Phil Dawe's RR commission build

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Moving on with the turret. 8)
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Our m3 reduced heads are getting low.
Our m3 reduced heads are getting low.
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Nice parts with just moderate fetling required.
Nice parts with just moderate fetling required.
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The false floor is now black, I'm not so sure with the dark colour this high up, as a floor then yes it's in shadow but maybe this high the white is what you would see as you peer in the cabin? Or maybe it gives the illusion of depth?
The false floor is now black, I'm not so sure with the dark colour this high up, as a floor then yes it's in shadow but maybe this high the white is what you would see as you peer in the cabin? Or maybe it gives the illusion of depth?
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I don't know what Armortek were thinking when this area was set out.
I don't know what Armortek were thinking when this area was set out.
A stand off for the hinges is necessary or the door cannot funtion, also the aperture needs increasing or the fixings won't work.
A stand off for the hinges is necessary or the door cannot funtion, also the aperture needs increasing or the fixings won't work.
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What are the 8 hinge holes for on the right?
What are the 8 hinge holes for on the right?
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Maybe of interest.
Note the furled flags on the turret bevels.
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For the boss, a different AA mount this time and a lot more signal flags.
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Turret work continues. 8)
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I've made a working latch.
I've made a working latch.
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We need to lose that center seem some how.
We need to lose that center seem some how.
Love that Vickers.
Love that Vickers.
There's no kit machine gun mounted armour piece so i will have to make one.
There's no kit machine gun mounted armour piece so i will have to make one.
I have the mg led to mount in that lovely Vickers some how but I don't want to compromise the integrity of the piece as it's fairly delicate, so I will have to be creative.
I have the mg led to mount in that lovely Vickers some how but I don't want to compromise the integrity of the piece as it's fairly delicate, so I will have to be creative.
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The speaker should be facing upwards and bolted in the turret but I'm not keen on the intrusion.
The speaker should be facing upwards and bolted in the turret but I'm not keen on the intrusion.
The speaker will now live bolted to the dummy floor, that way the turret hatches can be opened to view the interior details. I have lots of holes to drill in that floor.
The speaker will now live bolted to the dummy floor, that way the turret hatches can be opened to view the interior details. I have lots of holes to drill in that floor.
The 1/4 section of the steering wheel in place.
The 1/4 section of the steering wheel in place.
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Can't you just see your self grabbing the handles of the Vickers and pressing that thumb trigger?
Can't you just see your self grabbing the handles of the Vickers and pressing that thumb trigger?
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Great set of pictures Phil, really enjoying watching the build, also like the working features your adding, always interesting to see. 8)
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Thanks John, there's a lot more to come! 8)
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The turret interior was pretty sparse due to a lack of space I suppose but I can add some kit and fixture detail just like a serving vehicle would have had. Some vehicles didn't have a turret roof!
The turret interior was pretty sparse due to a lack of space I suppose but I can add some kit and fixture detail just like a serving vehicle would have had. Some vehicles didn't have a turret roof!
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Hi Phil
This really is a work of art love what you are doing to this RR .

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Thanks Derek, it's a pleasure to build and share with you guys!
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Today's work, to include the turret main hatch, wiring the gun with a red led and fitting m2 to the turret armour.
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Scoring the plate details.
Scoring the plate details.
Don't ask me what this piece was for ( I guess it's a stiffener) but the kit didn't have one but it does now.
Don't ask me what this piece was for ( I guess it's a stiffener) but the kit didn't have one but it does now.
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A stand off for the vent pipe was required.
A stand off for the vent pipe was required.
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Two layers of stand offs for these hinges.
Two layers of stand offs for these hinges.
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The mg is rather nicely made of brass, turned aluminum, copper ( for the water jacket ), timber for the grips and a little white metal for the smaller detailed parts.
The mg is rather nicely made of brass, turned aluminum, copper ( for the water jacket ), timber for the grips and a little white metal for the smaller detailed parts.
A lot of work goes into detailing the turret and I'm not finished yet.
A lot of work goes into detailing the turret and I'm not finished yet.
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Phil,

Those smaller M2 bolts look much better. :lol:

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For those interested in Rolls Royce Armoured Car operations this article is worth a read. Written in 1980 it is on the Rolls Royce Owners Club of Australia website

https://rroc.org.au/library/sg_ac.html
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I like the m2, take a look at the fire extinguisher position on Tigris Phil.
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Well spotted Phil!
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The Vickers and the elevation installed and working nicely, gloss white interior top coat and changing out fixings for smaller ones. 8)
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Just a few hours work this afternoon. 8)
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The reserve fuel tank fitted with a filler cap under the access hatch.
The reserve fuel tank fitted with a filler cap under the access hatch.
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Vickers machine gun led although small is very bright.
Vickers machine gun led although small is very bright.
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