Romell R Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thx fellas for the sincere compliments .... And Randy you just dont understand how happy I am to be finally working on this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of kit bashing Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 really looks like you're having a good time with it, romell. that is THE most important part. keep up the killer work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs856 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Romell, I have seen you post in the past about wanting one of these and finally finding one. How great it is that this model is going to find new life in the hands of a very talented builder. Thanks for letting us follow along with you in this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Looking great, this superb transkit worth every single penney it cost, this is going to be another masterpiece from your worbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks fellas for the encouragement.... Dave your soo correct im having a ball and what good is having a hobby if your not having fun with it RIGHT! Fred I agree with you, it's worth every penny I spent and its a whole new building experiance for me too... Here's a few pic of the progress I wont say much, Just that I scratch built the starter and solenoid, And that the horse on the steering wheel is hand painted and polished. enjoy! Getting a bit of top end work done now..... sorry the wheel was still a bit wet in places.... see ya soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Amazing detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Fantastic work! A few years ago Jairus did a multi-part build of this kit in MCM.I don't know if you'll get anything out of it but it might be good read. That upgrade kit sure looks like it was worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Fantastic work! A few years ago Jairus did a multi-part build of this kit in MCM.I don't know if you'll get anything out of it but it might be good read. That upgrade kit sure looks like it was worth it! Id like to see that Mike do you have a link to his build?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rom... This build is killer man!! The detail is out of this world. Nice work bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rom... This build is killer man!! The detail is out of this world. Nice work bud!! Hey Chris im glad you like it Bro .... I plan to bring it with me next year so hopefully you'll get to see it in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Id like to see that Mike do you have a link to his build?? Hi Rom, No link that I know of,it was in the magazine possibly before the birth of the forum.I'll check my back issues and get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looking good, Rom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 The later Pochers (F40, Testarossa and Porsche) are just a shadow of the Pocher "Classics." Waaaay less parts, much less detail. The aftermarket transkits for those models are pretty much a requirement if you want a detailed, accurate model. The transkits are expensive (they can cost as much as the kit itself), but they're worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Harry is sooo correct!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Well I have a bit of progress to share with ya, I was able to work on the motor and exhaust today. The exhaust took some soldering and I had a really good time putting this all together. I still have to paint the exhaust parts so I plan to do that tomorrow. I hope you enjoy....... alternator with scratched pulley....... Header flange in place ....... and the exhaust work....... this is the exhaust bracket that you have to build to support the exhaust, the trans kit come with and excellent jig to help you build this piece....... Thanks for stopping in ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 This build just keeps on getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 That whole motor is just plain cool. Great work, Romell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodie_83 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow...I'm not a fan of the F40 much at all, but the quality of the build is worth watching. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 You are too much. Your workmanship is among the best I have seen anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow...I'm not a fan of the F40 much at all, but the quality of the build is worth watching. Great work! Yeah there are lots of builds I watch just for the craftmanship involved You are too much. Your workmanship is among the best I have seen anywhere. Thanks Ron I appreciate that you enjoy my work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yeah there are lots of builds I watch just for the craftmanship involved Thanks Ron I appreciate that you enjoy my work! I watch your work for the same thing too! But if you don't mind me asking, can you PM me on here of afew of the other builders that you watch? I like watching things like that myself. Keep the good model building work also man! Oh yea, I'm watching this build as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 I watch your work for the same thing too! But if you don't mind me asking, can you PM me on here of afew of the other builders that you watch? I like watching things like that myself. Keep the good model building work also man! Oh yea, I'm watching this build as well. Not a problem Jim I'll PM you with those names tomorrow...... Thanks fellas for the compliments on the build I have a small update for you...... I was able to get the exhaust system installed along with most of the pressure lines I also started on the clean air intake I hope you enjoy the photos here I made all the exhaust pipes in brass..... Here the turbo system is started the clean air intake started..... Heck at this rate the motor will be completed with a few more days thanks for joining me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Wow... Fantastic work. So realistic looking. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Not sure how i missed this one, Nice work Rom. That thing is a monster, where the heck you gonna display it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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