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Plastic Car Engines
AlanL
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 04:51 AM UTC
Hi folks,

I was wondering if anyone sells plastic car/aero engines?

I want to add two engines to my 1/35 Scale MAS Boat. It was powered by the Italian 1150 bhp Isotta-Fraschini Asso 1000 gasoline engine.

Anyone know of engine availability that might vaguely resemble these in 1/35 or I suppose 1/32 scale. Something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to buy.

Thanks

Al
goldnova72
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Posted: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 02:21 PM UTC
Some of the US car model companys( AMT , Monogram) make garage sets with engines and tools etc . probably in the 1/32 - 1/24-25 scale range . . Check and see if theres a model show or swap locally in the near future. . It might be tough to find a pair of matching engines though.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 02:34 PM UTC
I modified the engine from an Academy 1/35 M113 for my PBR 31 Mk II. It may not be totally accurate, but looks pretty close.

My representation:



The actual engine:


Really any engine could be used. I have even modified a 1/24 car engine as a 1/35 HMMWV engine before.

Hope that helps.

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