Tamiya 1/24 VW Beetle

[wardsmodelbuilder]

I finally have a little time from commission work to start a little side project. After searching my stash I decided to go for this Beetle, which should be quick and simple. 

Its going to be painted with zero paints and cleared in 2k, with a beige interior.  Might be a strange combination but its just paints I have lying around and I think the chrome on the body panels will look good against a dark blue. Its going to be a completely box stock build. Not looking for anything complicated. 

 

I have made a start on the body, sanding the seam lines out and given it a first coat of primer. 

to be continued.....

Chris
www.wardsmodelbuilder.com
wardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com

[Modlbldr]

What a great kit to work with. I really enjoyed working with this one. It is so well designed that it makes for a simple build. I look forward to seeing your results.

Later-

[FabbricaP]

Looking forward to the build. This kit is really enjoyable, had a lot fun with mine

[zakdoggi]

Watching in with much interest here.

[Eric Macleod]

This is a model I've always wanted to build so I'll be interested to see what you come up with. 

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

i love this kit ill be watching this one closely cant wait to see more

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the progress so far on the little Beetle. 

Nothing major wrong with the body out of the box, just a couple of mould lines which were easily removed. 

Primed, painted and a little bare metal foil added to the side features and then cleared in 2k. 

I will now start to work on the chassis and engine. 

Thanks
Chris
http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com
wardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com

[Sam I Am]

Excellent! 

[Modlbldr]

Chris, 

Beautiful work on that paint. Looking great!

Later-

[Funkychiken]

wow, that paint!

[GeeBee]

Looking good, that blue is a pretty good match for VW blue that came out in '67.

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

1 word NICE!

[warra48]

Will follow this, as I'm currently working on the exact same kit.

Mine will be in Arctic White, but backdated to a 1963 model, as I'm building mine as my very first car. The seats in mine were a deep red with cream on the sides and backs.

The kit hubcaps are the later flat type, but the hubcaps on the 1963 were still the deep dish ones, which I have on hand, salvaged from a diecast model I improved for a friend of mine some years ago.

[retired & glad]

I also have the same kit but haven't started it yet. I like VW's. Also have had quite a few 1:1's. I even had a drag VW. It was a very fast car. 

Will be following this build also.

[stitchdup]

cool