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    1. Kit: , by (VIP/Sponsor) Andym is offline
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      It doesn't seem possible that I completed her 5 years ago. The Satin Doll - a 1:8 scale replica of a 1931 Rolls-Royce Continental Coupe - was started on November 12, 2002 and completed on November 3, 2004.

      She started out as Pocher K-72 - The Sedanca. I rebuilt the body turning it into a Coupe and redesigned the engine to reflect the configuration of the Continental.

      Overall - the entire build required about 1700 hours. The interior follows the prototype with leather seats, hand-rubbed walnut dash and door crowns and wool carpets. The body features a chopped roof that has been converted from Sedanca to Coupe. The scuttle, doors and bonnet, and boot all had to be refabricated and the wings and running boards were also redesigned.

      As I look back on her today, I see hundreds of things that I should have done differently and could have done better. But she was my first IPMS The Satin Doll Best of Show winner and the project that encouraged me to take on bigger and more complicated scratch-built projects.

      To this day, she holds a special place in my heart. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

      Andy.


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  1. Andym's Avatar VIP/Sponsor
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to make it look so nice.

    I hope everyone enjoys it.

    Andy.


    The Satin Doll
    When I was young I used to say "[I]When I grow up I'm going to be somebody!"
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    I now realize I should have been more specific.
    QUOTE QUOTE #17

  2. ScaleMotorcars's Avatar Administrator
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    Looks like a green light to me. Here's the link guys. Please email if you run into any problems.

    Ken, This is basically what I would like to do with the T build when your done.

    Hope you guys enjoy it.

    Satin Doll Link
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  3. Mario Lucchini's Avatar Super Moderator
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScaleMotorcars View Post
    Looks like a green light to me. Here's the link guys. Please email if you run into any problems.

    Ken, This is basically what I would like to do with the T build when your done.

    Hope you guys enjoy it.

    Satin Doll Link
    WONDERFUL!!!

    Thanks much to Andy Marks for sharing and thanks much to Dan for making this possible.....

    Mario
    QUOTE QUOTE #19

  4. strevo's Avatar VIP/Sponsor
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    Thanks Andy. That is a fantastic build. And thanks to Dan for hosting it.
    -Steve
    "Success and failure are the same choice; only attitude determines the difference." Ross A. Halliday
    QUOTE QUOTE #20

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    WELL DONE !!! Absolutely well done. Now this is the way things should be set up for a build like this. Many Kudos to Andy for doing such a wonderful job on the Rolls and many Kudos to Dan for setting up the link so well. Dan, you've just taken us to the next level.
    Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
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  6. Andym's Avatar VIP/Sponsor
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    Thank you HFC. And I have to add my thanks to Dan for bringing The Satin Doll back to life in such an elegant fashion.

    Andy.


    The Satin Doll
    When I was young I used to say "[I]When I grow up I'm going to be somebody!"
    [/I]
    I now realize I should have been more specific.
    QUOTE QUOTE #22

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