Claude Thibodeau Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hi! A mash-up of various leftover parts from previous projects... Frame & IFS from Willys 41 coupe, 1/24 VW coupe body with roof removed & replaced by 1/25 cabrio roof. Scratchbuilt: floor pan, tunnel, dash, rear deck, door panels, windshield posts, gas tank, 4-bar rear suspension, wood pallet for cargo, frt & rr hinges+ 29 roadster nailhead engine with modified headers & radiator. Fully wired & hosed. Parts box wire wheels & tires. Tamya acrylic custom mixes, with Testor's Wet look clear. Hours of fun with styrene! CT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Now that's cooool! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Sweet, a great mash up of parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Different and therefore interesting! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Very very nice, great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Killer VW. Awesome build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 WOW.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 This is the koolest thing I have seen here in a long time!!! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wow! Nice mix of parts! That Willys frame looks like it fit pretty well. I like the colors and the interior work too. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 COOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 That is one show stopping, doggone cool Beetle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Wow! Nice mix of parts! That Willys frame looks like it fit pretty well. I like the colors and the interior work too. Later- Hi! Thanks for the comments. Indeed, the frame is almost the same wheelbase as the bug... But it needed to be Z-ed (stepped-up) in the front, to get the correct stance. The track width of the Willys IFS dictated that I use very narrow rolling stock in the front, however. The interior tunnel & floorpan ended up reminding me of the VW "thing", a basic utilitarian buggy that you may remember. I wonder if the some units still roll around today? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wow a different concept for a VW. Its interesting the the wheelbase of the willys and vw are so close. Another great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Fantastic build and imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 WOW dude, that is totally awesome, fantastic work! Love the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I almost didn't open this post because I feared an assault upon my eyes. But my curiosity got the best of me and I am glad it did. This is a rock solid cool and well done beetle. Uber nice build! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Vey cool indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave Darby said: I almost didn't open this post because I feared an assault upon my eyes. But my curiosity got the best of me and I am glad it did. This is a rock solid cool and well done beetle. Uber nice build! I love it. Hi Dave! Hurting your eyes is the last thing I would attempt to do... Glad they survived my post! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Sharp and impressive build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Awesome build! Great colors and great job of blending such diverse parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Uber cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Excellent! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 this is a really great concept, and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 That is really terrific. I like the use of the Willys frame. Great thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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