At the end of the Eaglemoss/IXO 1:8 scale NISSAN GT-R (R35) partwork model build, there is a multi-pack extension that allows us to build a 1:5 scale cutaway replica of the VR38DETT V6 engine used in the R35 GT-R.
UPDATE January 2023: Since IXO now sells the GT-R as a FULL KIT, it is unknown if this engine is included in the purchase price.
There is something weird about the Engine packs though. About halfway through my GT-R build Eaglemoss started offering the VR38DETT engine build separately from the GT-R car subscription, and that is where things get a little screwy. The final pack of the car build (Pack 100 – Eaglemoss Part # NISUK100C) used to be a ‘transition’ pack containing both the Floor Mats for the car AND the first parts of the Engine build. I believe they included the initial Engine parts for free to entice customers to continue their subscription. However, something changed along the way…
There is a new Pack 100 that has been repackaged as Engine Pack 1 and no longer contains the Floor Mats. The molded shapes for the Floor Mats are still present in the clamshell packaging, but the mats are simply not there. I told Eaglemoss about it, sent this picture, and they just sent me another Engine Pack 1 with the mats still missing. Apparently, the old Pack 100 is no longer available, so our GT-R will never receive the Floor Mats:
Regardless, this page is all about the Engine packs and how I built them. I will include images/links to each pack page as I post them:
ENGINE PACK 1Cylinder Block, Combustion Chambers, Engine Cover/Logo | ENGINE PACK 2Crankshaft Bearings, Main Journals, Connecting Rods, Cranks |
ENGINE PACK 3Conrods/Caps, Domes, Compression Rings, Pistons/Pins | ENGINE PACK 4Crank Girdle, Oil Distributor/Connector, Pipe Joints |
ENGINE PACK 5Oil Pan, Oil Pump/Pipe | ENGINE PACK 6Left Cylinder Head |
ENGINE PACK 7Inlet/Exhaust Valves, Tappets, Valve Springs | ENGINE PACK 8Right Cylinder Head |
ENGINE PACK 9Camshafts/Caps | ENGINE PACK 10Timing Chain Case, Camshaft Covers |
ENGINE PACK 11Rear Camshaft Covers, Rocker Covers, Connectors, Seal Caps | ENGINE PACK 12Left Turbo/Compressor Impeller/Housing, Left Turbine/Housing/Case |
ENGINE PACK 13Differential/Back Plate, Flanges/Seals, Shaft Sleeve | ENGINE PACK 14Flywheel, Ring Gear/Back Plate, Right Supports, Oil Filter |
ENGINE PACK 15Right Turbo/Turbine/Housing/Compressor Case/Valve, Seal Caps | ENGINE PACK 16Right Exhaust Manifold Cover, Inlet Pipes, Lower Oil Pipes, Oil Filter Base |
ENGINE PACK 17Spark Plugs/Covers, Right Compressor Trachea, Oil Filling Port | ENGINE PACK 18Thermostat, Hot Water Manifold/Pipe, Seal Caps |
ENGINE PACK 19Air Filters/Hose/Hose Cap | ENGINE PACK 20Intake Manifold A, Injectors, Fuel Rails/Connector, Pressure Regulator |
ENGINE PACK 21Intake Manifold Collectors, Closed Tube/Cap, Connections | ENGINE PACK 22Crankshaft/Oil Pump/Camshaft/Jockey Sprockets |
ENGINE PACK 23Camshaft Chains, Oil Pump Chain | ENGINE PACK 24Primary Timing Chain |
ENGINE PACK 25Guide Plates/Spring, Push Rod/Seats/Spring | ENGINE PACK 26Front Timing Chain Case, Crankshaft Pulley, Camshaft Sprocket Cover |
ENGINE PACK 27Throttles, Throttle Bodies/Position Sensors, Intake Tubes | ENGINE PACK 28Pedestal, Printed Circuit Board |
ENGINE PACK 29Speaker Switch/Base, Battery Box/Cover | ENGINE PACK 30Pedestal Cover, Speakers/Bases, GT-R Logo |
ENGINE PACK 31Engine Supports, Upright |
Yes, the engine will be available at IXO collections website.