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  1. takatoys

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    #1 takatoys, Sep 26, 2007
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    After months of hard work and dedication, I can finally show some pictures of my ultimate Pocher Testarossa.
    So far, I am done with the most delicate parts. The engine won't be visible but I put the necessary details for a descent look.
    What I dedicated the most is the interior, which is the main attraction. I have practically modified every part of it, being the most challenging the dash and console which was completely rebuilt. I was a bit worried of using leather, specially on the dash. I thought the dash would look too bulky. I had to sand all the edges to the minimum so the leather can fold nicely. There is still work to be done, but I am happy with the results so far. Take a look:
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  2. tl731

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    #2 tl731, Sep 26, 2007
    Wow

    Very impressive. Excellent work
     
  3. Scaledetails

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    #3 Scaledetails, Sep 26, 2007
    Erick,

    It is absolutely well done, I am speechless!!! Beautiful work my friend. This is the first time I have seen anyone covering the inner floor/storage panels with leather. Great work to say the least.

    Stephane
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  4. GoFerrari28

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    #4 GoFerrari28, Sep 26, 2007
    WOW

    I wish more cars had interior stitching that looked as good as your model. That is impressive.
     
  5. takatoys

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    #5 takatoys, Sep 26, 2007
    Thanks for the encouraging words Stephane. I did not want to leave any plastic visible. Funny to say I was a bit afraid of working with leather, but as I finished the seats, got better handling it. I want to cover the steering wheel too but I prefer to wait until I get a spare. I will post more pictures later on of how I made all the modifications.
     
  6. DMC308

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    #6 DMC308, Sep 26, 2007
    Very nice!
    Start it up :)
     
  7. Ingenere

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    #7 Ingenere, Sep 26, 2007
    I thought that I was looking at my old TR's interior........except mine had a few more rub marks on the driver's bolster!
     
  8. xtrmesaleen

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    #8 xtrmesaleen, Sep 26, 2007
    Outstanding work! Amazing attention to detail - very impressive indeed.
     
  9. Jackmb1

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    #9 Jackmb1, Sep 26, 2007
    Wow that looks great. How many hours do you think you spent?
     
  10. lucky_13_2002

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    #10 lucky_13_2002, Sep 26, 2007
    What?! You can't open the radio compartment?......
    Just messing with you.
    Truly impressive.
     
  11. takatoys

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    #11 takatoys, Sep 27, 2007
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    I don't know exactly how many hours I spent building it. I mostly worked on it on the weekends full time.
    Here are some pictures of the building process. I was thinking about a functional radio compartment, but I could not get a car radio in 1/8 scale :)
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  12. DieCast MotorSports

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    #12 DieCast MotorSports, Sep 27, 2007
    Erick,

    Quite impressive indeed. What are you going to work on after this, another Pocher?
     
  13. Chiaro_Slag

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    #13 Chiaro_Slag, Sep 27, 2007
    Awesome work!

    I love the engine... It looks incredible.
     
  14. kerbie

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    #14 kerbie, Sep 27, 2007
    when i saw the title of the thread, i thought to myself, "what could this guy possibly be doing. Pocher's are already incredible"

    I am completely flabergasted. Outstanding work!
     
  15. lucky_13_2002

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    #15 lucky_13_2002, Sep 28, 2007
    I noticed the green stuff. Are you using Squadron green putty? You should switch to tamiya putty. Definitely a step above Squadron. It would save you a lot of time.
    Again, great work!
     
  16. moriaan1

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    #16 moriaan1, Sep 28, 2007
    Going this far, I can imagine you are going to improve the body and paint to!
    Original paint is terrible quality, so to match the interior......

    Are you using a scaledetails transkit?

    Good luck on the project!
     
  17. piloti

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    #17 piloti, Sep 28, 2007
    +1
    Nathan
     
  18. ringmeister

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    #18 ringmeister, Sep 28, 2007
    Simply amazing. Great job.
     
  19. ZeEN

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    #19 ZeEN, Sep 30, 2007
    Fantastic job
     
  20. gt4me

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    #20 gt4me, Oct 3, 2007
    Well done,engine looks real.
     
  21. zero

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    #21 zero, Oct 3, 2007
    Wow!! Top draw art there:)
     
  22. takatoys

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    #22 takatoys, Oct 10, 2007
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    I took a little time off sanding and cutting the metal chassis and dedicated into a new set of stickers for the Pocher Ferraris. I included some extra badges in different scales.
    If all goes well, I will be able to print them professionally as stickers, not water slide decals. For this scale, stickers will look fine and are much easier to apply.
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  23. Vector W8

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    #23 Vector W8, Oct 10, 2007
    WOW,

    Christmas is coming. I will be happy to send you my shipping address. Hopefully you will have it done in time for me to unwrap Christmas day.

    Seriously, very nice work.
     
  24. ferrariboy360

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    #24 ferrariboy360, Oct 11, 2007
    very nice work , a master piece
     
  25. Ricambi America

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    #25 Ricambi America, Oct 11, 2007
    How cow!! That looks fantastic... the leather work is very nice. Nicer indeed than most TR's on the road today!
     
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