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last step of the assembly , connecting all wires/ pipes the final details before moving to the next step

last one !!!

found some others pictures

scale is 1/8 , 1452 parts in total , made of plastic in majority , some metals, brass, rubber ....

engine assembly under process , even after fitting before painting, still a lot of challenge to keep the paint nice, Alclad II is delicate and doesn' t like to much manipulation .

1/8 pocher model so yes bigger than 1/24 .. there is metal ! Plastic leather, rubber .. the main body part are in plastic .. 1452 parts in total .

When I open the box, all the parts in metal were corroded , I slightly sand them with low abrasive sand paper ( 4000 ) if I remember , i do think they will deteriorate again , so I give a Mr Hobby top coat , hopping to reduce the process ... The spring suspension were clean and not attacked , I still give them a coat , like this no jealous

you must be right for the slotted head .. I re-visit the classic without knowing it ... K91 said to be the easiest one.. still a great challenge ...

THANKS , ACTUALLY IT IS A 1931 NOT 1934 ( 34 IS THE MERCEDES AM WORKING ON ) AHAH

After doing the fitting, time for the painting will only do the paint for the frame , engine , as I am running out of time and summer condition in Dubai doesn' t allow you to paint ( 50 degres ) when this will be done , will work on the fitting of the body frame fender and door , and will paint it in the next winter coming ... dismantle an old camera ( and took out the little screw to upgrade a bit the engine part ) .. engine was primer , followed by coat of gloss black , then Alclad II ( chrome/ stainless steel, polished Aluminium , polished brass) to make different tone of colors on different part of the engines ) frame part was TS 38 gun metal tamiya

Hi , this model was built in 1968/69 in Torino ( Italy ) factory of Pocher . Then was display in the French Capital famous toy shop ( Gallerie Prinptemps Haussman ) , the grandmother of the person I bought it , told me it stay in the family shelf of at least 4 decades . It was an original model with the fender , basic red, if you are expert you will notice the display case identical as some pictures of the line production at the time in Torino on some Pocher website telling the history of the company. bought it in 2016 , brought it back in Dubai , and dismantle it , first time I was doing a model ( and a Pocher not a easy task at all for a beginner. ) luckily it was built buy the factory , so the quality of built was quite good. proof it was still standing straight ( except the wheels, , heavy to support) after 50 years . I decided to to the model on a more racing mode , without the fender , and front lights, and painting it in the dark red of Alpha Romeo at that time , ( a Mr .Enzo was a test pilot on those beauty ), Ferrari was the sport department of Alpha Romeo , who will became later the Scuderia . - grey primer was first then I repainted it with Tamiya spray can . - dashboard and floor cabin in Aluminium . - upgrade with black leather seat . - steering wheels upgrade from modelmotorcars. Hope you enjoy this little peace of history . John

The rear wheels position have been left a bit closer to the fender outside line ( to avoid the impression ) of a heavy visual ... sanding the fender to continue with the curve of the wheels . The windshield have been hours of fight to keep it as close as possible to embrace the curve of the body frame . as it is one piece, when fixing one side was compromising the other side. not perfect to my eyes but it will do , had to cut the windshield glass in two. The radiator upgrade not available on the Pocher website store, have to improvise with a kitchen pan protector cover , look great , cost nothing . the idea on the exhaust is to keep them a bit longer on the outside of rear bumper , this will go perfect with the line . maybe not that much as on the picture , will see at the end with a general and global view .

the basic assembly

hello , my new project a Pocher model K91 1934 a basic first assembly to see the fititng issue and possibly missing parts , then process of painting all parts , a lot of upgrade part from a famous 1/8 Pocher model website . A lot o issue to solve , and the satisfaction of finding ingenious solution sometimes . with the only goal of the precision in details , and a good looking finish close to reality 1:1 . it is my second model , limited in place , as I am doing this in an apartment ( guest toilet ) painting outside when weather condition are ok ( living in Dubai ) or under a tent on the balcony . I will post Photo on the under going re built , as I am currently doing the re assembly of the engine .. any questions , feel free , thanks

nice paint , what primer color did you used and if , what base coat?