Chromecop Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Old Hong Kong made friction toy which will be built into a semi-custom curbside limo. Wheels Fujimi 17" chrome spokes while tires came from the partsbox. Will probably make a "half" interior (only for the drivers compartment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) The body may be okay to build as a limousine, but obviously the tires are way too small. No postwar Roll-Royce ever came with wire wheels. What scale is this? You might be able to use some interior parts from the 1/24 Minicraft Silver Cloud, but it's not very good at all. I would also suggest that for a good interior to bash and wheels, the best choice would be the Testors/Italeri Roll-Royce Phantom II Star of India. There are no good choices for a Silver Cloud engine, unless you're ready to deal with the Revell parts pak 1949 Cadillac, which Rolls stole from them.. Edited September 23, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) It's 1/24 scale. I searched my partsbox for quite a while ooking for the perfect set of tires, but these were the best I had (much better than the Fujimi's that came with the Wheels). However, I agree, they do look a bit small but will probably look a bit better once I lower the car ! I will most likely scratchbuild whatever interiorbucket I finally decide on, using the stock one as a base. Edited September 23, 2014 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 the proportions on that body are so "off" that whatever you do is an improvement. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's hard to tell from the one side view pictured above about the rest of the body, but it's possible that a bit of work to make the rear of the roof slope down more would help. Most Silver Cloud long-wheelbase limos had coachwork by Mulliner or James Young, but there have been many custom variations, particularly for cars for heads of state, which the model appears to be. http://car-pictures.info/1961-rolls-royce-phantom-v-touring-limousine-by-h-j-mulliner-five-seat-limousine/ http://car-pictures.info/1969-rolls-royce-phantom-vi-limousine-by-mulliner-park-ward-seven-seat-limousine/ If it's 1/24 as stated, I'd still check out the Minicraft Silver Cloud for parts or reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) This looks a lot closer -- Queen Elizabeth's ride. (Actually a Phantom VI) A little helpful reference here: http://www.rrab.com/jan02.htm Edited September 25, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sweet project, looking forward to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the links to the 1:1 scale cars. Yes, this toy looks quite similar to the Phantom VI of the british Queen. But, I've also found several pic's on the net of other High Roof Phantoms V limos and they also look very similar to my toy body! So, it's really not "that" off in the proportions.... Here's one (1960 model): https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608050421750892252&pid=15.1&P=0 Edited September 26, 2014 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) A little food for thought: Mild top chop, quarter windows closed up a little, top pie-cut at the B pillar and tapered a little towards the front. Does that help a bit? Edited September 26, 2014 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I think the only real issue is where the bottom window line curves down on the front quarterlight so doesn't line up with the bonnet (hood) line, something to do with the scuttle in front of the windscreen being a little low. The profile of the 1:1 regardless of coachwork has a single gently sweeping line from radiator to the very rear of the car. Building up the scuttle and raising the rear of the bonnet would help a lot. I know it's easy for me to say, actually doing it would be beyond my skills! Good luck with this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Here are some other pictures of the Queen's car. Evidently, it was a semi-landaulet, with the rear portion of the roof being completely glass. http://www.funfundoo.com/rolls-royce-phantom.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) There will be some work done to the body....however NO chopping as I really want to keep it as a High Roof Special body (by Mulliner/Park Ward). I totally agree about that bottom window line curve, it's not to find on the 1:1 scale car and needs to be taken care of! Also the Vent windows are to big and the C-pillar needs to be moved back a bit. These things are easy fixes thou.... By this time I've also found TWO interior buckets in my stash so I'm now planning for a full custom interior with a 42" flat screen TV-set in the back ! The car will most likely run british plates when finished! To bad I have to spend so much time at work, I'd rather be at home building models!!!!! Edited September 28, 2014 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Cool and rare car, looking forward to seeing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) No postwar Roll-Royce ever came with wire wheels. Ahem... Even if he'd whack some Donks on it, it would still be OK, because we all can do what we want. I'd slam this thing and paint it so psychedelic, that even John Lennon's Roller pales in comparison. Edited September 28, 2014 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Today I've started to do some correction to the body-lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 As much as im a fan of small wire wheels, I think this would look killer slammed on a set of steelies with some fat whitewalls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 As much as im a fan of small wire wheels, I think this would look killer slammed on a set of steelies with some fat whitewalls... What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 As much as im a fan of small wire wheels, I think this would look killer slammed on a set of steelies with some fat whitewalls... x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 OK! I'll think about it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 So....would this be more like Your cup of tea???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I like the wires, but maybe with those whitewalls. Seems more, "upscale" I guess you could say. Bit more refined looking, but it depends what look you are after. Well done building is more important than the styling, as styling is a matter of personal preference. There are alot of builds on here that are very well done with styling that I wouldn't come within 100 feet of it in real life. There are also builds with style that I love but are so horridly built, I want to toss my lunch. The ones that are horridly built though, they come here to get tips and to get better. Style is a matter of personal preference. Make it like you want it, and have a blast. If it torques your crank, fire it up. Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Almost done with the right side body-mods: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) The reason I'd like to go with 17/18" wire-Wheels is that I Think it'd look good for the average style o this build. It'll have a slight lowrider-look to it. Think something like a Daily driver for an upcoming lation rap-king.... 2" screen TVset in the rear compartment, some cocktail-glasses orchamagne-fluites along with a ottle in an ice-bucket and the "ing" in the rear seat, wearing a big, Heavy gold chain round his neck and , maybe, a skinny Young girl driving the car! Now I've found tires with higher profile, however they're made for 20" Wheels , so I'll have to either modify the wires or get some other Wheels for this one. Edited October 5, 2014 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) I've finally decided on wheels for this build. They will be "topped-off" with 3-blade knock-off spinners: Edited October 12, 2014 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 The wheel choice is perfect! have you thought about paint yet? I look at the curves and size and it makes me think pearl orange and cream with cream and walnut interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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