David G.

Hello Everybody! The 1962 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II by Minicraft Models. The original kit was tooled and released by Hubley Manufacturing around 1960. It's been re-boxed and re-released about ten times by a couple of different companies since then. This version was re-issued by Minicraft Models in 1997. Though this version is labeled as a 1962, Rolls Royce manufactured the Silver Cloud between 1959 and 1962. One release of this kit was labeled as such. I purchased it at the most recent Desert Scale Classic model car show and swap meet in Phoenix. In spite of being such a simple kit, there was a good bit of work behind getting it into this finished state. For those who may wish to see it, here is a link to the WIP. The Spirit of Ecstasy mascot and radiator ornament is horribly out of scale to the rest of the car. Unfortunately, I could find no suitable replacement for it, so there it is! The classic Rolls Royce lines flow like gently rolling waves of water. One of the "fixes" I chose to make was to re-scribe the seams around the fuel door. They were originally cast as bumps rather than indentations. The boot lid is supposed to be openable but there is nothing inside worth seeing. The boot lid did require a good bit of reworking to get a decent looking panel line between it and the body. And here is the inspiration for the build. I saw this 1959 (?) in Cottonwood, AZ a couple of months after finding the kit at the Desert Scale Classic in Phoenix. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have. David G.

I had the pleasure of watching you design and develop this build in the WIP section. An amazing process! Fabulous work Steve! David G.

Gorgeous paint! Nice build too, I like the adjustable ride height. David G.

Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate that. David G.

It looks great Bob! The last one for the year. David G.

What a great looking model. My son had one of these in bright orange. David G.

Fabulous work on the cabinetry! I can't wait to see more. David G.

A beautiful build! David G.

Thank you so much for your kind comment Steve. Thank you Michelle. Thanks Carl, I'm always glad to hear from you. David G.

Hi Gary. What I would suggest to is search the internet for images of warning placards. Generic warnings like "HEAVY", "Lift Here" "HAZARDOUS EQUIPMENT" and others that may be appropriate. You could save the images to your computer then use a photo editing program to scale them down and print them out. Maybe even print out a label for a corporate name like "Chastain Electrical Equipment", or any other name you like. That's how I made the warning placards on the side of the yellow tube on my Ecto-1 model. And I agree with your thought to apply some light weathering and wear. You may want to start with a very thin blackwash. You may also want to try some wood stain to bring out the differences in the various wood pieces. The crate is a delightful model on its own, but I agree with you. It would definitely benefit from some detailing and weathering. I hope you found some of these suggestions helpful. Also, I think the tie-downs are a great idea. You found a great way to represent them. Regards, David G.

Great idea getting the gauges printed like that. David G.

It's beautiful! I can't wait to see it in the Under Glass section. David G.

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you like it. David G.

Quite the ambitious project! You're doing an excellent job with the body mods. And what I see of the chassis work you're doing looks great too. I can't wait to see more. David G.

Wow, that load is fabulous! The equipment crate is a wonderful addition. It seems that it have some kind some shipping marks on it though. Or maybe a document packet. Regardless, it's a perfect load for that rig. David G.

Thank you for your kind comment David. In addition to the stock version decals, Revell also provided decals for a racing version that included racing stripes, numbers and sponsor call-outs. Most kind of them. Thank you again for your kind words, It's nice having one's efforts recognized in such a way. Thank you Tom, I appreciate it. David G.

What a cool idea! Excellent work, it looks great! David G.

Fantastic looking cars! I love the plane too, it reminds me of the one from Raiders of the Lost Ark. A good turnout for the year. David G.

Lucky find! There aren't very many of those left, in either full size or 1:25. Excellent work on this classic American muscle car. David G.

Wow! ? That's got some serious Zoom! It looks like it should be an exhibition for the Sunday drag races. David G.

Thank you Mario. Yes, they are two very unique parts of automotive history and I'm glad to have one in my collection. Thank you Keith. Thank you very much Mathias. Thanks John. The roof is just DupliColor Universal Flat Black. It seems to have the perfect sheen for vinyl tops. Thank you Guido. I remember seeing Petty's car driving in the races on TV when I was a youngster. That was probably my first exposure to these iconic cars. They were a beautiful shade of blue. Thanks again to those who took the time to share their thought with me. David G.

A fabulous build, beautiful paint and color, excellent photography! Well done! David G.

Looks great! David G.

Congratulations! ? I was always afraid that this would be one of those overly ambitious projects that fades unfinished into obscurity. It must be a great feeling for you to have completed this glorious build. I look forward to seeing the final photos. David G.

Wow! There are some really cool R&R projects here! I'm envious. David G.