bluestringer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 My wife wanted me to build this, and wanted it pink. It's a nice kit, went together well, nice details. Paint is Tamiya X-17 pink. Lots of small fiddly parts can easily slip out of your fingers and get lost, I did drop a few but managed to find them. All comments welcome and thanks for looking. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Great job on the little fella James. I do know what ya mean about the "fidly" parfts. I did mine as a kind of a hot rod. Was fun to do. Looks terrific👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Nice looking model for your wife. Was good of you to build it for her. 👍 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Always nice to see a bug. This is a good kit, I built several as well as tamiya's 66. I like the pink idea. really good job on this build, like the movie; pretty in pink.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Nice lookings VW James. I'll bet your better half digs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Nice job! It's curious how different light and different computer monitors effect the color we see. On my screen the VW looks more orange than pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Neat little bug. You scored some major points with the wife I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I hope she loved it, you did a great job! You done her proud with that build...and man, that's one pink bug!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Nice build James. I'm currently building the Tamiya 66 beetle and enjoyed following your wip. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 15 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Great job on the little fella James. I do know what ya mean about the "fidly" parfts. I did mine as a kind of a hot rod. Was fun to do. Looks terrific👌 Thanks Mike. 15 hours ago, Joe Nunes said: Nice looking model for your wife. Was good of you to build it for her. 👍 Joe Thank you. 14 hours ago, happy grumpy said: Always nice to see a bug. This is a good kit, I built several as well as tamiya's 66. I like the pink idea. really good job on this build, like the movie; pretty in pink.👍 Thanks Mario. 14 hours ago, Zippi said: Nice lookings VW James. I'll bet your better half digs it. Thanks Bob. Yea, she really likes it. 14 hours ago, Andrew McD said: Nice job! It's curious how different light and different computer monitors effect the color we see. On my screen the VW looks more orange than pink. Thanks. It does look a little more orange in the photos for some reason. I took the photos with light coming in a window, no flash or other lights. Could be my camera, I need to check the settings. 13 hours ago, Slotto said: Neat little bug. You scored some major points with the wife I bet Thanks. Yes I did. 13 hours ago, Calb56 said: I hope she loved it, you did a great job! You done her proud with that build...and man, that's one pink bug!!! Thanks, yea she loves it. 12 hours ago, Classicgas said: Very nice. Thank you. 3 hours ago, XYHARRY said: Nice build James. I'm currently building the Tamiya 66 beetle and enjoyed following your wip. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Thank you David. 1 hour ago, ChrisR said: Very nice! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Beautiful little Volkswagen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Real nice bug!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Great looking paint finish and trim looks really clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Great looking Beetle James , I like the pink and that you painted the rubber seals . . . Great Job ! One suggestion is to find some small diameter wire and make your own antenna , that monster one really looks out of place . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 8:03 AM, slusher said: Beautiful little Volkswagen! Thank you Carl. 22 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Real nice bug!! Thanks. 20 hours ago, espo said: Great looking paint finish and trim looks really clean. Thank you. 9 hours ago, TooOld said: Great looking Beetle James , I like the pink and that you painted the rubber seals . . . Great Job ! One suggestion is to find some small diameter wire and make your own antenna , that monster one really looks out of place . Thanks. I noticed the antenna did look too big. I'll remember that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 36 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Thanks. I noticed the antenna did look too big. I'll remember that next time. I started using a straight pin. Cut the top off with a wire cutter, drill a tiny hole where you want it and a dab of glue, push it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Love it in pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Super cool! Like the smooth paint and the detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Nice build. Don't think I've ever seen a pink one. Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.JPG.c7cd12d7f18156ef0fbac85f5a85df2e.JPG)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.