Pocher 1/8 Volvo F16 Globetrotter in progress

[The Creative Explorer]

Hi all,

I have just started restoring a Pocher 1/8 Volvo. I bought 2 of them in the last couple of years, both build and both not so good. I already disassembled the first one and put it away. This one was in my display cabinet downstairs and after tackling 2 Pochers last year (Lotus F1 and the yellow Aventador), both being mostly assembly models with paint-tweaks, I decided it was time to actually build a Pocher again. And I thought this was a good candidate for it.
 

This is how the Truck looked how I bought it, I had to held it together with tape to keep the shape. The previous owner must had similar issues, since there are non-standard screws at odd places. That has to be improved.

 

Update 3-9-2024; the last couple of days has been mostly sanding, sanding and more sanding. Not much fabricating or assembling.
I continued on the front axle and the front wheel hubs had 2 screws per side, I decided to open up the other 2 holes and have 4 screws per side, for that beavier look and rigidity.

 

 

[Nugget Bandit]

 

Sounds like a great project you've got going! Tackling a Pocher 1/8 Volvo restoration is no small feat, especially after taking on models like the Lotus F1 and Aventador. It’s good you’re giving the truck a proper rebuild, especially if the previous owner had to resort to non-standard screws just to hold it together.

Sanding can be a bit of a grind (pun intended), but it’s worth it to get everything smooth and ready for assembly. Your idea of adding the extra screws to the front wheel hubs sounds like a smart move—gives it that more robust, heavy-duty look and should help with the overall strength too.

Looking forward to seeing how the project progresses once you get past the sanding phase and start fabricating and assembling! Keep the updates coming!