Another newbie

[HoopsAurora]

Hi all, another newbie to the board but not a newbie to scale models, tho like many it's been years since I've done anything.  It's quite different than the last time I built anything.  Right now I'm working on a Tamiya 1966 VW Beetle to try to recreate my Mom's first car, a 1965 Beetle.  There are some differences, like her VW had a sunroof, and the model doesn't.  Have seen some folks use a 3D print out of a sun roof option.  Painting has been a not so fun experience.  Doing everything by hand or spray cans, and I have a lot to learn I realize.  Whether it's paint getting under tape while spraying or not covering as well, lots of touch ups and re-dos.  Tried to make the shocks look a little more interesting using springs from old computers. Had to go back and sand off injection? lines I didn't notice before, then re-do the primer on the body.   Saw someone used baby wipes as carpet, and since I had some laying around, thought I'd try it.  Turned out...ok, tho it presented problems I didn't anticipate like fitting parts on top of it.  Had to cut some of it away.  I've attached a few photos of my slow going progress.

Next model I want to do is my Dad's first new car he ever bought, a 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme.  I bought the Revell Olds 442 W30 kit. Not exactly the same, so that will take some modifications, but will probably make that a separate post with more questions from the board.

Anyway, excited to get back in to it, taking the failures as a challenge rather than defeat and remember it's often the journey not the destination in this hobby.

 

 

[stitchdup]

the sunroofs from the polar lights bugs fit the tamiya great. perhaps someone on the forum has a spare?

[Swamp Dog]

welcome to the forum Craig.  

[SpikeSchumacher]

Welcome, Craig! Every model is just practice for the next one (or so I have heard... 😉). Seriously though, there are so many techniques out there it all depends on what you want/like to build. Just have fun with it!

[PappyD340]

Welcome to the forum Craig!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Welcome, Craig.

 

[meechum68]

Welcome aboard Craig!

 

[Donny]

Welcome mate, I'm pretty new here myself.

Don

[Bainford]

Welcome to the forum, Craig. The build is looking good. Lots of knowledge people here to help you with any issues you may be having. Enjoy. 

[johnyrotten]

Welcome to the forum.

[Zippi]

Welcome back to the hobby and the MCM forum Craig.  

[HoopsAurora]

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

[Tyreman]

Welcome Craig...only you will ever see the carpet if you do not count this post.Your Dad had taste!

[slusher]

Welcome aboard the forum, Craig!

[Jim Dodson]

Welcome back to the hobby and to the forum. Remember, if you are building for yourself the only opinion of your work that matters is your own. Good looking work so far.