Airfix 1/32 Beach buggy

[Mattblack]

I thought this would be a quick build after slogging through the AMT '37 Chevy. For a kit that originated in 1972 it's pretty good, though it shows it's age with the lack of rubber tyres and chrome parts. In fact the engine could put some 1/25 - 1/24 kits to shame with 18 parts... The only real issues were slightly poorly moulded 'slot' on one wheel and tiny piece missing from the edge of the body, which just needed a patch underneath and some Milliput. I built it OOB apart from drilling out the exhaust tips and using craft jewels for the lights. The paint is Humberol rattle can, the first time I've used it. The combination of the small body and the high pressure of the spray gave my some control issues but I think it looks OK after a polish.

The kit is a model of the English Bugle Buggy:

 

 

 

[Cosmic D]

I'm a big fan of dune buggies and I've never seen this one before - and 1/32! - that really makes me smile.  Great job in a small scale.

[Jim B]

Cool dune buggy.  Well done.