1:24 BMW 2002ti Engine Bay Super Detail set

The real subject

The BMW 2002 is a compact two-door car of the 02 series, built from the end of the 1960s, which made the brand's name among fast small sedans. It is driven by a two-liter inline four mounted longitudinally at the front, with the power going to the rear wheels. Its engine bay is fairly airy, so once the hood is raised almost everything in it is visible.

What the set contains

Detailed parts for the engine bay for 1:24 scale: the engine and its ancillaries as well as the breakdown of the surrounding walls. An injection-molded kit tends to be sparing exactly here: the block is smooth, the small ancillaries only suggested and the areas around them empty. The replacement parts carry a finer surface and deeper relief, which a mold cannot manage. The scope of the package is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Try the fit dry before you remove the corresponding parts from the kit.
• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the remainder down.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold in the deep places.
• Paint the engine bay and bring it out with a wash before you cover it with the body.
• You can add the routing of cables and hoses from wire if the set does not hold it.

Who it is for

For modelers who want to build the model with the hood open, and for builders of competition work, where what is visible only once the hood is raised also counts. The particular assembly procedure is given in the manufacturer's instructions. The kit, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.