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Hi: I'm not sure I understand what you mean?

Hi again: Do you mean like heating an X-Acto knife for instance?

Hi: It's Miss, btw... 🙂 I do have some magnetized screwdrivers I use from time to time...

Hi Robert: Thanks for watching! 🙂The parts in this kit are pre-colored so you don't have to paint anything. I think I did paint some bolt heads silver in a later step. You can also use a silver Sharpie pen. The panel liner adds some nice detail I think. It builds into a very striking model, but there are some frustrating steps!

Well thank you! Your comment just made my day! 😊

@ You are most welcome 🙏

Hi: Pocher claims you don't have to paint anything, but once you cut the pieces off the sprue and clean them, it removes the pre-painted color. Also, if you fill the gaps with putty, then you have to paint. You don't have to tap the holes, but it makes assembly so much easier. Some of the Pocher screw types are weak and break easily so I find it worth doing. Thanks for watching! 🙂

Yes, I think so... I suppose I could have painted the tab black.

Hi: Thank you! I use Bob Smith (BSI) Maxi-Cure CA glue and I often use Bob Smith (BSI) Insta-Set to cure the CA instantly. The Insta-Set evaporates pretty quickly, also wipes up cleanly so I've never had an issue with overspray. I've had good results using these. On occasion; I have used two part epoxy, like Devcon 5 minute or other CA glues like Loctite, but BSI is my fave!

@@williamcook2027 Hi: No I don’t. Are they a model distributor or do they make their own kits?

I plan to paint all the larger parts, probably satin black and maybe aluminum. I think I got all the yellow done. I haven't had any trouble with tapped threads. I had the one piece that was too short for the slot and didn't even go in enough to reach the screw. It just seems like that part is just too short. Once the engine is complete, I might do some drybrush and wash detailing.

I get that! I'm sure it looks really good.

Thanks! I put oil on the tap, then clean the hole with an oiled swap and most times, that's enough. If I have a really fussy screw; I'll oil the screw. Often, just oiling a screw instead of tapping works, but I did have one screw break so now I do all I can to avoid that!!

Hi: Thanks for the suggestion and good idea! I think it would add more realism to the model.

Hi: I had the same problem on the last model so good suggestion. Did you create any looms for your wiring?

@@splashbakermodelbuilding Not yet. Any suggestions? Also, found a problem on step 4, page 10, of the manual. The F screws (2.3 x 4 mm) securing the triangular pieces to frame are too short. Ordered a set of tiny electronic screws from Amazon. I'll start another subassembly while waiting for the screws.

Hi: Totally agree! Perhaps if the parts had been molded in clear and then we could have put a thinned or clear yellow light coat on. In looking at pictures, the parts (on the real car) seem to darken with age, probably due to dirt. But regardless of color, once you take the part off the sprue and clean it, it takes off color so I felt I needed to paint it something. I like the Vallejo Polished Gold even if it's not precisely accurate.

@@splashbakermodelbuilding You're right: every photograph I have shows a slightly different colour. It seems to be a bit rough and ready on the real car. I think I'll just go with what's provided, or thereabouts.

¡Hola! Hay algunos problemas con el kit, pero hay soluciones. Si te falta material para el cinturón del hombro, deberías poder conseguir algo similar (cinta) en una tienda de manualidades. También puedes contactar con Pocher y pedir más si todavía tienen alguno en stock.

@@splashbakermodelbuilding muchas gracias por responder

Do you know what the original material was on the real car?

@@splashbakermodelbuilding Pretty certain it's a raw polyester resin fibreglass. That typically has that yellowish tinge.

Hi: I did not compare the original to the amended to find out what was incorrect in the original, but knowing Pocher, there were numerous mistakes and still knowing Pocher, there will also be mistakes in the amended version. The very first part I tried to attach, the screw wasn't long enough to reach the part. It was fine on the other side though. I've looked at pics of the original engine and just can't really decide what color it really is so I took a little creative license...

Hi: I purchased the syringes from Amazon. They are 1ml syringe with 25G 1inch. They can accommodate very thin glue, but also accelerator when you want to pin point instant adhesion. And yes, it does dry up the needle, so they are disposable unless you want to use a debonder. Thanks for watching!

Getting started now... Do you happen to have a good source for reference, pics etc...?

Given Pocher's history; I'm expecting a little pain! 🤣

@@splashbakermodelbuilding ohhh so you got the instructions written in ancient Chinese ..... LUCKY YOU always thought Pocher sounded Chinese maybe French just as bad.

Thanks, we'll see how it goes. Already having amended instructions is a bit of a red flag!

@@splashbakermodelbuilding Hopefully it will go together fine.

Hi and thanks for watching. I'm still on the fence regarding the Pocher Porsche kit. I've been so disappointed with the poor instructions and missing details for such expensive kits. I also have two large DeAgostini kits in progress I should probably finish first. What are your first impressions of the Porsche kit?

@@splashbakermodelbuilding I was hoping to follow the Porsche build with you. I've just started organizing the screws and small parts. How do you compare the DeAgostini kits with Pocher? The cars cost about the same ($1,200 or so +). Their subscription deal seems a bit wierd. Once again, thanks for the freat videos!

@@williamcook2027 Hi: Well I just bought the 917 so videos will be on the way soon! Hopefully next week depending on how fast shipping is. The quality of the kits is about the same, but the DeAgostini kits are designed for just assembly. So no sprues, no painting, no glue, no decals for the most part... (so cleaner parts maybe). Being subscription based, each month is about 5-6 steps and the steps are simple. I think it's one reason I've fallen so far behind in building them because you assemble one wheel and something else and then wait another month for more stuff. Now though, I have all the parts so I just need to get it done. That's another problem I have; I have about 6-7 or more projects going at any given time! 🤣

@@splashbakermodelbuilding Good on ya for getting the 917! I'll wait to start mine.... Yeah, I'm on the fence on the DeAgosatini kit.. The Lotus was my first big deal model building and couldn't have finished it without your help!

Hi: Do you mean just the magazine? Or also the windshield?

@@splashbakermodelbuilding I'm missing both but I only care about getting the parts (the windshield) from that issue. I'm in Canada and can't deal with Deagostini directly.

@@BrendanHeath-z3p What do you mean you can't deal with them directly? I assume you sent them an inquiry maybe?

@@splashbakermodelbuilding yeah, I ordered through a mail forwarding service and because I’m in Canada I can’t get one. I’ve also had no luck getting a reply from them. I’m willing to buy it, but I can’t find it on eBay or anywhere online.

@@BrendanHeath-z3p Interesting... let me try... Just curious, were you on the plan and they just failed to send you this one?

Hi and thanks for watching. I agree just oiling the screw works most of the time, but unfortunately I've had a few screws break and it's a pain to drill out the broken screw. Certain Pocher screw styles are notoriously weak. So while it's time consuming, I tap almost all the holes for that extra insurance. 😊

Thanks!! I think Pocher makes some things unnecessarily complicated and said instructions too vague! 🙂

Thank you! I haven't finished mine yet, I set it aside for other projects. I don't even like some of the music LOL! I primarily use TH-cam creator music to help out the community and some tracks just don't fit the ambiance once the video is complete. Thanks for watching. Hope your kit is progressing nicely! 🙂

Did you use simply tacky to mask off the center part of the wheels?

Hi: No, I didn't. I usually use white glue or fabric glue to "seal" the fraying. I'll have to remember the hot knife next time. Thanks!

Thank you!