Another Newbie- Building a Pocher Mercedes True Roadster

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Hello all, I have not posted prior to this but, I have been reading a number of posts and found them to be a source of inspiration on those days when I just can't seem to get motivated to sit down at the workbench and continue on with my Pocher build. So, today I'm jumping into the fray and posting some of my build pictures. I've been on this car for about 6 months and as I started it 16 years ago I wasn't real happy with some of the work I done prior so I took it all apart and started over. Here are some pics starting with the engine and some components. I had another Mercedes that was also started by someone else so I used that as a comparison between a painted engine and an unpainted version. Anyway, this first lot is the engine mostly done. The next lot will be on the chassis and running gear.

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[takeslousyphotos]

Hi Wayne ........... Welcome to the forum.

That work on the engine is really first class,,,,,,,,,,,, Superb detailing. I'll be following your build.

Peter

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Hi there...... That engine is absolute quality

[Guest]

Wayne that is a really engine full size real !

Could you tell us or me at least what sort of model, name of the manufacture scale and what the whole thing looks like when finished. ?

Apologies welcome to the forum.

laurie

[flyjoe180]

Awesome work so far Wayne, and welcome to the forum if I haven't already said hi.

Laurie, Pocher is a brand, apparently owned by Hornby.

http://www.hornby.com/pocher-models

http://www.pocher.com/

Their range is in 1/8 scale.

[Guest]

Thanks all, yes it is the Pocher Mercedes "True Roadster" K91 and yes it is a rather large 1/8 scale. This one was one of last kits produced in the Classic Series that Pocher made toward the end of their run. The K91, K93, K94, and K95 Mercedes kits were produced with plastic wire wheels instead of the 120 piece assemble yourself metal wire wheels. Hornby has since purchased the Pocher name and are producing the bid diecast pre-painted bodied Lamborghini Adventadors. Here are a few pictures of some of the chassis components. Some of the pictures with the engine in the chassis were taken when I was testing the fit and making sure of clearances and also to try and figure out how I'm going to attach the copper lines off of the cowl to the brake m/cyl that mounts on the frame. There is limited clearance in that area and I don't want the lines to look too wonky when done so there will be a bit engine in and out while I get those done. Enjoy the pictures

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Stunning work so far

[Guest]

I love these Pocher kits.

I've currently built the Rolls Torpedo, Alfa Spider, the new Aventador and am currently restoring a wreck Fiat.

I've got the Mercedes (with the full wire wheels) and the Bugatti in my stash.

Your engine looks superb.

I'll be watching this with great interest.

Roy.

[takeslousyphotos]

Amazing ........ Superb detail.

Peter

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Thanks Roy, David and Peter. I also have a few more Pocher's in my stash. I have an Alfa Spider with chassis done but not painted, (2) Alfa Monzas, an Alfa Muletto, the K74 Mercedes Cabriolet, a Mercedes K

[Guest]

Sorry about that it sent before I was done. Anyway a K80 and the Lamborghini. I also have a lot of bits and pieces from some Alfa kits and some 1/8 scale Big T and 32 Ford roadster parts and 1/8 V-8 engines that I plan on cobbling together a rat rod out of in 1/8 Scale. My total stash at last count is over 576 kits of all scales but mostly cars and about 50 planes. So many kits and so little time. I know I'll never build them all so occasionally I sell a few here and there but, I always seem to acquire another one or two. I am running out of room in the man cave/workshop!!

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That is looking excellent..... Going to follow this bad boy

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Made some more progress today but, there are still bits and pieces missing and a couple that need a little tweaking. This model was fairly far along when I first posted so most of where I'm at now is assembling most of the completed sub-assemblies into the chassis. Once I'm done with the chassis and all the running gear it will be time to start on the body paint and interior. I plan on painting the car all black, that's why the black wire wheels, and I already have a nice piece of red leather from my Marvin at Model Motor Cars. Anyway, here are a few pictures.[ATTACH]99958.IPB[/ATTACH]

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[Ian M]

This is looking fantastic. I would love to do one but the cost is a big stopper for me. One day maybe

Ian M

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Awesome!