Cato Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 You just can't do any better than that. To say that your work on that engine is impressive is a complete understatement, so I'll just say that's freakin' awesome! Thank you Harry-but I don't buy that. When you dust yours off in the fall, it will make this look like a Tonka....
Cien1986 Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Many thanks cato for the lecture i really appreciate it...... in my place no one will share tips like that... i will spent more time on body repair shop near my house... to aquire some information and photoshoot for references... its really detail information and tips.. its a weathering bible to me... i will print it out for guide on my next project..., maybe mfh 1/12 250gto... Edited August 9, 2014 by Cien1986
Cien1986 Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Cato i really want one pocher classic but first difficult to aquire one... ebay sometimes the bid goes too high... and the pocherparts site sell it too expensive for me.... and i also afraid iam not able to finish it.. But really2 want it... complete is important.. seal is no issue for me...
Cato Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Let's get some interior into that Rolls Great first post-welcome aboard another Pocher fanatic! Have a ways to go to get the interior started but been gathering and planning. Chassis done, engine a bit more to do-I keep finding more details to add. Yours looks great-post more here or better, start your own thread. Love to see other Pochers.
Cato Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Cato i really want one pocher classic but first difficult to aquire one... ebay sometimes the bid goes too high... and the pocherparts site sell it too expensive for me.... and i also afraid iam not able to finish it.. But really2 want it... complete is important.. seal is no issue for me... Henry-a MFH 1/12 kit is also a big expenditure. Love to see your work on it. But a classic Pocher, with some luck, should be no more expensive. And with your skill level, you can scratchbuild many of the details without buying aftermarket parts. Glad you enjoy the tips on aging and weathering. Hope it will show up in your future work.
Cato Posted August 16, 2014 Author Posted August 16, 2014 I'll second that. Sorry guys - severely ill. Lost a whole week and counting. Take over for me Har?
Harry P. Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Sorry guys - severely ill. Lost a whole week and counting. Take over for me Har? We'll be patient...
sjordan2 Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Cato i really want one pocher classic but first difficult to aquire one... ebay sometimes the bid goes too high... and the pocherparts site sell it too expensive for me.... and i also afraid iam not able to finish it.. But really2 want it... complete is important.. seal is no issue for me... If you're interested in a Pocher Rolls or Mercedes but not yet ready to spend the money, find a 1/16 kit, which is plenty large and half the size of Pocher [Mercedes 540K from Entex or Academy/Minicraft, or Revell Phantom II Continental]. These are equivalent cars to Pocher except for the amazing detail, and they're regularly available on eBay at reasonable prices -- practice on one of them for research and detail. Then decide if you want to splurge on a Pocher. The Alfas would have to be practiced on from 1:18 Bburago diecasts. To see what you're getting into, you can download free Pocher instructions here, which are also helpful as reference for building smaller scale versions: http://www.modelmotorcars.com/html/useful_info/manuals/manuals_home.htm In any case, you need to do your research and detective work before you attempt any of them. I will be glad to supply reference. Edited August 20, 2014 by sjordan2
Cato Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for your support guys. I am struggling right now but look at my project every day. It's just kind of overwhelming to me in my current state. I am trying to turn the corner and get my strength back. It's nice to look in and see people care. C.
Harry P. Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for your support guys. I am struggling right now but look at my project every day. It's just kind of overwhelming to me in my current state. I am trying to turn the corner and get my strength back. It's nice to look in and see people care. C. No hurry. We'll be here when you get back up and running.
Codi Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Cato, I hope you feel better soon. I began following this thread a few months ago and you got off to a great start. But I haven't visited this for a while and when I saw your last round of pics posted, well there simply are no words. I honestly stared at those pics for a few minutes and went back and forth to determine if I was looking at a real engine or your car. Now I know what it takes to make the leap from amateur to professional. Get better soon and good luck with the rest of the car. Tim
Cato Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 Cato, I hope you feel better soon. I began following this thread a few months ago and you got off to a great start. But I haven't visited this for a while and when I saw your last round of pics posted, well there simply are no words. I honestly stared at those pics for a few minutes and went back and forth to determine if I was looking at a real engine or your car. Now I know what it takes to make the leap from amateur to professional. Get better soon and good luck with the rest of the car. Tim You're very kind Tim but don't confuse my work as 'professional'. There are guys on here who really are professionals and compared to their work, I'm a hacker. I'm just a lucky amateur who tries things. Trying to get back on the bench soon. Thanks for watching.
Cato Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Back on the bench... Just before getting ill, I had completed the oil filter linkage and an oil pressure line to the dash gauge. none of this is in the kit: Onto the linkage that connects and synchronizes the distributor and magneto. It runs from the distributor, across the front of the block, then reaward to a bell crank at the magneto. Here's some bits I scratched for this: The central piece is the vacuum canister supplied by Pocher and heavily modified with oil line fittings and cross shaft tubes: After some 'aging': More below...
Cato Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 The levers and side shaft: The rear connection to the bell crank, tension spring and magneto: This side of engine finally done: A proper fan belt-the 3 decade old rubber band from the kit is a joke. This is medical tape and has a nice texture. The engine front is done except for radiator hose: Now all that's remains is a lot of scratch built linkage on the other side. The fuel line to the top of the intake removed for work space:
Cato Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Does Rolls-Royce have a museum? Yes but I don't think they put leaky old crocks in there...
Harry P. Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful work. I wish I had anywhere near the patience you do. That engine is just spectacular. Is that oil filler tube one of Marvin;s parts?
Cato Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful work. I wish I had anywhere near the patience you do. That engine is just spectacular. Is that oil filler tube one of Marvin;s parts? Yes Harry it is. It's smaller and has the proper twist in it as 1:1. I'm a sucker for that kind o' stuff... And thanks...
Cato Posted September 2, 2014 Author Posted September 2, 2014 Almost there... Most of the linkage on the drivers side. Still a few bits to go but I'm not sure I can do the the finest ones. Also, weaving it through the layers already there is scary. The harsh flash was necessary to see the small stuff which is also mostly black as 1:1. Makes the weathering look too dramatic but it's much more subtle in person: The overall look so far:
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