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REVIEW: Pocher Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

We all know the history of the Lamborghini Aventador by now.  The car was billed as Murciélago’s replacement, which held the throne for about a decade.  The model I present here is the 1:8 scale version from Pocher.  The Pocher brand has some history with 1:8 scale models, though the Aventador is my first adventure with the brand.  Models produced through the Continue Reading...
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Pocher: Aventador Project Part V – Body Panels Check!

The finish line is almost near!  Front and rear body panels have been connected to the framework.  Everything went pretty much smoothly but I’ve noted some issues below. When installing the rear section to the frame,  don’t try to install the entire piece after completing page #28.  I tried for 15-20 minutes to install without success, the roadblock was the Continue Reading...
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Pocher: Aventador Project Part IV – Motor & Suspension

Well, I’m halfway through the assembly manual as of today’s post.  What I’ve completed since the last update is the motor, top and bottom section, front and rear suspension (well, most of it), and the steering mechanism. What is impressive with the kit as you continue through the build, is that assembling the intricate pieces gives you a greater appreciation Continue Reading...
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Pocher: Aventador Project Part III – Interior Cockpit

Well, some progress has been made since the last update.  I pretty much completed the interior of the Aventator.  No real challenges to speak of other than I would caution those in the beginning stages to be careful when mounting the dash into the main framework.  I accidentally touched the water decals on the left side of the dash – small Continue Reading...
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Pocher: Aventador Project Part II – Baby Steps…

Well, I found a few hours yesterday to start the Pocher Aventador build.  The first step is to download the revised assembly manual found on Pocher’s website.  The second step is to familiarize yourself with the various icons and warnings throughout the assembly manual. TIP – I highlighted any step that required special attention or application of glue, just to Continue Reading...
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Pocher: Aventador Project Part I – Inside The Box!

Ho Ho Ho…  Santa just dropped off my Christmas present, the Pocher 1:8 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. Seriously though, the folks at Hornby sent me the HK100 kit to build and review.  This will be a multiple series thread showcasing the model from the box, through assembly, and finally complete synopsis of the final product. The Pocher brand has some history Continue Reading...
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