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Links
Getting accurate information and getting appropriate supplies are just two of the challenges in building fine, large scale models. These links may help ...
Parts, Accessories & Transkits
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
Provides the widest range of parts for Pocher Classic models; Alfa-Romeo, RR, M-B, Fiat, Bugatti. Beautiful stuff.
Carries all the miniature hardware previously offered by Scale Hardware
http://www.autographmodel.com
Transkits for the F40, Testarossa and other models. The 1400 piece, F40 transkit is truly outstanding (but expensive).
http://www.scaledetails.com
A range of parts and transkits for many Pocher models.
http://www.gizmoszone.com
Hong Kong based maker of excellent miniature plastic gears
http://teausa.net
Offers a small selection of miniature plastic gear racks
http://www.hobbylinc.com
My favorite site for ordering paint.
https://www.tichytraingroup.com
A train-oriented site, but they have a very good selection of rivets
http://www.specialshapes.com
An excellent offering of special brass shapes, including thin wall (0.006") brass tube.
http://www.detailmaster.com
Specialists in 1/24 & 1/25 models. However, their braided lines and tube fittings are ideal for the F40 and Testarossa.
http://www.nelsonhobby.com
Focused on airplanes, but the miniature piano hinges are the best I've been able to find.
http://www.smooth-on.com
A great source for resin casting materials, technical data and casting advice.
http://www.prime-miniatures.co.uk
A UK site offering miniature hardware
http://www.model-dockyard.com
Another UK site. Although primarily focused on ship models, the site offers miniature hardware and other fittings
Tools
http://www.micromark.com
Small tool specialists. They complement PSME.
http://www.thesmallshop.com
Makes an array of terrific photo-etch folding tools.
Model Builders
http://www.detailedmodelcars.com
Terrific and creative work from David Cox.
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
Not only a parts store, but Marvin Meit and Jorge Ehrenwald also produce some truly beautifully finished models.
Marvin' site has a very comprehensive gallery of model builders' photos that covers all the classic Pocher models
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
Brady Ward is one of the premier large scale model builders.
http://www.handbuiltmodelcars.com
This gallery managed by Brian Yingling includes some of his own superb work. <span style="color:#800000;">http://www.modellers-workshop.com
Rick Shousha has been supplying kits and modeling for a long time. Although he's now focusing on ship models, his site hs some excellent pictures of Pocher models.
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
Provides the widest range of parts for Pocher Classic models; Alfa-Romeo, RR, M-B, Fiat, Bugatti. Beautiful stuff.
Carries all the miniature hardware previously offered by Scale Hardware
http://www.autographmodel.com
Transkits for the F40, Testarossa and other models. The 1400 piece, F40 transkit is truly outstanding (but expensive).
http://www.scaledetails.com
A range of parts and transkits for many Pocher models.
http://www.gizmoszone.com
Hong Kong based maker of excellent miniature plastic gears
http://teausa.net
Offers a small selection of miniature plastic gear racks
http://www.hobbylinc.com
My favorite site for ordering paint.
https://www.tichytraingroup.com
A train-oriented site, but they have a very good selection of rivets
http://www.specialshapes.com
An excellent offering of special brass shapes, including thin wall (0.006") brass tube.
http://www.detailmaster.com
Specialists in 1/24 & 1/25 models. However, their braided lines and tube fittings are ideal for the F40 and Testarossa.
http://www.nelsonhobby.com
Focused on airplanes, but the miniature piano hinges are the best I've been able to find.
http://www.smooth-on.com
A great source for resin casting materials, technical data and casting advice.
http://www.prime-miniatures.co.uk
A UK site offering miniature hardware
http://www.model-dockyard.com
Another UK site. Although primarily focused on ship models, the site offers miniature hardware and other fittings
Tools
http://www.micromark.com
Small tool specialists. They complement PSME.
http://www.thesmallshop.com
Makes an array of terrific photo-etch folding tools.
Model Builders
http://www.detailedmodelcars.com
Terrific and creative work from David Cox.
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
Not only a parts store, but Marvin Meit and Jorge Ehrenwald also produce some truly beautifully finished models.
Marvin' site has a very comprehensive gallery of model builders' photos that covers all the classic Pocher models
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
Brady Ward is one of the premier large scale model builders.
http://www.handbuiltmodelcars.com
This gallery managed by Brian Yingling includes some of his own superb work. <span style="color:#800000;">http://www.modellers-workshop.com
Rick Shousha has been supplying kits and modeling for a long time. Although he's now focusing on ship models, his site hs some excellent pictures of Pocher models.
Prototype Information
Rolls-Royce
http://www.rroc.org
US RR Owners Club … service drawings, handbooks, Flying Lady magazine (incl. technical articles)
http://www.rrec.co.uk
UK RR Enthusiasts Club … original build documents by chassis number
http://www.rroc.org.au
Australian owners club … useful technical articles
Ferrari
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
A few prototype photos.
Coach Building
http://www.coachbuild.com/
A terrific site focused on coach building. It includes details on all the 1930s coach builders.
U.S. Museums
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.com
An outstanding museum containing numerous classic cars an hour east of San Francisco.
Includes a 1932 RR Phantom II bodied by Figoni & Falaschi, other Phantom IIs and a Bugatti 50T.
http://www.petersen.org/
In LA. Exhibits over 100 vehicles. However, the website offers no help as to the vehicles on display.
www.automuseum.org
National Auto Museum, Reno, NV. Includes a 1936 M-B 500K
http://www.jwrautomuseum.com
Located between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre, PA on I-81. An excellent collection of 1930s cars.
Pocher Information
http://www.pocher.net
A very comprehensive site. Lots of information, including Pocher manuals.
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
A complete list of Pocher kits (very useful), an overview of Pocher and the kits, Pocher builders gallery.
Also details and photographs for the Ferrari F40 Autograph Transkit.
Construction Guides
http://www.scalemotorcars.com
Scale Motorcars is a great site for large scale modelers. It includes articles, build stories and extensive forums covering kits and scratch building.
http://www.detailedmodelcars.com
David Cox (with Marvin Meit) produced detailed guides for assembling and improving the Pocher kits
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
This website, run by Marvin Meit and Jorge Ehrenwald, sells construction guides as well as parts.
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
Useful construction advice.
http://www.eBay.com
Paul Koo sells CDs of 'Supplemental Instructions' for several of the Pocher models on eBay. The CDs are full of detailed photos showing step-by-step assembly of the Pocher kit. Really useful. Search eBay for 'Pocher Instructions'.
http://www.oocities.org/pocher_rolls/
A detailed description of a build of the Pocher RR Sedanca kit. This is an archived copy of the original site. The links to Pocher builds by David Holmes and Eric Severn no longer work.
Rolls-Royce
http://www.rroc.org
US RR Owners Club … service drawings, handbooks, Flying Lady magazine (incl. technical articles)
http://www.rrec.co.uk
UK RR Enthusiasts Club … original build documents by chassis number
http://www.rroc.org.au
Australian owners club … useful technical articles
Ferrari
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
A few prototype photos.
Coach Building
http://www.coachbuild.com/
A terrific site focused on coach building. It includes details on all the 1930s coach builders.
U.S. Museums
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.com
An outstanding museum containing numerous classic cars an hour east of San Francisco.
Includes a 1932 RR Phantom II bodied by Figoni & Falaschi, other Phantom IIs and a Bugatti 50T.
http://www.petersen.org/
In LA. Exhibits over 100 vehicles. However, the website offers no help as to the vehicles on display.
www.automuseum.org
National Auto Museum, Reno, NV. Includes a 1936 M-B 500K
http://www.jwrautomuseum.com
Located between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre, PA on I-81. An excellent collection of 1930s cars.
Pocher Information
http://www.pocher.net
A very comprehensive site. Lots of information, including Pocher manuals.
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
A complete list of Pocher kits (very useful), an overview of Pocher and the kits, Pocher builders gallery.
Also details and photographs for the Ferrari F40 Autograph Transkit.
Construction Guides
http://www.scalemotorcars.com
Scale Motorcars is a great site for large scale modelers. It includes articles, build stories and extensive forums covering kits and scratch building.
http://www.detailedmodelcars.com
David Cox (with Marvin Meit) produced detailed guides for assembling and improving the Pocher kits
http://www.modelmotorcars.com
This website, run by Marvin Meit and Jorge Ehrenwald, sells construction guides as well as parts.
http://www.scaleautoworks.com
Useful construction advice.
http://www.eBay.com
Paul Koo sells CDs of 'Supplemental Instructions' for several of the Pocher models on eBay. The CDs are full of detailed photos showing step-by-step assembly of the Pocher kit. Really useful. Search eBay for 'Pocher Instructions'.
http://www.oocities.org/pocher_rolls/
A detailed description of a build of the Pocher RR Sedanca kit. This is an archived copy of the original site. The links to Pocher builds by David Holmes and Eric Severn no longer work.