Obivion Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Dear friends, After I have finished the Volksrod I wanted to built something different. For I while this 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II was waithing to be built. So I started and want to use it to try some more things. I have some ideas but don't have anything concrete so we will see where it ends. I shortenend the body, because in real it is a huge car and also to fit an old Mercedes roof on it. The chassis must be shortened too somewhere in the middle. I also cut off the front and rear ends off the chassis. I cut off the front spring leafs. They will get one single leaf. The back end of the body is closed with styrene, I don't use the Original boot... Dennis Edited April 29, 2014 by Obivion
mrm Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Now, THIS will be very interesting. I love wacky projects like this. This will never happen in real life and it makes it all that more enjoyable to see a model like that.
Obivion Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Thank you. This weekend i will treat you with new pictures. Dennis Edited May 3, 2014 by Obivion
crazyrichard Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 aah cool posting it here as well , awsome build so far !!
Obivion Posted May 4, 2014 Author Posted May 4, 2014 I have been doing some work on the chassis and body. The body is shorter and the rear doors removed. Also added the Mercedes roof. The chassis is shortened and will be Z-ed. Still have to figure out many thing as it is my first attempt doing something like this. If it goes wrong totally, I still have a second kit of this same car, so I have some spare parts Dennis
Obivion Posted May 4, 2014 Author Posted May 4, 2014 Today I did some sanding. There is much more to do, but al least there is a start. Dennis
jbwelda Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 this is so kool...and if you are not totally set on using that stock looking engine, you might think about putting an Allison engine in instead, from the AMT parts pack that's been reissued a number of times. might give it more of a hot rod feel. it is 1/25 though so it might appear a bit small, especially next to that huge Roller mill! jb
Obivion Posted May 5, 2014 Author Posted May 5, 2014 I know about that Allison engine and i was thinking about buying one. Pretty cool. But it is quite expensive to get it to Holland. The parts pack I found on Ebay. They cost $25 plus $30 for shipping... Dennis
Obivion Posted May 6, 2014 Author Posted May 6, 2014 Today I did some more filling and sanding, and closed the rear wheel arches. The body needs some more detailing, but it has the basic form now. I can't choose if I shall close the rear windows or keep them open.... Dennis
mrm Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I like it a lot, but I think you need to either even that belt line or figure a way to mimic it with the window opening on the roof.
slusher Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I Really like this project., a kit and build I am not familiar with and very interesting. Solid start..
Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I have a Johan Mercedes kit I've been sitting for a while now, that I'm planning a hot rod build with. You are making me want to dive in now. Looking good, keep at it.
Obivion Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Yes i think i keep them open. I want to place the fueltank in the back. When i close the windows you can not see the fuel tank anymore. Dennis
Obivion Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Finished the sides and the rear and filled and sanded down several times. Hope to spray the basecoat very soon. Dennis
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