1970 VW Beetle Convertible Revell kit

[Tony T]

Undecided if I'll attach the uptop or the boot. Other than that, it's done.

Here's the build thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23762

[Tony T]

A few more pictures:

Added rear bumper bracket mounted reflectors, taillight side mounted reflectors, and aftermarket Ontario licence plates.

Comments, criticisms, etc, always welcome!

[Foxer]

Great looking bug! Wish I knew of this kit when I scratch build those bumpers for a '68.

[Modelmartin]

That looks real nice. It's hard to make a model car out of that Revell kit!!!!

[Guest]

Beautiful! How about a engine shot?

[Harry P.]

The boot!!!!

What's the point of a "convertible" if you use the up-top?

BTW... better move it before you get a parking ticket!

[slant6]

Looks great. I like it with the top down. I did a hardtop bug a while ago and I wanna do another one with the top down. Great work.

[camaroman]

The boot!!!!

What's the point of a "convertible" if you use the up-top?

I kinda like the funkiness of a convertible's top up... especially on older cars

[CB]

Nice li'l bug there Tony. All the lights look real good . I votes for the boot......and that 57 you gots stashed around the corner. Nice dio too btw

[Tony T]

Thanks, guys, for the feedback, and replies! I'm leaning towards the boot for top down cruising. (The boot fits better, too)

The decklid doesn't stay up on it's own, so I didn't get an engine shot with the car finished. Here's a couple with the engine done near the finish.

The dio is doing what it is supposed to, CB. Giving me a background to take pics against more than anything, plus I'm doing little bits here and there. I like it, too!

[Guest]

You could use a stiff piece of wire to support the engine cover. Once again, very nice work.

[Tony T]

I thought of that, Lee, just didn't take the time while I was set up to take pictures! I've got some sturdy guitar string that would work.

[Tony T]

Top down motoring it is! The ``down-top`` is fitted!