68 vw beetle air vents engine cover

[Bennyg]

I'm replicating a 1968 vw beetle in 1/24 and the engine cover on the real thing has air vents. I'm using the revell 1/24 1968 beetle and its engine cover is smooth.

What would be the best way to replicate the air vents? I was thinking scribing them in.

Cheers

Ben

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Scribing would be the best way. I might do it on mine for a project since I decided not to use it.

[Foxer]

I'm not sure what version of the '68 you had down under, but the new Revell '68 is the European model. The American '68 Beetle had different bumpers, tail lights, headlights and some other parts. All of these are available on the new Revell '70 Cabriolet, including a vented engine lid. Here's a photo of the '68 with the Cabriolet engine lid on it .. perfect fit. I have both so did a quick tape up and crappy photo. but you can see the perfect fit (including hinges) and the vent pattern.

[Bennyg]

I'm not sure what versions they released in Australia. I think you're right Foxer. It looks more 1970 to me as well looking at pictures.

Cheers

Ben

[Bennyg]

I'm going to get the revell 1970 convertible to get the parts from. Thanks Foxer and Miles.

Ben