Duntov Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Hello: I was looking for a quick curbside build when I found this item by Mr. Hobby. It has been on the site at least one other time and has been around for a few years. I lowered the front about 4.5 mm and added after market wheels and tires. I had to narrow the front axel and rear engine / drive assembly by removing 4 mm on each side (total of 8 mm for each) to get the wheels and tires to tuck in under the body. I am going to use the seats from a Tamiya New Beetle kit plus a few other bits and pieces. Everything else comes from the kit. Suspect a two tone tan / black interior and a very light silver green metallic paint job. Hope you like it…… Regards Bill (Duntov) The rake came out great with simple removal and replacement of the front axle mounting boss.... The nose is low but not so low you could not drive it....... Got the "big butt" rear end I was looking for........!!!!
iBorg Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 I'd like to have one for myself. Look's like a great start. Mike
slant6 Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 I built that one a couple years ago, just box stock though. I cant wait to see where you go with it!
RodneyBad Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 Leave the bumpers off and fill the holes. That is looking Great already. Great stance and looks.
Duntov Posted June 5, 2010 Author Posted June 5, 2010 Leave the bumpers off and fill the holes. That is looking Great already. Great stance and looks. I was wondering about the bumpers.....good counsel....will have to consider it seriously.....the body would appear super smooth in that way........
jbwelda Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 oh yeah, very nice! is this body variation available somewhere? i've never seen it. and 1/24 scale? cool, i want one of them. nice build and nice stance too!
Modlbldr Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 I like it and want one too. What's the address? I have the same custom wheels. Later-
Duntov Posted June 5, 2010 Author Posted June 5, 2010 For those who asked about this kit.....it was produced a few years back....maybe 2003??? Others may know the exact time frame so chip in here if you do. The kit is by Mr Hobby. #188. Be aware though that the box art shows a coupe and not a roadster.....that is accurate in reality because you can build either one. The coupe top is a one piece clear casting so you have to mask it and paint it and then attach it......overall the kit is very well done.....albeit a curbside.......google it and a place called MFPilot will have one for about $24. I found mine in a samll specialty hobby shop (miliatry and airplanes) in Marietta. They have a few cars and a ton of paint and tools and this was on the bottom shelf way in the back.....interesting find!!!
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