Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza W.I.P.

Scale-Master · 05-11-2007, 11:01 AM

What can I say, I just have to build... This is one I have been planning to do for some time. (Yes, I realize it is not a Super 7.)
Original issue 1/8 scale Pocher kit. I am building it Out-Of-The-Box along the IPMS rules which allow for some latitude in finishing materials, decals and ways to make the model look it's best. I want to build it to represent not only a prototypical Alfa one might see in a museum, but also as a representation of what a Pocher kit builds into, the way the engineers intended.
No machining parts, no scratchbuilding, just painting, detailing and assembling. I will have to do some decal work as the kit's decal sheet is the only casualty (that I'm aware of) of age and deterioration.

Here is the raw engine block, I may have to get out the ruler to give an idea of the size of this one...

Here is the cleaned up block textured and painted.

Here is the assembled crank with connecting rods.

AmazonSprite · 05-11-2007, 03:53 PM

I will be following this with great interest! I'd love to build Pocher's Bugatti T50, but they cost far more than i cna justify spending on a kit

willster127 · 05-11-2007, 04:44 PM

Insanely Jealous! I have wanted to get one of these for a long time but they are way out of my price range. I will be following this very closely as I have always wanted to see one of these go together, and, built by yourself it is sure to be a stunner. Are you going to time the cam properly??!!!!! My guess is yes!!!!

Thanks for letting us get a look at one of these kits.

gionc · 05-11-2007, 04:45 PM

OMFG: I haven't bucks enough to buy them when the cost was accessible: no chances to take one now! I'm tuned, I'm sure you'll switch to a masterworks also on restrictive OOB rules. Good luck.

Scale-Master · 05-11-2007, 08:18 PM

Here is the raw oil pan. I did sand off the Pocher legalese lettering but the ghost of it is still visible.

Textured like the block and painted and detailed...

The engine block halves are painted and read to start accepting some of the accessories. This kit builds a bit different than today's "normal" kits.

cinqster · 05-11-2007, 08:34 PM

Wow, never seen a WIP on one of these biggies - looking forward to seeing future updates. One of the many that couldn't afford one back when and still can't now! I have got the Bugatti T50 engine kit though - it often appears on UK eBay at sensible money.

Hadn't realised the IPMS has strict rules on OOB builds - no wonder I've never joined!

mikemechanic · 05-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Great start Mark. I'll be watching this with great interest.

Mike

Martin S · 05-12-2007, 09:36 AM

I'm pretty convinced this will be a spectacular build.
I will follow it

klutz_100 · 05-12-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin S

I'm pretty convinced this will be a spectacular build.
I will follow it

opcorn:

andrew landon · 05-12-2007, 06:32 PM

time to break out the old armchair and get comfy, this will look incredible. and a crankshaft! why would a model company put a crankshaft on a model where it won't be seen. why!!!!!

CeeElle · 05-12-2007, 09:53 PM

a crankshaft with bearings and connecting rods. good lord.

i'll be watching this one.

Scale-Master · 05-14-2007, 06:21 PM

It is a departure from normal building practices to fully finish each exterior side of the engine prior to putting the block together. I'm sure it could be built in a more traditional way with a little creative re-engineering, but since I'm building it in the spirit intended by the original designers, I'll continue to follow their lead. Now onto installing the crank, rods, pistons and cylinder sleeves...