Baja bug

[Fantom]

Started with Tamiya’s Beetle, a whole bunch of parts from Texas 3D, this where I’m at. Still need a little body work, but hope to have it in final primer this weekend. Engine is all but done. Still needs an interior and some chassis work but it’s getting there.

[slusher]

Looking great!

[stitchdup]

Nice work

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[tooltime-fan]

Looks sweet

[espo]

Did the front body section with the front headlights come with your kit? I had a Baja Bug many years ago and would like to build a model of it. Mine also had this style of front end but the last time I checked no one was offereing this style and I don't want t to try and make one myself. 

[Fantom]

27 minutes ago, espo said:

Did the front body section with the front headlights come with your kit? I had a Baja Bug many years ago and would like to build a model of it. Mine also had this style of front end but the last time I checked no one was offereing this style and I don't want t to try and make one myself. 

Yep, Texas 3D makes 2 style of front ends  , I bought the Baja kit , the engine, the wheels and tires and the seats all from him and the quality is absolutely top notch!

[espo]

Just now, Fantom said:

Yep, Texas 3D makes 2 style of front ends  , I bought the Baja kit , the engine, the wheels and tires and the seats all from him and the quality is absolutely top notch!

Thanks, I'll have to try and get one of his kits. 

[Calb56]

The weathering on the tires are spot on! 

[Fantom]

Got some color on it. White and orange are Tamiya sprays and the purple is Creatix.

Edited July 16, 2023 by Fantom

[espo]

Great looking paint treatment. I did order this same kit from Texas 3D. Thanks again for their information. 

[Fantom]

Decals finished 

[Mike C.]

Looking forward to this build! ?

[slusher]

Excellent paint!

[Glassparman]

Never heard of Texas 3D but I loved the look of your BF Goodrich KO2 which is what I have on my real Toyota FJ Cruiser. I'll be placing an order from them today.

You BAJA is looking awesome! Can't wait to see the final result.

[Texas_3D_Customs]

Man I didn't realize those weren't real tires and wheels, bravo

[rustybill1960]

Glad I happened on this build! I will have to find these boys from Texas 3D!! I have about a dozen or so VW kits just waiting to be BAJA-ed! Looking forward to more of this build. Thank You for sharing it with Us here. Later

[Fantom]

10 hours ago, rustybill1960 said:

Glad I happened on this build! I will have to find these boys from Texas 3D!! I have about a dozen or so VW kits just waiting to be BAJA-ed! Looking forward to more of this build. Thank You for sharing it with Us here. Later

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/183277-finished…baja-bug/

[oldcarfan]

This looks great! I wonder if this conversion requires the Tamiya Beetle or if the Revell or Polar LIghts kits work as well?

[Fantom]

1 hour ago, oldcarfan said:

This looks great! I wonder if this conversion requires the Tamiya Beetle or if the Revell or Polar LIghts kits work as well?

It was designed to fit the Revell kit,as far as I know. Wasn’t to difficult to adapt to the Tamiya kit.

[oldcarfan]

20 hours ago, Fantom said:

It was designed to fit the Revell kit,as far as I know. Wasn’t to difficult to adapt to the Tamiya kit.

Thanks, I've got several of the Revell kit and only one of the Tamiya so answer helps a lot!

[Texas_3D_Customs]

On 7/29/2023 at 8:24 PM, oldcarfan said:

Thanks, I've got several of the Revell kit and only one of the Tamiya so answer helps a lot!

I know that it works for the Revell that's what I scanned to make it and I know I've seen it used on a Tamiya, and if I recall correctly I think I saw someone do it to a hasegawa