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Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:36 pm
by andyfanshawe
I built this engine with my young son over a year ago, and its been sat in our loft since then!
Still has working batteries!
I have even bought a replacement green timing belt because they have a habit of breaking after a few months.
I will dismantle it and put it back in the box. So it will be a little bit more challenging to put back together.
No missing parts, except one of the timing case covers has a small stress crack in it (not been dropped or anything like that!). Tried to photograph it.

I'm not having it sat in our loft gathering dust, so I want someone else to enjoy it. I thought it may motivate one of my 2 sons to help me build real V8's, but.....no! Computers have taken over our house completely. Looks like NASA in here.

Not one of those tiny, tiny Z4 engines, but a real man, proper, macho engine!!

Here's the technical stuff..........

Illuminating spark plugs with ignition sound
Instruction Manual
Shows how a V8 works
Fully functional motorised model
Includes everything you need to build your own V8 engine
Suitable for ages 10+
Assembled Dimensions: 23L x 30W x 25H cm
Contents: Over 300 parts and instruction manual
Batteries Required: 3 AA batteries ( included)
Build a fully functional and motorised model of a V8 petrol engine with this Haynes V8 Engine. It has sound recorded from a real V8 and illuminating spark plugs. Contains nearly 300 pieces and all that you need to assemble the model. Comes with a Haynes style manual giving you step-by-step instructions as well as information about V8 Engine.


These are about £55 new now, but £30 and free postage to a Z4 forum member.
PM me if interested.

Andy.

Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:41 pm
by Ducklakeview
I bought one of these a few years ago for my son. We have a great time building it Xmas day. Still takes pride of place on a shelf in his room..

Mike

Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:09 am
by bluespit
I’ve built it too, great fun

Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:19 am
by Mr Tidy
That looks great OP - if only it was a straight 6! :lol:

Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:43 pm
by andyfanshawe
Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:19 am That looks great OP - if only it was a straight 6! :lol:
If it was a straight 6 I wouldn't have piggin' bought it! :wink: :wink: :lol:

Andy.

Haynes V8 model engine with lights and sounds!

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:57 pm
by Mr Tidy

If it was a straight 6 I wouldn't have piggin' bought it! :wink: :wink: :lol:

Andy.
No, I can see why you wouldn't! :lol:

But there aren't many V8 Z4s around. :(