1/8 Lotus 72D - 1972 British GP Pocher

[john]

This arrived last week but I was on holiday, got back today and opened the box, full of metal and plastic, 477 to be precise with a retail of £789 that works out at £1.65 per piece.

I‘m only at home this week then off again for another 5 weeks, but I’m going to make a start on it.


First bit done

 

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my chair John, I just hope the build isn't as fast as the car is.

 

[Jim R]

That's some kit John. I've heard of these Pocher kits and seen photos of completed builds but never seen one being built. Should be fun.

 

[scottie3158]

Looks interesting I will follow along.

 

[Valeron]

Blimey. That looks fancy. I'll be following.

 

[Andy T]

Wow! Now that's a kit

 

[adt70hk]

Cool!

 

[Stefee]

Drool,drool, I will sit right at the back so as not to spoil the ambience. Seriously though this should be epic.

 

[tigersteve]

looks fantastic !!

 

[Airborne01]

That looks like it will produce a beautiful model John!
Steve

 

[JR]

Wow !

 

[john]

A little bit more done, I could do with an extra pair of hands, some of the screws are a bit fiddly.

 

[Jim R]

Impressive stuff John. Superb detail which you'd expect in a kit of this quality.

 

[langy71]

The good old 'John Player Special', I used to love that race car back in my younger days... I also seem to remember having a transistor radio in the shape of it and thinking the world could get no better..

looking forward to seeing this as it progresses..

 

[john]

I’m struggling with the screws for this, they either don‘t fit flush or I just can’t tighten them up, some of the hole alignment is off which is pretty bad for such an expensive kit, anyway not done much today, it’s been a busy day.

 

[Jim R]

You would definitely expect screws to line up with their respective holes. Hopefully it's only a minor issue.

 

[papa 695]

It’s looking good though John, even with the screw problems.

 

[Ian M]

Could be worth mentioning it to the maker. They might have machine issues. Also you might get a new part.
You could also try talking to the shop where you purchased the kit in the first instance and hear what they recommend.

 

[Mini Me]

Could be worth mentioning it to the maker. They might have machine issues. Also you might get a new part.
You could also try talking to the shop where you purchased the kit in the first instance and hear what they recommend.

Cheeky!

 

[john]

I’m going away tomorrow until sometime in September so won’t be doing any more until I get back.