Assembly of Pocher 1/8 Ferrari Testarossa

how much does a 1/8 ferrari cost ? for example this testarossa you have...

 

So far so good....keep taking pics.

 

Will it be better/more detailed than the 1:12 250 GTO? Hard to imagine if the answer is yes...

 

The ones I have seen that the assembler took the time to intricately detail were simply amazing!!
And from what I have seen of Stephane's work (not first hand yet, only online) I would not expect anything less!

 

Stephane,
great that you show us some of your work.
Had seen it on your site, but love to see it more in detail.

If you need help with parts, when assembling a pocher, contact Stephane, he has a range of special parts that will add detail and quality!

You must keep in mind that the pocher Ferrari's were made from 1986 to 1995.
The last modell in preparation was an F50. The prototype got stolen from a toyfair in Europe, (wonder where that one is?) but after that, production stopped.

Detail of the original kit was very good for the 1980's but don't compare them to the modern kyosho's or Tamiya's.
In the beginning, especially on the early TR's paint was very bad quality.

Building the pocher kits is not difficult. You don't need to be an experienced builder to finish one.
Several transkits were made. Autograph and Tremonia transkits are great, and scaledetails supplies very good parts to add more detail.

Experienced builders (like Stephane)can turn it into a piece of art with leather interior and whitemetal engine.

I enclosed a picture of a stock pocher TR
I have had the complete set (f40, TR, TR spider) for years, but sold them recently, because they take to much space, and I changed to collecting 1:14 ferrari's like Brianza's.

In europe the pochers are sold in large numbers, they appear very regularly on local auctionsites, and prices are very reasonable.
If you decide to get one, be aware........shipment by mail is expensive!
Now and then I buy one as a project, repair and clean it, add missing parts and pass them on to other collectors.
(am waiting for an F40 to arrive)

These are BIG models, and nice showpieces.

Keep us posted Stephane, Its allways nice to see what keeps others builders busy!
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I don't have anything to sell here, so...

The Pocher Testarossa is a 1/8 scale toy. No more detailed than a $15 Bburago diecast. If you like your models to be accurate and detailed, you can't do it "out of the box". You can get lots of upgrades, and Stephane is a great source. Just know that you'll need to spend a few bucks. I have a Pocher TR spyder. I'd consider giving it away. I'd feel like a criminal selling it for what I paid.

Their 1930s classics aren't much better. Who the h needs moving cranks/pistons/cams/ and working brakes? Too many unnecessary parts. The wire wheels look like **** too...which is why I bought machine tools. I'm working on wire wheels for a 1/24 Duesenberg right now.

 

Great pictures Stephane.
I was about to ask you about how to do the seats and dashboard, and your pictures are a great help.
I agree that the Pocher Testarossa needs a lot of work to look right, but that is what hobby builders like, the challenge to make model kits as detail as possible.
I am deeply involved in my Pocher Testarossa and I want it to look as good as yours. I just finished fixing the chassis and the engine.
Please take more pictures of your progress of the interior because that is where I am now.

 

Stephane-
I hope you didn't take my post as an insult. Just pointing out that some might be disappointed when they open the box on a Pocher. I have the TR, a Mercedes Roadster, and a Rolls-Royce. I accept that I will have to make my own upgrade parts. What I can't machine, I'll buy from you or Brady.

In the same way that many enjoy collecting, I enjoy building and upgrading.

 

Looks amazing! I'm sorry, but I'd gladly pay top dollar for this kind of work. From what I'm seeing (holders behind the seat, speaker details), that's far more than what I normally see.

Top work Stephane.

 

I agree. I have been hanging on the outer fringe of buying one of these (my local shop has three unbuilt), but he pretty much talked me out of it on the quality of the kit and its lack of detail.

With what Stephane is doing for this kit, this is indeed a worthy model.

I just have a couple of questions - how hard would it be to backdate it into a single mirror 86 car (looks like it has single bolt wheels already), and is there anything that can be done with that door fit at the leading edges (from the other photo)?

James

 

Very nice work, Stephane. Looking at the pics, I can imagine how a full scale TR was similarly hand built.

 

I have one of these in not too good condition as an idiot who was going to buy it off me dropped it and most parts fell off. If anyone is interested in it then please Pm me. Pete Uk

 

That is super detailed!

 

Very impressive!!
If only there were a 1/8 Pocher V-12 or Mondial with transkits!

 

Thanks for the further interior shots...it does seem like a shame to have to repaint a model that already comes painted.

That is just about the best model interior I have seen in many a day.