discussion Airfix Bentley 1/12 not a great start

[ColinW]

I received this three Christmases ago and thought I'd better make a start.
the actual part numbered 1 is missing, so i carried on anyway.
This is going to take a long time i think.

 

[Jim R]

Iconic kit and prices are pretty steep. I hope the missing part can be scratched or it can be omitted. Look forward to seeing your build.

 

[Airborne01]

Contact the Hornby/Airfix helpline and say you're utterly distraught should they not be able to supply a replacement !
Steve

 

[stillp]

What is part number 1?
Pete

 

[Miko]

I'll be watching this one with interest, there are some 'stunning' builds out there, such a brilliant kit



Miko (This for many years was my 'holy grail' kit, such an icon!)

 

[ColinW]

What is part number 1?
Pete

It's supposed to be inside the main engine block.
I thought if i took the time to get in touch and wait ect I'd lose the mood to start it, so decided to carry on without it.
probably a mistake

 

[peterairfix]

It's supposed to be inside the main engine block.

The piece you are missing is part of the support for the motor for the earlier kits that had the gears fitted

 

[stillp]

Hope you're lucky, but it's a very old kit so they might not have any parts left.
Pete

 

[davecov]

As peterairfix says, the missing part (1) is an internal bulkhead which is only required if putting a motor inside the engine block. You can use the other internal bulkhead (part 12) as a template to make another one in plastic card, although if not using a motor, you can leave it out.

Dave