SCRWDRVR Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Andrew D the Jolly Roger said: First, I REALLY appreciate the education y'all are patiently giving me! Second, will this kit (link below) give the correct front end (suspension/trunk/etc)? https://www.ebay.com/itm/184787881963?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Everything in that except the windshield, tail lights and the engine cover would be accurate to what you are trying to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 58 minutes ago, SCRWDRVR said: Everything in that except the windshield, tail lights and the engine cover would be accurate to what you are trying to match Wow...I've already started the '68, was going to use the chassis, rear suspension, engine, interior, windscreen, and then fit different front end....should I totally abort that and rely far more on the Aoshima? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, Andrew D the Jolly Roger said: Wow...I've already started the '68, was going to use the chassis, rear suspension, engine, interior, windscreen, and then fit different front end....should I totally abort that and rely far more on the Aoshima? I think the biggest problem for you using that one would be the windshield. The tail lights you could just get from the 68 and the engine vent difference you could correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Jeez...not often that I have to purchase 3 kits to build one subject, and still not the windscreen....I may just do a "close-enough" with the 68.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 It would be a lot easier and at least the suspension isn't something that stands out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 I mis-worded that, I meant to use the Aoshima and fit the similar-though-not-perfect 68 windscreen to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Use the tail lights from the 68 also, that would be closest you will get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Much appreciated, thank you for the guidance! Gonna have a heckuva junkyard of VW parts now from 3 kits....😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRWDRVR Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 No problem, glad I could help...... Parts are good to have around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Well, the Aoshima just arrived, total three kits to make one The Aoshima's really basic in the chassis and engine; anyone ever tried fitting the Revell 68 chassis to the Aoshima's body? EDIT: Disregard....seems most of the chassis actually fits really well! But will need a bunch of cutting and replacing stuff for the fender skirts. This will be complicated, but very promising.... Edited July 28, 2021 by Andrew D the Jolly Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I've built this recently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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