Herbie the love bug

[1959scudetto]

I always wanted a model of the little VW from the old Disney movie. About 10 years ago I found a cheap die-cast for € 10,00 - the Volkswagen beetle from the 1/24 Quattroruote collection - a model in the correct color with good proportions, apart from a too-low windshield.

Here are some photos:

 

I thought this would be a good base for a Herbie conversion (already with the US-style bumpers), ordered decals from Patto, made license plates from thin aluminium sheet,fabricated a canvas top from plastic sheet, steel wire and medical tape, and after a few hours of fun: voilà - Herbie (may not be correct in every detail, but it looks the part).

 

[Gramps46]

Looks real good, before and after.

[1959scudetto]

Thanks, Gary !

[spencer1984]

I wish these VWs were easier to get around here, they are the best starting point for Herbie customs that I've found. Great job on yours!

[webestang]

Very nice work.

Love me some Herbie...........

[1959scudetto]

On 8/29/2021 at 10:52 PM, spencer1984 said:

I wish these VWs were easier to get around here, they are the best starting point for Herbie customs that I've found. Great job on yours!

Thank you, Bill !

 

On 8/31/2021 at 11:50 PM, webestang said:

Very nice work.

Love me some Herbie...........

Thank you, Scott - It was the first movie I ever saw in a cinema .