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V8 Engine Model Kit

Original price was: £59.99.Current price is: £38.30.

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  • Build your own model engine kit by Machine Works
  • Ideal for vehicle and model enthusiasts interested in mechanical systems
  • Suitable for children over 10 years and adults
  • Includes Special Augmented Reality App for additional learning
  • Features over 250 parts and comes with all necessary tools
  • Transparent engine case allows visibility of moving parts
  • Product dimensions: 14 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm; weight: 1.74 kg
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 8-18 years
(13 customer reviews)
Last updated on 23/02/2024 12:34 More info

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Introducing the V8 Engine Model Kit, the ultimate gift for car enthusiasts! Get ready to rev up your passion for automobiles with this incredibly detailed and fun-to-build model kit.

This kit is a dream come true for anyone who loves cars and wants to get up close and personal with the heart and soul of a V8 engine. With over 250 pieces, including spark plugs, pistons, and even a working crankshaft, you’ll feel like a true automotive engineer as you assemble this miniature masterpiece.

Not only is the V8 Engine Model Kit a blast to build, but it also provides a fantastic learning experience. Dive into the world of mechanics and discover how all the intricate parts work together to create the power and performance that car enthusiasts crave. It’s a hands-on way to understand the inner workings of a V8 engine without getting your hands dirty!

This kit is perfect for car enthusiasts of all ages, whether they’re seasoned gearheads or just starting to explore the world of automobiles. It’s an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Imagine the joy on their face as they unwrap this unique and exciting present!

So, if you’re looking for a gift that will ignite their passion for cars and provide hours of entertainment, look no further than the V8 Engine Model Kit. It’s a brilliant choice that will leave any car enthusiast revved up and ready to hit the road!

Additional information

Product Dimensions

‎14 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm, 1.74 Kilograms

Item model number

‎MWH10

Educational Objectives

‎Build Your Own Engine Kits

Number of pieces

‎250

Assembly Required

‎No

Batteries Required

‎No

Batteries included

‎No

Tech_spec_battery_description_toys

‎3 x AA Batteries (Not Included)

Material Types

‎Plastic

Colour

‎Multicolor

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13 reviews for V8 Engine Model Kit

  1. Mr. Kevin D. Wilson

    This is a pretty cool kit. Some of the parts have a lot of moulding flash so some work with a craft knife, file, sandpaper etc will be necessary if you want this to fit together as well as it can and look as good as possible.
    I built it with my car mad 15 year old daughter and it does show the basic mechanics of a V8 very well. I’m not convinced many 10 year olds could manage this unaided. The very many screws are tiny but thankfully all the same and there are plenty of spares.
    It has two distributors, one for each bank, driven off the cam shafts which is not usually how a real set up is and these are, again a little bit fiddly to install. You need to read the instructions! Nevertheless it all worked first time. We used some tiny zip ties to tidy up the ignition leads and hold them away from the exhaust manifolds.
    On the whole, really pleased. It looks great put together.

  2. Martin D.

    Super produit, facile au montage si vous savez monté un meuble 🤣
    livraison reçu à temps. super cadeau. merci !

  3. Enzo poiré

    This was a great gift for a motorcycle rider (My wife got it for me for my birthday). I’ve always enjoyed building models, but as I got older, I lost interest in the standard ‘glue and decals’ stuff I did in my youth. Getting things aligned correctly and using screws instead of glue, really was enjoyable to me. Thinking very seriously about getting one for my grandson, who even as a fourth grader, dreams of owning/riding a ‘kick-butt chopper’.

  4. Kunde123

    Schade, ich habe den Motor für meinen Sohn gekauft um mit ihm zusammen den Motor zu bauen und die Funktionsweise zu erklären. Leider ist der Zylinderkopf so billig produziert das die Rundung nicht ordentlich ist und die Kolben entsprechend nicht beweglich sind. Siehe Foto.

    Ich hoffe der Versender ist kulant und ich muss das Ding nun nicht in die Gelbe Tonne werfen. :-/

  5. Deb k

    Brought this as a Christmas present for my husband he has just opened it to build it and there is a part missing from a sealed bad and this missing part means that he cannot build it, too late to send it back so got a pointless present

  6. Garry

    Very straight forward with good instructions. A simple but educational little insight as to how the combustion engine works

  7. John

    as discribed very good instructions easy to follow totally enjoyed. Very good Product Thanks.

  8. freethinker

    i was a little sceptical when starting as the parts seemed quite flimsy. however having carefully ‘cleaned up’ the moving parts i was delighted to see it run as promised and the flashing ‘spark plugs’ are a great feature!! i can recommend this model as being a good illustration of how a petrol piston engine works and fun to build!! the step by step assembly guide is very good!

  9. Susan Blowers

    My husband was not particularly impressed with this product

  10. John Hitchcock

    My 10 year old son loved this present and spent a number of days building the engine. He was delighted with the finished model.

  11. VEB Jr

    Genau was man sich vorstellt.
    Ein Motor wird Schritt für Schritt selbst zusammen gebaut. Mit englischer Anleitung.
    Außer dass der Keilriemen und der Riemen zum Antreiben des Propellers etwas rutscht, alles super! Tolles Geschenk für V8-Fans!

  12. Deb k

    The crankshaft gear does not mesh with the crankshaft sprocket.that the timing belts are attached to.
    the gears dont even touch each other.pistons move.but sprocket doesnt.which means timing belts dont move.so valves dont move.the problem is the kit came with 2 distributor crankshaft gear C.did not come with cranckshaft gear B.

  13. Graham Sibbert

    For the cost, it’s ok. It is not an easy build for novices.Im 78 and worked as a mechanic from age 14 through to 66. I have worked on the real thing many times. The kit is what it say, just a toy not even educational. For a start it should have just 1 distributor, no matter how hard I try I cannot get the two distributors to work in the correct timing sequence, but all ‘Spark Plugs’ light up ant to the untrained eye light up in order. The only reason I needed the assembly instructions was due to the moulding of parts. However if you follow the instructions, clean up moulding tags etc and take your time, all parts fit correctly and the basic operation works well. Yes the timing gear was dodgy but all held in place once the timing cover was fitted. A big problem was the poorly made ‘Camshafts’, one was machined pretty well but the second was very hit and miss. With patients and my mechanical knowledge I was able to fit all parts together.
    Overall I was pleased with the finished item, it resembles a V8.
    Do not listen to the sounds, just a noise and nothing like an engine at idle, or even being revved up, shocking noise so just be aware.
    Would I buy it again ? After some deliberation, Yes.

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