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curtw_944
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 Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:22 pm Post subject: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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Any one else here build models before applying your dreams to a real car? I have several sets Both 1:16 scale Lowlight Ghia and several later model Ghia's in 1:24th scale. I will be doing a build thread her for my model builds, and since the are Karmann Ghia specific thought i would share on our forum space. So follow along as I build a scale model of what I would like my real care to look like.
Also Please share you builds with me. I always love to se what your working on.
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curtw_944
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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This is the kit I'm starting with in 1:24 scale to build a replica of my 68, and how I want it to look.will be starting on fit ups soon and will have Pictures as I build.
And then these two. Probably the only way I will ever own a lowlight Ghia. Currently searching for some after market resin parts for a custom style build.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:31 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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I recently finished my Tamiya "Mini Sophia"
1:10 RC
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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Not a model but I did craft a mini me.
The full size version
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curtw_944
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| kingkarmann wrote: |
I recently finished my Tamiya "Mini Sophia"
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I am going to be getting one of these too. How did you like the build? Any pictures of the finished car?
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curtw_944
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| jeffrey8164 wrote: |
Not a model but I did craft a mini me.
The full size version
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Nice work, What did you start with as your base?
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| curtw_944 wrote: |
| kingkarmann wrote: |
I recently finished my Tamiya "Mini Sophia"
1:10 RC
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I am going to be getting one of these too. How did you like the build? Any pictures of the finished car? |
Here you go.
I wish I could fit that wheel tire combo on Sophia 
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trh351
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:32 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| curtw_944 wrote: |
Any one else here build models before applying your dreams to a real car? I have several sets Both 1:16 scale Lowlight Ghia and several later model Ghia's in 1:24th scale. I will be doing a build thread her for my model builds, and since the are Karmann Ghia specific thought i would share on our forum space. So follow along as I build a scale model of what I would like my real care to look like.
Also Please share you builds with me. I always love to se what your working on. |
I don't fit in VWs any more due to height, but grew up with them and started driving in them. Anyway, I do build models and there is a dedicated topic https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=498549 for builders and here's my most recent completion. Not a Ghia though. I did have a Gunze Sangyo Ghia, but sold it. Not a good model. I need to get the Tamiya Ghia and a '66 Revell Beetle.
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This is one my son bought me. This was a Christmas gift from several years ago. It's got a $14 price tag on it. This will be my first VW build I've posted here. Anyway, it's a re-release of one of the Deal's Wheels caricature cars from the seventies. I built a few back then, no paint of course, and none of them survived, but I never built this one. They were always fun, easy builds. Except I'm not much at painting figures. Comes with a magnifying glass to view the tiny 3.6 HP VW flat four.
Threw it together after the paint, just get a feel for how it would look
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HBGhia
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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Being an r/c racer I just had to have this. Went with the two tone to match my real Ghia. Also had to get the led kit (added the tag lights myself), and couldn't resist the licence plates from r/c plates.com. I plan to get the turn signals to light up as well. No, this will never see a racetrack. But it IS an r/c car, and r/c cars were meant to be driven.
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jeffrey8164
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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That’s awesome!
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curtw_944
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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HBGhia, That is sweet. Definitely on my list soon.
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kent70ghia
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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Do you keep the body on by magnets? The kits I have seen were held on by clips and looked kinda dorky
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Being an r/c racer I just had to have this. Went with the two tone to match my real Ghia. Also had to get the led kit (added the tag lights myself), and couldn't resist the licence plates from r/c plates.com. I plan to get the turn signals to light up as well. No, this will never see a racetrack. But it IS an r/c car, and r/c cars were meant to be driven. |
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:47 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| HBGhia wrote: |
Being an r/c racer I just had to have this. Went with the two tone to match my real Ghia. Also had to get the led kit (added the tag lights myself), and couldn't resist the licence plates from r/c plates.com. I plan to get the turn signals to light up as well. No, this will never see a racetrack. But it IS an r/c car, and r/c cars were meant to be driven. |
Very nice
The lighting is a great touch.
I attach the body to chassis with magnets. Those clips do detract from the build.
What lighting kit did you use?
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HBGhia
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| Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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I used the tamiya led kit part # tlu-01. I added the tag lights with "z" size leds from Evans Designs.
For the body, I just used velcro. Had to cut the body post down a bit more. No way was I gonna drill holes in the hood!
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kent70ghia
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| Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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| I have been contemplating getting one, may have to pull the trigger 😊 |
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curtw_944
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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And here is a resin kit of the motor going in my 1:24 scale Ghia. Also got one in 1:16. It is a flat four with a Porsche style fan shroud kit.
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blue72beetle
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| Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Model kits 1:24the scale and 1:16 scale |
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I just got one of these Tamiya Ghia's, now I need to find a matching paint for Bahia Red.
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