, although it was a late model, fuel injected unit with a five speed manual. I believe the Monogram (and Revell) '55 Ford F-100 and Panel also shared a small block Ford V8 that was reasonably well detailed.

[Chuck Most]

I think some issues of the '55 kits also had a pretty cool tri-carb setup. It was still in the Basic Builder issue of the F-100, but I don't recall it being mentioned in the instructions or on the box.

[whale392]

Thanks for the pointers guys! As to the 93 Cobra engine: it is junk and that is why I am asking for a better detailed unit. The 93 is based on the 1979 kit engine, which is COMPLETELY incorrect for the platform it is intended for. Monogram did a junk job on the casting even back then, and time HAS NOT been good to it. The tranny isn't a 5 speed and it isn't even the SROD that came in the 1979-83 cars, and the SROD was a 4 speed. I will check out Strada-Sport (even though I am STILL waiting for him to fill a 3 month old order) or grab one of the early Mustang kits. Thanks again for the insight guys.