wardsmodelbuilder Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 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- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Looking forward to the build. This kit is really enjoyable, had a lot fun with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Watching in with much interest here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 This is a model I've always wanted to build so I'll be interested to see what you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGIEDOGGIE Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 i love this kit ill be watching this one closely cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardsmodelbuilder Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Chris, Beautiful work on that paint. Looking great! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 wow, that paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Looking good, that blue is a pretty good match for VW blue that came out in '67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGIEDOGGIE Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 word NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warra48 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired & glad Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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