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This build is one of my numerous VW Beetle based models.

I used mainly Tamiya kit but I also took some parts from Mr Hobby kit. Whole bed is scratch built.

I tried to create a look how these kind of little pickups were in Finland at 50's and 60's. So there isn't much luxury.

That logo in the door is creation of my own imagination. It says "Fruits and vegetables of Karapolvi" ...Karapolvi is my home address.

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looking good

but not a true original

here is mine

(started it last year, hoping to finish it this year)

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and hitler started the KDF project in 1938 that build factory VW pickups that looked much like yers :D

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Got excited when I saw your title expecting a water-cooled VW pickup based on the AMT Rabbit, but your air-cooled is very nice!

Welcome to the site BTW! B)

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Eero, nice job on the BugBed!

Here is some 1:1 bug pickups in various forms:

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I probably have more... but I don't know what the photo limit is here. That build of yours is so smirk! I want to add it to my "Models-Misc" file!

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Great looking pick up

Cab looks a little tight but does look Factory..

Great work on the bed, nice factory details..

Excellent work..

And nice pics of other VW P/U Spider

Good looking pick up too diymirage

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Very clean and imaginative build...it looks 'right' as you've done it, like a factory job. I really like the engine access panel(with Bus handle), tailgate logo, and the rear fender stoneguards.

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