Replica of 1935 scale model

[Undis]

Two wooden scale models were made by the Porsche company sometime in March 1935 to get a visual feel for the design of the new Volkswagen. These models were later used as reference in construction of the very first two Volkswagen bodies in June 1935. I decided to make a replica of one of the models.

The models were photographed at the family home of Ferdinand Porsche in March/April 1935.

The scale model that represented the full sized car the most.

This sketch was made in February 1935. I decided to use it blown up to scale of 1:10 of the full size car. Chris Barber in his book states the scale was 1:5 but I have my doubts about the accuracy of that. Looking carefully at the background such as grass, stones and pebbles it seems the scale was smaller. I decided to go with 1:10 for convenience as the model will be just under 400mm long. Also I chose to use this early sketch because it perfectly shows the lines and proportions of the V1 cars. I just have to be careful with some of the details which were not carried over to the wooden models and the real cars.

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And the fun can begin.

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After some shaping with a belt sander.

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Coming along nicely.

[René R.]

That is seriously impressive! I look forward to seeing further progress -- and the finished model.
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[Hacksaw-BoB]

[size=18]Hi Undis . . . WoW :!: :!: :!:

That is quite an interesting project that you have decided to create.

So far, you are off to a GREAT start and look forward to seeing your progress. :popcorn:

Many Thanks for posting Undis[/size] :!: :!: :!:
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Thanks guys. It is a fun project an most importantly to me it takes me back to the earliest beginnings of the Volkswagen. Early 1935 was a time when the a relatively definite image was penned in the sketch I posted above and the two scale models provided a visual cue to the full sized bodies that were shortly made by Daimler-Benz in their Sindelfingen factory.

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Small update: getting the main body lines dialed in.

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Working on the windscreen. I decided instead of cutting into the wood, build up the windscreen surround. This area is quite complex consisting of three layers so I thought this approach would give a better result.

[Blue Baron]

As the old wood carver's saying goes …

Just cut away whatever isn't a V1 Volkswagen.
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That's so true BB! Sculptors have worked by that adage for thousands of years. In my case I'll also need to add material in some areas.

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Sadly I don't have a lathe so the next best thing is a drill press. One headlight almost done and the other waiting its turn.

Both headlights finished! They will be test fitted up later.

I did the wheels the same way. Files and a chisel work well.

Those wheels are 17" scaled down 1:10. That was the size used back in 1935.

[Mike Fisher]

Not your first 'Rodeo' at wood carving/turning it doesn't look like! You've got our attention for sure.
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[Fish]

Excellent work. I'm curious about the final touch, will you stain or paint?
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Some more work done. I cut in the side windows with a router (was too much concentrated on the job to take photos of the process).
I also machined the headlight holes with a rotary rasp. Test fitted the headlights but they'll have to go in a little deeper.

It's really starting look the business.

From the front it looks like a surprised frog. My wife thought it's face was like that of a sex doll! I just love that dirty-minded woman!

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First coat of primer. Note the "fence chicken" keeping an eye on the process.

[Hacksaw-BoB]

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WoW . . . Project is looking GREAT Undis :!: :!:

Like going back in time . . . .

Just waiting for Dr. Porsche to stop by and have a look[/size] :popcorn:
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