Ghosthunter

Love the finished car but I would put some squadron or division markings on the sides somewhere.

OK Jack, that's good to hear.

Hi Guys. I have just joined this forum to help complete the story of this plastic kit Rolls-Royce. The model is based on a single example of the Phantom II chassis so is a unique one-off car. It was built for Indian ruler, Thakore Sahib Dharmendrasinhji Lakhajiraj, eldest son of Lakhajiraj III Bawajiraj, who became ruler upon the death of his father on 2nd February 1930. Early in his reign, he ordered a Rolls-Royce Phantom II to replace the 1909 Barker-bodied Silver Ghost open-drive landaulet (chassis number 60797) that he had inherited from his father. Chassis 188PY was duly completed at the Rolls-Royce works at Derby and dispatched to London coachbuilders Thrupp and Maberly for a handsome and striking All-Weather Cabriolet body. His Highness’s new car was painted saffron ochre, a shade which symbolised purity, while the bonnet and wings were left in polished aluminium. The interior was trimmed in ochre leather, and the wood dashboard was marbled with saffron paste. It had steerable driving lights and two small lights that flashed orange, signalling that the road should be cleared for its royal passenger. There were searchlights on each side, with smaller lights attached to the windshield, each with a mirror on its back side. The Rajkot state crest appeared on the doors and side windows along with the motto “Dharmi praja raja,” meaning “An impartial ruler of men of all faiths.” The back of the front seats has a lovely half moon and full moon design made of ivory and dark semi-precious stones, with two small ivory elephant heads in the middle. Many enthusiasts call this car the Rajkot Rolls-Royce but it has a more sedate name of...The Star of India. Any model of this car should really be painted the same but personal tastes will always allow some change. I admire this build by Jack, he has done a good job but I notice he has accidentally knocked the Silver Lady mascot so she is falling over...please see to this Jack, no Lady should be falling over!