From Our Hands To Yours: How Pocher models are made

Every Pocher model represents a journey of precision engineering, intricate craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. But what happens before a model kit reaches your hands?

From the initial research and design to the manufacture of individual components, decoration, inspection and final assembly, discover the process behind creating a Pocher model in our exclusive How It’s Made short film.

From Research to Design

Every Pocher model begins long before the first component is manufactured. Thorough research and development are essential to capturing the character, proportions and distinctive details of the original vehicle.

For historic vehicles, achieving accuracy can be particularly challenging. Many have evolved over decades, with modifications, repairs and changes in specification making each example unique. To overcome this, Pocher draws on vehicle drawings, high-resolution photography, specialist literature and consultations with automotive experts.

In addition, advanced CAD software, LiDAR scanning and 3D-printed prototypes help translate this research into precise, detailed designs, refined in collaboration with experts to ensure an authentic recreation of the original vehicle.

From initial concepts to detailed development, every decision contributes to bringing the vision to life in Pocher’s signature scales.

Precision Tool Making

Transforming a design into a physical model requires specialist tooling and precision engineering.

The tools developed during this stage are essential to producing the intricate components that make up every Pocher kit, helping to ensure accuracy, consistency and the exceptional level of detail expected from the collection.

It is a process where technical expertise and engineering precision come together.

Bringing the Components to Life

With the tooling in place, the individual components begin to take shape.

From intricate mechanical parts to distinctive bodywork, each component is manufactured with careful consideration of its design, fit and finish.

These individual elements form the foundations of the complete model, contributing to the complexity and realism of the Pocher building experience.

The Art of Component Decoration

A Pocher model’s appearance is defined by the most intricate details.

During the decoration process, individual components receive their distinctive finishes, colours and detailing through masking, spray painting, Tampo printing, and pre-applied water decals helping to recreate the appearance of the original vehicle in remarkable scale.

Every finish contributes to the overall authenticity of the model, bringing together the engineering and aesthetics that make each Pocher creation so distinctive.

Meticulous Inspection

Attention to detail continues throughout the inspection process.

Individual components are carefully examined at multiple stages to ensure they meet Pocher’s highest standards before progressing to the next stage of production.

Quality and consistency are central to creating a model kit that delivers an exceptional building experience, with every detail contributing to the finished result.

From Our Factory to Your Door

Once the components have completed the production and inspection stages, they are carefully prepared for packing. All die-cast components are carefully packaged in a lined XPS extruded polystyrene tray on one layer and the remaining components including sprues and screws on another layer inside the outer carboard box.

Every Pocher model kit is brought together with consideration for the individual parts and the building experience ahead. From our factory to your home, this is another important step in the journey of every Pocher model.

From Our Hands to Yours

The journey doesn't end with the manufacture of the components. It continues when the kit reaches its owner.

With hundreds of intricate parts, carefully engineered details and an immersive building experience, every Pocher kit offers enthusiasts the opportunity to bring an extraordinary model to life with their own hands.

From the first stages of assembly to the final finishing touches, the experience is about more than creating a model. It is about appreciating the engineering, craftsmanship and detail that make the finished piece truly special.

To be Built, Displayed, and Admired by You

From the initial research and design to the final model taking pride of place in a collector’s home, every Pocher kit represents a remarkable journey of craftsmanship and precision.

Behind every component is a process. Behind every model is a team of specialists dedicated to bringing extraordinary automotive and motorsport icons to life in scale.

Discover the craftsmanship behind every Pocher model and see the journey for yourself in our short How It’s Made film.

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