Obivion Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I planned to spray a basecoat today. But I remembered that I missed the rear lights. I found some coffeesticks and did a dryfit with some custom made rear lights... What do you think...? Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitforbattle Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Looks wacky enough to actually work. I like it. Maybe they need to get smoothened out to flow with the rest of the body. Edited May 14, 2014 by fitforbattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Coffeestick are a nice touch, and they looks great on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 So cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Great idea with the coffee sticks. Will he watching for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 interesting build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 cool idea this, I look forward to seeing the progress Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 I am still not sure about the rear light units. I like them made of coffeesticks, but also the are too big. Maybe this is better... I make lenses out of some clear sprue. Maybe flat, maybe bullit shaped.... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I still have some bullet tail lights lying around...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 if you ask me it would look sop much better with the taillights higer up , like a tad under the upper bodyline and on the far corners .. if you would dril holes in the corners and then put the drill in straight (like the tails would face back) you would have a hole where you can put in a small piece of tubing and mold that into the bodywork and on the tube that just sticks out you can put a nice bullet shaped lense , those are easy to make from red sprue in a drill with some sandpaper if you want a explanation in dutch just pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 You could use some tail lights out of revells 32 ford kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Dennis this is great! I like the round lenses better than the coffee sticks. I think Richard's idea is worth exploring. You're off to a really great start on a great idea, stay with it. Edited May 20, 2014 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 This is way cool! If you really want to keep with the Rolls theme, but don't want to use the stock engine, maybe steal a Rolls Merlin from a P-51 or a Spit. They do make them in 24th scale.. Just sayin...... Keep up the good work! Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 This thing is awesome! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Did some work on the taillights. After the glue has dried I will fill the gabs and sand it smooth. Dennis Edited May 31, 2014 by Obivion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Looks like that might work Dennis, see more once it's filled in. Love this project. Edited May 31, 2014 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Found a little (too little) time to do some work again. I made the bulkhead, the original one doesn't fit in my ideas. Also made the front axle. I made it from the original RollsRoyce axle. The two original leaf springs were cut and glued together. I placed it on the axle to mount it on the front of the chassis using just one single leaf spring as you see often on hot rods. Well you Americans grow up with these kind of cars... What do you think...? Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This is awesome! Just find some slicks for it, and make it slammed haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 The work on the body stopped for a while. First I have to finish the chassis before I can make the final changes to the body. Here you see the front and rear axles. The front axle is finished, the rear one needs more work. In the mean time I painted parts of the interior in the base color (Revell 34). I want to weather the interior to make it look old and dirty. I never did something like that so I hope I get the result I am looking for. I made some holes in the seat, later the filling will pop out Today I received my Rolls Royce Allison engine (AMT). Thanks to jbwelda who offert me this kit for a reasonable price Attached photo is an example to how I hope it will look like after I built it. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 great progress , soo nice !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Does someone know how to paint realistic worn, cracked and dirty leather? I tried to find it on YouTube but without result zo far... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obivion Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I like to share this sneak peek with you. I wanted to show it yesterday, but unfortunately the rear axle was too far to the front and the rear wheels ended up half way the doors. So i placed the axle more to the rear and I must say that it looks good... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Pretty cool Rat Rod...I like where this is going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Looks cool man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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