Olds engine for Pittman Gasser?

[Ken McGuire]

I've just come back to model building after many, many years - and hope my old (65yr old) eyes and hands keep up to my enthusiasm - and am re-learning skills. I've ordered a kit of the '41 Pittman Willys and believe it contains a hemi. I think I would like to incorporate the original Olds motor and am wondering what would be the best bet for that engine? For example, I understand that the Beatnik Bandit kit has an Olds motor.

As a secondary question, what is the best way to remove chrome from kit engines? I would prefer to paint certain parts in aluminum/magnesium/etc. rather than bright chrome.

[nascarfan]

Bleach will remove chrome, 90% rubbing alcohol will to. For the olds motor not sure if the new 70 drop top would be period correct but it has the best detail.

[slusher]

Purple power will remove chrome and strip paint and a gallon is real reasonable at walmart...

[Fuel Coupe]

find an earlier revell 41 willys. it has the olds engine as well as the doors and trunk open..

[kitswapper]

The old AMT 41 Willys kit also has a Olds engine and usally can be found on ebay.

Edited August 20, 2012 by kitswapper

[Gluhead]

Beatnik Bandit, Thames Panel, Anglia also have the 394. If I remember right, the BB one is all chrome, too. They are a little fiddly, but can look very good with a little patience.

[Ken McGuire]

Thanks guys, I'll look for the other kits mentioned.