traditional Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) I've gathered reference of 1959 to 1967 VW Double Cab Pickups over many years and planned a full feature model (opening doors, steering, etc). Wanting to build a '60 to '61 version, I've opted to rework a 1/24 MotorMax '64 diecast toy for durability. My previous attempt to modify a plastic VW bus model (Revell) 25 years ago was less than successful. It became fragile and unstable as I added many working details and features. The MotorMax toy, though interesting, is very basic with no opening doors, no steering, no engine, very limited interior and under floor/chassis detail, and disproportionate rear side windows, wheels/hubcaps, etc. I had also acquired a badly damaged donor VW Bus toy that was reasonable starting material for floor/chassis, engine, etc. My project got underway as I stripped the paint off the MotorMax, and carved open all doors and access panels using my rotary tool, razor saw and files. I scratch-built the complete styrene '61 style interior (including folding seat access to spare tire and storage bin), door jams, brass window frames, spare wheel, brass and styrene steering, assorted engine details, wiring, brass canvas rear cover and hoops, brass door and panel hinges, brass gate panel retainers, styrene wheel rims, brass and styrene European style bumpers, etc. As well as adding details such as inner and outer door handles, wipers, chassis jacking points, inner gate structure, etc., the model now features opening front and rear doors, opening gas filler door, opening action for side gates, opening engine access panel, full chassis, and full engine detail. I've filed off the '64 era directional signals and substituted my own '61 style units. Paint details: -Main body, correct Dove Blue (basecoat/clearcoat) -wheels, bumpers, correct Silver-White (automotive touch up) -hubcaps, correct grey with white inserts (enamel) -interior fiberboard panels, satin grey (automotive Duplicolor primer) -assorted details, (Testors, Tamiya, Humbrol paints) Edited February 10, 2018 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Outstanding! The modifications you made, really paid off. A very well executed and realistic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Definitely cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very impressive work. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Nice work, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Outstanding work, just amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) An artisan! Did he start with the Motormax cheap Walmart window van? Truly amazing!! Edited February 12, 2018 by oldcarfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 You two guys never cease to amaze me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The finished model looks like it was designed that way to begin with. Excellent workmanship thru out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Another inspirational build, Larry. I like the background story here. You were planning this one for quite some time, and now here it is. There's a ton of satisfaction that goes with 'crossing one off of your list'. Those hand made curved front doors must have been a lot of fun to do, along with all the other amazing working features that are always a part of your models. Overall a very authentic replica. No doubt all the reference gathering you did over the years really paid off. Thanks for posting it Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy_fo Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Wow! Love it. One of my favorite subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 This sure turned out very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, slusher said: Outstanding! Absolutely. Beautiful job. I had a green '62 for almost 20 years. Maybe the second stupidest thing I ever did was let it get away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 7:23 PM, geetee66 said: Outstanding! The modifications you made, really paid off. A very well executed and realistic build. Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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