by Vicki Humphrey on 24 January, 2014
Risk Management was alive and well in 1948 during the manufacture of the Daimler….. it was just expressed a bit differently as can be seen from this charming memo from Hooper & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd.
Category: Conservation
What is it?..and why does it affect our treatment approach?
by Vicki Humphrey on 22 January, 2014
This strange looking object is just one part of the Daimler that represents the balance of pure conservation and minor restoration that will be characteristic of the work we are doing. In many discussions with visitors and on our blog we have mentioned our desire to stick – as far as possible – to a conservation approach. That is, retain and reuse as much of the original as possible. However, we always knew that there would be parts that would have to have extra work along with some that need to be replaced – the crankshaft is a fine example of the latter.
Continue reading “What is it?..and why does it affect our treatment approach?”Visiting the Royal Daimler
by Catrina Vignando on 29 October, 2013
There were some very beautiful Daimlers parked at Mitchell recently when members of the Daimler & Lanchester Owners Car Club of Australia, DLOCCA, were in Canberra to visit the National Museum’s grand dame, the Royal Daimler. See more pictures below.
Continue reading “Visiting the Royal Daimler”Spinning with the Royal Daimler
by Catrina Vignando on 17 October, 2013
A Virtual Concourse D’elegance for the Museum’s Royal Daimler
This Sunday, 20 October, the National Museum of Australia’s Royal Daimler will make a virtual appearance at the Centenary of Canberra Car Rally on the lawns of Old Parliament House. Continue reading “Spinning with the Royal Daimler”
Chassis work
by Vicki Humphrey on 3 October, 2013
The Daimler chassis that has been a major presence in the Large Technology lab over the past few months has been moved to another Museum site for painting now that it has been repaired. The painting will be done on the forecourt of one of the stores inside a specially constructed tent, with the team decked out in their personal protective equipment (PPE). Our investigations and helpful information from UK and Australia established that the chassis would have been gloss black; and so it will be once more. Continue reading “Chassis work”
Project team visit the MG Club of Canberra
by Monica Lindemann on 12 August, 2013
On 8 August, Vicki Humphrey, Head of Conservation, and I were invited by the MG Car Club of Canberra to give a presentation on the Museum’s conservation work and the Royal Daimler Project. Continue reading “Project team visit the MG Club of Canberra”
Paint and Project Planning
by Vicki Humphrey on 5 August, 2013
After the excitement of the RACA dinner we are now back into practicalities.
Vicki Humphrey is working with the National Museum’s three conservation labs to coordinate the work on the different components of the vehicle. While the bulk of the work will be carried out by the Large Technology team, there is no denying that there are challenges and considerable work ahead for the Textiles team, who will be treating the upholstery and the textile fittings.
Continue reading “Paint and Project Planning”Royal Car on the ABC
by Catrina Vignando on 24 June, 2013
The National Museum’s Royal Daimler has made it on television. Continue reading “Royal Car on the ABC”
Book your tickets
by Monica Lindemann on 3 June, 2013
Royal Automobile Club of Australia Motoring Gala Dinner
7:00pm, Wednesday 3 July 2013, Macquarie Street Sydney
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia invites you to join members and guests to celebrate Australia’s rich motoring history with leaders of motoring clubs and the motoring industry. Continue reading “Book your tickets”
Gala Dinner for Daimler
by Monica Lindemann on 20 May, 2013
Royal Automobile Club of Australia (RACA) to host annual dinner and raise funds for the Royal Daimler Project. Continue reading “Gala Dinner for Daimler”