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progressivo interrupti per paintorosso ... I screwed up the paint. After a huge success on getting the perfect effect of a realistic 'satin black' using krylon Fusion spray, I decided to touch up a small area on the doors and cowl ( I detected a slight mottling). Big mistake. I should have left alone. Too much of this stuff makes TAR. I just spent most of my April late night modeling time stripping, sanding, painting, stripping, painting, stripping, painting ... etc. It still ain't right and will have to go glossier to even out the paint but here's some progress shots: I'll probably knock the bumper back like the original SSK and deal with the Mass. Inspections at the same time as the fender less wheels: Now for a mid-sixties treatment to the side exhaust (Michae'ls scrapbook dept sells nifty tools):

Is that a mid-engine cobra?

I'm now seeing your dilemma Cato. This last photo exemplifies RR carriage design - it's all over the place. As Skip pointed out the door moulding lines into the soft top and curves down and up to the front of the slightly rounded top. But I see that same door moulding sweeps into the rear fender line as well. There's what looks like a superfluous molded line in the soft top that sweeps around and intersects the fender line perpendicularly. The soft top practically exists as its own element design wise, as does the trunk. I'm guessing that although the components are attempted to juxtapose with one another, the priority of the design is within the carriage itself with the fenders reflecting the lines - somewhat. Secondary to that are the attached elements like the soft top, trunk and spare. When the fenders have side fairings the aero look is carried further in the fixed top and attached trunk like Bob's example. I now feel like your Sedanca, with its open fenders and fixed, simple (although elegant) top should maybe avoid that aero look, and I can understand your second-guessing and thinking of staying with the rectangular trunk. Good luck, but I got a feeling you'll make the right choice whatever it is ...

You have to see it with the spare if you go that way. My opinion is to match the crown of the trunk with that of the sedanca top first (like Bob's examples), decide on the spare, and then check the trunk angle. Either way, it'll be an improvement over the straight trunk.

That interior and boot are beautiful! Re: sideways photos - Are you opening them in iPhoto or Preview? Once you rotate the pic are you saving? Macs usually have an easier interface ... but a cheap Photoshop LE is a must-have minimum to preserve your beautiful work. In the meantime, your model looks great from any angle.

Sweet. That boot gives the three-quarter rear view the best angle of the model.

Wow ... absolutely ... wow. Your work is outstanding. Lots of great decisions. Thank you for sharing with the very nice photography.

I'll bet the modeling cops would let Harry free on the braided thread since he's holding an artistic license ... it juxtaposes well with the other colors and style. Your original "embellishments" are always a great treat Harry!

Cool beans ... I could use more balljoints like yours

Great idea on the spark wires and yummy body color with the saddle leather interior ... don't forget the exhaust tips Harry

This is great ... I did this kit last year ... now I'm gonna see how it SHOULD have been done

Cato, if I ever get to building anything Pocher or Rolls Royce this thread will be the first reference I go to. Absolutely awesome!

Yes I understand, but the Springfield Phantom I works actually designed some features that were later brought in to the Phantom IIs — See the third paragrah here: http://www.coachbuild.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=50&g2_itemId=48982 So i was dreaming of building the ultimate all-American Springfield Phantom I from 1929: http://www.coachbuild.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=50&g2_itemId=49147

Thank you sir. I'm learning a lot. I see it was called a "Springfield" but was manufactured in Derby, England ...what a beautiful car. I'll be buying the 1/24 model ...

Structural design done. Loose fit and everything looks as hoped including hood: I'm going with the spokes ...

Excellent detailing Ian!

I knew there'd be a price for all this generosity :-) I better start doing some more research ...

Thank you once again Skip. I could not find a phantom I or "Springfield" but I did see the Monogram 1931 Phaeton. I also just saw bbowser's 1931 Rolls Royce thread and as you pointed out is a LHD and the engine looks like the overhead diagrams you sent above. Am I correct in assuming this is a Springfield Phantom I? And is the Henley Roadster a Phantom I LHD? I'm asking because I thought the Phantom II began production in 1931 while the Springfield Phantom I did continue for a short time after and then Rolls Royce ceased production in the US. Thanks for all the help. And another apology for interrupting your awesome build thread Cato.

Wonderful! Thank you very much! I'm going to look into the monogram Springfield model you mentioned.

Lucky break on the case ... it seems to fit nice ... but ... it's still on the edge of that table (?)

Codi, this is amazing and thank you for the outstanding photography as well. I'd love to say this is inspiring, but I'd have to relate to what you're doing first and I ain't there ... absolutely amazing .

Man I hope you weren't talking about something like this: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92698&page=1 I almost messed my pants from fear, this guy is so good!

... in 1/12 scale with working butterflies

Thanks for the inspiration. The belt is hacked from the kit to accomodate the added alternator and ... it ... is ... a mess. So the fact that you noticed I will clean up and touch up with some flat black ... Thanks for the reminder about the dog!

No, but I did see tape used that looked good. I learned as a kid that black rubber bans are the best ... for about 2 months