Daruma SLA Industries Romulus Stretch Limo

It isn't often that I show vehicles on either of my two blogs, but this is a model that I bought recently that I want to share with you. It is a 32mm scale Romulus Stretch Limo produced by Daruma for the SLA Industries role-playing game. As soon as I saw it I knew that I wanted one. I immediately thought of uses for it in Judge Dredd or N.E.W. However, finding one was not easy. The Daruma webstore was down for maintenance and still is. Luckily, Wayland Games had one for sale, so I immediately snapped it up, and I'm glad I did as I haven't found anyone else selling it.

The triple-axle stretch limo is the final word in lavish. It matches unparalleled performance with safety and luxury and is the ultimate rich man's toy.

The model was cast in resin and the body, which is hollowed out, came in two halves. The six wheels and front bumper and engine grille were separate components.

If you're wondering how can the driver see out of such a small windscreen, the Romulus comes with an advanced sensor bundle and multi-optics which are all tied directly back to the driver in the cockpit. A fully integrated control system gives her unparalleled data and is updated constantly, offering the cutting edge in drive systems – a skilled driver can produce exceptional levels of manoeuvrability and agility from this large and high powered vehicle, which is capable of performing at levels that most combat pilots envy.

This is a big model. It measures 155mm in length, by 60mm in width and 40mm in height. The figure of Vampifan that I've placed in each of my photos shows you just how big this beast is.

I could see this being used by a gang lord, any VIP or mega-rich celebrity in a future society. I have plans for using this in an upcoming scenario for my The Ace of Spades Campaign but I could also see it fitting in so well in Mega City One.

I am delighted that I was able to find one for sale. If I could find more of them, I'd happily buy a fleet of five or six of them. I love this model! It looks so powerful, so menacing and so cool! Note that there is a smaller version of this model, with four wheels instead of six and two doors instead of four, called the Augustus. It doesn't grab me as much as the Romulus does.