Roadkill2525 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Porcher, never heard of that brand. Anything like Pocher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Porcher, never heard of that brand. Anything like Pocher? wow guess i did spell that wrong (didnt even realize i put that "r" there) thanks for pointing that out. i'll be sure to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Ok so here's some pics of the paint stripped off a couple of the body parts hope you enjoy.... As you can see im not tottally done stripping but im on my way i bought this to go on my display once the build is completed, its all metal and is has a bunch of tools for the drawers and stuff Hopefully the trans kit will be here soon and we can get down to business.... Edited July 31, 2012 by Romell R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sprinter Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 That's cool! A metal body, wow. This will be interesting to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Heres some pics of the stripped body oh and my bird "Sassy" Sassy says hello! Edited August 14, 2012 by Romell R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I came home for lunch today to find my kit had finally arrived I breezed through it real fast and I must say I'm impressed. I don't have time to take pics right now but I'll take some as soon as i get home after work. Soo glad I only have a couple hours left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Ok so i'm home now and would like to share some pics of the trans kit with you.... It arrived in this beautiful wooden box just stuffed with all sorts of goodies Only 200 of these kits were made and each one is numbered in series mine is # 147/200 I laid out the parts from the box on the floor and took this pic, keep in mind there are parts bags in the parts bags that i didnt take out..... I got my kit for a very special price and Uli (the designer of the kit) even threw in some of his new fittings and hose clamps and such. he even told me if I need more to just let him know. Just look at all this photo etch.... Well that's enough i have a few more pics but ill just save the rest for later.....I have a meeting tonight so I'll get started tomorrow after work (or maybe I'll burn the midnight oil tonight LOL!) thanks for viewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wow ! I'm speachless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm getting more excited after seeing all those parts! I see your bird came in white primer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 I see your bird came in white primer! I had to go take another look... now thats funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 i just want to share a few detail pics these are of the motor and tranny with a lil added detail hope you enjoy! see ya real soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wow, that TransKit can't be very cheap, but it sure is worth it. Looking very good so far. You do always great work, and here's another build to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Rommell that is one impressive and intimidating transkit . but with your skills you are gonna blow it way outta the park. will be keeping an eye on this tho it isn't my normal thing , Something about an F40 ..... Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Rom... Man this build is gonna be awesome. Looks like you are gonna have tons of fun with this transkit and all of the photo-Etch parts. She is gonna be a beauty. I am going to enjoy seeing this one come together. You are gonna knock it out of the park like the rest of your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 very nice Rom, let the fun begin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 This one should be cool to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I got a lil done tonight not much of a update because the wife and i went whale watching in Santa Barbra this weekend. i hope you enjoy!!! in this pic you can see i was able to make the pressure fittings and attach the oil line to the pan. the kool thing about this trans kit is , it allows you to make your braided hoses from communication cable thanks for joining me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81zxing280 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 O man see looking great... How was the whale watching for u. We went a little while ago and didn't see anything sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) O man see looking great... How was the whale watching for u. We went a little while ago and didn't see anything sadly man! we saw at least 12 differant Blue whales and probably 20 or more Humpbacks, and hundreds of common dolphins, Santa Barbra is pretty much home to blues and humpbacks. Edited August 14, 2012 by Romell R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I wanted to share with you some progress, I was able to put the brake disc together and this was no simple task as the disk is made up of 3 main photo etched parts that need to be soldered together. The Kit gives you two version possisbilities and I chose to build it with the real threaded knock offs. I also opted not to paint the parts as per the instructions , instead i polished the metal parts for a more realistic piece. The shocks were also a nice piece of work as they are made from white metal and photo etch the only kit piece is the spring which had to be cut to size. I hope you enjoy! Heres the new disc next to the pocher plastic disc and those wonderful shocks See ya real soon....... Edited August 17, 2012 by Romell R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I wanted to share with you some progress, At first I thought the progress you had made was the new hardwood floor in your shop, man those parts are awesome. Cool Car !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 I worked on the front suspension yesterday... Heres an a arm assembly brake caliper and pads...... Complete modification of the front chassis......(sorry i didn't take pics of all the photoetch before it was painted) Thanks for stopping by....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) That's crazy, the calipers have seperate pads?!?! All you need now is some scale brake fluid and that sucker would stop on a dime! Edited August 19, 2012 by eizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hi Rom, This is one cool project!!! Glad you found your dream :) Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Fantastic detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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