rjfk2002 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Work of art Mr C! The corners are really impressive - getting it flat like that takes a phd in geometry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 15 hours ago, rjfk2002 said: Work of art Mr C! The corners are really impressive - getting it flat like that takes a phd in geometry Again too much credit Rich. I DO have a PHD though: Physician of Hacking and Desecrating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Getting anxious... The temptation now with top nearly complete is to rush headlong into unwrapping all the delicious details and stick 'em on. Like the spotlight, wipers, Flying Lady (she'll be last to the party) and all the door windows. Here is the completed top save for the tack strip, rear glass and frame. And various bits in place to judge what I've wrought. Of course miles of work to come like the dash, wheel, w'screen, folding hoods and all the chrome bits due back any day now. It's getting exciting - for me at least. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavor Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Still perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Love how this coming together for you. The color combo of paint, carpet, roof and leather is really stunning. What are you planning to do with the rear window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice job on getting the top to sit down without any pucker. I like the leather straps and buckles at the front of the roll out rain piece. She's coming along nice; I can't wait to see it with all the goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 10 hours ago, rjfk2002 said: Love how this coming together for you. The color combo of paint, carpet, roof and leather is really stunning. What are you planning to do with the rear window? Thanks for the support David, Rich and Wayne. Rich the window will get a brass chromed frame and the same plexi as all the other 'glass'. That's just a rough cut opening in the fabric and the finished piece will just push in, tucking the fabric with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 MrC, This is really coming together and looking superb, so many details to look at. Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Just magnificent Mr C. Top-notch stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well Mr C...again a superb job....not bloody easy by any means....well done you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Last top details... Too kind you guys, most appreciated. This portion of the job was a big chance to trash the model by the smallest mistake and I feared that. Slavish testing of glues, tapes, knives and materials made me brave enough to try it 'live'. That and figuring out an actual method. It IS a pivotal moment in your build when you may go too far past your skill level and ruin it. You need to assess your bravery when you go off the path. Huge relief now to be home safe and dry. Still plenty of chance on other less challenging tasks for me to soil the sheets - but the confidence of this part is at work. We'll see. Only the rear window frame and glass to go back here then onward: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Absolutely perfect....You're right...the smallest mistake could ruin the whole work because we only see it ! Fortunately, you are fairy-fingered Edited November 11, 2016 by CrazyCrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 minute ago, CrazyCrank said: Fortunately, you are fairy-fingered I HOPE this is just a complimentary expression... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Codger said: I HOPE this is just a complimentary expression... Sorry Codger if my poor english has induced a misunderstanding , I meant you have a great craftsmanship (nimble fingered), so, yes I whished congratulate you What had you understood in "fairy-fingered" ? (if one can find in these words a negative sense, I would like to know it, in order not to use them anymore !) Edited November 11, 2016 by CrazyCrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 28 minutes ago, CrazyCrank said: What had you understood in "fairy-fingered" ? (if one can find in these words a negative sense, I would like to know it, in order not to use them anymore !) Do not apologize! it's all good! Just a bit of American slang humor. I appreciate your meaning. Just being my politically IN-correct self... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous Mr C, I just love those buckles for the tonneau..... Almost time to start thinking about what will be next..... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 What a beautiful roof top you have done here, Codger. I second the remarks Roy made. It is museum quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Absolutely stunning work on this car! I am in total awe of all of you- and am learning like a kid in class....with candy....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 SHOWTIME !!... A very exciting time for me and a long time coming: The brass came back for chrome plating. And it's beyond my dreams! Seen here are the roof landau irons, the side vent window frames and the door glass frames. They came back virtually flawless and look like 1:1 OEM trims. Some words of recognition and sincere thanks before my euphoria. I commissioned David Cox to make the landaus to my specifications and proportions; necessary because of the radical roof cut as the also beautiful Model Motorcar landaus became too big to fit. Although many miles away from me and the model, David made them as perfectly as if he had the car on his bench. The very neat little buckles on the top straps are also his work. I am privileged to have David's running board strips and these parts on my car; all chromed, they are spectacular additions. Small caps will go into the tube ends and center pivot of each. Bit by bit... Thanks too to Marvin Meit who offers his chroming service for his customers. Marvin treats your parts as though they were his own. And his plating man has done top-notch work on my bits. I just bought the cast bronze headlights from Marvin and the chrome is also spectacular. Wait until you see them. The Pocher stampings look like pig-iron by comparison. A lot of hard work goes into this but you will get an enormous visual reward if you do it with diligence. Cutting and soldering brass square channel to the right sizes was a steep learning curve for me; indeed I made many of each to get the correct parts. I'm a hacker remember? The key to perfect chrome is what Dave Cox taught me; when you think you've polished the parts enough, polish them four more times! So I did. And he was certainly right. These views, although poorly lit to try to get the flash of chrome, hopefully show the proportions and elegant streamlined style I was trying for. Like those Gurney Nutting Phantoms that inspired me. Now where did I put those Bugatti tail lights ...? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 It's top-notch quality, Chas !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Beautiful jewellery for your Rolls Royce MrC. superb collaboration with David and Marvin on the metal work. Best Regards Keith. Edited November 14, 2016 by Mpfiend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 And why wouldn't you be euphoric Mr C....superb vision and collaboration.....stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Fantastic work. Almost on the home stretch now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You're making me dribble on my phone, stop it! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Looks good! I don't recall but, did you make a brass/chrome frame for around the rear window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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