Showing posts with label Drophead Coupe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drophead Coupe. Show all posts

Monday, July 13, 2020

2016 - 2020 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Convertible from Kyosho

This is just so gorgeous to pass when I first saw along with its hard top version posted earlier. I love convertibles but only if the visible interiors are well-detailed to look realistic. This is one of them from the band that never fails to impress - Kyosho. At this scale, what impressed me most is the presence of separate seat belts with detailed buckles. This must be the largest convertible, exceeded only by presidential parade limousines and the Cadillac Eldorado (length but not as tall).



`2016 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe from Kyosho



Given the true scale 1/43 dimensions of the Kyosho brand, the model has to be the largest coupe in my collection, As usual, the level of detaining and exquisite craftsmanship is there at  the same level  as the brand's 1/18 scale.  Despite having a plastic underbody, it is heavy and does not feel as plasticky as the Greenlight models. I had wanted a silver hood and light blue body, but a white is just as gorgeous, making it appear even larger.

Here's a comparative with another true-scale models from Kyosho, a 2018 Bentley Continental GT and a 70s Mercedes Benz  280 SE covered convertible.



The real Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe that debuted in this design at the Geneva Auto show in 2008 and marketed at $440,000 for the 2009 model.  A subjective review is at https://driving.ca/rolls-royce/phantom/reviews/road-test/road-test-2009-rolls-royce-phantom-coupe-2