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Second Air Force Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:22 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Excellent stuff!
We used to have a resin-casting business, so I know the pain of making tiny parts and molding them. The great thing of having those molds is that you can always make more when needed!! _________________ 1956 Standard Sedan |
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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here is the latest on the resin cast kit bash engine, i added the parts i make = thermostat, industrial shields, venturi ring, i think it turned out pretty nice, next step is to add the NON resin cast parts like spark plug wires and fuel line, etc,,,,
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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That engine would be right at home in this bus.
This is the Revell Bed Bug from 1969, kit No. S-3101. I first built it in the '70s, and then rebuilt it as a Kodak logo van in the 1990s.
Mods include dechroming and real wheelwells. Note "West Coast" mirrors and rhinestone turn signals.
_________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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that kodak logo is super cool, did you make that , or find it? _________________ Volkaholic |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Above the beltline it's a found decal. The image below the beltline was created. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Just a quick question, has anyone ever found or kit bashed a flat window super model? _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Interesting question. I'm not aware that there ever was such a beast. There was, however, a model wannabe in 1/25 scale
that can be detailed using parts from 1/25 models.
There were also never models of the Type 3 or Type 181, at least not in the classic model kit sense. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
Interesting question. I'm not aware that there ever was such a beast. There was, however, a model wannabe in 1/25 scale
that can be detailed using parts from 1/25 models.
There were also never models of the Type 3 or Type 181, at least not in the classic model kit sense. |
Interesting. I wonder if I could do some kit bashing between the 1303 model and the Revell ‘68. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:21 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Harely Quinn Bug update - body finally in primer - this body has been heavily modified in about every way i could think up, lots of old school stuff here including - suicide hood, suicide decklid, crotch coolers, semiphores, ragtop, split rear windows, split front windows, 1 flipped wiper blade, built in sun visor, and crazy doors,,, i do not know what to call these, not gull wings,, how about clamshell? i am open to suggestions on the name, note that the doors have the running boards built into them, so they flip down with the door, also the door have steps built into them, for easy in and out. the back has been extended significantly, and a porsche 911 whale tail added, i know some of you will not think that is old school ,,, but 1986 is not exactly new. much more to do, but it is coming along nice.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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It's not crazy enough.
JUST KIDDING.
We all have own build styles, and your style is instantly recognizable. I can only wonder what your real cars look like!
Edit: a peak into his Samba gallery reveals these two nicely detailed cars:
Mean looking street bug
His dad's beautiful '74 Love Bug special edition
I can totally see the same aesthetic in the cars (colorful engines, close attention to detail, etc.) _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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thanks so much - real vw are fun, but model cars are way cheaper!
i also got a 62 that is have been slowly working on for 10 years _________________ Volkaholic |
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:49 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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kit bash resin engine build it complete - i have added the non-resin cast parts including
- fuel lines
- spark plug wires with separators
- header and muffler (with oversized pea shooters)
- clutch arm, cable and bowden tube
- dual carb linkage (my most detailed yet!)
it will sit on my desk at work until i build a car to put it in,,,
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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The wire separators are wild. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:17 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Harley Quinn Bug update,,,, she has a huge wooden mallet she carries around to smash people with, 1 end has a "happy dead face", the other end says "your face here"!
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Second Air Force Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Good to see an update and love that lumberjack-sized hammer!! _________________ 1956 Standard Sedan |
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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i finished the Harley Quinn Bug today, 6 month build time. Getting the paint job right took way too long, note that all glass matches the body panels, black panels have black smoked glass, red panels have red tinted windows, car is right hand drive, with "aeroplace" steering wheel, right side semaphore is up, both crotch coolers are open, tilt front end has a sign that reads "pocked change" for the pile of 100 dollar bills sitting where the spare tire should be, tail lights looks like Gatling guns,, or is it Gatling guns that look like tail lights? maybe they are both, front window is split, has built in sun screen, rag top sunroof, huge back tires, 4 wheel floating fenders, her mallet is on the ground and there are 3 cutouts of her being used as decoys. engine is Porsche flat 6 turbo, seats pivot and fold down doors have steps built into them, gull wing side windows, floors have wooden duck boards,,, kinda over the top, eh?
and finally, display has red metallic floor, just to be classy
plexiglass was bonded together with methylene chloride MeCL2, this stuff is way better than any glue, MeCL2 is the ultimate paint stripper, the main ingredient in old school carb cleaner, and happend to be good for chemically welding plexiglass, you can buy it off ebay..
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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volkaholic1 wrote: |
kinda over the top, eh? |
Absolutely.
What's most interesting about this build is that you kept the original theme of the kit.
I can't imagine what's next, so keep us in the loop. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Smoothgateguy Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2014 Posts: 23 Location: Honeymoon Capital
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:38 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Awesome build Volkaholic! Does the Harley Quinn Bug run on Volkahol?
Keep'em coming--I certainly couldn't imagine what your next project might be. |
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Second Air Force Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:29 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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Great build!!!!! _________________ 1956 Standard Sedan |
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volkaholic1 Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2004 Posts: 781 Location: ohio
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:32 am Post subject: Re: VW model build topic |
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thanks, it was fun thinking "what would Harley Quinn do?" and then make the car as crazy insane strange as possible. but keeping with the theme. _________________ Volkaholic |
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