Fantom Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) I’m calling it done even though it needs a couple minor things. Not perfect but it’s done. Did some minor weathering. Edited July 24, 2023 by Fantom 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Awesome! Is that the Texas 3D Nose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Yes Texas 3D body kit with some modifications, engine,rims,and rear tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Now that is pretty darn cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) Cool car nicely done👍 Edited July 24, 2023 by Mittagskind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very cool. Weathering looks great! Nice and dusty like it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Beautiful build and nicely detailed. The weathering is very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Great weathering, the dusty finish is very realistic looking. Like your paint design and the roll bar set up. I'm working on the same conversion now and was wondering what you did with the inner front fender area? The exhaust is also something I'll need to work on, any suggestion there would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, espo said: Great weathering, the dusty finish is very realistic looking. Like your paint design and the roll bar set up. I'm working on the same conversion now and was wondering what you did with the inner front fender area? The exhaust is also something I'll need to work on, any suggestion there would be appreciated. The inner fender on the front didn’t really cause a lot of issues…After removing the front fenders I had to cut back the nose to accommodate the bug eyed nose and then sanded everything flush on the sides. The exhaust I used is available from Texas 3D and fit their engine perfectly. I think it would fit the Tamiya engine with some work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Fantom said: The inner fender on the front didn’t really cause a lot of issues…After removing the front fenders I had to cut back the nose to accommodate the bug eyed nose and then sanded everything flush on the sides. The exhaust I used is available from Texas 3D and fit their engine perfectly. I think it would fit the Tamiya engine with some work. I'm useing the Revelle Type 1 for my bases. The hood lines up perfectly. The kit has inner fenders that I'm not sure are even needed on a normal build. The area behind the front wheels leaves the front end and part of the interior visible without the inner fenders. I'm going to fab something to hide all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very cool build. I like the weathering too, not too much, not too little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Nice work. Very cool looking Bug. Good job on the detailing and weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Superb work on this Baja bug. I am floored by the realism of your tires. What paint did you use to get that look on them? I have the wide-eyed kit and will be working on it soon (soon being a relative term), also have their engine and stinger exhaust. Also like your paint scheme. Very nice overall build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 That’s pretty cool.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Awesome! You nailed it. That thing has a serious Baha vibe going on. Everything looks 'right'. Love that tire/wheel combo, and the weathering really makes the presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, TarheelRick said: Superb work on this Baja bug. I am floored by the realism of your tires. What paint did you use to get that look on them? I have the wide-eyed kit and will be working on it soon (soon being a relative term), also have their engine and stinger exhaust. Also like your paint scheme. Very nice overall build. The tires were given a heavy wash of Tamiya “Buff” it’s a nice tan color and before it was completely dry I wiped them down to remove paint from the high spots. I appreciate all the kind words, I really had fun with this build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 That's pretty sweet! I love V-Dubs of all types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassparman Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Fabulous! You totally nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Well done -i love it!, and the weathering is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Neat build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddk Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Looks great 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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