Welcome to Precision Scale Replica's website. On these pages you will find products catering to the person interested in highly detailed diecast automotive miniatures (CMC), Pocher 1/8 scale kits, custom fabricated detailing assemblies for Pocher kits, and Sherline machine products. As time goes on other manufacturers will be added to the lineup. Precision Scale Replica's is located on the prairies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

CMC is a world leader for building in detail and offering various scale replicas at affordable pricing. Of course, "affordable" is a relative term but when compared to the likes of  Exoto, GMP, etc,  they are definitely in the same class. Product lines consist of 1/18 classic racing and road cars, 1/24 classics, and most recently, a venture into 1/43 scale with their incredible Mercedes Transporter. CMC is located in Germany with an assembly factory in China. Unfortunately the standard hourly wage in North America and Europe, to assemble these labour intensive works of art, would up the price two to three times the cost compared to manufacturing offshore. Take a look at the offerings and see if anything is of interest to you.

Pocher. These are kits consisting of anywhere from 400 parts for the Porsche, to 3000 parts in the Rolls Royce Torpedo kit. Much has been written and many websites cater to the build, sale, and the offering of detail parts for these kits. PSR is no exception and presently has 18 kits in stock. Custom assembly is available and a line of very neat detailing parts will be available in the near future, but for a hint of the first product offering, have you found yourself  putting off acquiring a K91 and up Mercedes due to the plastic wheels...? (An information email will be up and running shortly to inform anybody interested in the latest accessories). Pricing on Pocher kits may seem high but unfortunately I have only been able to acquire my stock through private sources and have had to pay premium prices so I am unable to offer lower pricing, sorry. There is always Ebay for those looking for a deal, but lately prices on Ebay are escalating as stocks dry up.

A note to those not familiar to the Pocher name: As far as I know, Pocher started manufacturing their "classic" series of kits in the early seventies and first exhibited them at a Worlds Fair. They were a hit but were highly priced even then. The kits were manufactured up to the mid to late 90's and then production ceased with various stories floating around about the factory burning, high manufacturing costs, or a take over. I'm inclined to believe the high manufacturing cost scenario, coming from a manufacturing background, and I really don't believe they will be produced again. For sure, the Ferrari kits will not be produced again unless Mattel (who bought the rights from Ferrari to be the sole source for Ferrari scale replicas) picks up the tooling or licenses Riverossi (present owner of the Pocher name and tooling) to sell these kits.

One thing for sure, these kits build up into fantastic miniatures when done well, and as the saying goes, the adventure is in getting to the end, not in the end itself.

Sherline Machine Products. Sherline has been around since 1974 in North America and is located in Vista, California.. The owner of Sherline, Joe Martin, took the basic design of a miniature lathe, manufactured in Australia by the Ronald Sher Pty. Ltd. company, and built up a facility that manufactures precision machine tools used extensively throughout the hobby, clock making, jewelry, and gunsmith world. Machining is not as complex as many think. Anybody capable of tackling the building of a Pocher kit, to completion, would definitely be able to master the operation of a Sherline lathe or milling machine. There really is enjoyment and a sense of satisfaction in making something out of metal. The feeling one gets from having a cutter slicing through a hunk of brass like it is a piece of butter rates right up there with all the other good things in life!

Products ordered from this website are direct shipped from California, usually within 48hrs of receipt of order. For great White North customers I will be striving to offer minimum ordering hassles with the ability to handle all brokerage and customs regulations.. Unfortunately I can't be of help with the exchanges being what they are, but hopefully my pricing will allow anybody interested in home machining the ability to break into this fantastic hobby.

Check out the offerings and if you need any additional info or would like to contact me, drop a line to me. 

Cheers!

John Parry

The Fine Print

Web Site Purchases

For now I am only able to accept wire transfer, cheque or money orders payable to Precision Scale Replica's. I am now looking into the feasibility of accepting credit cards through the Paypal system. Will advise shortly.

Shipping

Below are some guidelines for shipping and handling charges. I will ship by the most economical airfreight with all shipments being insured. Please advise by email if you have a preferred shipping method. Please also note that, to protect both you and myself from credit card fraud, I am unable to ship to a PO Box.

:Shipping for CMC is approx US $10.00 to $15.00 for the first item anywhere in North America. Shipping charges will be calculated at time of order and you will be notified if higher than $15.00. An order email confirmation will be sent with total shipping charges prior to shipment of product.

Shipping for Pocher kits varies from US $25.00 to $50.00 for first item anywhere in North America depending on size and weight of kit. Kits are shipped in boxes to protect contents. (Incredibly, I have received kits from Italy wrapped only in paper!)

Sherline products are direct shipped from California. These items are sent UPS which, surprisingly, is quite reasonable. For Canadian and international orders I can handle all brokerage and customs clearances if required. Total shipping price will be calculated at time of order.

Canadian residents will be charged GST (HST where applicable) on all purchases. Manitoba residents will have PST added.

Returns

Sherline - 30 Day return policy. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Warranty is one year from date of purchase.

Pocher - All unsealed Pocher kits are checked over and inventoried prior to shipment. For these kits a 15% restocking fee will be charged. Kits must be completely unstarted and all parts still in their respective packaging (staples intact). Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Sealed kits are also subject to a 15% restocking fee and must still be sealed otherwise a 25% restocking fee will apply if the seal has been broken. Please note that the value of these kits drastically decreases after breaking of the seal. I would much rather iron out any problems over the phone or via email if any type of a problem is encountered with a kit. Please do not hesitate to contact me about the above if you have any questions. 

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