Simo5555 Posted November 28, 2024 Posted November 28, 2024 Hi! Time for another build This time, i wanted to try something different - 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. Kit itself is from Revell. Theres a tamiya version of it too which is actually cheaper, but i'm used to revell's kits so this is what i got. We'll see how it goes 3
LennyB Posted November 28, 2024 Posted November 28, 2024 I like your choice, I have so many bugs in my stash but I think the only one I ever built was a 1/16th years ago with a Rolls grill.I’ll be watching. 1
Simo5555 Posted November 30, 2024 Author Posted November 30, 2024 This is one of the best Revell kits i have ever built no issues whatsoever 2
Zippi Posted December 2, 2024 Posted December 2, 2024 Looking good Simo. That little engine built up really nice. 1
stavanzer Posted December 4, 2024 Posted December 4, 2024 Very Sharp Work on the engine! I like the red colour too. 1
Bainford Posted December 4, 2024 Posted December 4, 2024 When I hear of a Revell VW, I think of the old tooling that has been around since the sixties. Clearly this is not that. How long has this kit been around, and is it a Revell tool? Anyway, things are looking good. The added engine details really bring it to life. 1
Simo5555 Posted December 7, 2024 Author Posted December 7, 2024 On 12/4/2024 at 11:48 PM, Bainford said: When I hear of a Revell VW, I think of the old tooling that has been around since the sixties. Clearly this is not that. How long has this kit been around, and is it a Revell tool? Anyway, things are looking good. The added engine details really bring it to life. I think its been around since 2013 or so. So not that new of a kit. Seems like its the Revell's tooling - fitment is alot better than the usual Monogram stuff. Anyway - did some more work: First, some tape work Then some paintwork Then some sanding work .....And priming work And painting again 5
Mr Dirt Posted December 7, 2024 Posted December 7, 2024 Very nice bug owned a 1957 beetle my first car. Watching this build may look into this kit. Thanks for sharing. 1
Simo5555 Posted December 21, 2024 Author Posted December 21, 2024 So, decided to do the paintjob again. The Tamiya red isnt what i hoped it was. So I stripped the body and redid everything. This time i used a new paint Called AE86 from Number5 paints. Everything else was just like above. After that, it was time for the interior. Was playing around with Mr.Hobby Masking liquid 😁 2
Tom Geiger Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 On 12/7/2024 at 10:18 AM, Simo5555 said: I think its been around since 2013 or so. So not that new of a kit. Seems like its the Revell's tooling - fitment is alot better than the usual Monogram stuff. It's Revell of Germany. Very nice kit with tons of detail that goes together very well. Similar in construction to their Trabant wagon. Fun kit! I'm watching your build. I intend to build one of these as a German postal vehicle. 1
SpikeSchumacher Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 1 hour ago, Simo5555 said: So, decided to do the paintjob again. The Tamiya red isnt what i hoped it was. So I stripped the body and redid everything. This time i used a new paint Called AE86 from Number5 paints. Everything else was just like above. After that, it was time for the interior. Was playing around with Mr.Hobby Masking liquid 😁 You are doing some very nice work on this Simo!
rattle can man Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 Anyone know if parts for the newer tooling can be interchanged easily with the older tooling?
stitchdup Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 6 hours ago, rattle can man said: Anyone know if parts for the newer tooling can be interchanged easily with the older tooling? the old tool is 1/25 while this is 1/24
Simo5555 Posted December 24, 2024 Author Posted December 24, 2024 (edited) Funny, the forum is acting up a bit on me.... or maybe theres something wrong with the imgur site, idk. So lets try this again Got the body clear coated Edited December 24, 2024 by Simo5555 1
LennyB Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 Looks like it’s coming out nice. And I like how you color coordinated your paint stand with the body color 😂 1
TarheelRick Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 I've been a bug fan for many years. First one was a 67, if you moved the floor mat the highway was visible. Moved up to a 72 Westphalia, then a 78 Rabbit. The only VW kit I have ever built was the "Flower Power" Revell kit, enough flash to mold another kit. This looks like a very clean, well molded kit. Looking forward to your build and the red really sets this one off. Keep those updates coming. 1
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