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Anny DUBOIS11/09/2011 18:04:55
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Hello,
I am looking for a plan of the Darracq (the one you can see in the film "Genevieve"). I ordered it twice to a British model seller without ever receiving it.
 
I am quite disappointed since I plan to build this car which was used by our local surgeon in the 1900's.
 
Can anyone help me ?
 
I built the 1908 RR Silver Ghost from a plan drawn by Richard Blizzards and a Packard Victoria 1912. Woodworking is my hobby .
 
Thanks from Belgium
 
Anny
Richard Parsons11/09/2011 18:46:17
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Anny


You may find a lot here at http://www.donbrockway.com/Genevieve's%20History.htm


Hope it helps!


Regards


Dick
Yes it was Google that found it
V8Eng12/09/2011 19:53:56
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Hello.
 
A couple of websites that might be of use.
 
 
 
Regards.

Edited By David Clark 1 on 16/09/2011 08:50:47

V8Eng12/09/2011 19:53:59
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Hello.
 
Sorry I seem to have posted an empty space yesterday, it should have been a couple of websites.
 
 
 
Regards.
wotsit12/09/2011 20:43:43
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Hi, Anny,
 
I cannot help you directly with info for your Darracq, but maybe some advice. I also have Richard Blizzards book - a friend wanted a model truck for his kids that wasn't made from plastic, so I built him the Scania truck in Richards book. This led to other things - I built Richards Landrover, but didn't like it much, so designed my own. I found many pictures on the Internet, and enlarged these and scaled them to get dimensions - once I found a good picture, it wasn't too hard.
 
It all got a bit out of hand - I am forbidden to build any more of these wooden models because there is no room for them in our house. I have posted some pictures in my album on this site - the SS100 is the latest, about 30cms long - it has wire spoked wheels, working steering, and the bonnet and hood can be opened/closed - I got the dimensions for this from a small metal model I was given. It is not 100% accurate, but makes a great model.
 
The bulldozer was built the same way. (I asked if this was of interest to ME, but was turned down - apparently wooden models, even if they 'work' are not 'engineering', and other editors didn't even have the grace to reply to e-mails).
 
The helicopter was one of two built for another friends kids, also from Internet pictures. I simply look for a photo taken directly from the side, and also hopefully from the front or side, then use a graphics program on my computer to scale them up or down. I can then derive sizes of wheels and other parts of the car - at least close enough for a reasonably accurate model, as I hope my photos show.
 
If you are going to do more of these models, there is also a book called 'Building Antique Model Cars in Wood' by WIlliam Reeves (ISBN 1-895569-51-6. It has drawings and instructions for several antique cars (unfortunately not the Darracq). The finished sizes are a little smaller than Richard Blizzards models, but they can always be scaled.
 
It would be good to see a picture of the Rolls if you can post one.
Anny DUBOIS14/09/2011 07:35:10
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Hello,
 
Thanks to all of you. Hope some day, I'll find a copy of a plan ....
 
Woodsit, very very nice work, specially the car !
 
Here is my Rolls Royce http://www.essai-automobile.com/actualites/htm-fichiers/0711-rollsroyce-silverghost-maquette.htm, since this publication, the seats have been carved to look exactly as on the original car and a craftsman is covering them with dark green leather.
 
I also have this book : building antique model cars in wood by William Reevers. There are 6 models. I use it as a starting point.
 
Anny
wotsit14/09/2011 21:12:16
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Hi, Anny,
 
Lovely model Roller - have you seen this - it may help with your Darracq. If you do it, keep us posted.
 
 
I had to teach myself some leatherwork to make my seats. I bought a bag of glove leather offcuts in our local market, and set to work with an old sewing machine. The folding hood on the SS100 took about four attempts before I got something close to what I wanted. It has no rear window (I couldn't find any thin flexible, transparent material, but maybe one day I will get around to it.

Edited By wotsit on 14/09/2011 21:13:02

wotsit14/09/2011 21:26:50
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Hi, Anny,
I found another one, but it is a little odd
 

it is listed on the MyHobbyStores site under model boat plans/yachts. I'm no boat expert, and maybe there is a Darracq yacht. Unfortunately, there is no picture on the site, so it is unclear. Perhaps an email to MyHobbyStores can clear this up if you are interested - or can our moderator help with this - is it a car plan or a yacht plan?
Anny DUBOIS15/09/2011 11:36:32
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Hello,
 
This is the Bristish shop from which I ordered twice a copy of thie plan without receiving anything but they kept my paiments !
 
Anny
wotsit15/09/2011 19:16:34
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Hi, Anny,
 
E-mail the editor of this magazine, David Clark - MyHobbyStore is connected with ME, I believe, and David may be able to help you find out what happened to your order and the money.
 
Moderator - if you see these posts, maybe you can help Anny - she seems to be getting a raw deal somewhere. You may also draw there attention to the fact that a car plan (apparently) appears in the boating section in MyHobbyStore
 
 
David Clark 116/09/2011 10:08:47
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Hi There
I have contacted customer services about this.
regards David
 
Anny DUBOIS16/09/2011 10:26:16
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Hello,
Thank you David, I was just preparing a mail for you.
Should you need more information, please let me know;
Regards
 
Anny
Anny DUBOIS07/10/2011 07:41:18
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Hello Mr Clark,
3 weeks later, nothing has changed : no plan received, no refund, no information !
 
Regards
 
Anny
 
maurice bennie07/10/2011 09:14:03
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Hi Anny, Have you seen the book "The complete car modeller" volume 1&2 by
Gerald A.Wingrove ISBN 0-85429-946-7 .Fantastic models many of them in museums.
Best wishes Maurice.
David Clark 107/10/2011 10:49:44
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Hi Anny
I have chased it up again.
I think 4 weeks was mentioned for the plan as it has to be scanned in.
regards david
 
Anny DUBOIS07/10/2011 11:00:36
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Posted by maurice bennie on 07/10/2011 09:14:03:
Hi Anny, Have you seen the book "The complete car modeller" volume 1&2 by
Gerald A.Wingrove ISBN 0-85429-946-7 .Fantastic models many of them in museums.
Best wishes Maurice.

Hello Maurice,

Gerald Wingrove has published 2 or 3 other books. I have all of them. Quite fantastic work indeed. Do have a look at his web site http://web.me.com/gawingrove/Home_Page_/Home_Page.html !
Best wishes
Maurice

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