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I know, it seems silly. But some people don't like messing with photo-etch.

Wear a pink

Spot Model has more aftermarket goodies: Reji - HB Int'l decals which look like the Renaissance decals. Scale Production - Walter Röhrl figure standing, not driving.

WOW That looks awesome!

I was thinking the other day, about the movie Gumball Rally. Then I got an email from someone, who asked if I wanted the Revell kit of this! Heck ya! So I had to search and see how it builds up, this looks really SWEET! New future project, #89.

Or a CEO.

A Bic pen.

Something new, this was announced in a Spot Model email, link to their website: Tamiya - Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing - 24 Hours Le Mans 2018

getting trained for

I gave Shapeways a shot. When they had a sale recently, got the car bodies. I got the figures previously. I'm not that impressed, really depends on the file resolution, and the type of plastic. The figures are really rough, no face features to speak of, except the sexy woman is well done but it costs much more for those. So if they want to jack up the costs that much, they will be shooting themselves in the proverbial foot.

This is funny, I had thought about getting one of these, glad to see the Airfix is the better kit. But I couldn't bring myself to get one. To show how old I am, remember seeing it in Road & Track, thought it was cool but odd. Same with the Maserati Boomerang.

Wait, shows what little I know, that was converted from a two door? Awesome work, and I love the color choice! You even put chrome protectors on the door edges.

Nice job on the paint. Did you polish it? I noticed the door window is down a little, I've done that a few times. Wheels are such a subjective opinion, won't go there.

GRRrrrr.... A little embarrassed to show this, but here goes. I know if putty isn't treated first with either superglue (not this time) or paint, it absorbs paint and shows up. So I brush painted primer, then sanded before airbrushing. No matter what, it's difficult to see how bad it is, until I spray primer, then it jumps out at me. But I did narrow the skis, and varnished, so far so good there. Not happy with this! Thinking about making special tiny sanding blocks with new sandpaper.

Take a look at the link to the Spotters Guide in a previous post. There were many subtle changes over the decades. Or ask Scott. Thanks. But only if I pull it off (read below). Thanks! But.... see below. I knew they were manufactured in Brasil (not Brazil?) long after they stopped in Germany, but didn't know about the windows. Wonder if VW sold the "old" body stamps. Fun to read about more memories.

I did the #11 trick today, before painting primer.

stashed in cans

~bump~ Hope you don't mind me stepping on your lawn. Since this was originally written, a tool type that has been released is a chisel, a little different than a panel scriber. Just an idea, create an updated tutorial using this new tool. They are not easy to find, been looking when I think of it. Tamiya makes several widths. I've used the #11 blade technique before, can get away with using only this. I will try painting in the groove before painting from now on! I have also used a pen, Micron (Sakura Color Products Corp.) 005 (0.20mm) archival ink black has worked well, and I also use it around things like side lights.

Not my style either, but I appreciate the well done craftsmanship on this! Techniques can be used on any subject, appreciate it.

That could have killed the owner/driver, didn't see that he was wearing a helmet. It makes a good story too, and imagine a diorama.

people crazy bragging

Thank you for the encouragement! I've dealt with fixing lousy kits before. A someday project is going to require massive fixing to look good, because no other kit exists.

I owned a '91 Jetta GLi, which is second generation. I built the Revell Golf II, was not really thrilled with the engine lack-of mounting points and position, so I hope this is a better kit. Look forward to you achieving your goal!

free-range, GMO-free Tufo

Thanks for talking me into doing this! It took about 8 hours total, most of today, but I'm sure it will be the only accurate 1960 Bug at a contest. But every time I read that Volkswagen Beetle Spotter's Guide, I see something else to address.