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11 September 2011 at 18:04 #74799
Anny DUBOIS
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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
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11 September 2011 at 18:04 #5653
Anny DUBOIS
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11 September 2011 at 18:46 #74801
Richard Parsons
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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
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12 September 2011 at 19:53 #74856
V8Eng
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Hello.

A couple of websites that might be of use.

http://www.stdregister.org.uk/Darracq.htm

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/?man=1721

Regards.

Edited By David Clark 1 on 16/09/2011 08:50:47
12 September 2011 at 19:53 #74857
V8Eng
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Hello.

Sorry I seem to have posted an empty space yesterday, it should have been a couple of websites.

http://www.stdregister.org.uk/Darracq.htm

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/?man=1721

Regards.
12 September 2011 at 20:43 #74861
Keith Wardill 1
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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.
14 September 2011 at 07:35 #74913
Anny DUBOIS
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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
14 September 2011 at 21:12 #74942
Keith Wardill 1
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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.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/You-can-build-1904-DARRACQ-Model-car-plans-/190505484406

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
14 September 2011 at 21:26 #74943
Keith Wardill 1
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Hi, Anny,

I found another one, but it is a little odd

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/23174/mm315-darracq-1904

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?
15 September 2011 at 11:36 #74954
Anny DUBOIS
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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
15 September 2011 at 19:16 #74964
Keith Wardill 1
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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
16 September 2011 at 10:08 #74992
David Clark 13
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Hi There

I have contacted customer services about this.

regards David
16 September 2011 at 10:26 #74994
Anny DUBOIS
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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
7 October 2011 at 07:41 #75927
Anny DUBOIS
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Hello Mr Clark,

3 weeks later, nothing has changed : no plan received, no refund, no information !

Regards

Anny
7 October 2011 at 09:14 #75932
maurice bennie
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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.
7 October 2011 at 10:49 #75938
David Clark 13
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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
7 October 2011 at 11:00 #75939
Anny DUBOIS
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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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