charlie8575 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 And the model will probably last longer, too in better condition. I take it the XDX sticker is the old East Germany sticker with the rest of the initials crossed out? Very nice job on this. I'm in for one. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Cool build-up! Makes me want to buy one and do something crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ah procrastination is my friend! I've meant to do the kombi conversion from the old curbside kit after seeing one done, but never got there . Now Revell has done the heavy lifting so I need one of those. I only recently got the newer Trabbie with engine so this is a real treat! I love the work you did on it, especially leaving the roof as removable. Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I was wondering what that "XDX" on my decal sheet was about, makes perfect sense it is the old east Germany. now I wonder if it is a common real life thing, to X out the initials except D, as a protest against the communist regime that was, or a symbol of unity among a formerly divided people; or whether this is some sort of censorship by the company along the lines of blacking out swatstikas on decal sheets. probably not though seeing as they give you the unblemished decals as well along with about 5 others. great kit! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Probably when Germany reunified this was the easiest way to do it instead of buying a new "D" sticker, just cross out the other letters in DDR. I noticed the trailer hitch, too. I doubt Trabis could tow that much. Shoot, just the added weight of the hitch alone was probably enough to make them pop a wheelie! It's a great looking model, I like that the roof can stay loose to show off the interior. Might have to snag one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I like seeing these European cars. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks again guys! I am glad you all like it About the hitch, one needs to understand that in Europe, the use of the hitch is a lot different. My wife is American and thought it was ridiculous that normal passenger cars over here have a hitch, Whilst in the States, only the heavier vehicles have one. Over here we use it to tow small trailers, fold-up tent-trailers, bike racks and caravan's (campers). Even though the Trabant can not haul anything very heavy, a small trailer is absolutely possible and would be considered normal. Here is my car hauling a large small trailer And hauling somewhat bigger caravan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That camper looks like that car is loader for bear. What kind of car is that you have, Erik? Looks like another one I wish someone would start selling here so I can get a station wagon. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumi94 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Congratulations! Very nice job! I love Trabbis! And this painting is very unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Well done, great build. Here in the UK we don't see any but when we out last Sunday we followed a German registered saloon. I believe the two stroke engine was two cyinders where as a friend has an early SAAAB 96 which had the three cylinder two stroke engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Done with such perfection even a Trabant becomes spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very good job! You hit the original perfect in my view. William Just explained it corretcly, whats with the "XDX" on the Sticker. Thats a nice touch of the kit! About the hitch. There were a lot of "lightwight-caravans in old East Germany. for example: caled "Queck Junior" "Würdig 301" or "Weferlinger Heimstolz" and also "Klappfix" here in build condition: s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 That's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Erik- I am currently working on this same kit. I came back to this thread to see how you handled the trim that starts on the fender tops and continues the length of the car. The kit has these as rather fine little pieces. Your model looks as if you left them off? What did you do? This is a very nice kit which should build up nicely. I did notice that the kit allows for the rear hatch to be either up or down, but not operable. I'm working on hinging it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Cool wagon! Is this a Revell kit? Who makes it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Erik- I am currently working on this same kit. I came back to this thread to see how you handled the trim that starts on the fender tops and continues the length of the car. The kit has these as rather fine little pieces. Your model looks as if you left them off? What did you do? This is a very nice kit which should build up nicely. I did notice that the kit allows for the rear hatch to be either up or down, but not operable. I'm working on hinging it right now. I left it off, to me it looked wrong, like they tilted it 90 degrees in how it suppose to be on. It just didn't looked right to me, so I decided to omit the trim. It was also way to big. If you really want the trim on the car, I think it is better to BMF a strip of styreen and put that on instead. The hatch is hinged operable out of the box, except for the lifters, they come in a fixed position. There should be room for improvement. I 'd like to see your solution. @Glenn, check the first post ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Very nice, Erik. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannyp1980 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nice Trabbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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