DocH555 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi everyone, I'm new here and wanted to show a kit I have been working on. I have not built a model in about 8 years so go easy on me! I wanted to build a cool beetle, so I figured it would have to be lowered, header exhaust, weber carbs, plumbed and detailed. Let me know what you guys think. I used .100" box styene to lower the front (in white) and .125" styrene tube to allow the rear axles to swing to a lower position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 WOW, A DOC! Lord knows we need someone who can prescribe meds around here! Your gonna like it here, whether you haven't built inna while or just won a contest.The guys here are more than willing to help with questions, tips, advice, whatever it may be. Just ask. This IS the best model car website in the world, with some of THE best modelers in the world. Unfortunately, I'm not in that class, but they let me hang here with them, and for that I'm thankful.Just sit back an relax, caz your home now! By the way,Can you write a script? My old Psychiatrist shot himself, an the voices are gettin louder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 WOW, A DOC! Lord knows we need someone who can prescribe meds around here! Your gonna like it here, whether you haven't built inna while or just won a contest.The guys here are more than willing to help with questions, tips, advice, whatever it may be. Just ask. This IS the best model car website in the world, with some of THE best modelers in the world. Unfortunately, I'm not in that class, but they let me hang here with them, and for that I'm thankful.Just sit back an relax, caz your home now! By the way,Can you write a script? My old Psychiatrist shot himself, an the voices are gettin louder! Thanks george! As I haven't fingured out how to link or insert bigger pictures, I'll just continue this way. After I lowed the chassis, I threw the body on to see where it sat... I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictorSmalls Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks george! As I haven't fingured out how to link or insert bigger pictures, I'll just continue this way. After I lowed the chassis, I threw the body on to see where it sat... I like it! Looks great. The stance is perfect. PS.. I was just playing GTA4 not 5 minutes ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 I started on the engine, carbs, exhaust. The cast carbs had really bad looking velocity stacks so I replaced them. Added some SS braided fuel hose and fittings and detailed the raised features with brass paint. Made the header out of brass rod (What a PAIN). have to fill the exit pipe of the muffler... looking a bit ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks Guy!!!! A little more... Here a picture of the "rough" engine. I have to trim some flash and change the color of the lower pulley to semi-gloss black (looks too toyish). If you look close you can see the electrical from the alt. Also, a picture of the wheels and a proper paint job on a ratty street rod beetle. BTW 86% on GTA4... almost done as it is conflicting with the wife and models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This is wicked cool, I love it I love it I love it love the exhuast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) Welcome. I've always wanted to do a hotrod bug, I like how yours sits, the carbs and engine look great, and I've never seen exhaust like that, keep the pics comin. I was hearing voices too............but all they did was complain..............and whine................but they ended up being my wife and kids...........maybe I should come out of the model room.............naaaahhhh........I'll just take those meds anyway. BTW You have got to stop abusing that feline Mark Edited October 20, 2008 by novadose71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 hey doc....you been taking to many meds.....streetrods are pre 48 ....but the VW looks good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) Welp, In germany street rods would have happened post WWII. Thank you for your positive support. I will some more pictures up soon. Maybe even have it done this month! Edited October 20, 2008 by DocH555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Looking good, Doc; please keep us posted as you get more done. Those pics look familiar.....you are also on VW Vortex, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 VW Dave, Thanks Man. Yeah I posted this on the vortex, but the threads move so slow there it's like watching grass grow. I figure I'll try this place. My friend said it was cool... Still feeling it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 VW Dave, Thanks Man. Yeah I posted this on the vortex, but the threads move so slow there it's like watching grass grow. I figure I'll try this place. My friend said it was cool... Still feeling it out. is your name the same there? you have real VW's? MORE PROGRESS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 is your name the same there? you have real VW's? MORE PROGRESS! My name is Redtoasterarmy on the vortex. Do I have real VW's???? What kinda question is that??? I own two (maybe soon three), wife owns one (maybe soon two). I have a 95 GTi 2.0, kinda built but everyday driver with 197,000mi on it and a cracked strut tower (maybe lowering it THAT much was a bad idea!!!) and I also own a 1980 rabbit pick-up (caddy) that is getting a full make over and a built 1992 16v 2.0l . I am looking for a type 3 notch back or some sort of bus. My wife has a 2004 jetta gls 1.8t, stock, I can't get her to do a turbo swap, but I am changing her rims out for some BBS's.... tasty!. She's trying to buy (meaning I will buy) a rough but clean mid 70's beetle for her to fix up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Back to the topic, I worked on the body last night... I have been foiling the trim and added bits and the "VW" metal transfer... I have to say that the tamiya metal transfer is beautiful but a PAIN if you only get half to stick!!!! I will post some pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 BTW. Does everyone have a 1.95MB photo limit??? Or is it because I'm a noob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Doc - I'm not sure on the limit thing. I use Fotki to host all my photos. I'm really hoping to see more of your work here on MCM, and I agree that the Vortex is quite sluggish. IMO 99% of the 'models' people there swoon over are mega-dollar diecasts, and they hold very little interest to me. The metal transfer in the Tamiya kit is a little fiddly, but über-nice; I've used them on two other models besides the Tamiya '66. You really need to see the emblems in Tamiya's Ghia coupe kit. Speaking of the Vortex and our identities over there........I'll give you a hint as to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH555 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Clearly it’s been years since I foiled ANYTHING!!!... But I can live with the results I’ve noticed that where I shaved and filled the front turn singles has shrunk a bit and is noticeable in the pictures… I’m not building this for any other reason than to have a cool beetle model in my case so I’m not too worried about it. But it is a little disappointing that it is taking me a long time to remember what I used to know and practice. The exhaust system needs to be tweaked as it hangs a bit low and can’t sit any higher because the header flange hits the bottom of the body. That will be a worry for another day. I can say that the body is almost done and with a few more bits and foil I can put it aside till the engine is done. Next task is going to be making the intake manifolds and then mounting the carbs and then putting the engine wiring in permanently. Does anybody have a bashed Porsche 356 kit that they are willing to part with??? I can most likely use the intake manifolds out of it for this. That would look better than the bent brass rods I’m going to do for it. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 looking good can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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