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I use one Ixo, one Eaglemoss, and a load of fishtanks of which the latter is the cheapest as an alternative. I have made base plates from MDF myself, so you can stack them easily. These fish tanks are like 30 euros each, they only have black sealant seams, but that doesn't bother me.

Just sent them an email: [email protected]

What has been mentioned different times before is that there were many different versions of this car in the past and that each version had its differences and colors. If you take 10 pictures from the internet you see different things on each, I think it's very difficult to say what is the exact correct. Personally, I just did what I liked the best.

Its definitely the 583 one, it's my longest Pocher model and barely touches my 60cm display case inside. It is 5-6mm glass so the inside must be close to the 583 😉

Yes that is correct indeed

Welcome! I could not find a prepared or designated spot so I glued mine in the best position I could find

Its a duplicate and you dont need it.

Right, didn't see that video. Thanks. Does not look good indeed. If you heat it you can bend the casting but without heating it will break. But better to ask Horny for replacement parts

isn't that an optical illusion?

Great progress and good work on the pipes @cmatthewbacon After trying various types of gold for the mirrors without the desired result, I'm back to a gloss black as a base coat for the next attempt. If anyone wants to know what it looks like with black mirrors, let me know and I'll upload a photo

Mine is also starting to take shape, but there is still plenty to do. The nose is loose, the same for the rear spoiler. The dashboard and steering wheel, etc. still have to be done as well, but it is going in the right direction. I want to respray the inside of the upper part where the rider sits because it does not look nice. Same for the mirrors, there is a casting seam on the outside. Has anyone ever found out what color number the gold paint is?

Nice work on everything Schummie. Just curious, could you fit the cooler on the back with the right top bolt like that?

Same here indeed

Manual 2, Page 17 There are 3 braided lines/hoses which are flat. If you put a little metal wire inside it looks much better, especially the corners. Manual 3, page 31. You should be using A screws for the silver parts but they are too long. I used V screws from the Pocher Panigale because I could not find fitting ones with the lotus. Update on the updated manual, follow the blue lines and not the red ones.

I always use a bit of engine oil, a little bit with a toothpick in the hole, and start screwing. Take it easy and sometimes turn back if it is too heavy to avoid breaking

Where are your screws for the discs? The sprocket of the steering shaft can be mounted in several ways, you have to take that into account, otherwise, the wheels may be straight but the steering wheel turned like this Then loosen the 2 screws and turn the gear a quarter turn on the shaft until it is good. hopefully it will be ok with you right away, I had to unscrew it 3x hahaha

It looks like the right wishbone has the big conical hole at the bottom, if that is true you might have two left ones.

The below link contains pictures of the Lotus with white letters on the tires. Not sure if it's allowed to post links to shops, if not please let me know and I remove will remove it. https://shop.classicteamlotus.co.uk/pocher-hk114-lotus-72d---1972-british-gp-winner---emerson-fittipaldi-2191-p.asp

Not even sure if you can choose the way the wear indicators point to. I also sanded my tires, to have the matt look but also to remove the molding seam in the middle. I found a picture of a built Lotus with the letters on the tires in white in case anyone is interested. Nice work Schummie, love the way your brake discs look.

I thought the tires would be very difficult because they are so hard. But after 2-3 minutes in boiled water, they slide right over the rim. I only did my rear tires now, both had a nice and a less nice edge where they meet the rim. I put the nice side on the outside, it's worth checking before putting them on the rim because when the tires cool down you cannot get them off anymore. Direct links to the new instructions they are so much better as the previous ones. https://support.pocher.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/7843419269660/HK114_-_Lotus_72_Instruction_manual_-_Revised_-_P1.pdf https://support.pocher.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/7843435882012/HK114_-_Lotus_72_Instruction_manual_-_Revised_-_P2.pdf https://support.pocher.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/7843436213404/HK114_-_Lotus_72_Instruction_manual_-_Revised_-_P3.pdf https://support.pocher.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/7843419916700/HK114_-_Lotus_72_Instruction_manual_-_Revised_-_P4.pdf

https://support.pocher.com/hc/en-gb/articles/7410676612636-HK114-Lotus-72D-1972-British-GP-Emerson-Fittipaldi Thanks Schummie

The answer I received today: Thank you for your email. It has come to light that a number of kits were short of the seatbelts (SB-1) required to complete the model. We are working with our suppliers to be able to supply extra stock of this part which we are expecting shortly. Due to this, we currently have no stock of the part however we have added your information to our waiting list, and when the parts are available we will contact you to let you know that they have been dispatched. We apologize for this, and ask for your patience while the parts are sent to us.

Thanks, thats not bad. The Pocher website looks much worse

Thanks for sharing all the pictures, how much rim is now on the inside? Does it stick out very much?

I'm working on the front axle, nothing fits perfectly. It is actually all tense, especially the suspension with the rods. Do you also have that experience? Did anyone figure out the color code for the golden paint?