David G.

Hello Everybody! In spite of some difficulties I've encountered, this is shaping up to be one of my quicker builds in a while. Herbie is a Volkswagen Type-1 Deluxe which is typical of the models exported to the United States where Herbie resides. One of the differences between Deluxe versions and standard European models is the inclusion of bright metal trim strips in the black rubber window gaskets. To replicate this feature I started by simulating the gaskets, brushing some flat black paint around the windows. After some drying time and a little cleanup, I hit the raised bits around each window with a silver Sharpie. I think it all worked out pretty well. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment if you so desire. David G.

I think you may be surprised to find out how many model builders actually use spreadsheets to track kits & parts & pieces. An affinity for charts, graphs and statistics seems to go along with the model-builder mindset. For at least some of us anyway. Yeah, it is kinda funny though. Cheers, David G.

Thank you Carl. I've done chrome trim by painting, foiling and penning with Molotow. For me it's foil that's often the easiest, for now anyway. But it also depends on the application and practicality. David G.

Beautiful outcome on the doors David! I can certainly relate to the sense of relief you must have felt when all went according to plan. Maybe I didn't read your post correctly but do you actually mean to cut a bit out of the luggage compartment to allow the suitcases to fit better? Would it not be easier to fabricate a new suitcase than alter the model? David G.

Welcome back Rob! I always enjoy following your builds and I'm sure that this one will be no exception. David G.

Nice looking metal effects on the exhaust and underpans. David G.

I recently acquired this kit at the most recent Desert Scale Classic swap meet and I'm planning to build it. My pre-build research turned up your WIP on the very same kit! An excellent build Tim! I hope you don't mind my using your photos as a resource. Cheers, David G.

Thank you Jim. That's great, I hope your BMF batch works as well for you as does this does for me. Thank you John, I'm glad you enjoyed the thread and the build. I'm also happy to know that my work was a part of your pleasant Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing that. David G.

Yes, I did mean number plates. We call them license plates, or just "plates" here in the States. The custom personalized ones are usually called "vanity plates". "Brittan and America, two nations divided by a common language" -George Bernard Shaw ( I believe) ...wait... In England mirrors are referred to as "plates"? 😮 -D-

Yeah, that' my main concern Len. Once I start to inventory, the complete kits are no problem. But the partial kits? The bagged kits? The parts box?! Arrrgh! How finely do I want to chop the onion? Wha?... Do you mean like these? I keep meaning to pare that stack down a little ...but to do that I'd have to make an inventory to know what I have. David G.

Thank you very much Anders! David G.

Hello Everybody! As I mentioned earlier, my production department and photography department have caught up with each other. Which means for this project I have to build then shoot and edit before I can post the next update. The good news is that over the past couple of days, I was able to do just that. So here's the update. It took two sessions but the foil is done! Well, all except for the vent windows on the doors. I'll get those when I finish up the doors right before they're permanently mounted. I have to say that the most recent batch of BMF is their best yet. The batch I received in 2020 was just rubbish. The worst problem among the several that it had was the lack of a good adhesive. I ended up using diluted PVA to mount the foil to the surface. Which as one might imagine resulted in less than optimal foil deployment. I'm glad to find that Bare Metal Foil Company's quality level is back and better than ever! As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Thanks Ken! Thank you Bill. If it can earn a comment from you, it must be good! Thanks! David G.

I find those door posts especially impressive David. The finish work looks great! I really like your idea to build a couple of suitcases. Also, that's a charming little background story you've come up with to explain Mr. Webb's vanity plates. David G.

The paint looks great Ken! I also like your shop diorama. David G.