[Alex SZ1996]

post news from Pocher here.

the latest news is a 1:8 diecast kit Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

description from their site:

MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL "GULLWING"

The new POCHER Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing - with doors, bonnet, boot and even windows to open. But we wouldn't be POCHER if we weren't looking for that "certain something" in our models: The new 1:8 kit comes with real working lamps and interior light, even the brake light lights up stepping the pedal. Last but not least the die-cast metal POCHER kit features working steering and folding down steering wheel.

· Exactly scaled replica of the orignal Dunlop R5 tires.
· Highly detailed cockpit.
· Functional headlamps and interior lighting.
· Functional gullwing doors, boot and hood to open.
· Detailed original accessory luggage. Specially made for Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by Karl Baisch.
· Faifthful and super-detailed reproduction of the six cylinder M-198 engine.

· Scale: 1:8.
· Pieces: 1300.
· Measurements: 556 x 224 x 165 mm.
· Weight: 9 kg.

 

[Alex SZ1996]

looks like the red Hurrrucan is out. saw it at Ck-models and on ebay.

 

[Alex SZ1996]

i dont think they had. Pocher has been a bit silent for the moment

 

[Alex SZ1996]

saw the yellow Huracan is at CK-models now

 

[Alex SZ1996]

i dont think there is other colors than red and yellow announced at the moment. im not sure about the price dropping, but i could see it happen it drops little bit along the way. not sure about it being limited, i dont think this is the case.

 

[Alex SZ1996]

Are there any information about which models we can expect in the future and what is the status of Mercedes 300SL?

no new models. the 300SL seems pushed back for some reason. i read somewhere it is still in development.

 

[Alex SZ1996]

havent heard that, but i did read some time ago that the group that owns Pocher has some financial problems. i hope they will continue making models kits.