Zoom Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 This was my first Tamiya kit. Very nice, except for the rear/back lights, that was molded in clear plastic as separate parts. That was a lot of painting and masking. When I look at them now I think they are a little “naked”. I should have worked a little bit more on them. Paint is “Zeropaints” racing white, should be similar to Tamiya TS-7, but I have used TS-7 and I think TS-7 have a little yellow touch in it. First time I try doing license plates. This is how they look in Sweden in the 60s. Comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 looks real, very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 A very neat & clean build. I don't think the tail lights look too bad. Remember, they were in reality a "little naked”. The paint looks very nice. I'm preparing to do a car in Tamiya's "Pearl White". What did you use as a primer? I'm still trying what to shoot under my Pearl White to give the best result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Turned out really nice. I have this kit in my stash, will have to get started on it after seeing yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Gorgeous little bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Totally awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Good looking VW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Outstanding work! With the right backround this could easily pass for 1:1, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Very nice build of a classic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Crisp! Minus a couple of visual clues, the photos of the full car could pass for being photos of a 1:1 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plashdaddy Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I love the colour you’ve used on the seats, it’s perfect. May I enquire as to the name / brand of the paint? Looks terrific overall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well done- good clean build.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Clean honest car - I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 She's beautiful. Any engine shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Very clean looking build. It's always nice to see a stock build. You mentioned the license plates were a first for you. There should be a more local decal supplier that my have plate decals to use if you want. If not there is a company called Goffer here that offers European plates. They may be listed in the After Market section on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 What a beauty, so clean looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 She's a real beauty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thank you all for your kind words! What did you use as a primer? I'm still trying what to shoot under my Pearl White to give the best result. I used Tamiyas "Fine surface primer, white". I love the colour you’ve used on the seats, it’s perfect. May I enquire as to the name / brand of the paint? It´s called "Pigalle" and it is a mix of Tamiya XF-59 and X-2 that are descriped in the instruction sheet. There should be a more local decal supplier that my have plate decals to use if you want. If not there is a company called Goffer here that offers European plates. They may be listed in the After Market section on this site. Thank you for that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Outstanding work! With the right backround this could easily pass for 1:1, well done.I was thinking the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 An absolutely wonderful build! Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 A very clean build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I used Tamiyas "Fine surface primer, white".Great! I happen to have two new cans of that primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelbomber Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Gorgeous beetle I look at mine and go.............ho hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Very nicely done. And I like the Racing White - I agree with you that Tamiya's Racing White is a little on the yellow (cream) side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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