JJ Deuce Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I got this kit cheap at Ollie's, and decided I'd try to finish it over the weekend. I started Friday night, and might not get done tonight, but it's coming along. Keeping it simple, sort of inspired by Steve McQueen's manx from the Thomas Crown Affair. Paint is Testor's Fiery Orange Lacquer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Cool! That’s a great color choice for a beach buggy.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Yes, colour looks perfect. That heavy metal flake is straight out of the 70's. Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Got a little bit more done today. Hopefully Can wrap it up in a day or two. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Wrapped up the chassis. The steering linkage gave me fits, and that little engine is pretty fiddly but I got it on four wheels. Just a few things left before I can wrap it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Finished up this evening. It took me longer than just a weekend, but I can’t remember the last time I built one in less than a week. It was fun to build despite a couple of challenges. I’ll get outside pictures tomorrow and post in Under Glass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Real nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I'm going to have to snatch one of these kits. Nice work, I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) I haven't seen this at my Ollies as I've been looking for one. The engine and such looks very much like what is in the shortened Coke VW Bug. Edited November 10, 2023 by ewetwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, ewetwo said: I haven't seen this at my Ollies as I've been looking for one. The engine and such looks very much like what is in the shortened Coke VW Bug. Yes, it's essentially the same kit aside from the body. I think you can build the same bare bones buggy from both kits, with the beetle pan and rollcage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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