Chris Smith Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 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 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Simply beautiful. Way beyond my skill level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Quote AMAZING PAINT WORK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Looks fun. A lot of work but I'm sure you're enjoying it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Good looking Lotus. One of Colin's all-time greats. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver77 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Just glue and screw? Oh my! Thanks for letting us live vicariously seeing this done so well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Very nice Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 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.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 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 … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 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.🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Best Balsa sells a replacement set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 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 - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 These Pocher kits are simply impressive but a bit pricey for me. Here's a youtube video on Pocher model kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Hi Chris, It's big and it's awesome !!!!! Such an iconic car. Randy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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