V8-Motor

A very fun project

There is some small mistakes. The explanations in user guide does not fit with the real parts

I seek challenging kits and this one delivered. I took extreme care to smooth and wax any parts that have relative motion and was rewarded by a first time smooth running.

Challenging build! I’m taking my time. I am amazed at the engineering in these models. I think this one will take some time. Keep up the good work!

Love it!

Although I've been an aeromodeller for decades, I've never attempted this kind of model before, and bought it to pass away the the quiet hours on a cruising holiday. it didn't disappoint.

The design and precision of the pre-cut ply parts is quite astonishing, as is the comprehensive nature of the instructions. The QR-linked videos did come in handy on a couple of occasions, so they're a real bonus.

As warned in the instructions, the timing chain took a bit of fettling and stretching to get it to fit comfortably over the gear trains, but all was OK in the end.

The finished model functions very nicely, and the pre-assembled micro motor/gearbox assembly is a little work of genius in its own right.

Would I recommend it? Yes, certainly - but it's not a kit for anyone with a short span of attention or for a bored child on a rainy afternoon. This is a real project in its own right, that took me around 15 hours of considered and careful assembly.

Love it!

Although I've been an aeromodeller for decades, I'd never attempted a kit of this type before, so I bought this kit to build on a cruising holiday for a bit of a challenge in the cabin down time. It didn't disappoint.

I'm amazed by the design and precision of the laser-cut ply pieces. The instructions are well presented, with the QR code-activated videos providing a little clarity for the trickier bits.

The wooden timing chain needed a modicum of fettling and stretching, to get it to run smoothly over the gear trains, but that's covered in the instructions.

The finished model is quite a conversation piece now it's completed, and runs smoothly on USB power - the motor's pre-assembled little gearbox is beautiful in itself.

Would I recommend it? Certainly, but it's not a quick build for those with limited patience, or as a diversion for a bored child. This is a project in its own right, and needs care and patience to complete.

I bought the V8 engine for my husband for Christmas, and he loves it! He is a retired journeyman machinist, and it really appeals to his precise nature! And what's even better, it will work once he gets it all assembled.

This is the fourth kit that I have built and so far I am about 48% finished. I am having difficulty i keeping the cam lobes moving off of the small springs. My biggust headache has been the assembly of the chain. I cannot keep some of the links from coming apart during assembly and also during the chain installation. What is the secret to install? Any chance of getting an assembled chain. I have roughly have 40 hours into the build Overall an excellent challage

Solid

Excellent produit. Rien a redire. Il faut lire la notice et ajuster les pieces avec soin. Ne pas hésiter à utiliser le papier verre sur certaines pieces.