Unboxing and stop motion Porsche Engine Model

[milou]

Built during a rainy weekend, this could be the ultimate Christmas gift this year!

https://youtu.be/8wU0f4NB6OY

[masraum]

Yeah, that's really cool.

[widgeon13]

What does it cost?

[jhynesrockmtn]

I want one!

[kach22i]

I did not expect it to be operational at the end.

Once those batteries came out I knew what was going to happen.

I built an Invisible Mustang once.

[Nickshu]

Cool. I did a similar one in V8 variety with my son last Christmas. Never saw a Porsche/6cyl version out there. Cool!

[widgeon13]

[milou]

I think it's the same brand that built the V8. Very nice, no batteries included (AA x 3), but screwdriver is, so nothing is needed for a basic built.

If you want to make it nicer, you'll need an x-acto knife or razor blade, and possibly a nail file to smooth the broken-off residues on the edges.

It takes about two hours, and if you know very little about engines (yes I know...), the building process actually makes you understand how it all works.... Very nice.....

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by milou

I think it's the same brand that built the V8. Very nice, no batteries included (AA x 3), but screwdriver is, so nothing is needed for a basic built.

If you want to make it nicer, you'll need an x-acto knife or razor blade, and possibly a nail file to smooth the broken-off residues on the edges.

It takes about two hours, and if you know very little about engines (yes I know...), the building process actually makes you understand how it all works.... Very nice.....

How's the garage doing, Milou ? Anything interesting in there ?

[aigel]

I have built a V8 with one of my kids before. Was a fun project. It was a gift and I am sure a lot cheaper than this model. It is very educational for a kid as you can do it much faster and they can be hands on, than if you'd build a real engine.

That said, I don't get mode-building for grown ups - why do that if you can do the real thing? I know, not everyone can build a flat six for their Porsche, but even with less disposable income, I'd rather rebuild a real moped engine than a build model engine ...

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[milou]

Hi Everyone,

After the garage, decided to do a website for our Porsche friends. it will not be a commercial site, just sharing the passion. The site will be ready later this week:

L'Écurie Lyford Passion des voitures

Come and visit!

[wildthing]

Ok besides the Amazon.de site, is there anywhere else we can get this?

[DaveE]

Here you go:

https://flatsixfanatics.com/products/porsche-911-engine-1-4-scale-model-kit

[Dantilla]

Years ago I had a similar Mazda rotary. The gearshift on the tranny was the on-off switch.

Even on the plastic model, the apex seals didn't last long.

[DanielDudley]

Very cool toy.

[wildthing]

$50 for shipping. I'm going to have to ask if my daughter is interested in building it with me. I may not be able to justify $250 to the wife if it was just me, plus the time I will spend...

[jamesnmlaw]

didn't see any oil leaking on the table.....

maybe they also make a model showing '69 wiring?

[Kraftwerk]

Germans make great cars and great toys and great toys that are also cars. We had "Electronic Baukasten" (sP) or something like that, growing up ...a very cool electronics set... A German Company licensed it to Raytheon, one day my Dad (RIP ) brought it home from work. One can really change a kids life for the better, with toys like these. I would get that kit if I were rebuilding an engine. It might remove some of the mystery for a first timer..