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no problem

you can usually find the smer versions on ebay uk for about $15 if its any help

try an architectural supplies place, they use it for their buildings and are usually cheaper than model shops, for bigger packs

you should be able to load them direct to here, the limits were removed when pb decided to charge way too much

if its on a chrome grille, I just use tamiya light smoke and brush it on. It tends to sit in the low spots and leave the raised parts chrome

I think it needs a chop or the split where the 2 tone is raised up to the hood line with the rear end raised the same amount. I like the concept a lot though, just needs a little refinement but really not that much

If you have a cheap spray deodrant, try spraying it on a soft cloth till its soaked then use to wipe the glass. I do this to remove residue from work vehicle stickers when they are removed and it works well. I would try it on some scrap clear first to be safe, I have never tried it on styrene but it was perfect on 1/1s

Thanks for sharing, a sweet mix of styles and eras there

when you go into the add on manager, search photobucket embed fix and install it. It works when done that way.

Thanks, I can confirm it works

There are another 2 versions of the corolla, at least one of them has one of those engine top plates to represent the later versions from the series. Its a decent series if you like cars but dont mind subtitles (2 of the 5 series are dubbed in english). The animation of the races is first rate too, if you can find em I think you'll enjoy them

It's a decent kit, builds up well but you will find it needs some tabs added for mounting the bumpers as there are no mounts on the body or chassis. The cabrio version has a lhd dash too.

If it's any help, italeri have just re-released the mk2 rally car that was last out as a revell kit

you might find something in the fujimi wheel sets,

try hattons model railways, they have packs of 10, 20 or 15 in g scale, or fujimi do some 1/24 sets

Hirobot also have the option to ship by royal mail which is good for me being in the scottish islands

Have a look in farming areas if you want the wagon, much more common in those areas in the UK at least

I missed out that for different versions both front and rear ends could be made by having an option grille for the front, and the rear light body moulding as a seperate part to reduce body tooling changes.

OK here is my proposal for a kit. I have aimed this at revell or tamiya since they do full detail beetles already and revell already do a split screen van so may be a logical step for them. 1) what subject would you kit and why? I propose a 1968-79 volkswagen van. As far as I know it has never been reproduced in plastic kit form (at least in 1/24 or 1/25 ). I propose starting with a panel van version initially. 2) target audience, skill level parts breakdown overall design? The target audience would be all ages of the hobby, kids like them because they are funky, and adults (especially vw fans) would love the possiblities a kit of this van would give. I would have a one piece body and use engine and suspension parts from one of the beetle or split screen kits thus reducing tooling costs. It could also be done as a curbside kit but I think it would sell better as a level 2 or 3 kit. 3)Do you want to include extra parts? name and why? For extra parts I would include a period set of aftermarket wheels such as empi or brm, and possibly some lowered suspension parts. I would also include fully detailed cylinders for the engine, as an option part with the stock tins as the stock part. Some other possible versions could include rat or resto style roof racks 4)Are there alternative versions possible from that tool? Alternative versions for a future later date would be a window bus, company branded panel vans, a camper version with a pop top roof (this version would be a premium priced kit since so many extra parts would need to be included but some of the camper parts could also be used in the split window bus kit as a special edition of it), a rat style van with hoodride decals, and a pick up version. This kit would lend itself to a lot of different other version too such as fire brigade vans, or even high top roof vans or cherry pickers. 5) how do you want packaging? For the packaging I would have the built up kit on a sandy beach background with the kit in a stock colour scheme, or the kit against a period but stylised industrial background (eg. a brick built factory) with a company logo on the van sides. 6)The bean counters went all over your little project and some has to be lost? What and why? I'm not sure if anything would need to be lost from this due to the large amount of the kit that is already made. EG. the tooling for the engine and suspension is already in the bug and split screen kits.

You start a new thread in under glass for the finished build.

One related vehicle I'd like to see in 1/24 is the schwimwagen, not because it's military but just to round out my vw collection. Not sure how I would build it but my last kubelwagen was done as a ratty drag car with a turbo motor. The next one will be done late 80's early 90's cal look

I find it very slow when windows 10 is downloading updates, once it finishes it goes back to normal

It's 1/24, but be careful if your ordering bacause they do them in 1/35 too