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Fishynos72
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 Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:47 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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What a fantastic Monday surprise.
I think the colour choice is superb. Not only era correct, but due to the photographs of the era being black and white, it looks familiar and vintage.
A huge moment for all involved.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:11 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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What a great stage to reach, amazing 
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:18 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Gee-zuz!!!!! That’s mental!
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:17 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Its looking amazing!
Love the colour.
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finster
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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perfect choice 
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Undis
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| Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2024 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Just putting these two images together on this page.
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Undis
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| Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:48 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Body back at Hessisch Oldendorf as it arrives from the paint shop. Check out the nicely done license plate pod and the blank painted number base area.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Fantastic detail, looking forward to the build up and seeing it in the flesh one day (hopefully).
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| Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:02 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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I wonder if Christian will be showing at Volksworld next year.
Its looking great.
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Undis
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| Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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As it was at the paint shop of René Große Restaurierungen.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:58 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Hard to believe that's been hand built, it's looking so good. Previously we were wondering if the radius at the top of the door and roof were correct, they certainly are now.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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As it was at the paint shop of René Große Restaurierungen.
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any detail on how the fenders are mounted? there doesn't appear to be any beading (i didn't realize they were removable) and it appears the bolts are vertical |
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Undis
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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any detail on how the fenders are mounted? there doesn't appear to be any beading (i didn't realize they were removable) and it appears the bolts are vertical |
Beading will be added at the time of final assembly.
The inner wheel arch area is different to the production model. Those mounting bolts look almost vertical towards the door opening because of the sharp angle of the mounting surface.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 5:03 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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hats off to all involved in making this car a reality
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| Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Few more photo updates. Apparently, there are 10 coats of Nitro Cellulose paint on this body.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 2:01 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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They're so close now, another photo shoot next to VW38 006 will look awesome.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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If I could express a wish ....
This car, once it is ready, along with 38/06 in the Automuseum Prototyp in Hamburg. Joining 39/03 and the Berlin - Rome. That would be really great!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Indeed have read through this thread and am utterly amazed at the talent that has gone into this car. Simply astounding.
Does make me wonder though, how does one get window seals for something custom like this? I understand the glass would be simple enough to have cut, but putting them in would be something that eludes me.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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| If the rubber channel you need is not commercially available, you can get it custom made but you have to buy more than you need. |
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