VW Vanagon/ transporter

[slamdunk]

Hi Guys,

This was my previous (third) attempt at auto modelling. It is a Revell model of a VW Westfalia. I installed a GM V8 on the original gearbox transmission, made custom big bore exhausts, lowered it, used Fujimi alloys, fabricated some brake discs from washers, customised the interior a bit, put a lower grill on for the radiator, made the upper grill into the 4 headlight grill and put a bodykit on including the big front bumper. Unfortunately, it was too cold when I sprayed the body and the paint crazed when it dried. Since the photo was taken, I have stripped it down, resprayed it and put a clear coat over the top. I just need to detail it again. I use rattle cans and auto paint for my models, but may have to invest in an airbrush after seeing what others can do.

The windshield has a crack in it as the side window did not sit right in the aperature, which is a pity.

Excuse the red paint on the underside of the rear hatch, that got painted black to simulate the seal.

Slamdunk

Edited October 28, 2008 by slamdunk

[Nick F40]

Nice, you never see these done up in model form.

[diymirage]

that looks awesome

very nice model

and of a very sturdy van too

did you know that you can ram a dirtbike into the front end of one of those at 60 miles per hour and barely scratch it ?

if i remember correctly all i did was dent the fender and crack the windshield

[DocH555]

That is way cool... I would drive it! My wife and I looked at a vanagon camper the other day... Now she want one...

[slamdunk]

That is way cool... I would drive it! My wife and I looked at a vanagon camper the other day... Now she want one...

Buy one, they are great fun! You have a commanding view of the road and they can be modified very easily to make a custom van. We miss ours.

Slam