Model Engine Kit Database

Every model engine kit we cover, 103 in all, in one table: how many parts it has, what makes it move, who it is rated for and what it costs. Search by name, filter by engine type or drive, and follow the link under each kit to the guide that explains it.

Showing 103 of 103 kits

Kit	Category	Parts	Drive	Age	Price	Buy
1:12 Caterpillar C32B Marine Engine Best Die-Cast Engine Models	Cars	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
1:25 Caterpillar CG260-16 Gas Generator Best Die-Cast Engine Models	Cars	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
1:25 Caterpillar G3616 Gas Compression Engine Best Die-Cast Engine Models	Cars	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
1/10 Resin Inline-Four Diesel for RC Crawlers Model Diesel Engines: Kits and a Real Running Diesel	Kits	—	Motor or batteryFrom the RC receiver	16+	$89	View
1/4 Scale 3D-Printed Flathead V8 Best V8 Engine Model Kits to Build	Kits	—	Motor or batteryExternal 5–10V	14+	$449	View
1/50 HO Scale Live Steam Locomotive Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamButane or lighter fluid	16+	$399	View
3B Scientific Transparent Wankel Engine Model (U15600) How a Wankel Rotary Engine Works, and the Best Models of One	Kits	—	Hand or wind-upMoved by hand	—	Amazon	View
3D Printed Tourbillon Clock Model Best Cool Model Kits for Adults	Cool Builds	—	Not stated	—	$31	View
4-Cylinder V4 Stirling Engine with Generator Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)95% alcohol lamp	—	$279	View
4-Wheeled Stirling Engine Car Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)Alcohol lamp (included)	8+	$56	View
Aircraft Turbofan Engine Model Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
AoreSpty 9-Cylinder Radial Engine Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	1,100	Motor or batteryMotor, two speeds	—	Amazon	View
BRICXOR Turbojet Engine Kit Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	564	Motor or batteryMotor	—	Amazon	View
BseSparklion Inline-Four Diesel (1,029 pieces) Discovery MindBlown Model Engine Kit: What's in the Box and the Alternatives	Cars	1,029	Motor or batteryMotor	—	Amazon	View
CISON 44cc OHV Small-Block V8 Mini V8 Engines That Run on Gas: What They Cost and What You Need	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$2,099	View
CISON LS-52 52cc Small-Block V8 Mini V8 Engines That Run on Gas: What They Cost and What You Need	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$2,499	View
Da Vinci Ornithopter Kit Best Cool Model Kits for Adults	Cool Builds	243	Hand or wind-upWind-up mechanism	16+	$33	View
Discovery MindBlown Model Engine Kit Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	—	Motor or batteryBattery pack (batteries not included)	—	Amazon	View
Discovery Model Engine Building Kit (Four-Cylinder) Discovery MindBlown Model Engine Kit: What's in the Box and the Alternatives	Cars	150	Motor or batteryBattery pack (batteries not included)	8+	Amazon	View
EISCO Wankel Rotary Engine Model (PH0496) How a Wankel Rotary Engine Works, and the Best Models of One	Kits	—	Hand or wind-upHand crank; lamp on 2 AA batteries	—	Amazon	View
ENJOMOR 6cc Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$469	View
ENJOMOR GS-V12 72cc Best V12 Engine Model Kits and Models	Kits	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$3,299	View
ENJOMOR GS-V8 PRO 78cc DOHC V8 Mini V8 Engines That Run on Gas: What They Cost and What You Need	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	18+	$2,899	View
ENJOMOR Ringbom J01 Free-Piston Stirling Kit Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)95% alcohol	—	$79	View
Fire-Absorbing Stirling Tractor Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)95% alcohol	—	$209	View
Ford Mustang V8 Engine Model Kit Best V8 Engine Model Kits to Build	Kits	200	Not stated	—	$379	View
Franzis BMW R/90-S Flat-Twin Engine Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	200	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
Franzis Porsche 911 Flat-Six Boxer Engine Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	290	Motor or battery3 × AA batteries	—	Amazon	View
Franzis Porsche Carrera Racing Engine (Type 547) Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	300	Motor or battery3 × AA batteries	—	Amazon	View
Full Metal OHV Inline-Four Diesel Kit Model Diesel Engines: Kits and a Real Running Diesel	Kits	300	Motor or batteryElectric (USB)	—	Amazon	View
LETDIYMOC 1.6cc Hit-and-Miss Engine Kit Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	Amazon	View
LETDIYMOC L2 (ST-NF2) 7cc Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Engine Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
Low Temperature Stirling Engine DIY Kit Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)Hot cup or warm hand	—	$34	View
M17 1.6cc Horizontal Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$349	View
M19 1.6cc Vertical Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$376	View
M96 Oddball Air-Cooled Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$279	View
Mechanical Bionic Butterfly Kinetic Sculpture Best Cool Model Kits for Adults	Cool Builds	—	Motor or batteryMotor, adjustable speed	16+	$43	View
Metal V12 Solenoid Engine Best V12 Engine Model Kits and Models	Kits	—	Motor or battery6–12V battery (electromagnetic)	14+	$449	View
Metal Wankel Rotary Engine Model How a Wankel Rotary Engine Works, and the Best Models of One	Kits	—	Motor or batteryNot stated	14+	$124	View
Micro Valved Pulse Jet Engine (Gasoline) Best Jet Engine Model Kits	Jet	—	Burns fuelGasoline	16+	$139	View
MOCBROPCS V12 Engine Model Kit (2,322 pieces) Best V12 Engine Model Kits and Models	Kits	2,322	Motor or batteryBattery box and motor	14+	Amazon	View
Model Airways Oberursel UR III Aircraft Engine Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
Mould King 10219 V8 Engine Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	2,718	Motor or batteryMotor	—	Amazon	View
Mould King Military Radial Aviation Engine (10233) 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	3,089	Motor or batteryBattery (included)	—	Amazon	View
Mould King Rotary Engine (2,177 pieces) How a Wankel Rotary Engine Works, and the Best Models of One	Kits	2,177	Motor or batteryMotor and battery box	—	Amazon	View
Mould King Tank V8 Engine (10182) Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	2,250	Motor or batteryMotor	14+	Amazon	View
Mould King Turbojet Engine (10216) Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	1,214	Motor or batteryMotor	14+	Amazon	View
Mould King V8 Twin-Turbo 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	2,899	Motor or batteryBattery (included)	—	Amazon	View
MUSA F1 2.7cc Single-Cylinder Stationary Engine Best Real Working Model Engines	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$439	View
MUSA Hoglet V2 6.6cc V-Twin Best Real Working Model Engines	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$439	View
Nifeliz L6 Engine (NF10316) Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	2,820	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
Nifeliz Tourbillon Building Set (NF10355) Best Cool Model Kits for Adults	Cool Builds	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
OBIOCKIDAY Turbocharged Inline-4 Metal Engine Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	364	Motor or batteryElectric (USB rechargeable)	—	Amazon	View
Playz Large V8 Engine Model Kit Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	—	Motor or batteryBattery and motor	8+	Amazon	View
Reobrix V6 Engine Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	1,268	Hand or wind-upHand-operated	—	Amazon	View
Reobrix V8 Engine Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	1,101	Motor or batteryBattery box and L motor	14+	Amazon	View
Retrol & OKMO 916 European Farm Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$639	View
Retrol & OKMO B01 Ball Top Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$479	View
Retrol & OKMO B02 Horizontal Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$429	View
Retrol & OKMO N01 Vertical Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$560	View
RETROL D16 16cc Diesel Stationary Engine Model Diesel Engines: Kits and a Real Running Diesel	Kits	—	Motor or batteryDiesel or kerosene, compression ignition	16+	$1,499	View
Retrol HM-01 7cc Hit-and-Miss Engine Best Hit-and-Miss Engine Models	Hit-and-Miss	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$389	View
Retrol SE-01 Beam Steam Engine Kit Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	84	Steam	14+	$299	View
Retrol SE-02 Reversible Steam Engine with Generator Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	100	Steam	16+	$329	View
Retrol SE-03 Mill Steam Engine with Generator Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	Steam	16+	$499	View
Revell 85-8883 Visible V8 Engine Best Visible Engine Model Kits	Cars	314	Hand or wind-upHand crank	—	Amazon	View
RUIFEIYA V12-180 Best V12 Engine Model Kits and Models	Kits	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	—	$10,999	View
Single-Cylinder Stirling Engine DIY Kit Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)95% alcohol lamp	—	$24	View
SKYMECHMAN Trent 900 LED Turbofan Kit Best Jet Engine Model Kits	Jet	—	Motor or batteryAA batteries or rechargeable	16+	$39	View
SKYMECHMAN WP-85 Turbojet Kit Best Jet Engine Model Kits	Jet	100	Motor or battery12V motor	16+	$249	View
Steampunk Supercharged V8 Wooden Kit Best V8 Engine Model Kits to Build	Kits	1,000	Motor or batteryAA batteries	16+	$49	View
Stirling Engine Generator Kit with 4 LEDs (Unassembled) Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)95% alcohol lamp	—	$49	View
Stirling Engine Retro Fan Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)Alcohol, kerosene or stove heat	14+	$149	View
Stirlingkit Metal Pumpjack Assembly Kit Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	219	Motor or battery500 mAh battery (USB)	8+	$149	View
Sunnytech Low Temperature Stirling Engine (LT001) Best Stirling Engine Kits and Models	Stirling	—	Heat (Stirling)Hot cup or warm hand	—	Amazon	View
TECHING 5-Cylinder Radial Engine 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	250	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	12+	$469	View
TECHING DM115 Four-Cylinder Diesel Discovery MindBlown Model Engine Kit: What's in the Box and the Alternatives	Cars	300	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	14+	$379	View
TECHING DM121 1/12 Cutaway Turbofan TECHING Engine Model Kits: Every Model Compared	Kits	300	Motor or battery3.7V battery	16+	$399	View
TECHING DM122 Mini Cutaway Turbofan TECHING Engine Model Kits: Every Model Compared	Kits	170	Motor or battery3.7V battery	16+	$149	View
TECHING DM135 Fighter Turbofan TECHING Engine Model Kits: Every Model Compared	Kits	600	Motor or batteryBattery or mains	16+	$799	View
TECHING T700 Turboshaft (DM136) TECHING Engine Model Kits: Every Model Compared	Kits	470	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	16+	$499	View
TECHING Twin-Spool Turbofan Engine (DM119) 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	1,000	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	14+	$999	View
TECHING V12 Engine Model Kit 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	800	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	16+	$1,099	View
TECHING V2 Double Cylinder Engine 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	217	Motor or battery2 × 3.7V Li-ion	10+	$369	View
TECHING V8 Engine Model Kit Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	500	Motor or battery3.7V battery (USB)	12+	$699	View
TOYAN FS-B400 14cc Flat-Four (Nitro) Best Real Working Model Engines	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelNitro fuel, 4-stroke	16+	$699	View
TOYAN FS-L200AC 7cc Inline Twin (Nitro) Toyan Engines: Every Model Compared	Real Engines	—	Burns fuel20–25% nitro, 4-stroke	14+	$199	View
TOYAN FS-L200GC 7cc Inline Twin Best Real Working Model Engines	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$229	View
TOYAN FS-L400BGC 14cc Inline-Four Best Real Working Model Engines	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	16+	$869	View
TOYAN FS-S100AT Transparent Single Toyan Engines: Every Model Compared	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelPetrol or methanol	—	$349	View
TOYAN FS-V800 28cc V8 (Nitro) Toyan Engines: Every Model Compared	Real Engines	—	Burns fuel20–25% nitro, 4-stroke	14+	$1,799	View
TOYAN FS-V800WGPC 28cc V8 Mini V8 Engines That Run on Gas: What They Cost and What You Need	Real Engines	—	Burns fuelGasoline, 4-stroke	14+	$1,099	View
V12 Electromagnetic Engine (Acrylic) Best V12 Engine Model Kits and Models	Kits	—	Motor or batteryUSB power supply (electromagnetic)	16+	$179	View
V2 Double Cylinder Airplane Engine Best Metal Engine Model Kits for Adults	Kits	217	Motor or batteryLi-ion battery	—	Amazon	View
V8 Runnable Engine Kit (2,347 pieces) Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	2,347	Motor or batteryMotors	8+	Amazon	View
Vintage Double-Acting Vertical Steam Engine (No Boiler) Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamExternal boiler, 0.4–0.6 MPa	14+	$289	View
Vintage V2 Copper Steam Engine Kit (No Boiler) Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamExternal boiler	—	Amazon	View
WEMEWEME Tiger Tank Engine Best Building Block Engine Model Kits	Building Block	1,236	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
WigWag Oscillating Steam Engine Generator Set Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamBoiler steam	16+	$69	View
Wilesco D10 Steam Engine Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamDry-fuel tablets	—	Amazon	View
Wilesco D430 Steam Locomobile Best Model Steam Engines and Kits	Steam	—	SteamDry-fuel tablets	—	Amazon	View
Wilesco D9 Steam Engine 10 Best Model Engine Kits to Build	Kits	—	Not stated	—	Amazon	View
Wooden Tourbillon Timer Kit Best Cool Model Kits for Adults	Cool Builds	218	Hand or wind-upWind-up spring	16+	$56	View

How This Database Is Built

The table is generated from the guides on this site, so it always matches them. Every specification in it was checked against the product data of the retailer that sells the kit (Stirlingkit, Enginediy or Nikolatoy), the maker, or, for kits sold only on Amazon, the listing title. Where a figure could not be confirmed it is shown as a dash rather than guessed. See our editorial policy for how we work.

Parts are the maker’s own count. A “+” in the guides is theirs, not ours.
Drive separates kits that burn fuel or make steam from the far more common motor-driven ones. A kit that “runs” usually means a motor turns it.
Price is the direct retailer’s price when we checked; “Amazon” means the kit is sold there and the live price is on its guide.

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