Pocherphile

I am so enjoying this build. Rick

Most excellent build of this kit and really like that you built it other than the Tamiya version. Rick

Cool, watching w/interest. Rick

I could not agree more........when acrylic paint came on the scene, enamels where no longer a issue. Not everyone has your skills with this paint, I agree it worked for back in the day when this was the only type available and oh my what wonderful mess's I made with it all in the name of painting a model. However, when acrylics came out, you achieved a smooth paint job every time. I will admit, most large scale cars I have built in the past have been paint w/auto lacquer. For many many years Humbrol was my color of choice, then came Tamiya colors, so yes, many flavors and I agree, what works best for you is what you should stay with. What catches my attention, you keep referring to brush painting, the only way I ever got good results with this brand was when I sprayed it, I adhor brush strokes in paint! You appear to have mastered this technique of painting. Simple, maybe to you, but for me, I have horrible results using this brand paint w/a brush! Rick

You want to know what I am impressed with............Testors Model Paint...........small bottles!!!!!! You achieve great results w/this stuff, I have not used their colors in years, yet you make your projects pop w/this brand paint. Old dogs can learn new tricks. Again, excellent workmanship. Rick

Heres the real deal................... This was and had too be a monster engine, and straight exhaust pipes to boot, you can just imagine how this moster sounded. Ea. cylinder is 4 liters.............. I love the look on the face of the fella in the photo..........wait till they see what I have brought to the race!

Moving along, parts prep of componets that make up a very detailed as it comes in the kit engine. However they are many areas Pocher did not include to add to the motor and one is certainly welcome to add too as much as they see fit.......but I am striving to use what is the main theme of the kit for those who wish to build as a OOB build. Yes, I have added bolt detail and textured the cylinder heads, which is not too far out from the skills of a person looking to build one of these. I also included a shot of the instructions f/building the engine to show the many parts that go into the making of this motor from plastic and metal parts.

Outstanding balance of kit bashing to achieve a accurate build of this subject. And I agree, if one is to improve a build, scratch building materials are a must. The Future/black paint wash is one I shall give a try on my current project. Rick

Impressive........liquid cement is pretty much the only glue I use as well besides some CA from time to time. Your cutting skills w/a razor saw is almost surgical in manner. And as I have come to see, your approach is one of make it interesting w/o over doing it. A good rule of thumb, keep the eyes looking but not over whelmed. Enjoying this build immensely. A new student watching.................. Rick

I have seen this model built many, many times, and no 2 paint the engine the same............this is not a bad thing, since there are no color period photos to go by. In keeping with the period and the tech of the day, I do not see a motor that is all blinged out, but rather more in keeping with the machinery and colors of the day. I will paint the cylinder heads a very dark almost iron gray black with some dry brushing to make the casting stand out. Many paint the botton 1/2 a steel color, I will paint a industrial gray with washes. Metallic colors will be used, but to enhance the engine to replicate the material these items were made from. Rick

Finished drilling for all the bronze replacement nut/bolt's, these were purchased many years ago from Model Motorcars.com. I then cleaned everything up and prepared to give the cylinder heads there cast look. I did this on my last build of a FIAT w/a Dremel and a small burr bitt, but a few years ago I discovered this method for a trouble free method to replicate this effect. You take a small flat paint brush and trim it in about half of the bristle size, I like using Mr Hobby surfacer 500.....dip some paint out onto a blotter, let it thicken and using the flat brush, dip into the paint, then with the brush pointed straight @ the object you stab the brush in small random patterns until you cover the whole surface. You can make the object as rough as you wish, this works great on Armour models as well for the sand cast look. Allow to dry and apply again if you feel the need. Any high spots can be sanded down w/fine sand paper or your favorite way of doing so.

Hello Tilio, yes I understand what you are saying about what they are going for now. I was very lucky in that I won mine by bidding on ebay and the sale ended late in the evening, which means nobody pushed the bids and I got my kit for under $300.00 US dollars. Which for a Pocher, thats a deal too me. Just lookd on eBay @ FIATS, and 2 caught my attention, 1 is asking $500.00 and the 2nd is asking $749.00 US. I just purchased a Pocher Rolls, mint/unstarted f/$665.00 US The last time I purchased a Rolls was 8 years ago f/$500.00 and as with everything, the prices goes up. But too grab one for less than a $1000.00 US dollars is a very good deal. And sadly, I dare say, Pocher kits will keep going up until they will just be available to collectors. Thanks for looking in and I hope you enjoy the WIP of the FIAT. Rick

Howdy Harry, glad to see you check in. Yes, this is a fun kit, some issues as you are well aware of when it comes to Pocher kits. I am going for the way the car would have looked after the winning race......my ref: a set of ceramic tiles!

My 1st thread here, I present a 1907 Pocher FIAT. As with all things, there is a beginning and I will start w/the engine.

Howdy Harry P. I have become a fan and have searched the Forum for your threads........outstanding workmanship and attention to detail. Will watch this w/interest. Rick

Howdy all, I came across your forum a few evenings ago and read many, many threads and enjoyed all the wonderful comments and projects. I am a 58 year old modeler, I like building Pochers and 1/12th F1. I also like the odd and old timers too. I look forward to being apart of this site/forum. Rick