1/8 Pocher Lotus 72

[Chris Smith]

I have been working on this for the past 5 weeks. For those who know about these large kits, it’s mostly screw and glue. I have added some additional touches wile building this. I have a few little things left on this before I get back onto the Ferrari. 
lots of pictures ?

so sit back and I hopefully you’ll like what I have done so far

[Miatatom]

Simply beautiful. Way beyond my skill level.

[Rattlecan Dan]

I'm exhausted looking at all the work you did! Absolutely Incredible! I have to agree with Tom on this. I can't do this. I sure do enjoy looking at your hard work though. Thanks much for posting.

[Pierre Rivard]

Superb work as always Chris. The weathering you have done to the chassis and engine gives it a lot of life. The front wheels look a bit odd on this Pocher kit. I don't know if it is the color or shape... and were they still using spinners then?

[Foxer]

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AMAZING PAINT WORK!

 

[TonyK]

Looks fun. A lot of work but I'm sure you're enjoying it.

[Chris Smith]

4 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Superb work as always Chris. The weathering you have done to the chassis and engine gives it a lot of life. The front wheels look a bit odd on this Pocher kit. I don't know if it is the color or shape... and were they still using spinners then?

Thank you! I am with you on the wheels, they are growing on me…. As far as the spinners, from my understanding yes.

[Bainford]

Good looking Lotus. One of Colin's all-time greats. Nice work.

[Oliver77]

Just glue and screw? Oh my! Thanks for letting us live vicariously seeing this done so well.

[Brudda]

Very nice Chris. 

[Bugatti Fan]

Not really into F1 cars but it I were to choose one, it would have to be in that striking John Player Special livery.

A splendid model taking place here in Chris's build that I am sure will be a real centre of attention when displayed.

Edited August 9, 2023 by Bugatti Fan

[Moparman18064]

I was looking at that kit. I have a 1/8 Grip version waiting in line yet, I only hope it looks close to the quality of this build.?

[absmiami]

I actually would love to see a comparo thread involving the old 8th scale kit - which i built 40 (gulp) yrs ago and the Pocher - from what i have seen on line - the Pocher “kit” is not a great improvement - … and i still think Pocher should offer an unpainted kit option … well - i guess the tires are better - the profile of the tires on my older 72 were just poor …

[Moparman18064]

32 minutes ago, absmiami said:

I actually would love to see a comparo thread involving the old 8th scale kit - which i built 40 (gulp) yrs ago and the Pocher - from what i have seen on line - the Pocher “kit” is not a great improvement - … and i still think Pocher should offer an unpainted kit option … well - i guess the tires are better - the profile of the tires on my older 72 were just poor …

What really worries me is the decal sheet. 50 years old with all that gold pinstriping.?

[absmiami]

Best Balsa sells a replacement set 

[Moparman18064]

54 minutes ago, absmiami said:

Best Balsa sells a replacement set 

Thank you very much. I had no idea the kit increased in value that much. 1045 euro, WOW! ?I will be ordering the decal set.

[absmiami]

That much for a kit with bad tires and an only OK engine - convince Mad Mike to print a few more 8th sc Cosworths - use his engine on your old 72 - and you’ll really have something - and as long as im spending ALL of you holiday cash - consider getting those after-market tires - 

[Moparman18064]

6 hours ago, absmiami said:

That much for a kit with bad tires and an only OK engine - convince Mad Mike to print a few more 8th sc Cosworths - use his engine on your old 72 - and you’ll really have something - and as long as im spending ALL of you holiday cash - consider getting those after-market tires - 

Thank you for spending all my money?. I reached out to him, we will see what he says. As far as the tires, I was scared to look them up yet. I have some 1/25 cars to get done yet, then I have to get back to my 1/12 Testors Countach that I haven’t touched in 30 years about 1/2 built.

[Kenmojr]

These Pocher kits are simply impressive but a bit pricey for me.

Here's a youtube video on Pocher model kits.

 

[Bugatti Fan]

Superb build by Chris on this thread.

I have been thinking about this kit having now read this thread and Matt Bacon's build over on the Britmodeller Forum.

[Randy D]

Hi Chris,

  It's big and it's awesome !!!!!  Such an iconic car.

Randy