Beach Scratch

[PatW]

Having recently acquired a beach buggy kit and being a great supporter of that genre, I have started to copy the dimensions, all out of Evergreen Plasticard. So far...

 

 

[WillyBilly]

I like what you have done so far. I look forward to the finished product.

 

[PatW]

Cheers Billy, I shall try to start to build one of the 3D VW engines supplied by a UK 3D printer guy today, so that it fits the tube chassis and body.

[PatW]

Sounds funny but I've started the engine! Here's seven of the twelve components! I hope to do some painting tomorrow before attaching the other parts.

 

 

[PatW]

So the engine is built. I couldn't find a ready wired distributor as most are packed away ready to move house!

 

[PatW]

The beginnings of the chassis. The engine, wheels etc. Not super detailed, so to then space the wheels and continue with the body shape.

[slusher]

Looking Really great Pat!

[PatW]

Cheers Carl. I'll soon be looking at the wheels and axles, then shaping the bodywork!

[PatW]

Nearly, just some bodywork to finish before paint.

[johnyrotten]

Nice work sir. This reminds me of the Manx, with a bit more modern shape. Very cool.

[Zippi]

That's looking pretty kewl there Pat.

[Nosferatu]

Nice work Pat!

I like all the angles and the wheels. Keep up the nice work!

Dave

[PatW]

Thanks guys, bodywork done and grey primer was laid on at teatime.

[PatW]

Nearly but not quite! Although painted it needs more work! Painting and photo's show up problem areas that need more work, plus I have knocked off a couple of bomber seats, but steering and rear seat yet to be made! Plus lights and number plates etc.

 

Edited April 6 by PatW

[bobthehobbyguy]

What a great project. 

[PatW]

Thanks Bob just as I finished it! No windscreen as the lights are behind the driver, if there was all the driver would get at night would be the reflection of the lights.

 

More pics tomorrow in the completed section!

Edited April 11 by PatW