toled Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 The "Beetle" project is coming to the end. I love this model and I have built several of them in my life - a great escape from difficult vehicles - here it is easy, fast and fun. Of course, there are some small details in the fit, but the smell of rubber tires forgives everything 🤣 The main color is Mars Red from the Creative Color palette by Banzai Chromes all sorts - AK, Molotow, Uschii Clear coat - LP9 Tamiya Polishing paste - Menzerna 3800 For a good start - video: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Beautifully detailed Beetle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuilderX Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Beetle-ful !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 VERY nicely done, it looks great! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Beautiful looking finishes. I like the pure stock look and all the attention to the color details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Simply stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Wow, just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Oooo...nice....nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Great looking beetle. The engine looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 very nice. the color looks good on it, i had never in mind, to paint a beetle in "simply" red. like it! the bumpers a looking more black? what have you used for the chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toled Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dominik said: very nice. the color looks good on it, i had never in mind, to paint a beetle in "simply" red. like it! the bumpers a looking more black? what have you used for the chrome? Uschi van der Rosten Chrome Powder. Makes chrome a little bit more black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This is a really nicely built model. Lovely paint job that does justice to this iconic classic everyday 1960,s vehicle. The chrome looks most effective done with the polishing powder. I have the C1 polishing powder that I would imagine is pretty much identical to that used in this VW model and have to say that it is a very good product too. The 'blackened' look according to a previous poster looks more due to how the reflections look in the photographs. I have found the C1 product gives a better scale chrome effect than other spray on types that I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakentaja Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Thats nice! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Looks great! How did you paint the black beading between the body panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Funkychiken Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Beautiful model and fantastic pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Looks amazing, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Very nice, clean build. Great video and I like your music choice👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1971 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 In Belgium, Polish people are known as car wizards. Apperently also on 1/24 scale !😊 That license plates ! Is there a story behind it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Beautiful! It could easily be mistaken for a 1:1. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Great looking Volkswagen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Very nice beetle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toled Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 10:46 AM, Hans1971 said: In Belgium, Polish people are known as car wizards. Apperently also on 1/24 scale !😊 That license plates ! Is there a story behind it ? Thanks! License plate without history. 66 from 1966, B from Beetle , SY from province😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Gorgeous Bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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