Ace-Garageguy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Spectacular...This is model building at a level you just don't see very often.Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Spectacular. All of the elements are really coming together. Love the roof, love the interior, love the chromed parts. I love it all! This is model building at a level you just don't see very often.And this is a guy who I am THRILLED to see active on the board again! Harry thanks for dropping in and glad you feel well enough to do so. The place just ain't the same without ya.Now that you're home, how about dragging out that big, spectacular, Shooting Brake and giving me a little RR company ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 A little 'eyewash'... Improving the stamped junk Pocher gives you with a little brass and soldering: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Now that is impressive. Looks like.the real ones I've driven. The work I see here just keeps getting better all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Absolutely Amazing!Davis G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Up front... The body alterations now mean that the kit plastic top (and side) hood panels are too short. I decided to scratch build new top panels from aluminum. I must keep the side panels in kit plastic due to the louvers. This has been a long test process but finally have shapes that will work. They need structure and shims on the underside. They are loosely placed here until they can be bolted to the center hinge: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 This looks awesome. I'll bet it was a bad day realizing that an entire new hood would be needed, eh? As I said I n another thread, you Pocher guys are the rockstars of the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 This looks awesome. I'll bet it was a bad day realizing that an entire new hood would be needed, eh? As I said I n another thread, you Pocher guys are the rockstars of the hobby. No Eric, it was planned and debated for a long time. The change was made necessary by the body location alterations and I was not happy having to piece in fillers to lengthen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Incredible work. Looks stunning already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Continuing... While waiting for materials for the hoods, I decided to finish to completion the back half of the car. Everything here is either permanently attached (no mock-ups) or removable for maintenance. This is final form. I have modified the headlights for assembly and the front fenders will go on so the hood panels can be fabricated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Absolutely stunning. Your vision is coming together. With a more realistic backdrop it would be difficult to distinguish from a fullsize automobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) More small progress... I decided to move on and permanently mount the front fenders so the hoods could be fitted. First they needed the headlights and horns. I found I was missing the two plastic horn bodies seen in Koo's CD, so had to scratch build two. These are Model Motorcars lights, cut 5mm lower: I now have the ride height and tire gap I have been working towards: Click on each for the full-size, un-distorted pix. Edited January 30, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Spot on , Cato coming along very smartlyThe gap and height look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Great, and nice to see it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RMP Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Is the lady the last thing that goes on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Is the lady the last thing that goes on?Most likely yes because it's a fragile piece. You don't want to handle the whole car or use tools near it at this stage. The car is very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am really looking forward to seeing the final result. I can't help asking, any thoughts about what you'll di for an encore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am really looking forward to seeing the final result. I can't help asking, any thoughts about what you'll di for an encore? Thanks Eric. Final result won't be until early spring because that's 'painting' weather'. But I plan to make a backdrop for photos, case and maybe document in book form, so work for it will continue. And I won't drag you all through construction of those things. Another model is doubtful just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Lights and horns in place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 WWWOOOOOWWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 That looks great. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 This is when all the blood, sweat, and tears start to show results. Great work, those headlights are very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It is really coming alive now. Your future plans for a fitting display and book sound excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 How're things Cato?Are you going to publish that book? They actually print books to order nowadays like Harry's ... price is cheap ... just sayin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 How're things Cato?Are you going to publish that book? They actually print books to order nowadays like Harry's ... price is cheap ... just sayin ... Thanks for asking Mike. Have been working (with many interruptions) to build the hood panels. Will show soon.Book far away in mind just now - must get closer to completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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