Elmo's Speed Shop

ANMARK

GUNZE SANGYO OR

REVELL

Here is a sample of this model according to the different manufacturers : ENTEX

Hi all ! Following the purchase of a 1/16 '33 Entex Caddy, I fell in love with this old classics kits and with this large scale. I recently bought a Rolls-Royce Phantom III Gunze kit, but it doesn't have instructions. So I'm desperately looking for the instructions for the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Gunze Sangyo / Entex / Revell / Anmark. Do any of you have one of these kits? And could he send me the instructions manual in PDF ? The assembly of the kit is quite complex and I need instructions. Thank you in advance, you would be doing me a great favor ! For information this model does not share the same parts and molds with the Revell Phantom 2 kit, which is more prevalent. P.S. : I know the various links to find instructions (scalemates, fotki, super-hobby...), I have long searched, but in vain. Please excuse my poor quality English.

Ola ! Thanks Claude for taking the time to measure the wheels. It must be the same model as the Lincoln Continental. The classic Monogram tires seem to be 1-2 mm taller, as well as internally at the rim (1mm) ... I will start the work tomorrow, today I had to clean finally a 1:1 scale boat ! Little anecdoct: I still had the time today during a break to win on the net a lot of old assembled kits (I like rescues !), including two Dues (Dual & Roadster) and a Packard Phaeton (as well as a Citroen DS Heller at 1/16!), among other relics ... And I'm awaiting response to offers for new kits : Monogram Packard Boattail, and two Italeri Cadillac (Town and Fleetwood) ! I'm worried that my obession is getting worse !!! Good holidays too, if luckily this is the case too !

Thanks Claude, the idea of Cord's wheels interests me. I like them aesthetically (an idea of the rim / tire diameter?) ; I'm going to deepen this : I have one of these Monogram models on my favorites list on a used shopping site, I'll probably make up my mind. Mr NNL, for the significant length, I really put on the size of the final wheels to reduce that visual impression, as well as the monochrome body / chassis treatment. I would really like to keep the body intact, without modification. Do you have any other suggestions? I can also slightly reduce the wheelbase, bring the two axles closer together... I'm thinking of starting the work on the chassis the day after Christmas, I will let you know how the site is progressing ! Do not hesitate to send me your comments and other ideas.

Just a little idea of the general look, with an old kit assembled, collected in a lot on ebay. The front wheels are from the Continental by Monogram, but their diameter is still slightly too small... Wheels with slightly larger diameter would reduce the very long appearance of the body. I think that chassis spars paintjob with the same color as the bodywork will ultimately reinforce a more compact appearance.

Hi ! Sorry for the previous post . I'm very interested in this topic. For a few years now, and the accidental purchase of a Monogram Duesenberg in a flea market, I've been in love with the Monogram classics series. I love these models (especially the Dues, Dual & Town) and their size at this 1/24 scale, as well as the quality and "working comfort" of those old kits... I also really like leaving the world of V8s that have surrounded me since my childhood as a model maker. I really love working on those good big old "straight 8" engines. I have been questioning myself and therefore documenting for a long time on the right way to treat these models in a sober and efficient hot rod style (I have also made good progress on the "hi-boy" treatment). These technical questions and my great motivation and creative inspiration around this series of classic Monograms sometimes come close to obsession ! Finding this topic was therefore a real relief for me, finally giving me the hope of finding some information and solutions : While my DIY scratch-building techniques are good for engine modifications, finding the RIGHT AND SUITABLE SIZE OF WHEELS ( RIMS + TIRES ) remains a major issue. I have in mind the obvious choice of steel rims (with or without hub cover cap). I kinda started looking around for ideas you submitted to us, on 1/20 and 1/18 (including die-cast), but I would be very grateful if some members had any other specific ideas, as well as if other people have photos to share of "hot rod classic series" models already made. I am quite isolated on these questions because I am French (hence the poor quality of my English) and few people are interested here in these old Monogram kits, and even less in a hot rodding livery. In this regard (geografics !), I have recently been interested in classic kits from the Italeri brand (some of you have feedback to share?) ; and even Heller (French brand!). Recently I have just discovered on old MPC catalogs from the 70's some classic series models : could some of you tell me more about it, or even show me ?! Thank you all in advance for your attention and patience with my poor english !