Franklin229

Found this site-please excuse if previously posted-Looks like they make parts for the Pocher 1/8th kit to convert to RS and GT2. Take a look-pretty nice!!

http://www.modellautoveredelung.de/h...lber-blau.html

mnmblu

Okay, I must have one but I don't read German. Help, how much and how do I get one????? NOW.
I am waiting.

CAHRERA

I want one too!

Avenger6

I DO read German :-)

The model starts as a Pocher Kit for 225E. Then add:

Aluminum Wheel Kits, either 85E (or 125E for one with 136 screws....probably replicates a 3 piece wheel)

Race Seat Shell 33E

Fire Extinguisher 29E

"BlackBox"...(ECU?) 29E

Lowered Suspension Parts 19E

Aluminum Roll Cage 29E

Front Spoiler 29E

Rear Wing 49E

Sport Steering Wheel 19E

6-Point Belts and Aluminum Pedals 20E

Racing engine cover/hood hold downs 13E (each? Doesn't specify)

Window Frames 13E

Carerra Script stickers 19E

Doors Sills (Chrome or Black 18E

I have seen these Pocher kits in various places. They are really awesome, but always seem to have been "superdetailed" by highly talented modellers like these guys. I don't think they sell parts....only completed models. It seems to be all custom work, so you could have them build an exact copy of your car.... The wheels are pretty awesome!

cobalt

I beleive Pocher is out of business. I built many of their models mostly vintage cars. Quite detailed usually 2500 to 3000 pieces. Their models are collectable and there are a number of companies that updates or makes custom pieces to replace the factory parts with even more detailed engines, wheels, etc.

You almost feel like you are looking at the real thing. Very nice!!

mnmblu

Avenger, thanks.

Not sure I have time to build one with running my business, doing the art, and waisting so much time on Rennlist. I would like to have that one ready to go like that. Do you have any idea how much one like that, ready to go, would cost?
Thanks
mnmblu, Alan or hack, whatever you prefer.

RMEllis

If you check out http://www.precisionscalereplicas.com/new_page_2.htm at the bottom of the page the kit is available for $600. Just did a Google search for fun.

cobalt

I have no idea how much that model would cost. however I have seen unopened Pocher kits selling on Ebay for the $500-$1000 range. Ususally the completed models sell for less, unless they are customized which this one appears to be so you probably are looking at over a thosand. Don't forget these models are about 18" long.

mnmblu

You have just curbed my enthusiasm. Damn, I think I would rather put that kind of cash in my suspension fund.

cobalt

$600 is for the stock 993 kit. With all the extras and assembly on that kit you are definitely into $2k or beyond. One thing, I have several of the Royce, MB, Alfa and a Fiat kits that I built 25 years ago. They look as good today as then. They make great accents to a family room or basement under glass. I don't think I paid more than $100 for the kits back then which was considerable for the time. Assembly took months, almost as easy to restore a vintage 914 or 911 as it is to build one of these.

mnmblu

Well, then I guess I will just have to live with a real one

Racer944

Want some more diecast fun... check out www.Exoto.com

I have the 934/935 Jagermeister set and the Sunoco 917 set (displayed under glass), and they are simply breathtaking replicas. Its amazing what they can do in 1/18th scale. Not cheap, but well worth the money if you are into this sort of thing. Fortunately for me, they only come out with new Porsche models every few years. Now waiting patiently for the 956/962 to be ready for production.

JW in Texas

I built the 993 kit in black back in '99 when I had my black '96. Still have it on display in the garage. It's very detailed & heavy. Lots of metal pieces. I think I paid about $ 250.00 for mine on ebay back then.

Franklin229

I have the Pocher kit as well-so getting the parts to modify it would be easier than starting from scratch. The Pocher kit is nice but does lack a lot of detail. There are detailing kits you can buy for the engine, brakes, etc...
eBay is a good place to look for the Pocher kits.

cobalt

The Exoto models are very nice. Recently I had seen the GT40 Mk II on Ebay sell for $5XX thats considerably less than the reatil price of $798. I beleive there is a 993 model listed on Ebay for sale now