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Hi Super,
It is pretty cool isn't it. The model is based purely on the original Gerry Anderson model from the series Thunderbirds which was made back in the 70's in the UK and is famous across the world. Gerry Anderson was another Gene Rodenbury in terms of designs of future tech that didn't exist when the show was made even if Thunderbirds like most of his companies shows used puppets instead of actors for the characters. If you look at a lot of the tech designs in Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, etc... they are now reflected in a lot of current tech, especially aircraft for example. Although sadly so far we don't have a real 'International Rescue' with the Thunderbirds lol! But to answer your question, no the pink Rolls wasn't modelled on a real car, although you can see some of the design in the latest Jaguar electric concept cars - except the latter are far uglier than the Rolls
The 'room' I'm intending to use is quite big as its my car garage. As my existing real car won't fit in it (too wide for the door way) I'm not using it for anything else so it seems as though I may as well build it in there rather than let the space go to waste. Scalextric tracks can be pretty large, but they can also feature hairpin curves which fit easily into about a 2 foot space so I don't anticipate it being a problem. I have to see if I can find an app for track design rather than just wing it as then I'll know what tables I'll need to build to put it on. Track and power systems are not an issue, second hand Scalextric sets are easily and cheaply available on eBay in the UK. Many are purchased for kids as a Christmas present by a father who probably remembers them as a kid and the joy they gave him as a kid. Unfortunately (or fortunately for me) today's kids are so dumb and only interested in their phones and online games that often they play with it once on Christmas day and then a year later the sets are up for sale on eBay effectively brand new. I've managed to pick up several sets that will yield more than enough track than I'm likely to need, so I can pick the best ones and discard any damaged or worn ones. As for control systems and controllers, I've got several analogue power bases + transformers as well as a couple of digital power bases and transformers along with more than enough controllers. So on that front I'm good to go.
Some of these sets I picked up for no more than £30-40 plus shipping. To give you a clue, if you buy a single car brand new they are in the £40-50 range. In a set you get enough track for at minimum an oval, often a figure of 8 with bridge as well as a pair of cars suited to the theme of the set as well as the necessary power/controller stuff. I already had quite a few cars, but I've also picked up some extras of those second hand as well, even non-working ones are a doddle to fix and at worst in most cases the only things likely to be missing may be wing mirrors and rear spoilers. But many of those are easily sourced as replacement parts or in my case I'm going to take existing ones and make some new ones myself - create a mould out of silicone and then cast new parts in resin which I can colour to suit the model intended for. If I can't find a source part I can always model one in CAD software and then print one using one of the SLA resin printers.
Hi Super,
It is pretty cool isn't it. The model is based purely on the original Gerry Anderson model from the series Thunderbirds which was made back in the 70's in the UK and is famous across the world. Gerry Anderson was another Gene Rodenbury in terms of designs of future tech that didn't exist when the show was made even if Thunderbirds like most of his companies shows used puppets instead of actors for the characters. If you look at a lot of the tech designs in Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, etc... they are now reflected in a lot of current tech, especially aircraft for example. Although sadly so far we don't have a real 'International Rescue' with the Thunderbirds lol! But to answer your question, no the pink Rolls wasn't modelled on a real car, although you can see some of the design in the latest Jaguar electric concept cars - except the latter are far uglier than the Rolls
The 'room' I'm intending to use is quite big as its my car garage. As my existing real car won't fit in it (too wide for the door way) I'm not using it for anything else so it seems as though I may as well build it in there rather than let the space go to waste. Scalextric tracks can be pretty large, but they can also feature hairpin curves which fit easily into about a 2 foot space so I don't anticipate it being a problem. I have to see if I can find an app for track design rather than just wing it as then I'll know what tables I'll need to build to put it on. Track and power systems are not an issue, second hand Scalextric sets are easily and cheaply available on eBay in the UK. Many are purchased for kids as a Christmas present by a father who probably remembers them as a kid and the joy they gave him as a kid. Unfortunately (or fortunately for me) today's kids are so dumb and only interested in their phones and online games that often they play with it once on Christmas day and then a year later the sets are up for sale on eBay effectively brand new. I've managed to pick up several sets that will yield more than enough track than I'm likely to need, so I can pick the best ones and discard any damaged or worn ones. As for control systems and controllers, I've got several analogue power bases + transformers as well as a couple of digital power bases and transformers along with more than enough controllers. So on that front I'm good to go.
Some of these sets I picked up for no more than £30-40 plus shipping. To give you a clue, if you buy a single car brand new they are in the £40-50 range. In a set you get enough track for at minimum an oval, often a figure of 8 with bridge as well as a pair of cars suited to the theme of the set as well as the necessary power/controller stuff. I already had quite a few cars, but I've also picked up some extras of those second hand as well, even non-working ones are a doddle to fix and at worst in most cases the only things likely to be missing may be wing mirrors and rear spoilers. But many of those are easily sourced as replacement parts or in my case I'm going to take existing ones and make some new ones myself - create a mould out of silicone and then cast new parts in resin which I can colour to suit the model intended for. If I can't find a source part I can always model one in CAD software and then print one using one of the SLA resin printers.
Happily collecting things all my life... 
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