1962 Samba Bus Scale 1/8

[Split 66']

They just released Pack 11 of this model build, and it does have safari windows!

Assembly Guide 11 shows the safari's:
https://www.model-space.com/landing-pages/samba-us/download.html

The final Pack 12 is supposed to be out in the middle of January. When it is, this model can be purchased all at once, instead of stages.
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"OG = Original German" -- TheSamba.com dictionary

[Split 66']

There's also a 1:8 accessory kit from another maker, that includes more realistic stainless steel license plates, and numbers that would have been registered in '62. Also some miniature post cards and a paper from that time period, to set the scene:
https://modelmodz.com/T1-Samba-Camper-1-8-scale-Day-Tripper-Mod-Pack-p136694333

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"OG = Original German" -- TheSamba.com dictionary

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No. 73

At full load
Since its inception, the Transporter has always had a paneled version available for the transport of goods. Its large load capacity and operating economy made it one of the most successful Type 2 models.

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No. 74

The T2: accessories and options
Like the first generation of the Transporter, the T2 had a wide range of options when buying the vehicle, and also with a range of accessories that increased significantly, especially in the United States market.

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No. 75

The Road Trip Project
Between April and August 2018, four couples of travelers embarked on an expedition across the European continent to explore various plans and initiatives of the European Union. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supported the project with a T6 Multivan Highline, with which participants discovered 25 countries.

[Dann Tellez]

[Dann Tellez]

[cajun_sun_bug]

Someone in Germany is building this on youtube

https://youtu.be/eyAOxqA5jmc
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Regards,
Todd
1974 Super Beetle Sun Bug
#cajunhotrodder on insta

[Split 66']

[Dann Tellez]

[Split 66']

Wow, you're exactly right, plastic inner and outer roof - I asked here also:
http://forum.us.model-space.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=32231&p=2

In looking at the roof in the above build, it doesn't look bad, or plastic, but that is very surprising.
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"OG = Original German" -- TheSamba.com dictionary

[cajun_sun_bug]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feHLqLhC8XY&feature=em-uploademail

Latest chapter on youtube. And this person too emphasizes the fact that the roof is plastic by flexing it several times in the video, glad I didn't drop the $ for this, I would not be happy learning the roof was plastic this far into this project.
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Regards,
Todd
1974 Super Beetle Sun Bug
#cajunhotrodder on insta

[Split 66']

Link


Thanks for posting that video. Until I had actually seen the plastic roof, I had thought the plastic was going to look completely fake. After seeing the video, I can live with that, I couldn't tell it was plastic until he twists it. This is still the best Bus model ever made.

Looking forward to seeing you complete yours, OP!
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"OG = Original German" -- TheSamba.com dictionary

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly no 76

Evolution of the T3 (1979-1983)
The third generation of the Transporter was a real revolution for the use of new technical solutions, while maintaining the rear arrangement of the propulsion and air-cooled engines

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly no.77

The Transporters in Mexico
Mexico has been a key country from the international point of view for Volkswagen as a brand, and the Transporter has played an important role in it. The local production of the T2, which extended beyond the cessation of its manufacture in Germany, made it a very popular van.

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No.78

Modified VW styles: also for vans

The world of modified cars in general, and that of air-cooled Volkswagen in particular, includes a large number of very different styles. Vans are also part of this particular universe.

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No. 79

Curious Transporter Models

Versatility has always been one of the characteristics of the Transporter. The ease to adapt it to all kinds of uses has made it a true chameleon.

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No. 80

Safety in the Transporter
Volkswagen's commitment to safety comes from afar, and the Transporter, throughout its evolution, has not been oblivious to the advances in technology in this field. Thus, today, the vans of the Wolfsburg brand offer unimaginable levels of active and passive safety a few decades ago.

[Split 66']

It's been about a month since your last post, any updates for us?
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"OG = Original German" -- TheSamba.com dictionary

[Dann Tellez]

Assembly No 81

Who said slow?
Despite the fact that the T1 and T2 are not particularly fast, they have participated in acceleration races since the 1960s. The characteristics of these vans have made them very spectacular competitors.