samurai7 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 The half-molded differential and shaft boots are a negative surprise in an $800 kit... Where else did they skimp? Its there if you look at the Parts layout...the top half is on the same sprue...they might of just left it out for demo purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 It's a shame because none of this will be seen once its all put together...except looking through the cutout on the floor pan....and between the wheel wells... the attention to detail is amazing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Is there a need to paint any of the components? Some of those pieces look like aluminium. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Some parts will need detail painting, gloss/satin/flat, black wash, etc. if you want the model to be as authentic as ppossible. Not everything is the "correct" color right out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Some parts will need detail painting, gloss/satin/flat, black wash, etc. if you want the model to be as authentic as ppossible. Not everything is the "correct" color right out of the box. Agreed....You'll have seam lines/gaps that might need putty and sanding...so painting might be needed...I'm going to paint everything anyway..it looks a bit too "plastic" for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 When are these arriving at the doors of those that have pre-ordered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 When are these arriving at the doors of those that have pre-ordered? I pre-ordered mine from Scale Auto Works...They are expecting to get their shipment of (white) kits in late October - early November...So I'll expect my (white) kit mid-November by the time it gets to my door..The (orange) kits will be produced 2-3 weeks after the (white) is all complete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hopefully you and Harry will post entertaining WIP's for us to drool over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hopefully you and Harry will post entertaining WIP's for us to drool over... I'm going to wait until some aftermarket/transkits come out for this before I start my build...besides it'll probably be to cold to do any painting (garage) by the time the kit arrives, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hopefully you and Harry will post entertaining WIP's for us to drool over... I still haven't decided if I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I still haven't decided if I want one. I'm in the same boat. I have so many projects on I would have to finish a few more before I could justify getting another kit. This is truly special though. Even if it sat in the cupboard for a while........ Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I still haven't decided if I want one. I understand. It's quite a contrast to your recent spate of 1800's buggies and stage coaches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Maybe if it was a 1913 Aventador... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Maybe if it was a 1913 Aventador... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Almost a rolling chasis on Pocher's facebook page...Any thoughts? Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I wonder if the screw-fastened areas have undersized holes like the Rolls and Alfas did. Breaking of screws was endemic unless holes were chased first or the heat method was employed. I hope that Hornby has improved that whole process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 So what exactly is the deal here? Is it that the actual Pocher company has been resurrected? Or is it just the Pocher name being put onto this kit? Who tooled the kit? I thought that Hornby was only the distributor; are they actually the manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Is it that the actual Pocher company has been resurrected? What I've seen says that's the case-using Hornby's resources ($$) and distribution. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 That's an interesting question, and I'd very much like to know the answer. I will say, though, that all preliminary indications show considerable refinement and advances over the Ferrari kits. The screws in those were somewhat more ham-handed than in the classic line, but they generally fit better into the bosses. For the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hornby bought the Pocher brand in 2004 after the prior owners went bankrupt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hornby bought the Pocher brand in 2004 after the prior owners went bankrupt. Ok, so Hornby now owns the "Pocher" name, but who actually tooled this kit? Hornby is a distributor, not a manufacturer, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ok, so Hornby now owns the "Pocher" name, but who actually tooled this kit? Hornby is a distributor, not a manufacturer, as far as I know.I sent that question to Marvin at modelmotorcars.com. He may know, and he's usually good about answering my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) No sooner said than done. Here's Marvin's reply:"Hi Skip,They have developed the tooling and are producing the Kits in China in one for their factories.Marvin"Makes sense when you consider that Hornby, as one of the world's leading manufacturers of model trains, has been more than a distributor for decades. And as owner of Airfix and other brands, that makes them a model kit manufacturer as well. Edited October 19, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ok, thanks. I always thought that Hornby was only a distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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