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20/10/2026 9:28 am
I've had too many negative experiences buying models on eBay, this summer, and rather than continue in that vein I thought I might have a go at building some from scratch...well, almost scratch, and I decided to start with two of my favorite marques - Rolls Royce and Delage. I am bidding on a 1/24 Heller Delage D8 SS kit and I just bought a 1/16 Revell 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental kit and @chris will be delighted to learn it has functioning doors, hood, etc. The Delage, unfortunately, will be a sealed unit, though I have some ideas on how to improve it. The Rolls is on the way and I'll update as things progress.
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20/10/2026 9:48 am
"Chris will be delighted to learn that my 1/16 Revell 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental kit has functioning doors, hood, etc."
"Delighted?" Hell, I'm OVERJOYED! 
...you've been following my '41 Chevy trunk project? Everything must open! 😆 😆
As for your Delage D.8SS, either "fix it," or throw it out! 😆 🤣 😉
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24/10/2026 10:20 am
@perrone1 @chris The Rolls arrived yesterday, and it does look to be a complete kit. The Delage D8 SS auction ends tomorrow and if I am fortunate and win then I will wait until it arrives, so I can work on that one, first. This 1/16 Rolls is going to take up some space in my work area and it will be best to have everything else out of the way before I start.
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24/10/2026 11:13 am
Finally! The cowpokes have been restless around the ranch here of late. It's good to see and hear of things starting to turn Jake!
Time, maybe, for a BBQ Blowout, a barn dance and a dosse doe, Pard!!
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25/10/2026 5:17 pm
@perrone1 Thank you for the idea, but I'm up for a bit of peace and quiet, for now. I spent time in the garden, this afternoon, after I painted a bit on the 1/24 Rolls redo. I tried to touch up a small part with a brush, but my hand slipped, so I wanted to see if I could fix it with a respray. Nope. I will have to do a very light 0000 steel wool massage on the area and try again, later. 'One learns more from one's mistakes than one will ever learn from one's successes.' Wise words from a mentor.
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28/10/2026 5:37 pm
@peronne1 @chris @geoff-jewitt Good news to report today, with the arrival of the 1/24 Delage D8SS kit. It appears to be a 1932 and I will begin with it once I have finished reorganizing the shelves. We picked up a new IKEA shelving unit for more cars and books.
29/10/2026 4:34 am
Awaiting any and all progress on the model as you see fit to report. The main thing to remember as you slowly get back to an older skill - Have FUN!
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