Bigjeepzz Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hey guys I finally got something positive out of the mold. They are not perfect and will require some minor touch up but overall came out good enough for me put up for sale (first body ever casted). I know there was requests for the Tamiya kit but I needed something to gain experience from first. If you would like one, please email me. I can ship within three days of receiving payment and I will work with anyone who is unhappy with the product. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoopdaddy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hey Jake, Sign me up. It looks great ! I'll PM you. Thanks ! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Got mine, and IMO it's pretty nice; Jake is right, it will only require minimal work to make it great....my only problem is I can't decide whether to build it as a clean street Baja or a grubby offroader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Wich kit does this fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeepzz Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 This body will fit the many different variations of Revell 1/25 VW kits. Just to name a few, VW 60's Beetle VW Street Machine VW Beetle Convertible VW Cabriolet VW Killer Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I got mine several weeks ago and agree that it is a decent casting. Very reasonably priced too. Jake, give me a shout via e-mail if you want some free pointers to improve your castings. I know I can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeepzz Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks for the feedback guys, it is much appreciated. Andy, email has been sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeepzz Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 I hate to say this but the mold has taken a turn for the worst. I knew this would happen eventually. I got a great run out of the mold and I casted about 70 bodies from it. The really bad news is I am not making another mold of this body. I still have 23 bodies left that I am bringing to the NNL in Georgia. This is all that is left. I would like to thank the guys who ordered bodies and I hoe they make great models. I am working on a new Baja body now and I hope to have it ready very soon. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) I hate to say this but the mold has taken a turn for the worst. I knew this would happen eventually. I got a great run out of the mold and I casted about 70 bodies from it. The really bad news is I am not making another mold of this body. I still have 23 bodies left that I am bringing to the NNL in Georgia. This is all that is left. I would like to thank the guys who ordered bodies and I hoe they make great models. I am working on a new Baja body now and I hope to have it ready very soon. Jake Jake, what about a THING Body? Not theWW II body the 181 body. Edited October 28, 2007 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeepzz Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 Jake, what about a THING Body? Not theWW II body the 181 body. Which kit is the 181? I only know of the WWII Kubelwagon. If you can let me know which kit you are talking about I would love to make a baja body and cast it. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Which kit is the 181? I only know of the WWII Kubelwagon. If you can let me know which kit you are talking about I would love to make a baja body and cast it. Jake Hi Jake, there is no kit of the THING available. I thought you would make one, LOL. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoopdaddy Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hey Jake, Sorry to hear about the mold. I really like my Baja and I guess now it's a collectors item !! LOL I would be interested in a Vee Dub Thing if you can get your hands on a master. I'm sure I'll pick up one of the new Bajas also. Thanks for the update and good luck at the NNL. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeepzz Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks Mark. The mold did it's job and I am sure there are a few other tricks to making the mold last longer than it did. I am still learning on casting bodies and I can only improve on the next ones. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hello Jake The baja body is really nice. I was your first customer of the day in Atlanta. I should had picked-up the baja bug. If you have anymore let me know. or if you cast some more you could try and make it to the NNL East in April talk to Tom Geiger he is in this forum. They are in a new place and the vending area is twice as big so he maybe looking for vendors . You will not be disappointed if you do. Also a Thing would be nice like others have said. Ariel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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