Lars Wahlström Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 In the mid 70's I built Pocher's 1/8 scale 1932 Alfa Romeo Spider Touring. At that time the opportunities for research were limited. I borrowed a book from the library, but the limited illustrations was far from enough to make the extra detailing I had wanted. I built the model with a few small improvements, but basically as it was, straight out of the box. There was some poor details like the windscreen, the radiator grille and engine detailing and the fit was quite bad on the large plastic parts. The plastic parts of the body were molded in color, so I never bothered to paint them, but just polished the surface and felt, at the time, reasonably happy with the result. Nowadays, the Internet offers totally different opportunities to do research, so I decided to give the model an update. The work started in April 2021 and was finished in July 2021. I couldn't get everything apart because I, by some reason, had soldered several screwjoints in the frame, so the engine could not be taken out of the frame. Soon after starting the research, I noticed that the kit offered inaccuracies that couldn't be fixed without redoing the complete chassis. I saw some examples of that, but I didn't want to spend years on this project, so I decided not to try to make a perfect model, but an update true to the Pocher kit, but yet a bit further, which may attract builders without access to a mechanical workshop. Anyway; here are some pictures of the result, about 350 working hours later. A complete 31 page documentation of the build can be obtained from me for free by sending a request to: lw.studio@telia.com I have done similar documentation on two other models in 1/8 scale; The Monogram 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray (66 p) and The LeGrand 1976 Volkswagen 1303 Cab (30 p). These can be sent free of charge by sending a request to the same address. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Wow! A spectacular build that qualifies as a work of art! Stunning... simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Could be mistaken for the real thing- excellent fit, alignment, and finishes- be proud! I particularly like the center camshaft drives on these engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Wow. That is a beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 That looks fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Lars, that is one extraordinarily beautiful model! That scale really allows for showing the features off well. Looks just like a real machine and the colors are to die for! Great work..... Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Cool, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Wow. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I'll add my WOW to the list! Great job, Lars on the Alfa Romeo and the photography! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 That's absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Beautiful. 350 hours well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Beautiful detailed build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 A top class build , this looks so right , your skill is amazing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 If ever a model deserved the moniker "work of art", this is it! Exceptional work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 WOW, that's an incredible build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 That is just outstanding detail work. The colors all blend well. VERY nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Very, very, very nice model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Outstanding workmanship! A true piece of modeling art! BRAVO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Looks absolutely phenomenal, superb work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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