ajwheels Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) This is another of those ideas that I get started on and am never sure how far I will take it, but since this one has gotten a bit along, I thought I would post it up........... I have always liked the VW-based fiberglass-bodied dune buggies, and by extension, the tube-framed sand rails and such.......I like the mechanical stuff, and these cars have it all hanging right out there............... Here, in 1/16 scale is a frame, based on the aftermarket pieces out there.............pretty much the stock VW pan shortened 14.25 inches or so, and will take the stock early Beetle front and rear suspension parts............... My original intent is to do a Meyers Manx-type body, but I have never been real happy with the bodies I have done, so not sure if I will get that far...........and since this is based around the stock VW pan, I have a version of this frame with the stock wheelbase, so I might use it with the Revell 1/16 scale Kafer Beetle kit.............lots of possibilities there............... We shall see..................... Edited June 22, 2013 by ajwheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That pan looks good so far. I would love to see manx body in a larger scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 really nice color and chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Here are the front suspension pieces............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 And here are the rear suspension parts............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Here are a few images of the rear suspension pieces installed on the frame............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Tony.... all of this stuff looks great man!!! I am hoping all of these parts are on TDRs site to be able to purchase. I have a build coming up that I could use some of these parts on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Great Project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymack Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hi there well the build you have there looks perfect so far.But did you know in the old days guys shorten the vw bug pan? If you need so advise on building a fibre glass buggy body or any thing related feel free to message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 A few images of the transaxle.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Tony... when will have so.e of these parts for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I think Tamiya did a large scale Manx buggy along time ago. That's kinda pricy, though and you've done most of the chassis work. Mayby you can find a suitable toy body to modify, or recast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I bet that tony with model one in his 3D CAD program and print it just like he has with all of these parts he is showing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Tony... when will have so.e of these parts for sale? Well, Chris, at this point it's just me goofing around with these parts..........and I have a few reservations......there are a few aspects to these pieces at 1/16 scale that make them a bit fragile...........we've had no discussion within TDR as to whether to offer them for sale or not..........now, if someone just has to have them, they could send me a PM and we could talk about it............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 And here are some of the front end pieces installed........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Tony.... Nice work and looking great. I will shoot you a PM on the parts to let you know what my plans are for my next build as to why I was asking about the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 And here are some engine pieces............this one will have a Porsche-type fan shroud and Weber carbs............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If I didn't know better I'd say you have a thing for Porsches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Tony.... nice work on the engine. The parts look great. Shot you a PM as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Here is a neat example of a 3D printed part..........this is the floor for Manx frame...........it is .02 inches thick and because most of its' surfaces are flat and perpendicular to each other, there is almost no evidence of layering on the part............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 It's taken awhile, but here are a few images of the engine going together............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Finally made a little time for this...........here is a bit more on the chassis.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.1/16th Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 will this kit fit into the Revell 52 VW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 will this kit fit into the Revell 52 VW ? Santiago.............this frame is based on an aftermarket piece intended to be used under a Meyers Manx style body, and thus has a shorter wheelbase than the stock beetle..............the 1/16 Revell beetle kit is reasonably accurate to scale, so these piece parts should be adaptable.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Nice work Tony! Great sense of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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