Plastic Model Kit - Allision Prop Jet 501-D13 Engine

This is a re-pressing of a Revell kit that dates back to the early 1960’s I think. It has stood up well, There is very little flash even on the fine pipe work or the compressor or turbine blades. The plastic itself seems to be of good quality. The colours are a bit eye-watering, possibly emphasising the educational aspects by distinguishing the different engine parts. I’m planning on using Alcad on the ‘hot’ end, combustion changes and turbine. I build one of the Revell versions in the early 1990’s and it would work in that rotating the compressor section would turn the prop INFINTESIMALLY but as the instructions make clear DON’T turn the prop and expect to see everything whirling away downstream, the plastic armatures/axles are no where strong enough for that sort of torque. I’m planning on replacing the axles with a brass/steel/aluminium rod or thick walled tube, and hopefully a couple of smallish bearing races, The planetary gearing at the front end is more substantial, but I might look at metal replacements there as well. The gearbox is not under any real stress so could be PVA’d together for later updates. Put a low speed motor at the turbine it should be possible to approximate those working models the engine makers used to display. If you want a desk model I’d suggest firmly attaching the stand to a heavy base, as the stand is narrow and the centre of gravity is high. Overall, I’m very glad Atlantis have made a good job of this re-issue as I’d been looking for another copy, but the 2nd hand prices were ridiculous. Packaging was good with same colour spruces in same bag, and the boxing survived the US - New Zealand trip uncrushed orparts shaken loose. Buy with confidence and enjoy

Not for beginners. I been building models all my childhood in to adult hood. This model is great if you have experience. But could be problematic for someone that hasn’t built a model before. Fully functional internal gears blades rotate pitch control HPT, LPT and compressor case all turned together pretty cool if you can do it right I pulled it off. Really cool model to build and just look at.

When I was about 11, put this kit together and totally messed it up. Fast forward to today and saw it available and had to have it. If you take your time and have patience it is great. Like many of the other reviews indicate, parts have to be trimmed of flash. Also, before glueing anything together - MAKE SURE YOU TEST FIT. This kit is not for someone who has no model building expeerience. Read the instructions throughly. Also, in addition to the normal tools recommended, tweezers, emery boards, and a magnifying glass are helpful. Taking your time results in a very nice model. For stability, I added a wooden base since this is going on a shelf in my office.

this kit is NOT for a beginning modeler. Lots of small pieces and it helps to know a little about these engines to understand exactly how/where things go. Instructions are "meh" at best but adequate.

Parts were broken off sprues, a lot of flashing, hard to read numbers on sprues and many parts don't fit together so unable to finish. Save your money!

Personally, I couldn't be happier that finally someone re-issued this kit! If you check on what an original kit from the 60's is going for, you'll appreciate this even more. There is some flash as the molds were probably pretty worn out, but if you're not into "instant gratification" this will keep you occupied for a while. Some of the flash is on the very fragile turbine blades so extra care is in order while cleaning these up. It builds into a nice, large kit. It looks like this will become my "quarantine project"...….

Interresting plastic model kit, lot of movin parts. Not optimal fit for some parts.

A great old model. I spent some time and came out great.

以前作ったことがありまだ飾ってありますが、また作りたくなり市場を探したところ、一時機恐ろしい価格となっていましたが、このたびやっと価格が下がって来たため購入。 日本にもこういうシリーズ(フェイマスエンジンシリーズ)が出て欲しいです。

La maqueta está muy bien, y si a eso unimos que es una reedición de una maqueta "antigua" y que empieza a ser difícil de conseguir (igual reeditan más y hay de sobra....) considero que es una compra inteligente, tanto para colección como para coleccionar.

７４歳のジジイが高校時代、京都修学旅行で購入した製品。 近年、孫達とプラモデルを作って遊んでいるが、あまりにも精巧に作られており、ピタピタ嵌まり過ぎ、良すぎて面白くない。 本製品はバリを苦労して取り、凹みにパテを入れ、削って、仮組・・・等々、昔ながらの方法で製作中です。 途中で、昔「プロペラシャフト」を折ってしまったのを突然、思い出し感無量でした。 精度的には★２個・・・昔、懐かしさ、難しさで、★５個。 またこの様な復刻版が出たら嬉しいのですが。！！

バリやプラの整形時の荒さは許容範囲でしたが不足パーツがありました。 作りは細かく作られていますがプラの強度もそこまで高くないため動作時に怪しい感じもしました。