Franzis Porsche 911 air-cooled 6-cylinder Boxerenging model 1:4
Model type: Porsche 911 Boxer engine, 6-cylinder
Age: 14 years and up
Scale: 1:4
Included: 290-piece Porsche 911 engine, integrated sound module, including manual
Dimensions when assembled: 26.5 x 19.4 x 27.1 cm
Additional battery required: 3 x 1.5 V batteries (type Mignon AA)
Languages: German/English
Product information:
- Sound module with original boxer sound
- Transparent housing for a fascinating view of the interior
- Camshaft controlled by a timing belt
- Simulated ignition spark
- Working ignition distributor
- Driven fan wheel
- Stand for display
Manufactured according to the original drawing
With this screwed and plug-in functional model, the heart of the original 911 becomes tangible and a special personal experience. This high-quality kit was manufactured based on original drawings and consists of 290 individual parts, some of which move. The plastic components are screwed or plugged together for assembly, guaranteeing a pleasant model-building experience – without any gluing. The crankshaft, pistons, and valves move in close interaction with each other, true to the original. The transparent housing parts allow the mechanics of the boxer engine to be seen and understood from the outside. Even the ignition sparks in the cylinders are simulated with LEDs.
The Manual
Created in collaboration with the Porsche Museum, this comprehensive companion book offers plenty of entertainment and knowledge about Porsche and the 911. Technical connections are clarified, and the development history of a legendary engine concept becomes tangible.
The contents are excitingly illustrated with a variety of historical photos, drawings, and posters from the Porsche archive. Show your inner engineer and get started! With the detailed step-by-step instructions, you can build your own Porsche 6-cylinder boxer engine for your workshop, desk, or living room.
The kit
The kit, at a scale of approximately 1:4, contains around 200 individual parts. Build a detailed, transparent Porsche 911 engine model in three hours. All parts of the model move like the full-size model. The components are easy to snap and screw together – no glue required.