Randy Kern Posted January 10, 2010 The Tamiya kit, which I did as sort of a resto-mod. Body paint is Dupli-Color Alpine Green Pearl (including the floorboards and fender beading), and the interior is Rustoleum Interior Accents Soft Wheat, with copper embossing powder for carpet. Wheels are from the Revell '50 Ford pickup. A parts box steering wheel, skull shift knob, and aluminum exhaust tips were added, with some engine wiring. I looked through my decal stash and found an old 'Scat Performance VW' decal for the rear window. Oh yeah, you gotta name these little devils, so I used one of my wife's names for our Pug, 'Bumbles' Thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Sauber Posted January 10, 2010 Thats a nifty litle bug there... Very nice work. The color suits that car very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 10, 2010 Wow! That is very nice bug there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Jackson Posted January 10, 2010 I love It Randy ! Very nice build Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RatRod Posted January 10, 2010 What's not to like about a super clean Cal look bug!!! Another excellent build Randy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxer Posted January 10, 2010 I like the build and look. but whats with those wheels? The spokes look like they are turning in all the photos..has to be just the reflection off the paint/coating, but kind of cool. :0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMT Pacemakers Posted January 10, 2010 Very nice doodle bug.... CCSS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58 Impala Posted January 10, 2010 Great build, that is the nicest bug build I've seen. You hit the Cal look right on the spot, the wheels and tires from the 50 Ford work perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeBee Posted January 10, 2010 That's one very cool looking bug, colour really suits it, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris coller Posted January 10, 2010 Do I see wires in the engine compartment? Nice job on the bug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart-Resins Posted January 10, 2010 Very nice job! Jody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Truby Posted January 10, 2010 Nicely done!! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter31a Posted January 11, 2010 Bumbles is one sharp lookin' bug. Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrObsessive Posted January 11, 2010 Sharp bug you've got Randy!! The color is really nice! I see you even got the negative camber in the rear wheels they were notorious for too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS Sport Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Looks great outside! Edited January 11, 2010 by RS Sport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted January 11, 2010 Nice looking build! The wheels really do look great on it! Just another reminder that I have to get me a Tamiya Beetle kit, and a Ghia! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixties Sam Posted January 11, 2010 Another beauty from Kern's Kars! Very well done. I like your understated style, never overdone! Great model! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruz Posted January 11, 2010 WOW Randy, you hit me where it hurts, I love VWs man, this one is just sharp, rims, tires paint and everything else, can't wait to see it in person!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 11, 2010 Randy What a great job . It looks really "Slick" with the bumpers left off. Kinda low down and sneaky lookin . Love the color and stance too. Everything came out BBBUUUTIIIFUUL . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bsoder Posted January 11, 2010 That is one of the coolest bug builds I've seen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcandela Posted January 11, 2010 That is really sweet! Very tastefully done! Very Nice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raul_Perez Posted January 11, 2010 Very nice work, as usual, Randy!! The colors, wheels and trim work all come together for one very well built little bug!! Later, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Kren Posted January 11, 2010 Great Job cool little bug!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
