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this is only kit ive actually finished this year...vw is old Brookfield kit...had very simple engine so I added engine from gran tourismo kit...scratchbuilt trailer n p/u bed...cycle is toy modified a bit. I'm especially proud of this one as I designed this in my head in august 2014 while in hospital recovering from a stroke and built this with one hand...was great therapy for left hand/arm which was affected by stroke...biggest problem was that I'm lefthanded so it was slooow going. still cant pour a cup of coffee with lh but can hold dremel and sanding sticks n will continue to build tho I'm probably done using photo etched parts. anyway I know this is not most peoples cup of tea but it was a blast to build. if I can run across a real vw at a reasonable price I may build this in 1 : 1. imo it wud b fun to drive... am a welder by trade as well as having engineering background so I think I cud handle it with my son doing the heavy lifting.

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I think it's pretty darn cool. I really like it and you did well with the tools you have (arm that is). Very impressive Jeff.

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After reading your text and looking at your pics all I can say is WOW!

What a trooper you are Jeff and you've built something that I've thought about as a VW fan and not got around to, well done!

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That's awesome even before the reading the text along with it!Especially impressive given the situation. My father suffered a stroke and lost use of his right side so I can imagine the work that went into building it.

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Congrats on a fine build! I certainly hope you will continue on the road to a full recovery. And building models is great therapy.I love the pick up trailer and bike. Be Well Gator

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