roymattblack Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It arrived today.... I can't believe the amount of bits in the HUGE box! I won't be starting on this one for some time but it will be a monster project when I do. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Back in 1988, for my 21st birthday, i had a choice of either the Pocher Merc 540 Cabrio in white, or an Atari ST (1MEG RAM, double sided double density floppy drive AND the TV modulator..) The Atari won, & i wanted a Pocher car since that day.... GREEN WITH ENVY!!!!!! (any interior shots?? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Well, I'll subscribe now and wait. Don't care how long, lol. Plenty of virtual popcorn (fat free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'll take some pics today of the innards, but the parts list is enormous! There are 43 different plastic 'trees' as well as the hundreds of metal and other material parts! 2,300 bits in all...... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 A few pics of some of the parts. I genuinely don't want to get everything out of the box as I did that yesterday (foolishly!) and it took me an AGE to get it packed away again. As I mentioned, there are 43 trees of plastic parts and loads of other bags of bits. 1059 brass bits, 430 steel bits and 256 bits in 'other' materials - NOT plastic...... It has: Engine internals - working crankshaft/pistons etc via starting handle. Gears and belts etc that turn the fan and generator. (which has a detailed INSIDES, coincidentally!) working steering Working brakes via foot pedal, on all 4 wheels with brake shoes, working handbrake with separate brake shoes. Working steel suspension - made up from umpteen leaves and shackles..... working lights via dashboard switches working windows via handles. working door handles and opening doors fabric drop-head that works. steel wheels separately spoked, each spoke having end nipples. Jaw-dropping stuff. I've ordered a few add-on goodies from 'Pocher-parts' and a DVD ROM that has mega-detailed instructions and tips/help for sorting out the kits dodgy bits - of which there are apparently lots..... I'm going to paint it dark blue/mid grey two-tone. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagoneer Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Goodness! That looks as complicated as building a real car with the added hindrance of being full of fiddly small parts! Very much looking forward to following your progress with this whenever you begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 That is one mad looking kit, you are braver than me, cant wait till you start it.. Hurry up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I've just been reading the instructions a bit more closely.... The camshaft has to be assembled with all the rockers, push-rods and real springs, and the crankshaft/big ends have separate journals that all need bolting together!!!!! A couple of the instruction panels below....... EEEKKKK...... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Omg B-) my ringside seat is booked for this one, hope it comes with a Haynes manual too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Just to give you all a few more giggles - although it scares me a bit. A few more instruction stages..... The instructions runs to 31 pages like this. They are more a kind of engineering drawing, rather than kit instructions. I'm getting SORELY tempted to make a start...... Roy. Edited September 4, 2013 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Doesn't look that much more complicated than a Tamiya 48th car with Eduard photoetch............... Well, not that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Lovely model, I have just acquired one in South Africa and await its arrival later this year - Now to start reading up and seeing what parts are available - Are there UK suppliers of parts? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Lovely model, I have just acquired one in South Africa and await its arrival later this year - Now to start reading up and seeing what parts are available - Are there UK suppliers of parts? Wayne Yes there is; Peter Donney is a class gent to deal with - I have. You can reach him at Peter@Pocherparts,com. Also Modelmotorcars.com in Florida US; Marvin is also a class gent with magnificent aftermarket parts. and regularly ships overseas. If it helps there are 26+ pages and near 500 photos of angst and toil in my Sedanca build seen here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234961409-a-big-rolls-royce/ Be sure to post a WIP of your own. Be advised that Roy owns a very early kit, seen here and there are many pitfalls with that. If you have the same box, you do too. Problem areas can be seen in my thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Codger, I have seen your thread, it is bookmarked - Also looking to get the Koo CD. Might you have an idea of the weight of the kit, a friend is picking it up on his way here and needs an idea of weight allowance to leave for it, Thanks Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks Codger, I have seen your thread, it is bookmarked - Also looking to get the Koo CD. Might you have an idea of the weight of the kit, a friend is picking it up on his way here and needs an idea of weight allowance to leave for it, Thanks Wayne Contact Mr Roy. He has a new-in-box kit. My box disintegrated over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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