1915 Romfell armoured car.

[Tim A.]

The WWI (1915) Austro-Hungarian Romfell armoured car is just to odd for me to pass on. (My wife said another clown car?)
Only one was built, according to records. It's innovative design got praise but apparently wasn't accepted by the powers that be because there was concern the contraption would scare cavalry horses. It underwent a few modifications and changed hands throughout the war.
I'm looking forward to building this interesting piece of WWI history.

 

[errains]

It is a truly an interesting little "clown car" for sure.

Here is a link for a addition that you might find...ah...interesting...
Romfell Trailer

 

[Brokeneagle]

Looking forward to this- I have one in my stash as well!

 

[moon puppy]

Nice change of pace.

 

[Tim A.]

It is a truly an interesting little "clown car" for sure.

Here is a link for a addition that you might find...ah...interesting...
Romfell Trailer

No mistaking what vehicle the trailer was made for.

 

[jknaus]

I cant wait to watch this build. I have one and have been eyeing it especially after getting the trailer Eric mentioned.

James

 

[Tim A.]

I cant wait to watch this build. I have one and have been eyeing it especially after getting the trailer Eric mentioned.

I cant wait to watch this build. I have one and have been eyeing it especially after getting the trailer Eric mentioned.

James

It's a pretty cool trailer.

 

[Tim A.]

I messed up the qoute reply James.

It's a pretty cool trailer.

 

[Tim A.]

Not going to have the engine hatches open, but putting the engine in anyway. Since it won't be seen I'm not gonna be ticky with it.

 

[Tim A.]

I've built as far as I can without painting. The roof panel is not glued yet. Next is the interior. The doors will be open so the interior will be painted up. The unusual shaped body panels fit together pretty well. Overall I've encountered just some minor fit issues that are easily fixed. With Hussar standing next to it, it looks like a chopped and channeled rat rod project.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Seems to have a nice fit or is it fits to have nice seams?

 

[Tim A.]

Seems to have a nice fit or is it fits to have nice seams?

It's all about those seams.

 

[Tim A.]

The spot light and it's mounting bracket is a one piece cast, and the worst of the kit. I seperated the two so I could clean up the moulding. Then rejoined them.

 

[Rhino]

 

[moon puppy]

Love it.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[Brokeneagle]

 

[Tim A.]

Decided to close up the engine before starting the paint. I'm glad I did the side panels wanted to be fussy. I also had to enlarge the hatch lever holes.

 

[moon puppy]

Show those panels who's the boss!

 

[Tim A.]

Show those panels who's the boss!

Those were child's play compared to the issue I had with the turret...