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Here’s the thread I hope you’ve all been waiting for. I’ve had a good chance to evaluate the
TDR
426 and I’ll be documenting the build and super-detailing for the new
TDR
426 engine. Hopefully, this will serve as an instruction manual and a tutorial.
[B][U]The Evaluation[/U][/B]
First things first. Over all, I found this kit to be quite an excellent kit but it’s not for the rank beginner. I think at this point, the kit is ideal for the intermediate builder who has had some experience and success with aftermarket resin
engines whether in large or small scale. With a minimum of instruction, though, which what this manual should provide, anyone should be able to handle the build with a minimum of problems and challenges.
The biggest concern is the roughness of the surfaces. It wasn’t a major thing for the block since there you’ll want a sand
cast finish but on some of the smooth parts, especially the thin ones, you’ll need to proceed with care. Still, the roughness should not be considered a deal breaker when you’re thinking of buying one of these beauties.
Speaking of the thin parts, they can break very easily if you handle them roughly. When you sand
them, go a bit slower. There’s no real rush and the result will be well worth the effort.
The next concern is the fit of the parts. I was really happy to see these parts fit together so well. Even with some of the roughness on the mating surfaces, the parts went together extremely well. The fit reminded me of how a really great injection molded kit goes together. I don’t even feel you’ll need to worry much about adding filler.
A third concern is the accuracy. To be totally honest, I’m not all that familiar with the correct measurements of the real thing but considering the folks who put the time and effort into this venture, I wouldn’t worry about accuracy. I’m sure that has all been addressed.
Another great thing is that you can build this kit the way you want. There are plenty of options available. All you’ll need is a little planning.
When all is said and done, I think this kit is a huge winner. IMHO, it’s better than a resin
kit. The parts are light, accurate, well made and extremely consistent in thickness unlike
resin
castings. There’s absolutely no part shrinkage or warping. You will definitely need to put a little effort into the preparation, but no one ever said if you put the parts in a bag with some glue and paint and shake, a completed model will fall out.
TDR
, you done great. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
426 and I’ll be documenting the build and super-detailing for the new
TDR
426 engine. Hopefully, this will serve as an instruction manual and a tutorial. [B][U]The Evaluation[/U][/B]
First things first. Over all, I found this kit to be quite an excellent kit but it’s not for the rank beginner. I think at this point, the kit is ideal for the intermediate builder who has had some experience and success with aftermarket resin
engines whether in large or small scale. With a minimum of instruction, though, which what this manual should provide, anyone should be able to handle the build with a minimum of problems and challenges. The biggest concern is the roughness of the surfaces. It wasn’t a major thing for the block since there you’ll want a sand
cast finish but on some of the smooth parts, especially the thin ones, you’ll need to proceed with care. Still, the roughness should not be considered a deal breaker when you’re thinking of buying one of these beauties.Speaking of the thin parts, they can break very easily if you handle them roughly. When you sand
them, go a bit slower. There’s no real rush and the result will be well worth the effort. The next concern is the fit of the parts. I was really happy to see these parts fit together so well. Even with some of the roughness on the mating surfaces, the parts went together extremely well. The fit reminded me of how a really great injection molded kit goes together. I don’t even feel you’ll need to worry much about adding filler.
A third concern is the accuracy. To be totally honest, I’m not all that familiar with the correct measurements of the real thing but considering the folks who put the time and effort into this venture, I wouldn’t worry about accuracy. I’m sure that has all been addressed.
Another great thing is that you can build this kit the way you want. There are plenty of options available. All you’ll need is a little planning.
When all is said and done, I think this kit is a huge winner. IMHO, it’s better than a resin
kit. The parts are light, accurate, well made and extremely consistent in thickness unlike
resin
castings. There’s absolutely no part shrinkage or warping. You will definitely need to put a little effort into the preparation, but no one ever said if you put the parts in a bag with some glue and paint and shake, a completed model will fall out.
TDR
, you done great. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.Show Complete First Post
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