Aoshima vw superbeetle.

[happy grumpy]

This kit came in different brands over the years. The Aoshima is no different. A fairly simple kit but the shape is good in my view. I tinted the windows since the interior is practically unusable because of the extra space for the batteries (non included), being a former motorized kit. But still, after building it , it looks very decent for a shelf model. Painted Tamiya camel yellow with TS 13 as top coat. I might be wrong but I think this is the only model of the superbeetle available.

Thanks for looking.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice, and very realistic with your background!

[NOBLNG]

That is a really sharp looking little Beetle!? And, yeah nice backdrop too!?

Edited December 20, 2022 by NOBLNG

[70 Sting]

Very nice build. Great job on the chrome trim. That last photo… wow!

[Foxer]

A beautiful build from a lousy kit!

[Zippi]

Nice looking Bug Mario.  I had a 72 Super Beetle back in the day.

[cobraman]

Another nice ,clean model from your bench.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[1959scudetto]

Outstanding model, Mario - I have this kit in my stash and was very disappointed when I checked the parts. You proved that even this kit can be turned into a fine replica (I didn't expect that)

I want to transform mine into a 1973 Porsche Salzburg rally beetle.

[espo]

Great looking build. Noticed some decals? on the front hood. The soft lighting and the background always ads to the appearance.  

[Engine 51]

Great looking build. The color seems just right for that vehicle. 

[beeRS]

Very nice indeed. The Camel yellow suits it well. 
Is this kit the same tool as the Imia kit?  

[happy grumpy]

On 12/19/2022 at 6:18 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Very nice, and very realistic with your background!

Thanks Graig

10 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

Very nice build. Great job on the chrome trim. That last photo… wow!

Thanks Harry. Glad you like it.

10 hours ago, Foxer said:

A beautiful build from a lousy kit!

Thanks Mike. 

9 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice looking Bug Mario.  I had a 72 Super Beetle back in the day.

Thanks Bob, these were so much fun to have. I miss my 66 yellow beetle. 

8 hours ago, cobraman said:

Another nice ,clean model from your bench.

Thanks Ray.

7 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thanks Chris

7 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Outstanding model, Mario - I have this kit in my stash and was very disappointed when I checked the parts. You proved that even this kit can be turned into a fine replica (I didn't expect that)

I want to transform mine into a 1973 Porsche Salzburg rally beetle.

Thanks Helmut. The kit interior is practically unusable , that's why I tinted the windows but the body would be a solid base for a 3d printed parts  project.

4 hours ago, espo said:

Great looking build. Noticed some decals? on the front hood. The soft lighting and the background always ads to the appearance.  

Thanks David. The decals on the hood are from the kit. one reads "love bug" and the other reads "super beetle".

3 hours ago, Engine 51 said:

Great looking build. The color seems just right for that vehicle. 

Thanks Joe. 

3 hours ago, beeRS said:

Very nice indeed. The Camel yellow suits it well. 
Is this kit the same tool as the Imia kit?  

Thanks Sonny. As far as I know, it is the same ,Imai was the original manufacturer and Aoshima re boxed it some years later and it's still available. Only the decals changed a bit over the years. Makes a decent shelve model but can be use as a good base for more ambitious projects.

[Classicgas]

Well done.

[slusher]

Great looking Volkswagen  painted beautifully!

[ewetwo]

Nice build. 

[TransAmMike]

Great looking Bug Mario and I'm always amazed at your diorama. ? 

[happy grumpy]

Great looking Bug Mario and I'm always amazed at your diorama. ? 

Thanks Mike, I appreciate it.

[ATHU]

Terrific work as always Mario!!

[happy grumpy]

3 hours ago, ATHU said:

Terrific work as always Mario!!

Thank you Anders.