Allison Prop Jet 501-D13 Engine TurboProp 1/10 Scale Model Kit Build Review Renwal Atlantis H1551

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Allison Prop Jet 501-D13 Engine
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1/10 Scale. One of the Crown Jewels in our mold acquisition! Coming from the original Revell tooling and reverted back to it's original 4 color mold process. What a beauty this one is. Kit comes with 2 color 8 page instructions, educational booklet, updated decals, and molded in Black, Silver, Blue and Orange. Officially licensed! Over 240 parts
The Allison T56 is an American single-shaft, modular design military turboprop with a 14-stage axial flow compressor driven by a four-stage turbine. It was originally developed by the Allison Engine Company for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport[3] entering production in 1954. It has been a Rolls-Royce product since 1995 when Allison was acquired by Rolls-Royce. The commercial version is designated 501-D. Over 18,000 engines have been produced since 1954, logging over 200 million flying hours.
The T56 turboprop, evolved from Allison's previous T38 series,[5] was first flown in the nose of a B-17 test-bed aircraft in 1954.[5] One of the first flight-cleared YT-56 engines was installed in a C-130 nacelle on Lockheed's Super Constellation test aircraft in early 1954.[6] Originally fitted to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, the T56 was also installed on the P-3 and E-2/C-2 aircraft, as well as civilian airliners such as the Lockheed Electra and Convair 580.[5]A major setback occurred when a T56-A-1 engine delivered to Lockheed in May, 1953, produced only 3,000 hp, not the required 3,750 shp needed for the C-130. A further setback occurred in August 1953 when an engine being tested failed after only 6 ½ hours run time. A redesign of the engine failed during testing in September of the same year. A second redesign was more successful. Evolution of the T56 has been achieved through increases in pressure ratio and turbine temperature. The T56-A-14 installed on the P-3 Orion has a 4591 shp rating with a compression ratio of 9.25:1 while the T56-A-427 fitted to the E-2 Hawkeye has a 5250 shp rating and a 12:1 compression. In addition, the T56 produces approximately 750 lbs of thrust from its exhaust.[7]A marinised turboshaft version, the 501K engine, is used to generate electrical power for all U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers currently in commission.[4]An engine enhancement program to reduce fuel consumption and decrease temperatures was approved in 2013, and the US Air Force expects to save $2 billion and extend the C-130 fleet life.[8]The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules which first flew in 1996, has the T56 replaced by the Rolls-Royce AE 2100, which uses dual FADECs (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) to control the engines and propellers.[9] It drives new six-bladed scimitar propellers from Dowty Rotol.
Specifications (T56 Series IV)[edit]Data from Rolls-Royce.[13]General characteristicsType: Turboprop engineLength: 146.1 in (3,710 mm)Diameter: 27 in (690 mm)Dry weight: 1,940 lb (880 kg)ComponentsCompressor: 14 stage axial flowCombustors: 6 cylindrical flow-throughTurbine: 4 stageFuel type: JP8PerformanceMaximum power output: 4,350 shp (3,240 kW) limited to 4,100 shp (3,100 kW)Turbine inlet temperature: 860 °C (1,580 °F)Fuel consumption: 2,412 lb/h (1,094 kg/h)Power-to-weight ratio: 2.75 shp/lb (4.52 kW/kg)

[@WAL_DC-6B]

The Allison Prop-Jet engine kit was originally issued by Revell (not Renwal) back in 1959 and came with an electric motor to power the engine.

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@SergeiMosin]

I bought this kit for my dad (who just retired after 47 years as an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines) for Christmas, and with the pictures of a kid and description using the words educational and such on the box I was kind of afraid it would be overly simplistic. I'm really glad I saw this video. It put my mind at ease. Hopefully one day the company that made this kit will make some kits based on modern commercial jet engines, because this one is incredible in the detail.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@andersonnettleship845]

Now we need a Convair 580 kit to fit 2 of these in!

[@tarcisofilho4878]

Or an Electra... Or a C-130 hahah

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

OMG !!!! IT'S BACK.... seriously, I have wanted this kit since I was a 6 year old kid ... way back in '61

[@hpiguy]

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[@radioactivelarry]

Hey Andy, you must be an old guy like me! I remember 98 cent AMT 3 in 1 kits, then they went to $1.49 and I had to mow an extra lawn. Now they are $30.00 no wonder i can't afford a Gardner!

[@uberquellen]

These engine kits are so cool. Great teaching aids.

[@hpiguy]

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[@robertgroover3316]

Use to overhaul T-56 engines in the Air Force.

[@hpiguy]

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[@norherman]

Man you did it. I'm just about done with mine. Super job. Built my first kit way back in 1966. Atlantis is a great job bring these kits back.

[@hpiguy]

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[@craigbetts1586]

excellent build of the old kit, really enjoyed watching

[@hpiguy]

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[@davidfifer4729]

Great kit and build. Correction: This kit was originally designed and issued by Revell in 1960. While Renwal issued many "visible" kits, this is not one of them; Renwal had nothing to do with this particular kit. The original Revell issue retailed in 1960 for $4.98. They also originally sold a version with additional motorizing parts for $5.98.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the FUN!

[@BrandonTheButcher]

I found this model online as a preorder right after I enlisted in the Air Force as a C-130 crew chief. The detail in this kit is unreal and very similar to the real deal.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@moparnut6286]

Man that's is a beautiful kit....and a must have for anyone who loves engines and planes.......I.E. Me!

[@hpiguy]

Models like this are a total blast! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@pugle1]

My original build was awesome.... better than the "visible V-8 And sounds like you are a aviation buff like me! What could be better than a turbo prop on display!?

[@1955mouse]

nice change of pace chris..... "what? no paint?" great job anyway, not so messy either! thanx bud!

[@hpiguy]

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[@bobastu]

Thanks Chris, nice model. Very informative. Future sure did bring it together! Thanks Atlantis for giving Chris the opportunity to show everyone how nice this model looks without an ounce of paint!

[@hpiguy]

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[@jetsons101]

I'm working on this kit right now, lots of parts. I am painting. Great job. Thanks for posting

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@constpegasus]

Love your enthusiasm and these kits.

[@hpiguy]

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[@Curtiz2008]

Got mine today. Looking forward to assembling it.

[@chrisC052]

Years ago my dad (he is in his 70's) asked me if I ever see this kit pick it up for him. He told me when he was a teenager he really loved the kit. When I got home from work I called him to ask him about the kit, well he already got it. As it turns out my dad is also a fan of your channel, and watch the build and ordered it yesterday. We both agreed the fantastic work you do Chris on all of your kits. A father and son both love your channel. Great work again.

[@hpiguy]

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[@charlesmcclure5994]

What a great kit, great detail, definitely on my bucket list

[@hpiguy]

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[@nitropfunk]

I'm commenting before the video ends, I know your passion for the hobby

[@hpiguy]

LOL, Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@nitropfunk]

@@hpiguy Now you know I have to purchase one, but the good news I'm building more thanks to your respect to the hobby, now I just need more space maybe I'll take the children's room and buy a couple of sleeping bags They'll understand, right?

[@mariomeza3408]

Fantastic build! I know you thank your sponsors, I would like give thanks to and your sponsors from a viewer.🏆🥇🏆

[@hpiguy]

We thank them too, they help make the Workshop great!

[@ronroberts2453]

Very cool Chris, excellent presentation! !! This model is great for junior senior builders!!

[@hpiguy]

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[@TI4438]

Way cooler than I thought it would be.

[@hpiguy]

Always give a kit a chance, you'll be surprised and have fun most of the time! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@GregsModels]

WOW! I can't wait to get one.

[@hpiguy]

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[@troypetty8141]

I worked on T56 for 11 years, I loved that engine.

[@seka1986]

OUTSTANDING!

[@hpiguy]

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[@MrSCModels]

Another great video! I love this kit. Ordered one as soon as the video was over...lol Thank you for all your hard work. Your vids are a pleasure to watch.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy your model, it's a lot of fun in a big box! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@MrSCModels]

@@hpiguy I almost want to do box stock like you did. Would there be room to paint the tips of the turbine blades silver? Or would that bind up the works? I never liked watching build vids until I saw yours. I know how much work goes into a build, let alone filming it. Excellent work, Chris! Steve

[@hpiguy]

I don't think a coat of paint would gum anything up. Just make sure that it's compatible with whatever lube you use so that it doesn't strip it. That would stick everything up.

[@MrSCModels]

@@hpiguy thanks Chris. Mine will be here Sunday

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Wow Wow Wow. Great looking kit.

[@hpiguy]

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[@jeffreyhower8338]

WOW... the engineering on all these parts is astounding! The kit itself, as a whole, doesn't fit my particular taste, but as a SCI-FI kitbasher... the parts are a goldmine for greeblie bits!

[@hpiguy]

True, neat idea!

[@craigwest8386]

Think I'll hop over to Hobby Lobby where I'll use the 40% discount coupon to score this kit for a real bargain price. Great review!

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@colbyspeaks4632]

Thank you, for making this video. This model is at Hobby Lobby but they are out of and I think they going to order some and also this kits are on amazon like $50 and at Hobby Lobby you can get is like $34.50 with a coupon and Thank you for making amazing kits review and build.

[@hpiguy]

Hope they get some in soon. It's pretty awesome! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I found one at a Cincinnati Hobby Lobby and used a 40% off coupon. I haven't seen another since. You may want to ask them if they can order more if you have a local HL.

[@hpiguy]

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[@Etherdave]

You can order it straight off the Atlantis website, if your local stores are not ordering it.

[@johngligo4049]

Chris, that propeller engine was AWESOME Sir! Looked great even without paint! Excellent review!

[@hpiguy]

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[@bambutu]

Yay! I've been waiting for this one to come out. You teased us on facebook with this one :)

[@hpiguy]

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[@lucydad100]

I just finished building one of these. It took me 30 hours or more. I found the kit to be extraordinarily difficult and fussy. The instructions were sometimes very vague. I did manage to get enough fit that the turbine and prop do spin, but I would call this model beyond expert difficulty. I plan some painting and putting it on a display base. When I was young we flew Frontier Airlines Convair 580s and I fondly remember these engines and their power and especially sound. The Connies leaped into the air and easily traversed the Rocky Mountains. Kudos on your video.

[@kennyj4366]

Nice model. I went to the website and they are all sold out for the moment. Very popular product. Great video, thank you. 🙂👍👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@fubarmodelyard1392]

That is super cool. And I like how you sound like the kid on Christmas morning.

[@hpiguy]

Who can't have fun making models?!! I love it! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@davidfusco6600]

Ok, that’s it!!!! Now I gotta have one of those kits!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@bigeddie1231]

very cool build sir got mine already

[@hpiguy]

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[@zamoragera13]

Pretty cool kit.

[@hpiguy]

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[@supercat380]

Well-presented and illustrated review of this interesting kit, well done!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

[@dougmackenzie5976]

This is a great kit! I just received mine today and am looking forward to the build. I was a turboprop propulsion technician for six years in the USAF, at Pope AFB, in the late '8s-early '90s. I worked in the engine shop doing build up, ran the turbine shop, and also ran the prop shop, before working on the flightline and in the phase docks, conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. So, I'm VERY familiar with this engine/prop combo. The kit is about as detailed as they could make it. Your enthusiastic video was fun, too! My only negative comment would be your poor use of nomenclature throughout the video, but, then, you didn't build these for a living, like I did. Mine is going to be detailed as an in-service engine, with the appropriately painted parts, including combustion and exhaust coloration. Looking forward to building this fine kit. Thanks for the fun video!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@josephcox1811]

Another outstanding build Chris great presentation for this kit, you did the kit justice needs to be under glass.

[@hpiguy]

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[@doublenickelbob]

Pretty dam cool kit

[@hpiguy]

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[@briandemas2548]

I built this model back in '94. The one I owned was molded in two colors grey and black.

[@hevendor958]

i actually like this kit, its a nice kit to make it into a giant RC model plane

[@hpiguy]

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[@WoundedBear2k]

Great review. Really pleased to see you not paint it, and build it like it was meant to be.

[@hpiguy]

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[@hanyoung5454]

thanks for a good footage.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronhublimo5220]

Nice build, I've built this model twice, if you put lots of care into massaging the blades and veins between them, will result in a incredible model. I spin it at 14000 rpm with a electric motor with a universal joint connected to it..the secret is to use minimal oil, every where It spins. Doesn't hurt the plastic. The one I have now is 20 years old and yes, it still will spin at 14.000 rpm at no problem. I have a speed controller for it. It sounds like the real thing and I can close the doors to it and run it. A incredible kit!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonathangodwin9410]

It's the Grumpy Old Man again, what a unique kit! Being older then dirt ...I so remember the kit from when I was a wee little tyke. Excellent video as always Chris. Keep up the great work. Have wonderful Holidays! My Friend.... Looking forward to see what you have coming in the new year.

[@hpiguy]

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[@diecast_MikeEspo]

WOW , now i want one , awesome kit... MERRY CHRISTMAS ..................Mike Espo...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

[@modelermark172]

One thing that caught my attention was at 11:50 where the instruction sheet shows the assembly of the "accessories;" specifically the "fuel control main body" and the "fuel pump." These parts look a lot like the "1/25 scale Revell Parts Pack Dream Car Experimental Turbine Engine," (#C1104) from the early 1960's, as do other parts from this kit that provide details. If so, Revell was an early pioneer in the art of "repurposing" and "greeblies." Hopefully, Atlantis will also release the "Dream Car" Experimental Turbine Engine and other retro "Parts Pack" accessories in the near future. Thanks for posting this!

[@mlgreenspan1760]

Nice job. Glad Mantis Re-issued this kit, I have an old Revell "History Makers" version...it's a great engine model with lots of detail...and it spins!

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@micstonemic696stone]

thinking about getting one. it should have bearings so important. it would spin smoothly. do not think it will last that long with all that grinding. it is so beautiful though. thank you for recording this build..

[@Etherdave]

There is some play to the planetary gears, owing to just a little too much free space; drilling small dimples into the rear centers will allow small shot to be used as bearings. This will improve the gearbox action and partially eliminate 'clattering', but this portion of the model is easily the most complex and requires above all else careful trimming, cleaning, and sanding of the parts. Telescoping brass tubing may be used for bearings on either end of the turbines, and may reduce friction somewhat. The most common issue I've seen is improperly seated turbine vanes; just one of these things will seize the turbines if it is in too close contact with the moving parts. Also, make darn sure the vanes go in the right places... they're not all numbered for nothing! Make no assumptions and follow the instructions and you should do well.

[@Merylstreep1949]

Super cool! Maybe Atlantis will do a Visible Man/ Woman kit

[@hpiguy]

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[@Red-rl1xx]

I just bought this same model a couple of days ago!

[@hpiguy]

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[@georgecrutchfield8734]

I built this model in 1962.

[@bobrobinson2587]

Very cool indeed.

[@hpiguy]

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[@UncleWillie]

Nice build

[@hpiguy]

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[@JetScreamer24]

I have the Revell model of this from the late 80's.

[@pugle1]

That was mine... Revell.. but I bought it in the 90's Best engine model ever... IMHO...

[@hilarykahn7632]

Great job on an amazing kit. A dry paint brush can remove the Vaseline between the blades.

[@hpiguy]

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[@scifimodelshop]

Oh man the whole universe is out wack , Chris not only not painting with a rattle can he playing with his model!

[@hpiguy]

Stop the presses, hold the phones! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@Edubarca46]

Fantastic!! I hope you have the tooling for the famous Renwal Wright aircraft engine. A classic and almost impossible to find without having to pay a fortune.

[@tanyav7888]

I agree.

[@tigerbob]

Glad you got a flash free kit, I on the other hand I got a kit that was full of flash and a number of parts that were broken and the part numbers on the spur were hard to read because you can see .TWO different set of numbers on the tree which was making the build very hard to do. Had to look at the manual to find the right part to work on (must be numbers from the 1961 model, and the new 2019 model, they were stamped with the numbers on top of each other, )but iam glad to see this model back. I too have wanted one for a long time. So it is going to take me a lot of sanding to get the parts to work. oh well :)

[@hpiguy]

I can only guess you got unlucky and had a bad mold or miscast kit by the factory, no issues here and no double numbers. Odd. If it's that bad as you say send Atlantis a pic and maybe they can help you.

[@davidfifer4729]

Some flash is to be expected from 60-year-old molds although mine is pretty free of flash. The two part numbers in a few instances is not new or unique to this Atlantis reissue. It was the same in the original 1960 kit of which I have two for comparison; Revell was just a little sloppy adding part numbers to the mold back in the day. The part numbers (and indeed, the instruction text and illustrations) in the original Revell release and the new Atlantis release are identical .

[@Nunya900]

The original kits came with a battery pack and motor. It’s too bad they didn’t re-released these kits with that feature. A buddy of mine’s brother built one back in the 1970s that was motorized and it was so cool watching it turn! Any idea where we could possibly get ahold of one of the old instruction sheets showing the motor? In this day and age small electric motors are found everywhere and with 3D printing you could make your own battery pack container.

[@Etherdave]

The re-release is expensive enough without the motorization, although Atlantis did re-release several of the 'Snoopy' series kits with this feature intact, using Mabuchi-style single axle electric motors. You will want an engine like this, but in the 3-12 vdc range, to be powered by two 'C'-type battery cells. The real shame here is that the extra plastic parts are no longer extant in the kit, thus the original motorization is now rather difficult to achieve. A motor housing can be fabricated from telescoping styrene tubing, which should friction-fit to the hole at the rear of the gearbox (a hatch, part 39 'Cover plate', is provided for when motorization is not desired). You will still need a suitable pinion gear, likely a 10-12 tooth model, which will engage the teeth on the inside rear of the Bull gear (29). A suitable battery housing can be fabricated from tubing, scavenged from some other battery-driven gadget, or purchased from an electronics hobby store. A second option would be to mount a dual-axle slot car motor inside the compression turbine, using the rear end of part 40 'Rotor drum' and part 56 'Rotor drum end cap' to create a snug mounting for the motor. Part 55 'Compressor tie bolt' will then have to be modified to link to the dual-axle motor, and provide linkage to the combustion chamber. Wires from the motor can be routed straight back through part 110 'Rotor bearing plate', and exit the engine somewhere in the vicinity of part 107 'Compressor diffuser and spray shield'. If you want to get fancy, routing the wires through parts 126 and 124, 'Fuel flow meter bracket' and 'Temperature datum valve' respectively, will allow you to exit the wires through two very nice holes engineered in part 125 'Datum valve bracket', and then to the battery compartment of your choice. Mounting an electric motor in the center of this model kit reduces torque load greatly, and eliminates the need for a visible, external motor housing. Careful trimming and cleaning of the gearbox gears and the turbine sections will also greatly ease the working of this mechanism; I have found that when the moving parts are carefully cleaned and finished, lubrication of the parts is unnecessary. Cheers.

[@warrenbender9728]

Another great video! I just want to comment on your (and Atlantis') choice of petroleum based lubricants. I have found that these lubricants can cause polystyrene kit plastic to disintegrate. This first happened to me on a Visible V8 build in the late sixties, and has occurred several times since. I switched to powdered graphite for a working build of the paddle wheeler Clairmont (Lindberg; ex. Pyro) several years ago. Everything still works great with no signs of deterioration, with a nice scale "grease" sheen to boot!

[@ronhublimo5220]

Mineral oil works great will not damage anything. I've had mine for 20 years and spins at 14,000rpm

[@christurbo951]

I’m working on this model now. It’s very high quality and tedious.

[@RJDCR]

kooooooooooooool , thanx Chris Robert

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

[@smokewagon2625]

Chris, would love to see an A10 earthly build!😀

[@hpiguy]

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[@chassegallerie2910]

This is NOT Chris! It's an alien doppelganger! Chris NEVER plays with his models! Be on the lookout for the bodysnatchers! lol Neat 'lil kit.

[@georgebain986]

I agree in addition he's happy that its flash free as well. Lol

[@hpiguy]

Sometimes ya just gotta break the rules!

[@hpiguy]

I'll be mentioning flash often since a guy decided to make a really terrible comment about how I never complain about flash and that flash makes a model un-buildable. Just to irk him.

[@MainahTony]

@@hpiguy thats awesome that u do that :) does he comment anymore?

[@alalwin8249]

A great kit. I'm trying to finish up the turbine section #28 and am stumped. I can't figure out how parts 169, 171 and 172 are supposed to match up. I see slotted knobs on 169 flange, but they don't seem to make any mating sense with the same number of protrusions on 171. And it looks like 171 and 172 have a slight friction fit with their respective tapers. I could use some advice on this. Thanks, Al.

[@davidfifer4729]

The six pairs of protrusions around the circumference of part 169 do not mate but rather merely align with the six protrusions around the forward face of part 171. See the 18:18 mark of the video for a good view of how the three parts look when assembled. Just line them up as illustrated in the instruction sheet, press them together, and cement.

[@Edubarca46]

And do you have the famous Revell Westinghouse Atomic Power Plant and the Great Eastern ship? Both impossible to find.

[@andrewbraverman4511]

Awesome build! Great job!😁 What brand of future polish do you use? All I can find is floor finish. Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Regular old floor polish, I think it's called Pledge Floor Care now, they change the name all the time.

[@andrewbraverman4511]

Thank you!😁 Merry Christmas and God bless!

[@anthonyguerrieri6494]

I have the original kit by Revell, it's the motorized version. Can the parts for this kit be used also on the original version? My original has some missing parts/broken items.

[@eduardolongoria3744]

It it possible to do some modifications to make it run continuously? For example, I’m thinking of 3d printing some extra parts to attach it to a dc motor to make it run by itself at a reasonable speed ?

[@hpiguy]

Anything can be done with patience, skill and time. Enjoy your project!

[@radioactivelarry]

I remember that Renwal kit from years ago, I remember most of the Renwal kits from days gone by, they were really detailed. :CHECK YOUR LINK" it comes up to a blank page. Great review and build.

[@hpiguy]

I've had to redo the link five times now, every one says it's dead. Their website must alter the link for every user or something. I posted just the regular website. That will have to do. Should be easy for anyone with google to figure out if the link dies.

[@johnfellows2867]

Hi, just received my kit today, 60 years after first seeing it in a shop in our town !! Looks slightly daunting, but I'm sure I'll get there ! I can't help wondering who was the guy on the box art, must be 80+ years now ??

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, long time!

[@eduardolongoria3744]

Would super glue work just as well as the cement stuff?

[@hpiguy]

Styrene glue melts the parts together, like welding. Super glue is only a surface bond, but works nicely for many model applications.

[@LCMNUNES1962]

EXCELENT VÍDEO, BRASIL OK

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mikelinderman751]

You know, it would be nice to mention in the instructions that you should leave a slight gap between the prop spinner and each prop blade. I find myself investigating that very thing including your site here. The instruction say to put a drop of glue on the end of each planetary gear, but to do that and press each blade snug against the prop spinner you would not have free movement. It would cement the blades to the spinner. It had me wondering.Please address that. Thank you

[@WilliamPickett75]

We in the aviation industry don't call that type of turbine engine a jet prop. We call them turbo prop engines. When it's for a heilo, for a commercial airliner APU or a ground power unit we call them turbo shaft engines. Other than that, that T-56/501 is one HELL of an engine.

[@hpiguy]

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[@MIGUEHARRIER]

I get one for me. This Is a fantastic model kit. Dou you think this model is so real as the scale 1:1 true engine? Great Review!!

[@hpiguy]

I've never seen a real one but it's a great kit.

[@CaptainRon1913]

Should use a silicone based grease. Vaseline is petroleum and may melt the plastic over time

[@MartyLJ57]

A real geek would create a motor to run the kit.

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Awesome!👍I want it!! Where can I get it?!

[@hpiguy]

Links in description as stated. Thanks!

[@chopperbaldwin610]

Wow, that is really cool. The first time I have seen a kit like that. Keep up the great work and R.I.P.

[@hpiguy]

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[@jayreiter268]

That brings to mind the old tech rep question: " What is the turbine shaft horse power? Normally answered 3400 HP. WRONG Over 10000 HP. It takes 6000 HP to drive the compressor.

[@RoscoRide]

Your channel is always a “look for” on my youtube viewing 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Peter! Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@stretchmfe4913]

I worked Hercs for 20+ years and build one of these several years ago. Lost it in the divorce... along with my ass. I'm about to build another since I found it cheap. Just wish they had the option to easily flip the gearbox the right way.

[@tomwarner2468]

I'm sure the orginal had an electric motor attached to it, they did that.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

The original 1959 Revell (not Renwal) Allison Turbo-Prop kit did indeed include an electric motor.

[@tomwarner2468]

@@WAL_DC-6B the last model I bought like that was a revell see through r-975 p&w. I bought it in like '81(?) It had a crank instead of an electric motor. It also had the holes for the light up spark plugs & the mags still had the numbered rotor caps!

[@johnwilliams7102]

... wondering if painting would interfere with movement ...

[@hpiguy]

I would think it may.

[@imperialpresence3331]

now bring back the visible chassis

[@valorieausen8240]

👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@jamestate317]

I work on this kit right now and I can't find peices 27 silver

[@hpiguy]

It's sitting along the sprue, it looks like a piece of sprue. Click through the pictures here, they point it out. atlantis-models.com/allison-501-d13-prop-jet-aircraft-engine-plastic-model-kit-1-10/

[@jamestate317]

@@hpiguy thank you very much

[@cha-ka8671]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was curious about buying this obvious T-56-A-14. The thing you called a "Backing Plate" is called the "Fire Wall". Just so you know. Not being a wise guy...

[@hpiguy]

Constructive information is ALWAYS welcome, thanks!

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

Not many manufacturers make models of working engines so far you have build 3 to my knowledge only Airfix model only do a jet engine model it is a shame that manufacturers don't just make one. Eg,revell models should make a Titanic boiler model to go with its Titanic ship model.👍ps a nice build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

@@hpiguy any time.👍

[@jmhub1979]

I would get this kit but I have 67 other kits I need to build.

[@hpiguy]

LOL, that's never stopped anyone. Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@scootergeorge9576]

Looks like a T-56 to me... ; )

[@LCMNUNES1962]

MOTOR do AVIÃO HÉRCULES C130 LOCKHEED, 4.500 CV de POTÊNCIA

[@pugle1]

@hpiguys Workshop ... Thanks for this video.... Subbed... I bought this model probably 20 years ago. I took the time to sand all the compressor blades, turbine blades and stators with 800 grit sand paper. The lube I used was white mineral oil.... just a few drops on each bearing surface. I didn't get that ratchety sound at all. Turned so smoothly. Of all the models I've built over the years, that was my pride and joy. I had plans to run it with a rubber band and a small DC motor, but alas... a certain 3 year old little girl got her mitts on it, and it is no more. It was painted with Tamiya metallic paint... the buff and shine kind. I spent a month building it, and it was so worth the time. I was lucky and found them for sale on the www.monstersinmotion.com web site (the only place I could find it in 2018... I want to say). I just haven't had time to sit down and build it yet. Took them a few months to ship it as they were waiting on stock, but it was delivered, and I plan on building this one in the same way. Mine was nearly silent after I finished it when you turned it. If this replacement is anywhere near as well cast as the original, I'll be near ecstatic. hpiguys Workshop is not exaggerating when he says this is a detailed and amazing model. At least the original was. If this re-issue is as good as the original, I'll be so happy! Thanks for posting this. It took me about 4 years of searching for this model, including some partially completed ones on E-bay for over $100.00 . Ummmm ya... you probably glued parts you shouldn't have.... no thanks. The original was a Revell, but looking at this re-issue .... it looks just as good! :) Think I'll put it in acrylic display box this time out of reach of everyone (lol)

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@lauriepocock3066]

Don't USE ANY PAINT, I built one way back when it first came out and the electric motor was unable to turn the thing over, Don't remember the original Revell instructions saying anything about Vaseline, low viscosity adhesive would have helped. The great thing about building this kit I was the only in my school who half understood how a jet engine worked.