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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2025 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Another Vintage VW through the Restor-Version Shop Exclamation Exclamation Popcorn

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2025 3:47 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Here's another shot of the balancing Herbie, though they must have drawn in the left front tire, because it was missing on the actual car! Note the angle of the bottom of the door.
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The first step was to cut a right door from a donor body.
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I like to recycle old models.
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Next, I cut the door opening in the body.
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Body work and primer. Note cut of door!
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Chassis modifications start
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Fifth wheel fashioned as a swing-down.
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Looks like we're in business!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2025 7:12 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
That so cool with what you doing.
I really enjoy seeing you work, wish I had that kind of skills.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2025 8:51 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
That is much appreciated.

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2025 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Test fit.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2025 5:45 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
More progress
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 7:58 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
looking good, are you going to do the figures too?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:24 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
HEY Blue Baron . . . . Happy Belated Birthday and Halloween Popcorn

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 11:15 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Thanks!

I don't want to say that model was done a while ago, but ...
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 11:20 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Hydraulic Herbie is almost done.
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Cut door and missing (53).
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Support rails fashioned from a roll bar. Note rolling caster.
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Hydraulics behind the seats.
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Aside from a few finishing details, that's just about it.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 2:37 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Where’s the Buddy Hackett to hang off the door?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:57 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
You're in charge of the figures! Dancing
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:38 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 7:30 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Blue Baron wrote:
You're in charge of the figures! Dancing


You’re telling me that – now? Brick wall

You know I like figures, and sometime they really enhance the impact of the model. Think of the Dave Deal kits. But they can always be added later if you find something to work with.

All that aside – nice job on your 3-wheeled Herbie!
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2025 9:10 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Go Figure Question Popcorn

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 1:09 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
VW38/35 test car as used by Herbert Kaes.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:20 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
I think Herbert would approve of your models

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
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VW38/35 test car as used by Herbert Kaes.


Wow Undis! Top notch, as we've come to expect from your builds.

Please tell us more - resin, modified kit, or combination?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 3:58 pm    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
Amazing builds all you guys, just amazing.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 1:23 am    Post subject: Re: VW model build topic Reply with quote
jack1448 wrote:
Undis wrote:
VW38/35 test car as used by Herbert Kaes.


Wow Undis! Top notch, as we've come to expect from your builds.

Please tell us more - resin, modified kit, or combination?


It's a FMS ROCHOBBY 1:12 The People's Car RC Model. Put that in Google and many will come up. It underwent my special modification course.

Here is a FB link to the build:
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