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AHA. Found one with a louvered nose. Scroll down. http://sa8.elgur-sharat.ru/talbot-t-26-monoplace.php Good link here: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/talbotlagograndprixcars/pool/interesting/

I'm a little confused by the louvers on the kit nose as shown on the box (part 49 on the sprues shown above) because I can't find them on a real version. Anyway, there should be some good reference at these exhaustive links (click to enlarge all photos): http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/474-Talbot-Lago-T26 Course-4.5 litre inline-6 https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/talbot-lago/t26/1949/162974 Smer/Merit builders I have seen got their wire wheels from Herb Deeks on eBay.

Does the Heller kit have the same issue of a seam along the rocker panels as all the other E-Type kits?

Your Mercedes image doesn't open for me. What's a kick up?

April Fool's? Anyway, if you read Harry's link, you'll see that two automakers are working on a V6 due in March.

PS: Anyone who wants to build a 300 SL Gullwing or roadster kit will find Dennis Adler's book indispensable. It should answer most questions any modeler would have. Lavish color photos. http://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz-300sl-Dennis-Adler/dp/0760312133/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454178084&sr=1-1&keywords=dennis+adler+mercedes-benz

The pictures bring up one assembly issue I find confusing. The Eaglemoss site shows separate kit "eyebrows" over the wheel wells, as on the early production Gullwings, which were bolted on, with visible welting, on cars through #379 in 1955; after that, according to the Adler book, they were "leaded on" for a more seamless look.Whatever that means. If the kit eyebrows are separate parts, they sure look seamless in the Pocher images, especially at the top of this page. The question being: how did Pocher get that seamless look without putty and repainting -- or did they change the Eaglemoss body??

Spectacular, especially the engine.

What key points do you see?

Looking at pictures of real ones, it seems that there are endless detail variations on the fire truck that could make it a lot of fun.

?? I was just using the Shelby as an example of the sort of kit that Pocher might distribute. I don't really understand this comment.

It looks to me like Pocher's plan is to ignore the subscription and to buy up existing 1/8 kits to sell in one box. Yes, your example is the deAgostini Shelby GT 500. I can't find who originally did the 1/8 007 Goldfinger Aston DB5 subscription kit, with all the movie bells and whistles.

We now have 3 threads on this going; I'd suggest the information in Car Kit News and Reviews to see the most information -- including a link with lots of images to the original manufafcturer of the kit:

You nailed it – they're obviously the same kit. Your link fills in a lot of blanks, with all those images. Maybe Pocher will issue the other 1/8 subscription kits like the Aston and the Mustang.

Seems odd for an expensive, ambitious kit like this. Let's wait and see -- this could be an early prototype. Also some strange screw holes in the headliner above the rear quarter windows. They don't have engine shots yet, and make no mention in the text about a complete space frame. One apparent inaccuracy would actually be a plus-- multipiece hubcaps (as opposed to the real one-piece stamped hubcaps), making them easier to paint. They talk about "Windows to open," which would refer to the door vent Windows only, though the main door Windows should pop out. Apparently, my autocorrect likes to capitalize Windows.

You've got that straight. But my heart bypass on this news will cost more than the kit. I'm going to need a Kickstarter account to get this one.

I was afraid something like this was going to happen. Reading this, I nearly had to call 911.

Man, that is one great piece of work. But like the 1:1, wouldn't it make sense to fill in any gap between fenders and body sides with cord?

I think they've changed the label again... I see Pledge floor care, but no mention of Future Shine.

In 1/24-25, actual dimensional wood texture is going to look way out of scale unless you're building a wood cabin for a diorama. The paint techniques mentioned here should do the trick, or print out a wood pattern you like to make into a decal for flat panels like a woody, etc. Of course, you'll have to paint tubular or complex shapes like a steering wheel.

It seems to sit a bit high and the horizontal bar is thick; same appearance on another one I've seen. My guess is this-- the opening on the body has a horizontal bar across its center, which should probably be removed so the chrome part sits lower, instead of mounting on top of the bar on the body. A little wash on the chrome part should make it look fine (this is a VERY tiny part and could be difficult to install, will need some testing and finesse). It might be best to cut out the horizontal part molded on the body, then replace it with a longer horizontal strip underneath that part of the body, allowing space for the chrome grille to nest on.

I will point out that the original Gold Cup boxings of these kits are superior to the reissues with the white borders on the box; the later ones can have more flash and uneven chrome coverage.

If Palmer had built 1:1 cars...

That and the Johan 500K Spezial Roadster Limousin (hardtop) are among the best classic kits made in 1/24-25.

Bear in mind that Bo is in Sweden and the suggested products may have different names or not be available.