1959scudetto Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 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). 1 1
spencer1984 Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 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 Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 Very nice work. Love me some Herbie...........
1959scudetto Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 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 . 1
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