SNORKELSTANG model photos

Blue Baron · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:14 am Post subject:

That would be great, BoB. Do you have a pretty good handle on the scale?

And thanks to FAB4 for the help. That should work perfectly. (Or at least whimsically.)

Maybe at some point Big Al or somebody can get us a good straight-on photo of the rear artwork (Snorkie's tramp stamp).
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Fab4Fan · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:03 pm Post subject:

Rick73Super · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:34 am Post subject:

It looks like more time, effort and money has gone into the model. Full size Snorklestang is a source of drama, nothing else.

Hacksaw-BoB · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject:

Hi Fab4Fan,

Thanks again for the graphics Exclamation

GreG, I am not familar with the scale of the Snorklestang.

What VW in my collection may be a similar scale Question

Also, I am out of town for another week or so before I can make some decals.

When I get your scale information, I will make a couple of sets with slightly different sizes. Then you can pick and chose the right ones for your Snorklestang.
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KTPhil · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject:

Your model is disgusting, thoughtless, excessive, ugly, hideous, nauseating, tasteless, wasteful, and just plain stupid.

In other words, you have captured the essence of the real car perfectly.

baked beetle · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

I would be interested in donating some quality decals for this model. I run a large sign shop and can do these stickers justice, especially with Fab's great illustrator file and some measurements from yourself, BB Cool

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Blue Baron · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:05 am Post subject:

Sorry, I've been in communicado for a few days getting a foot stitched.

Baked, thanks for the offer. I'll pm you. This will save my buddy BoB from doing me yet another favor!

The body is a standard Revell Volkswagen. If you don't have a body to measure, I'll send you one.
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Blue Baron · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:28 am Post subject:

Thanks to Fab 4 Fan for the design and baked beetle for the vinyl graphics, the in-scale Snorkie is finally wearing his stripes and tramp-stamp mural.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

The detail of the graphics is great, especially the mural. "Junkyard Bug" is clearly defined.

I started this project to see if I could do it. (Okay, I also got coaught up in the hype ... a little.) And with the help of some great Sambanistas, I'd say it succeeded.

SNORKELSTANG IS COMPLETED.
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vwtoyguy · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:14 am Post subject:

I must say, you did an amazing job on this build!
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Blue Baron · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:

It just dawned on me that I still need a rear license plate! Very Happy

Shouldn't pose a problem.
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Hacksaw-BoB · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:09 am Post subject:

It is just AWESOME seeing a project of this magnitude come together Exclamation

Nice job GreG Exclamation

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Mike Fisher · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:28 am Post subject:

Excellent tribute to the start of the Abortions Thread!
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That looks great. Nice work. Cool

baked beetle · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:20 am Post subject:

NICE! I figured that would top it of and it looks great. i'm glad the stickers worked out for you! Cool

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vanilla_gorilla13 · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:31 pm Post subject:

your building skills are superb, Blue Baron. btw, where do you find the bug models...i've had no luck finding any here in miami..
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Blue Baron · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:41 pm Post subject:

Most of my builds are based on older or vintage kits, and many are restorations. Probably the easiest place to find them is right in The Samba classifieds. Search the toy category.
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Blauchen L331 · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject:

I think the model is even more amazing than the real car itself!!!!!!

Fantastic work you did on this Greg, very impressive. Very Happy

I'll take a really good look at this next time I visit "the collection" Wink

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