arick Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I thought you guys might be interested in this, if for no other reason than its "different". One of the members over at scalemotorcars.com is producing this VW bus in 8th scale. It comes with lots of extras, and its being produced in Germany, as it should be. I was talking to a guy in Australia who has or is going to purchase one of these bodies with the intention of going wild with it. I just happened to have a couple of photo's that I've had in a file for a couple of years so I sent them to him. If this guy decides to build something similar, I'll make sure he keeps us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 It was featured in Hot Rod magazine a few years ago, too: IIRC, they drove the van to Bonneville, made a few passes, and drove it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yup, thats the one. I can't wait for someone to build it. What a great project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 The chopped top makes it look like a machine gun bunker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.1/16th Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 can't wait to see it finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Is it a full-blown kit or just a body shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I believe its a body, seats, dash and a couple of other bits and pieces Harry. No chassis though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZAJ Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 One of the members over at scalemotorcars.com is producing this VW bus in 8th scale. It comes with lots of extras, and its being produced in Germany, as it should be. I was talking to a guy in Australia who has or is going to purchase one of these bodies with the intention of going wild with it. I just happened to have a couple of photo's that I've had in a file for a couple of years so I sent them to him. Hi I think you might be taking about me, A bit of introduction,Im from Australia been building models since i was about 10,(just turned 5^)and have been building 1/8 scale for the last 4 years or so I have just paid for the VW today so depending on how good the mail service from Germany is will depend on when i get the body. Yes it will be different,not your typical street machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 This build is so Cool!!! I can't wait to see the progress on this one. I like the fact that it is something totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) This build is so Cool!!! I can't wait to see the progress on this one. I like the fact that it is something totally different. Heres the story on the real thing.. http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hdrp_0603_1962_vw_bus/index.html its from out around erie pa. thing is just dang cool. Edited February 19, 2010 by Scott S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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