RatRod Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Got these finished up! I remember when these kits hit the shelves back in the day, molded in bright yellow, it's great to see them back. I built these a little differently than most, I built them the way I thought a couple friends would have built real ones back in the mid sixties. The first one is VW powered, and pretty flashy, the other is kind of a mild sleeper as it runs a turbo'd Corvair engine (from the AMT parts pak) This is a great kit, needs a little tweaking here and there, but still a fun kit, and yeah, AMT got the front seats a little small, and the headlights a little big, but still nice to have back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 both look great! good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have to get that. Love the colors. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Very nice paint work on both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Plesae tell me the wheels are stock, those are absolutely awesome. I have passed over that kit too many times, now I am kick'n myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Plesae tell me the wheels are stock, those are absolutely awesome. I have passed over that kit too many times, now I am kick'n myself Sorry Chris, the wheels I used are not in the kit. I used the Cragars from an AMT '64 El Camino/wagon (same kits basically) on the purple buggy, and the Americans are modified parts box finds. Thanks for the compliments guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Can't remember where I saw these before but I'm glad you posted them here , they are great looking Manxes ! Maybe more people will post theirs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Like them both - but that purple, beautiful color! Nice models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 They are both very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 John everyone says it all the time but the color choice on both is outstanding. Both are Fabulous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 That purple one looks good enough to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I like the SHINY :) purple one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Those are very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Those came out beautiful. The grey car looks like it was photographed in black and white, then the red photoshopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nicest ones I've seen yet! Gotta dig the purple! Great choice of tires and wheels on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 They look great! I am a VW freak myself and have one of these under construction at the moment. It has been set aside while I finish a couple of other model projects, but will be going back to it shortly. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Very nice looking buggy's I am glad to see the kit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Sweet buggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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