Engine models

Perhaps the time is nigh for one of the major model manufacturers to make a series of decent-sized (say 1/5 or 1/6 scale) self-assembly plastic model kits of famous engines such as the Merlin (of course), Piston Pegasus, Hercules, Sabre?
With advances in resin moulding and etched metal for some of the parts along with CAD/CAM for their manufacture, I bet these would be very popular with modellers and museums around the world.
These could be a “UK range” with, possibly a couple of older ones such as a Lion or a Puma for more of a historic spread.
A range of US engines would be nice, perhaps entitled “war winners” and could include the Allison V-1710, P&W R-1830, P&W B-series R-2800 and a two-stage Packard Merlin such as the V-1650-3.
Modellers are prepared to pay decent prices for the large-scale aircraft models of the moment such as £80 for a 1/32 Phantom, £20-30 for the 1/48 and 1/32 mass produced offerings all of which pack in superb detail and markings into the box. The new Airfix 1/24 Mosquito (due out this summer) will be retailing for about £80 and there is already a large waiting list for it – something unheard of even only about 5 years ago.
Just an idea, though I realise I may be biased – being a modeller and collector of mid 20th century aviation hardware.

What do you think (Airfix?)

The miniature DB601 will be finished this spring so I will post some photos of the completed engine on the Forum. It will be a fully-working engine and will be run before it goes abroad for display with a private collector.

Anon.