rmvw guy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Anyone ever heard of PYRO? I picked this one up at Indy last week end for $15. The box says 1/25 scale but, it's more like 1/23. The sides of the car were separate pieces with the interior engraved inside. It did come with two mechanics. I painted it Testors flat red with clear over slight weathering. Lowered the stance. I'm pleased with the result for a quick build which is what I needed. Comments welcome, thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Looks a nice model of an early Beetle, I had heard of Pyro kits, but never built one .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I really like the weathering! John's Bug shop is just down the street from me, and he always has something in his lot that looks like your build. There's usually more "weathered" bugs than trailer queens! See for yourself:http://www.google.ca/maps?q=&layer=c&z=17&iwloc=A&sll=42.984004,-79.235728&cid=6503769748943570798&cbp=13,57.5,-1.8,0,0&panoid=DRhAk8k76KcvFpk-tx7GgQ&q=john's+bug+shop&sa=X&ei=UbKSULjsHaWZ0QGG34C4DA&ved=0CHsQnwIoADAA Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 That's pretty nice for a Pyro ... they're usually not so ... accurate! Good build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Man, that looks great. I have some early Pyro kits...'48 Lincoln, '37 Auburn and a Cord...and they're not-so-hot. This Bug looks pretty accurate, shape-wise. The figures look remarkably well rendered also. Pity about the scale being wonky. Very nice build anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Nicely done Ron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Very nice build, especially considering it's a Pyro. What's with the bullet holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for all the comments. I agree the PYRO kit is not that great. It has no inner fender wells and the area behind the back seat goes through to the tires. An expert modeler could probably do wonders with this kit. It was well worth the money just for the two little men included. It also came with some vintage luggage. What's with the bullet holes? On my 1:1 I had a little chip on the door that became a small rust hole. I put a bullet hole decal on it and kind of liked the look so, had to do it! Here's another picture of the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Very nice build, especially considering it's a Pyro. Took the words right outta my mouse, Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Except for the clear wipers ... I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) "Anyone ever heard of PYRO? I picked this one up at Indy last week end for $15." And at first I thought he was paid $15 to take it, instead of paying that for the kit. Edited November 1, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 very nice never saw a pyro kit before, but nice build Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Except for the clear wipers That was a safety feature that never caught on. Looks like you did an exceptional job with a poor kit. The back end looks too flat (rear window, vents & decklid) Edited November 1, 2012 by Zarana-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Kool bug man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Good looking build, nice weathering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very nice build... i think it turned out great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I think my next build is going to be a beetle this is very nice looking I love the weathering you've done nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 RON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tha is one sweet lookin' lil' Air Sucker!!!!,I had this lil doober kit many years ago and it was a pain,you did an awesome job on the Dubbie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Looks good. I remember Pyro from about 50 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 RON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tha is one sweet lookin' lil' Air Sucker!!!! Aren't all internal combustion engines air suckers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very nice, best rendition of this kit I've seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Aren't all internal combustion engines air suckers? Ahhhh true,but these lil air suckers don't spring coolant leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Considering that it is a Pyro it looks great! Built a few Pyro kits as a kid, back when they were .49 cents they had some pretty interesting shapes so the slight flatting here and there is nothing. Don't remember ever seeing the Pyro VW on the shelves. I think building it a little "distressed" was the way to go with this kit as it somewhat hides most of it's faults. The stance is just right, one or two splines in the rear and a good twist down on the front beam, sits about as low as many of us ran them in the early 70's. (We never thought about narrowing the front axle beam to get it lower.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks again for all the comments and another shot of it as it leaves the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLes Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ron, Looking Good! Sorry I didn't get a photo of it at the last meeting for the newsletter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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