Brizio Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Also this fun project is done... From the Revell kit I used chassis, wheels and tires, engine and other minor stuff. The steering wheels is from a 1/32 Impala (IIRC). The front hood is not attached to the body, so it can stay open or stay closed, the stick that keep it open it is attached to the body. The rear hood has some micro hinge, that I tested on the Screamliner 359, but the stick that keep it open its a piece a part. Some pics... Thank you for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCIVICWITHSTYLE Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Wow that took some time to build Looks Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 A highly original addition to your collection. Perfect. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Briz, this car ACTUALLY EXISTS!!! In McAllen/Edinburg Texas, there's a guy who built it back in 90/91 to advertise his wrought iron fence buisness. It looks EXACTLY like THAT, It's even the SAME color!! He has a windsheild in it, but that's the only glass in it. It runs, the doors, hood and trunk lid all function, and it's pretty cool to see it rollin down the street. I last saw it in 94 when we moved my parents back to Michigan, but it sure is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks guy! Briz, this car ACTUALLY EXISTS!!! In McAllen/Edinburg Texas, there's a guy who built it back in 90/91 to advertise his wrought iron fence buisness. It looks EXACTLY like THAT, It's even the SAME color!! He has a windsheild in it, but that's the only glass in it. It runs, the doors, hood and trunk lid all function, and it's pretty cool to see it rollin down the street. I last saw it in 94 when we moved my parents back to Michigan, but it sure is cool! Yes I know, actually there are more than one of those wrought iron VW... Before start this model I found some pics of wrought VWs, mostly are white, but there are some yellow and they told me also in green. I think in a white yellowish color looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Ok, I don't get it!?! I'm not saying that I don't like it. I do, & I find it interesting, but I don't understand the idea or concept behind it. Whatever it is, or is meant to be, it's very cool! What I think, is mostly an "artistic" way. Or like George 53 wrote about the one in TX, that made it to advertise his wrought iron fence business. I though it could be a nice model to try to 'replicate' it in a small scale. I was planning to be done with it in only a week, but it toke me almost two weeks... But It was fun the same... Edited August 3, 2010 by Brizio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Just superb. And I'll have two scoops of strawberry with sprinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Totally NOT what I was expecting, but I love it! I'm not even going to attempt such a thing, but I'm glad you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 WOW! That is cool Great Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Ha, Briz, just like the real deal, folks are seemin to like it! Like i said, I think it's cool ta see one in scale!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 That's a really cool VW. I've seen pics of a real one in magazines. Nice job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Craftsmanship, execution, gall. 3 things that make a great model apart from the ordinary. WOW! Some don't get it? No worries. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Wonderful job, it was fun watching this come together in the WIP thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Great to see it finished; just plain remarkable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I was working for a VW repair shop back then and one of parts suppliers sent us pictures of one of the wrought iron VW Bugs tht was at their business and also included it on their calandar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Wonderful replica of a unique Beetle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thank you all guys!!! Those pics are from the interior... For who want here the link to the WIP. WIP Thank you again for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Haines (dryplastic) Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Beautiful craftsmanship and artwork on wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewCfromSC Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I like it. Air cooled rules! Great stuff! Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thank you all! Yep, air cooled Rules!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 and it has air conditioning, natural of course LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 and it has air conditioning, natural of course LOL :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 This came out beautifully! I'll NEVER squirm from doing any major bodywork with plastic and putty after seeing this exquisite piece of body work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 This came out beautifully! I'll NEVER squirm from doing any major bodywork with plastic and putty after seeing this exquisite piece of body work! Thank you! Work with metal sometime it's easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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