Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hello, This is my 1966 Bug by Tamiya. Very nice kit, only the rear window was difficult to fit in and I had trouble removing the glue from Bare Metal Foil from the windows, and almost destroyed the glass. I replaced few elements, superdetailed the engine and scratchbuild a bear and a suitcase for the interior. Painted with spraycans and Tamiya acrylics, rust made using Mr. Satoshi Arakis method of scaring plastic with a knife, but refined a little to make it a bit more believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 More pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 A few more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Here's some detail pics I made during the construction. The Teddy was modeled after a real Teddy I have since I was little, the suitcase is just a generic item, buit out of plastic and metal scraps... Engine got wires and hoses... Somwhere it the middle of the build... Thanks, have a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Ahhh...look at that. Looks just like a bug that is sitting on a street waiting to be rescued. Love the details with the leafs on the roof and your weathering skills are great, looks just like real. Teddy looks great aswell. You should put it on a little streetbase with a little spot of oil just under the engine After all, old Volkswagens don't leak oil, they mark their spot. Edited January 7, 2015 by Atmobil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Another fantastic "used" car, Adam! You have a great eye for realistic detail and the skills to pull it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Very convincing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 A nice example of a well worn Bug, love all the detail you've put into this build ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Outstanding build. Very nice weathering.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 good job adam... the only thig that bothers me is that rust on the bumpers that looks like painted on... greetings maik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric N. Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 To say "You nailed it!" is a understatement. Simply perfect! Love the leaves on the top of the car. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Very nice work! The suit case has outstanding details too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Outstanding!! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 OMG, you are a master! Wow! Simply a killer build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Amazing work! The rusty chrome is very life-like. Nice use of the Lego teddy bear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 OUTSTANDING! Growing up on Long Island in the 70's I would see many Beetles beginning to rust out just like that. Very authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nice build. Say, didn't these cars come out of the show room with this kind of rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Very nice model. The interior is really nice and the overall weathering is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 ...Gotta ask.. Is there a sheet of plywood under the driver's side floorboard? Most bugs in that shape lost their rubber door seals and water rusted away the floorpan. Great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nope. There were more things planned for the interior but I just tried out some things like the ripped front seat, carpets, hornring out of a paperclip (because painted looks dumb, and paperclips aren't round but square, perfect for hornrings), scratching the dials and that's it, I could go further but you don't see a single thing thru the windows. Nothing. Bumpers... Strangley those are the details where I'm most pleased with the results. Dunno if they look painted. Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 That is so cool. Really nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Very convincing well worn Bug! Weathering is well thought out and seems to be a reason for every spot .. bumpers DO look realistic to me after owning three Beetles. Can I suggest applying the BMF window trim before installing the glass .. makes it very easy and gets sharp edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I did, was perfect, but left some BMF glue on the windows, I put them in thinking that I will clean them once in place but alcohol didn't work, I just scratched the windows and destroyed the BMF. Lucky me, 1966 bugs chrome trim is metal and rusts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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