1/24 Engines

[Harris Shoerats]

Hi Newbie Russell here.
Does anyone know of aftermarket complete engine units for 1/24 cars, I'm building the Tamiya Ford GT4 Mustang and would like to place a modern V8 unit beside it. I searched on 'net and always get the same results, not suitable, wrong lump, bad resin etc.
There must be something suitable out there?

Thanks Russ

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

There are a few 3d models ( digital files ) of engines @ https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1-24-scale-engine-ford-shelby-cobra-427-v8 for example
You may also find them at shapeways , where its not just the file but a printed version that will get made for you.

A 1/24th printed v8

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Ford Shelby Cobra 427 V8 Engine 1/32 1/24 1/18 1/12 1/8 - Etsy UK

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[Andy T]

I've never used this guy but I've been following his Facebook page for a while. Stuff looks great but it's Stateside so shipping might be steep.

Engines

Engine Kits

icemancollections.com

 

[Harris Shoerats]

ah, there's the rub

The import duty/shipping costs on items from the US are too high.

I ordered a Dice bag from someplace in Texas once and the shipping/duty cost doubled the price.

Thanks

 

[Andy T]

Yes, it's a shame he doesn't sell the print files as there's some tasty stuff on offer.

 

[Dave Ward]

There are free files available you just need to track them down - Thingiverse has a Shelby Cobra Mustang engine - this is in 1/24 - it's purerly a resin print! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4429533
This YouTube Vid gives some idea of the work needed - it's a 1/64 Ford DFV V8, but the priniple is the same for a 1/24 model ( you need to
have the auto-translate on - it's Japanese )

Dave

 

[Harris Shoerats]

There are free files available you just need to track them down - Thingiverse has a Shelby Cobra Mustang engine - this is in 1/24 - it's purerly a resin print! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4429533
This YouTube Vid gives some idea of the work needed - it's a 1/64 Ford DFV V8, but the priniple is the same for a 1/24 model ( you need to
have the auto-translate on - it's Japanese )

Dave

Thank you Dave, I may just dip my toe into 3d Resin printing.
Got to convince the treasurer its worth it in the long term. Ha ha etc......

 

[Jabba]

I've had the same problem trying to get some wheels sets in 1/24th. Practically anything I want is available in the USA, but with postage costs that are prohibitive. Its actually cheaper to buy a whole kit with decent , usable custom wheels and shelve the rest than to buy from elsewhere. The Foose Ford F100 by Revell is a case in point. It has a nice set of 5 spokes (and a nice engine) that could be used to upgrade another kit, but at a decent price. I'll probably end up with a shelf full of F100 bodies at this rate...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-Monogram-RVM4426-Plastic-Various/dp/B01NC2YI55/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=TBMIPJVSCDB8&keywords=Foose+F100&qid=1695581144&sprefix=foose+f100%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

[Harris Shoerats]

Thanks for the Heads Up, Jabba. Its a different route to go down but it would solve the problem, as you say, it would probably be cheaper to get another kit and harvest the suitable bits. I can see a scrap yard diorama in the near future.