Phil R Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Several years ago I bought an antique ROYAL vacuum cleaner with the intent to build a rocket. They're bullet shaped so the body style is already there. I finally got around to the project. It was in less than great shape but the chrome areas could be cleaned and polished. I designed the various components and a sheet metal friend cut the wing parts and pipe and rewired the vacuum to use the motor for the rocket engine. I cleaned, polished , and painted everything, added the lights/lasers, and added rocket engine lights. I picked up the base at a flea market and my friend connected the pipe, base and rocket bracket. The wiring goes through the pipe to a plug in the base. Overall length is 36". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 A top-notch job, as always Phil, you have crazy modeling skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Beautiful work Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Love it! Nice work, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It being a vacuum originally I am tempted to say 'it sucks'....but ,it certainly doesn't, its great! Nice work Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Gil Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Absolutely wonderful Phil, wife of Morbius loves it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 What a fantastic Royal Rocket. The Blue fins really stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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