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Franzis VW Beetle Flat-Four Engine Model Kit

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Brand Franzis
Age Range (Description) Kid
Theme Vehicles
Item dimensions L x W x H 4.72 x 1.18 x 6.69 inches
Material Plastic

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  • Electronic sound module with original engine sound - starts and runs - all the parts move just like the real thing
  • Components are easy to stick and screw together
  • Four-cylinder flat engine
  • Step-by-step instructions
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Product Description

The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most successful cars in automotive history. This is a model of the four-cylinder flat engine from the legendary Brezelkäfer Volkswagen Beetle was produced from 1949 to 1953. Included with this kit is a collector’s manual with detailed history of the beetle along with step by step instructions and beautiful photographs. The kit comes complete with highly detailed replications of every part of the engine, as well as an electronic sound module and a display stand. The transparent casing allows you to see all the parts move inside. No glue is necessary – everything snaps or screws easily together. It takes about two very fun and educational hours to put together. Requires 3xAA batteries (not included)

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  • Collector’s manual, detailed replications of engine parts, electronic sound module, display stand

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    281 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of assembly, fit, and fun of the art craft kit. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the entire thing either snaps together or uses tiny screws to build. They appreciate the great detail and say that it's very close to the real engine. However, some customers are disappointed with the sound quality and have different opinions on quality.

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    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the art craft kit relatively easy to assemble. They say the instructions are clear and the entire thing either snaps together or uses tiny screws to build.

    "...Everything fit together perfectly! I love that the entire thing either snaps together or uses tiny screws to build (no glue needed!!)...." Read more

    "...The detail of the parts and the fit was excellent, and assembling this was a lot of fun...." Read more

    "...The parts fit very well, with one exception, and the instructions were clear...." Read more

    "The assembly was not hard very close to real engine, and getting thr timing right...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the fit of the art craft kit. They mention that everything fits well and perfectly.

    "...This is so worth the money - what an excellent model that fit together perfectly!..." Read more

    "...No glue, just screws. The detail of the parts and the fit was excellent, and assembling this was a lot of fun...." Read more

    "This was a great model. The parts fit very well, with one exception, and the instructions were clear...." Read more

    "...The assembly was very straightforward and everything fit well...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers find the art craft kit fun to build. They also say the engineering is nifty and precise.

    "Being a huge fan of VWs, my first car was a 71 Beetle, this was a lot of fun, great detail, and actually runs like a flat 4 boxer engine." Read more

    "Precise Engineering.A pleasure to build!Will buy other items." Read more

    "...Nifty engineering.Really fun!" Read more

    "Fun little build..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the detail in the art craft kit very realistic and close to the real engine.

    "...fan of VWs, my first car was a 71 Beetle, this was a lot of fun, great detail, and actually runs like a flat 4 boxer engine." Read more

    "The assembly was not hard very close to real engine, and getting thr timing right...." Read more

    "Great detail and awesome instructions and reference book!" Read more

    12 customers mention6 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the art craft kit. Some say that it's of high quality, a very good replica of the very early VW engine, and easy to build. However, others say that the sound of the VW engine is not very good quality.

    "...Really impressesd with the overall quality of the kit and the book that comes with it...." Read more

    "This model is pricey, so I sat on it for at least 6 months before buying ... I am so glad I did! The build and instructions were excellent!..." Read more

    "Excellent. Every aspect. Ez build. Runs great. Pretty cool sound effects. Loud. Everything spins that’s supposed to…and lights up...." Read more

    "A very good replica of the very early VW engine." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the art craft kit. They mention that the sqeak is much louder than the engine noise, and the sound is embarrassingly bad. They also say that the engine motion does not match recorded engine noise.

    "...Minor nits: engine motion does not match recorded engine noise, the engine motion is very slow, and the recorded idle is fast..." Read more

    "...The sqeak is much louder than the engine noise. Can we get a replacement? I have to fond out if we still have the packaging. It was a Christmas gift." Read more

    "...as the video has, but the drive motor and gears are louder then the sound effect. Perhaps a volumeadjustment somewhere?..." Read more

    Very realistic and great detail!
    5 Stars
    Very realistic and great detail!
    Great detail and awesome instructions and reference book!
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    John Doe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best model I have ever built
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    This model is pricey, so I sat on it for at least 6 months before buying ... I am so glad I did! The build and instructions were excellent! Everything fit together perfectly! I love that the entire thing either snaps together or uses tiny screws to build (no glue needed!!). The finished product is much cooler than pictures can convey. I did see one bad review from an "engineer that reads instructions" claiming the engine does not move. During the build, you use "locking tools" to immobilize the engine while you build it - this is necessary to get the timing right on gears and shafts. If he actually read the instructions and finished the model, he would have discovered that those tools are later removed (pages 89 and 92), and THEN the engine moves. This is so worth the money - what an excellent model that fit together perfectly! Minor nits: engine motion does not match recorded engine noise, the engine motion is very slow, and the recorded idle is fast (so it comes off wrong and a bit cheesy). The sound quality is embarrassingly bad. Aside from those two things that don't really matter, it is awesome. I love that the included screwdriver was magnetic - perfect for those tiny screws!
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    RAY W
    5.0 out of 5 stars High quality kit.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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    This kit is very high quality and relatively easy to assemble. No glue, just screws. The detail of the parts and the fit was excellent, and assembling this was a lot of fun. Really impressesd with the overall quality of the kit and the book that comes with it. Only negative is that the recorded sound of a VW engine is not very good quality. I have other kits by Franzis I am going to assemble because I liked this one so much. I am currently assembling the BMW R90 motorcycle engine.
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    Scott E Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very realistic and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
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    Being a huge fan of VWs, my first car was a 71 Beetle, this was a lot of fun, great detail, and actually runs like a flat 4 boxer engine.
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    Buffalobob
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is so cool…
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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    Excellent. Every aspect. Ez build. Runs great. Pretty cool sound effects. Loud. Everything spins that’s supposed to…and lights up. People love it/get a great chuckle. Gonna do another
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    Dave S
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great model but not perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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    This was a great model. The parts fit very well, with one exception, and the instructions were clear. The exception to the parts fitting well was where the engine shroud met the aft section of the crankcase, i had to nip off a corner of the shroud in order for it to fit, then it was ok. The nipped corner was not visible to casual observation so it looks fine. I like the fact that glue was not required. The book that came with the model was excellent. The two main deficiencies with this model kit were that the model omitted the engine oil pump, and also the oil dip stick was omitted. Considering the price point of this model and the general quality of the kit, these omissions are significant in they result in a model that doesn't show 100 percent of the original engine. But, excepting that, to a casual observer, this kit produces a beautiful rendition of an iconic engine.
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    Joseph B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Plastic Model I've ever purchased
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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    Expensive but worth it...
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Sqeaks
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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    The assembly was not hard very close to real engine, and getting thr timing right. The reason for three stars is that is sqeaks very loud when it runs. The sqeak is much louder than the engine noise. Can we get a replacement? I have to fond out if we still have the packaging. It was a Christmas gift.
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    Chuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great kit
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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    A very good replica of the very early VW engine.
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    Christian U.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spass!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on April 10, 2024
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    Toller Artikel!
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    Dorian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really cool
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 7, 2024
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     I am a VW freak, and this is freaking cool!

    Looks good
    Loved how I had to put everything together
    And when it's done it's a cool thing to lool at

    Only thing was, I like keeping the box and put it on it or just hold it with the "toy", that it came with a pinched hole in the back of the box
    And it looked like if the box was opened up, tape looked like it was placed back on the outside of the box
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    Dorian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really cool
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 7, 2024
    I am a VW freak, and this is freaking cool!

    Looks good
    Loved how I had to put everything together
    And when it's done it's a cool thing to lool at

    Only thing was, I like keeping the box and put it on it or just hold it with the "toy", that it came with a pinched hole in the back of the box
    And it looked like if the box was opened up, tape looked like it was placed back on the outside of the box
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    Javier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Spain on January 12, 2024
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    Lo compré para mi hijo que le entusiasman los coches y ha sido una gozada verlo disfrutar montándolo
    Lo recomiendo
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    Richard Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2023
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    A well designed and presented construction kit. It entertained me for hours, the instructions were clear and easy to follow in the impressive hand book that is included in the box. Overall a great purchase but at the top end for pricing.
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    Claudio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bello ma attenzione
    Reviewed in Italy on February 10, 2021
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    Articolo bello e divertente, unico problema arriva a casa con le etichette appiccicate direttamente sulla scatola e da collezionista non esiste...😡dopo averlo rispedito indietro e scritto all’assistenza...con la garanzia che non sarebbe più successo...🤨è tornato ancora così...sono riuscito a levarle con acetone, ma se si fosse rovinata non l’avrei più ripreso.
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    Claudio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bello ma attenzione
    Reviewed in Italy on February 10, 2021
    Articolo bello e divertente, unico problema arriva a casa con le etichette appiccicate direttamente sulla scatola e da collezionista non esiste...😡dopo averlo rispedito indietro e scritto all’assistenza...con la garanzia che non sarebbe più successo...🤨è tornato ancora così...sono riuscito a levarle con acetone, ma se si fosse rovinata non l’avrei più ripreso.
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