David G.

Most Impressive Sir! The silver looks great. David G.

Thank you all for the kind comments, I'm glad to know that you like it. David G.

Welcome aboard! I fled the Youngstown area in the eighties. Build some models and have some fun but don't forget to post those photos. David G.

Wow! Great wood grain detail! Excellent kitbashing skills too. David G.

Nice fleet you have there. Most car model builders would love to a transporter in collection and you have three! ? They look very well built, excellent work! David G.

Thank you for the comment. They're jacking points and are located along the center of gravity line. When you change a wheel on these old Bugs, you place the jack in that slot and lift the entire side of the car. David G.

Very Cool! David G.

Detail painting complete! I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. David G.

Thank you, good suggestion. Yeah, I'm rather surprised that there were no warning label decals for the hoist arm- "Caution Do Not Exceed..." etc. I do have some product and sponsor call-outs to put on it. If I can remember where I saw them last. I'll have to see what I can come up with. David G.

No, I didn't notice that! Maybe they fixed it before my issue was printed or I just didn't notice it. Not catching a mistake like that would be unusual for me but not unheard of. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the box so there's no way I can check. Thank you, I'm glad you like it. I built and drove Super Beetles between 1987 and 2004 when my last one got wrecked. Aside from using aftermarket exhaust for reasons of practicality, I never did any custom work on mine. No custom wheels, scoops or stand-offs, I liked them just the way they were. As far as why we don't see them around like wee used to? The last Beetles were sold in the US nearly 50 years ago and they're just gone now I do miss them. Again, thanks for taking the time to comment. David G.

I'm a little surprised and a bit happy to see this one float back to the surface again. It was an enjoyable kit to build and I'm mostly pleased with the way it turned out. Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts and comments. David G.

I like that you kept the six instead of using the V-8. Great work on the headers and exhaust! David G.

Hi Casey, I build cars and other vehicles ranging from 1920's to current times, mainly focusing on the 50's to 80's. What I was hoping for a couple of variety packs, mainly for inventory. Thanks for your response, David G.

I know it's been almost exactly a year since I turned in anything on this project, so here it is! The engine hoist. And here it is amidst the other members of its tribe. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Thank you Charlie! We actually have an old food dehydrator that I thought of appropriating and converting but I'm such a low-volume builder that I didn't feel it was worth the sacrifice of a good appliance. Additionally, I live in Phoenix and the warm dry climate is naturally conducive to drying paint. This works well with the lacquers and acrylics that I favor using. In the past few years I've been working on phasing the enamels out of my inventory and usage and the Alclad black base coat was the last one. Now that I've found a good substitute, there's no need to go back. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I do value all the input that I receive. David G.

Your modifications are very well done. A nice solid looking build. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Thanks to everyone for the response. I'll keep up the search and share any good results here. Thanks, David G.

Clean, solid looking work, nicely done! David G.

Great work up to this point. Everything looks spot-on so far. David G.

Excellent Museum-Quality Work! David G.

I am amazed by the whole 3-D printing process. Thanks for sharing this. David G.

Well done! David G.

Sweet engine bay, love all the added detail. David G.

Wow! You are killin' this, excellent work! David G.