Pocher F40 WIP

[bmwmech1]

This build was started with the intent of building the definitive F40 and I'm using the kit as a jumping off point. Most everything in the kit will not be used and I am not using the Autograph Transkit, so it's all scratchbuilt from the Ferrari Manuals and reference I have collected. The photos should speak for themselves as to where I'm going with this build and your critiques are welcome, since there are many talented builders here. Thanks for looking and enjoy!

BM1

[Twowheelsrule]

Copy and paste the IMG code that goes with the photo you want to show. Your car looks like a very interesting project keep posting more!

TW

[Bartak]

That frame is absolutelly stunning...keep up posting.

[Decs0105]

That frame looks stunning!!! Looking forward to more progress opcorn:

But I agree with Twowhellsrules, maybe you should just post the pics here.
Most people come here to enjoy the pics without much clicking through other websites..

[bmwmech1]

Originally Posted by Thesaint111

That frame looks stunning!!! Looking forward to more progress opcorn:

But I agree with Twowhellsrules, maybe you should just post the pics here.
Most people come here to enjoy the pics without much clicking through other websites..

That is what I wanted to do originally... I know the extra clicking keeps alot of people from seeing all that's available to view. I'll try and figure this out and post them here. Thanks for the compliments, everyone.

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[bmwmech1]

Body and frame shots...

http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/w...ameinBody4.jpg
http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/w...ameinBody5.jpg
http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/w...ameinBody6.jpg
http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/w...rameNaked1.jpg

Hope these copy correctly!

BM1

[bmwmech1]

Okay, that didn't work... one more try...






I think I got it this time... Enjoy!

BM1


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[voyageur]

Welcome to AF! That looks like a great start to me...

Keep posting the pictures here. You'll get a lot more response if the pics are visible within the AF thread. Slightly larger wouldn't hurt, make it 800x600px.

Great frame. Is it brass rod soldered together? Or painted plastic tubing?

Hope to see more soon.

[cinqster]

Wow...looks fantastic! Would love to see bigger pictures though please.

Not sure if you know about this company but thought it may interest you:

http://www.modellautotechnik.de/xtco...1444e1f5813367

[bmwmech1]

Great frame. Is it brass rod soldered together? Or painted plastic tubing?

Hope to see more soon.[/quote]

Yes, it's brass round tubing, square tubing and round solid rod and alot of patience. Actually, I have about 30 hours in the frame so far. The basic frame is done now, but I have alot of smaller elements still to add so I'll probably double or maybe triple my time invested before it's ready for primer.

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[bmwmech1]

Originally Posted by cinqster

Wow...looks fantastic! Would love to see bigger pictures though please.

Not sure if you know about this company but thought it may interest you:

http://www.modellautotechnik.de/xtco...1444e1f5813367

Thanks, I will resize the pics from now on and see if I can get them a little larger. I do know of that site and may get the window net set, but the rest is being scratchbuilt. No big transkits for me... I can't justify the cost, plus the wife would shoot me, lol! I am travelling this afternoon, so I'll post more later tonight... Stay tuned...

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[ScratchBuilt]

Very nice - 1/8 scale, scratch-built, lots of tubing: my sort of project!

That's good going for 30 hours on the chassis - from my experience (in plastic) I usually reckon on about 1/2 hour per tube...but 917's do have a lot of tubes.

Looking forward to seeing how this one develops - engine, interior, etc - and hoping to pick up a few ideas along the way.

Good luck!

[bmwmech1]

Originally Posted by ScratchBuilt

Very nice - 1/8 scale, scratch-built, lots of tubing: my sort of project!

That's good going for 30 hours on the chassis - from my experience (in plastic) I usually reckon on about 1/2 hour per tube...but 917's do have a lot of tubes.

Looking forward to seeing how this one develops - engine, interior, etc - and hoping to pick up a few ideas along the way.

Good luck!

Thanks, if I can get this one finished, it should be phenomenal. I'm going to re-post the frame pics and post the engine pics in a larger size... This should fix this thread and everyone's desire to see the photos bigger...

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[bmwmech1]

2 Re-sized Frame Pics Here





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[bmwmech1]

2 more re-sized frame pics here...