XYHARRY Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 G'day guys. Here is my spin on the Tamiya 1966 Beetle. I've built it box stock except for a lowered stance, deletion of the fender mounted turn signals and custom two tone. I also added ignition wires. I hope you like. All feedback is welcome. Cheers, David. 😎👍 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Nicely done David! 😉 Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Great looking little VW Bug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Super glossy finish… liking that two-tone paint. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Nice looking Beetle! I really need to build mine one of these days, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Very cool. How did you chrome the wheels? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 very cool to see it with the aussie chrome trim, or flash panel as some call it. I'm sure i read somewhere it was one of the parts made in australia to help it qualify for aussie manufactured status. you guys got some really weird vws we didn't get in the rest of the world (eg. country wagon and truck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Classicgas said: Very cool. How did you chrome the wheels? With a Molotow chrome pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 8 hours ago, stitchdup said: very cool to see it with the aussie chrome trim, or flash panel as some call it. I'm sure i read somewhere it was one of the parts made in australia to help it qualify for aussie manufactured status. you guys got some really weird vws we didn't get in the rest of the world (eg. country wagon and truck) Thanks Les, I wasn't sure if the flash panel was Aussie but had my suspicions as I've only ever seen it here in Australia. As for the wagon and truck, I don't recall seeing any on the road growing up in the 60s and 70s. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Big fan of the bug here, the Tamiya kit is on the best , you did it great justice. Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Great looking paint and trim, Like the stance and the little added side trim and paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I love the Aussie trim!!! Great looking bug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Looks good black and lowered - a mean machine - did you use Fujimi's Porsche 356 wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Absolutely Stunning Model!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 13 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Looks good black and lowered - a mean machine - did you use Fujimi's Porsche 356 wheels? G'day Helmut, the wheels and tyres are box stock. I chromed them with a Molotow chrome pen and deleted the hub caps. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Very sharp looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Wow David, that little guy almost looks real. Great job👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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