cookiezoom Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Guess what arrived this afternoon? Just need to get transkit now from Tommaso and finish my two 1/12 bike kits and I'm good to go. Really looking forward to building it. http:// 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'll very watching with interest. I have the much smaller 1/24 version waiting to be built. Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I wish you the best building experience but warn you again. The challenge of this kit is quite a bit beyond shake/bake bike kits. The transkit is way beyond both. Unless you have deep pockets and deeper experience, waiting for your next Pocher for a transkit may have been more cost effective. Best luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) I will take your advice onboard codger but I really do want this transkit, I have built several nitro cars/trucks in the past from scratch and I have the advice from BM and a good friend there if needs be. I am an ex-marine engineering mechanic (HMRN), did 5 years, I do my own servicing on my motorbike and car at home. I imagine it will be a challenge but I thrive under these circumstances and I'm looking forward to the challenge! There's no rush to build it, it'll take as long as it takes Edited March 17, 2017 by cookiezoom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Then you have excellent credentials for problem solving, which is a requisite for any Pocher model. What you may lack in model building experience, you greatly surpass with engineering experience and hands-on 1:1 work. Carry on and show us your stuff ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nice one. I've got the orange coupe version and am waiting for Tommaso's transkit. It's going to be a good while before I start mine though. Looking forward to watching your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm in! Looking forward to seeing it come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Good luck, Cookie! I'm sure you will have a ball and produce a wonderful Lambo. Get that Kwaka finished, there's a good girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Best of luck with wielding your spanners on this. How did you get on with your detail painting? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 18 minutes ago, mbdesignart said: Best of luck with wielding your spanners on this. How did you get on with your detail painting? Mark Very slowly. It is a skill I'm still acquiring. I think, I think about it too much because first off I'm fine and then when I start to think about it and really concentrating on it my hands tremor but normally they are hands of steel with no trembling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 When painting fine details....one thing to remember....your breathing can adversely affect your hands in terms of tremors. Do what snipers do...slow your breathing....and even hold it for a few seconds...it's a trick a lot of figure painters use (myself included) Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just found some info on my Facebook page from Watford Scale Model Group re Liquid Chrome Pens which may be of interest. They come in various nib widths apparently. https://www.graff-city.com/markers-c79/ink-markers-c140/molotow-liquid-chrome-marker-p955 for some info, other stockists are out there. 6 minutes ago, cookiezoom said: Very slowly. It is a skill I'm still acquiring. I think, I think about it too much because first off I'm fine and then when I start to think about it and really concentrating on it my hands tremor but normally they are hands of steel with no trembling? I try not to think, it makes my head hurt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Well after going through the kit this morning with a fine tooth comb, I have decided that due to some of the quality of the Pocher kit (very poor in some areas, such as engine detail, carpets, and quality of some of the sub frame) I will without doubt be getting the transkit. Like I said before it'll be a long build but every step of the build, it's problems and rectifications and additional content/scratch building will be documented in detail. So bare with me, let me get my other builds finished and I'll start my dream build. Thanks for above comments and keep an eye out because I may need some serious advice along the way 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Edited March 18, 2017 by cookiezoom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) On 18/03/2017 at 9:50 AM, mbdesignart said: Just found some info on my Facebook page from Watford Scale Model Group re Liquid Chrome Pens These pens are good, I ordered one on Thursday and it arrived yesterday. I like the quality of them. Thanks for info 👍🏻 Edited March 30, 2017 by cookiezoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 1 hour ago, cookiezoom said: I may need some serious advice along the way 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Just don't ask Steve Wright on a Friday, DJ Silly Boy answers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oooooooooh, You got the black one Best of luck with this, I'm sure you'll knock it Tammy Mad Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Good luck with building this one. I'll be following your progress. Also interested to see what you think about the transkit. I have one lying around. First thing I noticed was that the transkit did not include screws and bolts. I asked Tommaso about this but did not get a response. I acquired this black coupe as a partly built one. It was done really nicely, but I took it apart and boxed everything again. One day I'll start this one. I'm wondering if a diorama would work. Would then be logical to keep the engine out of the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Thats strange Pouln as it shows they should have some screws and bolts in the kit. http://www.diecastxchange.com/forum1/topic/160570-tommaso-18-aventador-transkit-whats-in-the-box/ https://tommasoiuele.wordpress.com/2017/03/18/lamborgini-aventador-18-transkit-pre-order-now/ I'll keep everything posted but like it like I said, it's going to be a slow build as I want to do it justice! Edited March 20, 2017 by cookiezoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 OK, my remark was a bit too B&W. I did receive that bag with some bolts, however, tot replace all molded bolts, one would need many, many more bolts and screws. I expected them to be there, but they weren't. Anyway, not a real problem as I do have many bolts in all kind of sizes and materials, so I'll manage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I see your Transkit is shipping, as is mine However, I'm really waiting for the Huracan transkit as I have that kit waiting to be built. My Aventador is stuck in storage at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I missed the launch of this thread. I am looking forward to the eventual build. I am curious to see how the transkit builds up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Congratulations Cookie! You'll have a blast with this one. I'm in the opposite boat- I have Tommaso's transkit, and no Pocher I'm waiting for a cash infusion before I purchase a kit. Keep us updated on this thread during your build!! Thanks Darin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, rjfk2002 said: I missed the launch of this thread. I am looking forward to the eventual build. I am curious to see how the transkit builds up I'll post pics of when it arrives. Hopefully start it in next few weeks. Just want to sort current build out and 1/700 HMS Liverpool out. Which was the naval vessel I served on for 3 and a half years. Very close to my heart. As as soon as I start Farin there will be plenty of photos of the build. Edited March 30, 2017 by cookiezoom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiezoom Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hi everyone, Finally getting down to starting my Aventador build. Have given up for now on the 1/700 HMS Liverpool as it is way too fiddly and the Pocher kit was just sat there watching me. So i've took the first page of parts out of the kit and the first problem I've come across is the seats. They are painted orange, orange I mean really! I thought they were red. Now the problem is I don't like the colour and it's giving me negative vibes and I want to change the colour of the insides and the seat from orange to red and many people say this can't be done, the paint on the front of the seats can't be changed due to no type of paint adhering properly. My my question is this, is this still the case or has someone come up with a way of painting these seats now. Really poor quality orange seats-help needed/advice please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Paint them with1:1 automotive vinyl spray. Comes in good assortment of colors at auto parts stores. Wash the seats carefully or try iso on some hidden area. That should help adhesion. As always, test on hidden areas first. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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