It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that you can also still buy and build the Visible V8 model engine kit, first sold by Renwal in 1958 and one of the longest-selling plastic model ...

“The Playz V8 Model Engine is a great kit for learning about engines,” said one shopper. “It's easy to build, fun to operate, and a perfect gift for anyone interested in engineering.

For a more authentic kit, the 270-piece metal and plastic V8 engine kit features components found in a real automotive V8 engine, such as pistons and a timing belt. The battery-operated engine ...