Final Pocher 1:8 Lotus 72D - HK114 - It is Done!! 

Hi a couple months ago I came across your videos on building the 1/8 scale Pocher F1 Lotus and the more I kept watching them I started looking to see where I could get a good price on this particular model and I finally found it on Amazon , so I bit the bullet and purchase this model , at first I was a little hesitant because of the price but now since I received a model I can clearly see why this model cost so much , the detail in the craftsmanship and everything about this model is so incredible even the paintwork is outstanding , it's exactly what I would compare to a professional paint job that you would find on a real car , really like about your videos is you also include the tools that you used for the build such as the taps to pre-tap all your holes prior to using the screws , because that is something I would've never thought of , and I am really glad to see the technique that you used them out the tires onto the rams , because I noticed right away that the tires alone are not a soft compound or a soft material that you normally find in models , but instead it's a very hard compound or some kind of material but watching your video on how you did it by using the hairdryer is a great technique that once again I would've never thought of that , and even though I am 68 years old I have been building models since as a little kid and to this day I still enjoy building models and even though all of these years I am always still learning new things new techniques which also makes this hobby so thrilling and enjoyable , but I would like to say thank you so much for taking the time and billing a video such as this one to help people through the build process , but in the end the price for this model is definitely well worth it and I cannot wait to start my build , once again thank you from Charlie

Great build. I had a radio of the 72D. Very good memories. Thank you.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum fertigen Modell 👍👍👍 Hat Spaß gemacht beim Zuschauen 🙂🙂🙂

Nice build! Just a small tip for next time, when you have to mount the tires on the rims. Place the tires for a few minutes in hot water. This will soften the rubber and you can easily pull them over the rims.

I’ve done mine… thank you for your videos who helped me a lot!

Just finished mine. Loved the build. Thanks for the tips

Really nice job. I have been following you as I build mine. Just getting my replacement exhaust header after a month of trying. So until I get the one part, I am stuck. But your build experience will eliminate either mistakes or trial and error fits. I use hot water to get tires on their rim.The kit promises to be a beauty. Your build proves that 100%. Thanks a million.

This car brings back memories. When I was a kid my "aunt" from across the street would always bring me old books and magazines back when she went home to Britain for a visit. One of those books was about race cars and this beauty was on the cover. I fell in love with it instantly. It may look outdated now, but when I was a kid, it was a marvel.

I built one if these back in the 70s when it was still an Entex kit. Luckily I still have it in many pieces

Great job. I have enjoyed following the build.

Well done. Really enjoyed watching the build. As you know its been helping me with my build. I did smile at the end section about the exhaust headers. Hope others dont have the same problems I had with mine. Also have the problem with the seatbelt webbing being too short. I do feel that for the cost of this model the quality control should be better however, Pocher do provide the updates, but it does slow the build

Thank you so much you've saved me from making several blunders - really appreciated the tool list at the end of the build

Colin Chapman would approve. Great build, excellent videos.

very very good job !! love the result so detailed 🤩

Well done! Looks great!

Stunning 😊

Well done!

Hello Splash from the UK! Great Lotus build, loved the presentation and your attention to detail. I'm suitably inspired and will be picking one of these kits up in the New Year... I've subscribed, look forward to seeing plenty more and keep up the good work ok :-)

Compliments.😍

nice build!

good job

Nice job 👍👍 I really enjoyed the series even though I'd already completed each stage before watching your videos. My tyres were rock hard too - I dropped them in a cup of water that had just boiled. After about a minute they were soft enough to stretch over the wheels. I also lightly scuffed the rolling diameter of the tyres to take the shine off and also remove the mould line but I guess that sort of thing is personal taste.

Hello Splash, Great series of videos, I found them to be a terrific help. Did you forget to mount the wee flags on the body? Old buffers like me call these "transfers" but you probably refer to them as "decals". Best Wishes from Bonnie Scotland. Colin.

Thinking about buying one. The tires I agree with boiling water for all things plastic and rubber but also you can use a little dishsoap on the wheel as well.

Expensive !

Finished mine also it was quite the experience 😢 oh and putting the tires in some boiling water helps

When you’re messing with a rubber tires that are like rockhard put them in a bowl of boiling water and you’ll see how easy it is to manipulate the rubber to get onto the hub

Great video - I've just bought this kit. What tool do you use to apply the glue? What paint, dropper, do you use to add the black? More questions likely to follow, but again, thanks - great series to help build my confidence starting this project.

Hello. Thank you for sharing this build. Could you tell me where you purchased your tapping set? Please.

I've seen other builders put tires in boiling water to soften them. I think the hair dryer might not be enough heat.

Habe das Modell mit Ihnen gebaut ist wirklich schön geworden. Ich möchte den Pocher Ferrari Testarossa bauen finde aber keine Videoanleitung wo gibt es eine solche.Lg.

Hi Splash, any Idea on the next build?, I think the Lotus looks great, nice work.

Merci Fantastic Job and video. Sorry for my english... I had the same problem with the belts .... and it s hard to find the same belt on internet.... i am looking for .... I like your tools to remake the good Can you tell me me where to find It ?

Car turned out great. Nice job. Do you happen to have a list of parts you had to get replaced or were missing?

what size tap are you using for pre-tapping the holes prior to using the screws ? And are you using more than one tap to thread the holes ? Since there are different screws , or would you happen to know the size of the screws ? If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it or someone else out there purchase model and pre-tapped everything and know what size screws these are and what taps are needed to pre-thread the holes I really would like to know instead of just guessing and buying somethhing I don't need ? Thank you

Vaseline for the tires!

Hey Splash, is there a link to the 1.5mm screw tap bit, as well as the micro wrench thingie?

This needs a large Transkit. It is hardly any more detailed than the 40 year old Tamiya 1/12.

how long did it take you to build this model from start to finish?

hi there can i ask what size taps are you using and where can i get some from thanks

Weisst du schon, was du als nächstes bauen wirst?

Sad you just built this out of the box and did not really do anything to improve the whole thing....