David G.

Ah, that makes sense. It's hard to get the whole picture ...just from pictures. I just thought I'd say something because sometimes we don't see what we're seeing when we see it. If you see what I mean. Cheers, David G.

That is a super nice build! The assembly, paint and decals all look great! David G.

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that Carl. Please get checked out by a doctor, falls can lead to more serious problems later on. I have a dear friend who is in the later stages of Type 2 Progressive MS and falls are a major concern for people who endure this disease. Please consider seeing a doctor Carl. Take care and be safe my friend. David G.

Hi Tom. The front wheel looks like it's just about where it should be, at least from the photos above. In addition to the rear wheel being too far foreword, the back looks a bit high too. Maybe an adjustment to the rear axle and suspension would be the thing to do? Unless of course the one you're replicating had a rake like the one on the model. David G.

Hello Everybody! Just a quick note to let you all know that there is now a posting for this build in the Under Glass section, here is a link. Thanks to everybody who followed along and offered their comments, critiques, suggestions and support. I appreciate you. David G.

Hello Everybody! Polar Lights VW Love Bug This is the Polar Lights snap together kit of The Love Bug, the main character from Disney's 1968 movie by the same name. The car, more commonly known by the name "Herbie" is based on a Volkswagen 1963 Type 1 Deluxe. All the Volkswagen corporate emblems were removed by the movie studio to prevent copywrite infringement and the model kits follows suit. The kit itself is of good quality and engineering, as are all Polar Lights snap together kits I've built so far. Though simple in nature, Polar Lights kits lean more toward the complex end of the snap together spectrum and sometimes straddle the boundary between snap together kits and more traditional kits that require glue to assemble. This means that Polar Lights snap together kits can be assembled well enough without glue and paint but to achieve the kit's full potential, these kits should be regarded as simplified glue together kits. And I build them as such. For those who may be interested, I have a build thread in the WIP section, here is a link. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post a comment, question or suggestion. Thanks, David G.

Hello Everybody! Here is the final set of photos for the 1957 Ford Hardtop build. This kit has an opening hood and doors. Opening doors make it easier to get shots of the interior. Another interior detail shot. Engine bay detail. I cut strips of electrical tape to use as inner hood seals. And last but not least, my traditional Display Case shot. Thank you all for your support and encouragement with this challenging and satisfying build. David G.

Things to consider for future builds, thanks Len. Thank you Dan. David G

Thank you Al. Thanks Ken, I appreciate that. David, thank you! Thank you Bob. I've had my eye on that one, I've even had it in my hands a couple of times at the hobby shop but there was always something I wanted just a little more. Now that I have this one done it would be cool to have a matched set. Thank you all for your kind comments, I enjoy reading and responding to them. David G.

The foil looks clean and tight, even the script. Cool! David G.

Thanks Donald, I'll have a look for those. Nice hinge work too! David G.

Everything about this build just feels right Ken. David G.

Hello Everybody! The kit itself was a simple and easy build. The race livery markings, not so much. After three attempts, success! Though not perfect, the vinyl decals do a good enough job of conforming to the complex curves of the boot lid. With a little gentle heat, they might even lay down even better. But I'm not about to mess with that. They even covered up that mess on the rear deck lid. That wraps up this build. I'll post the final photos to the Under Glass section soon. Thanks to all of you who offered your support through your comments, compliments and encouragements David G.

Thank you for your comment Pierre. I have a set of aftermarket wheels so that part is taken care of but I'm afraid that the oil will just have to run hot. I've already committed this one to paint and I'm not sure I have the skills to effectively scratch build the actual cooler. The body mods wouldn't be much of a problem but I lack a source for the cooler itself. I am working on a control mechanism for the wing though. Thanks again for your comment. David G.

Thank you Carl! David G.