restoman Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Something I've been wanting to do for some time... Lots to do on it yet - windshield chop, lots of gap filling and clean-up, decklid hinges, rear seat, etc. This is after two or three hours of cutting, fitting, gluing and filling. The Revell body is off a bit dimension-wise so getting the rear panel and decklid to look correct is a challenge but I'm liking the look so far. It will never be an accurate representation of a true Hebmuller, more of a modern-day tribute kind of machine. Comments most welcome.
Dominik Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Hi Mike, a lot of work coming up to you! Are you sure, to do this? Time ago, i found here on mcm a link to a resin-Hebmueller that i ordered - because it is a beautiful car. i always wanted to have one in "our" scale. @Tom. here it is, the beauty:
Foxer Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) That is looking good, and is going to be a lot of work, but that's even more reason to continue!Here's a link to the resin one available . The Best Model Car Parts I have their Split Window which is a spectacular casting and conversion. Edited February 9, 2017 by Foxer
restoman Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) This one won't be an accurate representation of a real Heb... I don't have the skills or the ambition to do that. Instead, it'll be a modern-day tribute to one, based off of Revell's '69ish Beetle Convertible. Newer dash panel. turn signals, taillights, etc., etc., etc.. I've wanted to build a real full-sized replica for a long time and may some day do so, but for now, this will have to do. The '49 Hebmuller is one the most beautifully designed cars I've ever seen. Edited February 10, 2017 by restoman
Volksfan Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Nice work so far!Are you going to used the stock Volkswagen motor from the kit, or are you going to use another?
restoman Posted February 11, 2017 Author Posted February 11, 2017 Stock engine... may put some dual carbs on it and a wired distributor but that's about it.
Dominik Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 i agree your Point to built one. i never thought about it, to build one out of the "stock" beetle. looking Forward to your work Mike
restoman Posted June 20, 2017 Author Posted June 20, 2017 A little more... primer makes everything look better! Still lots to do, but it's coming along... slowly. Comments always welcome.
restoman Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 Ready for final prep and paint... I added the side moldings along the belt line, as well as on the hood and running boards. Had one on the decklid too, but didn't like it. And the convertible top molding was a me creation. Paint tomorrow, hopefully.
StockBoresMe Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Ever think of going custom hebmuller? Thats something youd never see in the real world. Slammed stance, porsche wheels, bright yellow and white 2 tone Edited October 6, 2017 by StockBoresMe
restoman Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 This one is going to be lowered somewhat, Porsche wheels (not the ones pictured) and red and black two tone... so I'm close.
StockBoresMe Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 This one is going to be lowered somewhat, Porsche wheels (not the ones pictured) and red and black two tone... so I'm close. awesome. I can't wait to watch it progress. I love this idea!
PatW Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 Great job so far! Well done, I look forward to the rest of the build.
DumpyDan Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 Looking great so far Mike, can't wait to see more
restoman Posted November 7, 2017 Author Posted November 7, 2017 Got some colour on it... a light polish and that will be good. Fiddling with the interior now, trying to get it to look more like a Heb and less like a Cabriolet. I chopped down the high-back bucket seats and re-formed the seat backs to look more period-correct. I think they turned out ok. Presently working on the rear storage/jump seat/convertible top area... fun, fun, fun! Not sure if I'm liking the Fuchs wheels now... got a set of chrome steel wheels from a Porsche 904 kit and some wide whites that I might use instead... Comments always welcome.
Reuhkapelti Posted November 7, 2017 Posted November 7, 2017 Very cool looking machine. I would use some steel wheels with more lip on them. Or some aluminium type wheels, but more lip still. The colour combo looks really good on that body.
restoman Posted December 2, 2017 Author Posted December 2, 2017 On the home stretch now: I should dust more often...
restoman Posted December 14, 2017 Author Posted December 14, 2017 My homemade tonneau cover... I've spent a lifetime forming and shaping sheet metal of all gauges, but working with a disposable aluminum loaf pan is something else! Comments always welcome.
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