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This one has just been finished. It has taken 4 months, averaging 6 hours per day. A monster of a kit at just under 3000 parts. The wheels have to be individually assembled from around 250 parts each - and there are 6 wheels... Great fun but a bit 'challenging' It stands at just under 30" long. There's a full build diary here if you're interested: http://www.britmodeller....-royce-phantom-torpedo/
Roy. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Beautiful Roy, did this need painting or is it all pre-painted? Steve
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A stunning kit and work, well done Roy 
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Thanks guys.
Every part had to be painted by me except the 'metal' bits which were just polished.
The body is Citroen Jaune Anas - the nearest to Saffron yellow I could find.
The wings/bonnet etc is Halfords chrome over gloss black.
Even the seats are internally sprung and to be upholstered.
Roy.
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roymattblack wrote:Thanks guys.
Every part had to be painted by me except the 'metal' bits which were just polished.
The body is Citroen Jaune Anas - the nearest to Saffron yellow I could find.
The wings/bonnet etc is Halfords chrome over gloss black.
Even the seats are internally sprung and to be upholstered.
Roy. Wow! In that case more respect to you, it's a fantastic job, love it. Steve
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For the Pocher-inclined......
It has opening doors, opening boot (trunk) correctly opening bonnet (hood)
Individually assembled leaf springs and working suspension, engine internals that move - pistons, crank, magneto, water pump etc.
Turn the ignition key and the lights work, winding windows, working door handles and latches, working convertible roof, folding child seats, working brakes via brake pedal and working handbrake - prob more that I can't remember.
The older Pochers are great fun.
Highly recommended.
I've got the Mercedes and the Alfa Romeo (and Aventador) in my stash for the future.
Roy.
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 A very nice looking car Roy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Awesome looking car, the detail is explicit, very nice build McLaren MP4/23
Ducati 998
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Hi Roy, Wow!!! What a stunner! The detail and finish are spectacular! It's a credit to you in every respect! I can't wait to see what you finish next. It's a pleasure watching you work sir! 
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Oh, Wow. Just Wow! I had a go at one of those 28 years ago. (I can peg it down because it was just before the birth of my first daughter) I ended up binning it after 15 years of moves, and a slow parts attrition rate. Fantastic job! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Very nice indeed J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Beautiful job, I have built a few Pochers.They really are the best large scale car kits if you can find one. Quite an achievement just to finish one, let alone paint it too. Those wire wheels look great but are a royal pain to build. 
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experten wrote:Oh, Wow. Just Wow!
I had a go at one of those 28 years ago. (I can peg it down because it was just before the birth of my first daughter)
I ended up binning it after 15 years of moves, and a slow parts attrition rate.
Fantastic job! Time you bought the kit again Mark, me thinks!
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A stunning example of what can be achieved..... awesome...  Regards Alan
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That is a piece of art Roy! Beautiful. Spencer
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