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Bristol Bulldog
Engine and Exhaust Drum
with Rocker Cover for Airfix kit

S.B.S. Model, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number, Description and Price:

S.B.S. Model Item No. SBS48092 - Bristol Bulldog Engine and Exhaust Drum with Rocker Cover for Airfix kit.

16.00 € plus shipping available online from S.B.S. Model

Scale:

1/48

Contents & Media

Nine parts in grey coloured 3d printed resin; instructions.

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Beautifully detailed; perfectly printed and cast; main engine is printed as a single part; noticeable upgrade to the Airfix engine.

Disadvantages:

Painting directions would have been nice.

Conclusions:

This beautifully detailed engine will add a new universe of detail to the front end of your Airfix Bristol Bulldog kit. Printing is perfect. Cleanup and assembly will be very straightforward.


Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

 

S.B.S Model has released a replacement engine for the new and very nice Airfix Bristol Bulldog kit.

Two versions are available - with or without rocker covers.

This review is covers the version with rocker covers - Item No. SBS48092.

 

 

The set is made up from just nine 3d printed parts, but the small count does not imply any lack of detail. Quite the opposite in fact.

The engine core and manifold piping are all moulded as a single piece. I particularly like the raised weld beads on the manifolds.

 

 

Each cylinder is presented as a single piece.

 

 

Cooling fins, spark plugs, electrical wiring and more is on display.

 

 

Removal of the parts from their printing strips should be fast and easy using a new hobby blade and/or a razor saw.

 

 

Printing quality is perfect too.

 

 

A small instruction sheet provides exact assembly sequence, referring back to the Airfix instructions for each step.

 

 

Painting directions are not included.

 

 

Conclusion

 

This beautifully detailed engine will add a new universe of detail to the front end of your Airfix Bristol Bulldog kit. Printing is perfect. Cleanup and assembly will be very straightforward.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to SBS Model for the samples

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2024 by Brett Green
Page Created 18 November, 2024
Last updated 21 November, 2024

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