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VWDog
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| Very cool, but keep in mind we're looking for handbuilt stuff here. |
How about modified diecast? Maybe something that is frowned on here, but I am sure someone will let me know if it is.
I got tired of looking at this tired Solido (1:19th technically I think) Split Beetle. I was either going to 82e it, or, well, I didn't know....
Then I came across this, a chassis from a Hot Wheels VW Drag Bus:
The wheelbase kinda looked the same so after realizing I had a bunch of unused cutting discs, I started cutting...
Getting there
Now the inside fenders
One chassis affixed to the other...both needed for strength
So far...
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volkaholic1
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| Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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i dig it!
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Nothing is frowned on here so long as it's creative expression. Plastic isn't the only medium.
This looks like a great idea for a kitbash!
Now it just needs some massive engine located someplace!
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:42 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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The Baja Bandito was greeted with such enthusiasm that I was sent another one to freshen up. This one appears to have been
built at some time, then was knocked back down for some reason, so I'm doing a sympathetic restoration. The original decals
are in good shape on this one.
For this BB I decided to change things up and go with a blue engine (even though I know that's a Ford thing and not a Chevy,
I can do what I want.)
First step was rebuilding the front end.
Also on my bench was this original set of "Go-Go Swingers," also in 1/25 scale, that needed some repair. They bear a striking
resemblance to a certain mop-top group from the 1960s.
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volkaholic1
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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wow, that is going to be super cool, i have never seen a band in 1:25, going to be a great diorama, now you need some bikini girls dancing,,,
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jack1448
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:02 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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That must be before Belinda Carlisle joined the band  |
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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It's a roller!
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VWDog
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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| Blue Baron wrote: |
Now it just needs some massive engine located someplace! |
You mean a Judson Supercharged Okrasa engine is outta the question? More to the point, it's the "someplace" that has me scratching my head, LOL!
Loving the Bandito...the motorbike is what twigged me to actually building one when I was a kid(aircraft captured more of my attention back then).
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:27 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Go back to page 35 for the one I just finished prior to this one.
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finster
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:53 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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found this example of a modded hasegawa pick-up - think I would have faired in the front wheel arches...
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Second Air Force
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:49 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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You've all been working on (and finishing) projects and all I've been doing is watching, so I finally cleared off a spot on the bench for my old IMC kit. Here's a start, getting the body cleaned up:
I decided to build this one to represent the Turkis '62 that we drove for several years and a lot of miles.......and I still wish I hadn't sold.
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volkaholic1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:44 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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hey, great start!
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jack1448
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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| Good start. I like how you modified the decklid. |
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Second Air Force
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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| jack1448 wrote: |
| Good start. I like how you modified the decklid. |
It's good to be back working on a VW that isn't 1/1 scale.... I used an air scoop from my airplane spare parts bins for the license light.
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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The IMC is a favorite.
Watching. 
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Baja Bandito No. 2 is complete!
This could become a habit!
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volkaholic1
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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very well done, yep you are an expert at this model
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finster
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| Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:54 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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great snow effect...
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:39 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Deal's Wheels have left the detail shop and heading south.
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