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DaveHarr223

Member since
April 2015

Revell 1/4 wasp radial visible aircraft engine - need instructions

Posted by DaveHarr223 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 10:40 AM

My father-in-law had a knee replaced and was going stir crazy. He is the kind of guy who likes to work with his hands. So, I bought him some visible engine kits which he put together. It has been good for him with the additional benefit of providing a subject that he and my son can talk about. I bought him a Revell 1/4 wasp radial visible aircraft engine kit, but I need the instructions. Does anyone know where I can get a copy? Perhaps they're scanned somewhere and can be emailed? Thanks. Dave

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:01 AM

That is a rare and very nice kit- hope you find the instructions!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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DaveHarr223

Member since
April 2015

Posted by DaveHarr223 on Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:29 AM

Don, Thanks. I am having no luck finding the instructions. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, April 24, 2015 8:57 AM

Have you tried a google search? Also, you might try a search in the References forum. Most of the threads there are about scale references, but once in awhile someone asks about instructions.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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CrashTestDummy

Member since
January 2010

Posted by CrashTestDummy on Friday, April 24, 2015 12:15 PM

Or even try contacting Revell? Can't hurt to try if you haven't already. Please don't forget to post pictures of the finished kit. I'd like to see it.

Gene Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

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SubarooMike

Member since
May 2014

Posted by SubarooMike on Friday, April 24, 2015 12:34 PM

I searched for 30 minutes on the internet, and I cant find any :(

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DaveHarr223

Member since
April 2015

Posted by DaveHarr223 on Friday, April 24, 2015 3:24 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I did email Revell and they wrote back saying that they don't have the plans. I asked them if they are going to make that model again, and they said that it has been discussed but not going to happen soon.

I too searched Google. Nada.

Will check the references forum.

Still looking for help and ideas...

Thanks.

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BigJim

Member since
April 2005
From: Roanoke, Virginia

Posted by BigJim on Friday, April 24, 2015 6:49 PM

Do you mean "RENWAL" instead of Revell?

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DaveHarr223

Member since
April 2015

Posted by DaveHarr223 on Friday, April 24, 2015 7:33 PM

Yes; that is it. Thanks for the clarification. Any luck with the instructions? I'm still coming up dry.

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Friday, April 24, 2015 9:35 PM

Renwal is part of Revell, might give them a try and see if they have them on file somewhere.

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BigJim

Member since
April 2005
From: Roanoke, Virginia

Posted by BigJim on Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:45 AM

DaveHarr223

Yes; that is it. Thanks for the clarification. Any luck with the instructions? I'm still coming up dry.

Sorry that I can't help. I was hoping to find something where I found that photo, but, no luck. I would like to have one of those models, but, couldn't find one of them listed anywhere either...not that I really expected to due to the age.

I did find this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-HmtNr3Mws

And this:

http://www.uncle-als-toys.com/shop-details.html?c=5&p=96

With a price like that, you may want to sell it!!! Sorry again, out of my price range!