CabDriver Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I’ve been wanting to build up my Beetle collection a little, and I hadn’t built the current Revell ‘68 kit yet; concept was ‘what if the Cal-look trend happened on the EAST coast instead?’. Went with some Porsche 356-inspired wheels, cut the roof open, painted some subtle graphics to hide under a Createx candy paint job, added some flake and pearl and pure-white bumpers for the same reason people like showing off perfect white sneakers on the dirty subway platform 🤪 It all made sense in MY head anyway 😂 Had fun building this one - I’ve actually got a bunch of ideas for these that I’d like to do but wanted a relatively simple build to learn about this kit. I was actually impressed with about everything about how it goes together except the weird 2-layer engine they came up with - the top half is assembled separately from the bottom half and then they mount above and behind the chassis plate. Weird, and doesn’t look very realistic if you want to show the engine off. Anyhoo - some finished pics - thanks for looking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 This is one of the coolest bugs I’ve ever seen built. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 That's nice. I like the paint and detailing. Has a cool look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Nice look !! 👍😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Great looking little VW. The paint looks kewl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Cool Idea and Cool paintjob👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 After following your WIP on this build, it's nice to see it completed. Paint and detail are fantastic! The wash on the wheels gives them a Steampunk look. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Beautiful looking finish. I learned a lot watching how you did your paint graphics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Very nice. I really like the wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I dig it, nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Very cool! Like others have said, the paint and wheels are awesome. But I really like the sliding top and the orange ball on the antenna! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 COOL!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Nifty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Awesome beetle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Another great paint job and a pretty cool lookin Bug , well done Jim ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Somehow it's clean and grungy all at the same time, just like NYC. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Clever concept and well executed! Nice work, Jim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Sooooo cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Super nice! Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 eVery sharp bettle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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