PROPELLER Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 The donnor was waiting since about forty years, here his last place, since ten years... This kit (K75) contained 2905 parts. And, one day perhaps, it will be close of that: The "armour" will be done with 1,5mm aluminum sheet, the perfect size to the 12mm steel in the real life. Souls fragiles, cardiacs, Pocher's purists, keep away! The wheel base is more short... 40mm to cut off: More soon? 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 A truly inspiring project in the making Dan...very much looking forward to this one Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (Settles down with beer and crisps to hand) This is a bit different, it's going to be fascinating to see how you tackle it as well as the result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Oooooo yes, this does look fab . Got a cosy chair in the snug. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Very different and therefore a very nice topic. I’m the shadow following you. Don’t worry, completely harmless.😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 This is a project that Codger would have loved following! It’s a very interesting build and I intend to follow it once I finally get moved and settled in. It’s taken me over two weeks to inventory, take pictures and pack up all my models! I never realized how much stuff I had accumulated over the years. Of course, I also never envisioned moving either. Looking forward to watching this coming together. Having followed your other work, I know that it’s going to be pretty great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 16/07/2022 at 17:44, larchiefeng said: This is a project that Codger would have loved following! I think so, that's_crual_ life! Thanks to my shadow, my fan Ron, Chris and Neddy, be patient... Of course, a jig was needed. Lot of time spent but this time is not lost! Better your jig is, better and easier your work will be... It's a Dan's rule! Well, after destroying the interesting work is beginning. I suppose you see my interventions... It's just the beginning, the frame of an armoured RR is quite different! After done all the new cross members, I will cut off the old supports. Dan. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Pretty beefy suspension, it’s going to be pretty interesting to see how many upgrades to the chassis is required for the armored body. Great work as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The brass work looks lovely on the chassis, like the jig too. Great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 A come back after a small break, but... Not with noting! The beginning have been the gearbox, the center of all the dispositive. With some processing and adding I used a part of the Pocher one... Simple isn't it... Dan. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 That's brilliant work as usual. I missed this when you started it but I'm following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 But what is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Badger Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jo NZ said: But what is it for? Early propelled gun during the first world war. I know that T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) used one in the the area that is now Jordan as part of his support for the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottomans during WW1. They were 1915 Rolls Royce model 40/50 "Silver Ghost" many of which were requisitioned back to the factory and fitted with an armoured body. Some of these were shipped to Egypt and from there made it around the gulf of Aqaba to join the Great Arab Revolt where they were used as fighting vehicles, ambulances, and protected transport for Emir Faisal etc. and in the photo on the wall behind the one in my photo below they appear also to be used as secure positions to film/photograph fighting (a critical propaganda role to encourage others to revolt against the Ottoman occupation). They were armed with a Vickers water cooled machine gun, had a crew of three, a 6 cylinder engine putting out about 80 horsepower and weighed 4.2tons. The heat inside in the summer in Jordan must have been brutal! The Royal Automobile Museum in Amman had one when I visited a few years back although it's possible it got transferred to the Royal Tank Museum in Amman which was being built at the time I was out there. Sadly I only took two photos of it when I visited (but one of them is out of focus) the one I have is this: Edited September 14, 2022 by Flying Badger 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Badger Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Well I assume thats what it is. I notice in the OP photo that the running boards were removed and larger none-spoked wheels used, which does make sense in rough ground where there were no paved roads etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thank you very much GB! Your explanations are perfect. I suppose our friend Jo don't read the title and the first post! Some exemplary has been used in WWII in Libya! Called "Pattern 1920", and it's my choice...and the sand color too. No doubt about that: Well, after the gearbox, rear axel... With foot and hand brakes mechanism, a challenge! Springs? How to with annealed wire: Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Jo NZ said: But what is it for? Sorry, I should have been more explicit. I meant the transfer box behind the gearbox…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 OK Jo, it's an encapsulated universal coupling, as a central pin to permit movement the entire rear axle... At that time, many cars have this kind of mechanism encapsulated or not, joined side by side to the gearbox. Hope it's clear! Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaulNanu Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just ireal! Looking forward to seeing the evolution. Really sad that I can't find these kind of stuff on YouTube Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter2 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Unusual to see a Rolls-Royce civilian car being converted into an armoured car, especially in this larger scale. You have obtained neat results. [This project could also be placed in the AFV Modelling section.] Is that Rommel in the photo, inspecting the damaged Rolls-Royce armoured car? I knew the British used Rolls-Royces in North Africa against the Italians earlier in the war, but I hadn't realised they were still in use when the DAK was in action. Unless it was a vehicle knocked out before the DAK got there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thank you gentlemen! Yes Peter it's the desert fox on the photo, and of course those vehicles was there before the DAK! Sir Lawrence used a RR, not armoured, but it was the beginning of the story ... Some close up: Pedals, and the rod to brake system: Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 First time on wheels! About wheels, another mix, helped by Mr Pocher... On the left, with brake drum, rear, and front brakes? None! Sorry for this apocalyptic photo... Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 As always, the level of detail in your creation in mind blowing. Fantastic, Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Thanks a lot Poul! Very glad you enjoy my work. Today, come back in detail to the front axle. Another mix... Front springs, not similar with rear ones, Pocher pieces resized: And a lot of non Pocher pieces, as usual. About accuracy of this chassis. General arrangement 70%. Shape of elements 30%... Why? Poor drawings/photos reference. Rear brakes: And, as you know now, none in front... Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Oh my word, your bike was amazing and this is phenomenal, what a fantastic job. Really looking forward to watching this develope. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 It is always a pleasure to discover and admire your work. Wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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