Limeyglue Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I have just started this Revell 1/16 scale beetle. Decided to build an old school cal looker. Got some 2d printed Fuchs alloys from 3d scale parts, they needed a bit of work to get them under the rear arches but I got there. I lowered the front by turning the trailing arms and then I had to put a wedge plate under the mounting point so the camber was corrected and the wheels sit in the arches properly. Now on with the body work. Thanks for looking Lee. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Super sharp. Split Window! Did not know that there was a 1/16th. I owned a new 1969 back in the day. Good luck on the fun build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Looking forward to this one Lee 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Starting to shape up nicely. Always liked the look of those Fuchs wheels on the early bugs. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Darn cool looking VW. Really like the old split window cars.👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 Small Update Got some primer on the bug after I have filled the indents for the chrome trim. Still some cleaning up to do. I have put the side panels together and filled all the ejector pin marks, and there are plenty! Also filled all the seams and had test fit with the body and it fits nicely. Thanks for looking Lee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 This is going to be a good 'un. That stance is killer and the prep work you've done is flawless! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Man, this is perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I'm lovin this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Love what I see so far... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Got some colour on the bug. VW Meerblau rattle can went on really nice apart from a small run under the headlight. Thanks for looking Lee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Very nice paint and color for it. Sure like the split windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Great color and finish. I agree, those split rear windows are killer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Looking great Lee! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Wow! Gorgeous color! As a VW fan, back in the day I would cringe when I saw a vintage split-window, instead of being restored, getting redone as a Cal-Looker, Hawaiian, or (yikes!) a Baja Bug. Given that this is just a model kit though, I think I can actually relax and enjoy the build. This looks like a fun project. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Like the color and the smooth finish. Think the split rear window style always looked better than the big rear windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I’m not a VW person but I really like early split and oval window Bugs. Stance, wheels and color all looks great! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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