Volksfan
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Thanks Stephen
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I love your buggy. I saw the discussion before and read that you made your own gas pedals. One question however, why does the floor pane have no holes or pegs for the seats to go in? I know it is an old mold but are just supposed to guess where the seats go?
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Love the color on the X frame. It makes it stand out.
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I flocked the interior floor. This is my first time doing this so it is not the neatest.
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Wow David, I did not know that. Thank you so much
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Thanks for the tip David. Unfortunately I do not have a Pontiac kit with a tri power engine. If I can't make the air cleaners I have fit, I'll most likely still make a linkage for the carbs for added realism.
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So I test fitted the engine with the new air cleaner in the body but now the engine does not fit. The rear section is too tight. I cannot cut out holes for to fit because that area is showing on the finished piece. Oh well, I am however most likely going to scratch build a linkage though. I also started drilling holes for the spark plug wires.
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Engine complete and is wired up. I also start the chassis.
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Thanks guys.
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I love that engine. The Chevy engine red makes in pop with the blue paint.?
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Thanks for the info Jason, I'll keep that in mind for the future, I knew the engine was bland (realistic wise) so that is why I'm going to add the custom air cleaners. Thanks for the great comments guys. They really make my day. manx engine with dual carbs
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Ok, so I was researching custom dual carbs for air cooled vw engines. And the amt carbs look nothing like what they do in real life so I found a pair of perfect sized air cleaners for the engine from another kit I'm going to build sometime later (hint hint) '78 trans am? Also I did some test fitting.
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I'm working on two models but making separate discussions for them. I'm building a Meyers Manx but we are focusing on my revel beetle. Paint (spray cans): 3 coats of Tamiya white primer, 3 coats of Tamiya ts-34 camel yellow, and 3 coats of Tamiya Ts-13 clear. I did wet sand the body but a little to much on a few places like around a headlight but not to noticeable (I'm a beginner)
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Nice clean build. Nice job
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That looks sharp in my eyes. I love how the black goes with the red and the pin striping. Beautiful job!
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Nice to meet you guys! I'm looking forward to this.
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I think I might scratch build a carburetor linkage with some extra styrene I have. Maybe
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Thank you all. I've been working on the engine. Not the best paint. I should've stripped the chrome before doing but I'm a newbie I'm learning. It looks better in person though. I'm however going to touch up the paint because of assembly issues. I am also going to wire the distributer.
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Recently I was at an antique shop. I stumbled across a DM ford model t pickup. It was in mint condition for $15! I had vintage auto ads I was buying but now I regret not getting it. It was a beautiful model.
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This is one of my first builds. My other is a '68 beetle. I'm 14 and I think I'm getting pretty good at this lol not. Anyways I am learning I used 2 coats of Tamiya primer spray can, 3 coats of testers one coat lacquer, and then 3 coats of testers one coat lacquer clear. The bottom is Tamiya black. I used Tamiya masking tape. Criticism is allowed.
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Nice work. Love the headlight visors on the flat black bug.
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Thanks
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Thanks Jim
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Hello everyone. I have always loved model cars especially wanting to build them. However, I think I am the youngest modeler on these forums. I am only 14 and I am a newbie because I began a month ago however I'm learning. I built models when I was 6 but I never had the patience, capability, and items for producing a quality piece so I stopped. I've been studying modeling tips and techniques and how to's for half a year. I have started two models, amt Meyers Manx, and the revel 1968 Vw beetle. Both are pretty fun. Soon, I'm going to start a '57 bel air but I should finish my first two kits first. Again nice to meet everyone! I would love to see your builds! Tyler
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Beautiful Chevy Túlio! I love your dash detailing right down to the dice.
