Olskoolrodder Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Since my daughter wants an "Apple Green" VW New Beetle for her first car,but she's only 14 this year (2-25) and I have a NIB Tamiya New Beetle kit,I'm building it for her as a surprise gift. Looks like a fairly simple build,so I'll concentrate on detailing it for her,dropping the stance,custom paint,nice wheels,and maybe even one of those fart can mufflers,LOL! Here's the beginnings... Thanks for looking
Rob Z Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I'm sure that you will do this one some justice and your daughter will LOVE it... Can't wait to see some progress on it...
Olskoolrodder Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 I'm sure that you will do this one some justice and your daughter will LOVE it... Can't wait to see some progress on it... I finally got it out yesterday and primed the body,and was looking at it late lastnight (was planning to mask it for spray)...the body's severely warped...I dunno if I'll be able to sraighten it enough to build
Greg Pugh Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 That stinks. Hopefully you can figure out how to fix it! Cool idea you have going.
VW Dave Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 If that body isn't salvageable, I might have an extra one laying about.
Olskoolrodder Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 If that body isn't salvageable, I might have an extra one laying about. REALLY cool,Dave!!! I just saw this and am just about to crash for the night,will be out all day the next two...sometime this weekend,I'll see what I can do with it (hot water and a tender touch,LOL) and let you know. I'll let you know,and either way,thanks!
charlie8575 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 This'll be cool, Steve. And I'm sure Jamie will love it. Charlie Larkin
Olskoolrodder Posted March 3, 2011 Author Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks,Charlie-I hope so,LOL! Update,thanks to good friend VW Dave here,this is no longer a "can't build it" project with a bad body,but only potsponed,he did indeed have a spare body,inside a complete kit,and we've worked out a trade Thanks Dave!
Olskoolrodder Posted March 16, 2011 Author Posted March 16, 2011 No,this isn't a different pic of the same kit,this is one I took in trade from VW Dave (THANKS again,my friend! ) just so's I could finish this one up. I just go taround to cracking the box open today after having it a few days,and found some instructions to a really cool tip on the flower vase from Dave too! I'll be getting back on this one today sometime,and thanks again,Dave,yer the best,Brother!
diymirage Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 you know, at the rate your going at this build shell have her license before you have this model done (not like im any better, i just glued the body of my wildcart to the frame, it was my entry for a trusck build off that ends on december 31st...2009. im hoping to finish her up this year)
Modlbldr Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Great looking idea there Olskool. She'll love it, I'm sure. That's what I like about the guys here (and on other sites in this hobby. They're always willing to help each other out. Keep it up, Guys. Oh, and Thanks Dave!!!! Later-
Olskoolrodder Posted March 16, 2011 Author Posted March 16, 2011 you know, at the rate your going at this build shell have her license before you have this model done (not like im any better, i just glued the body of my wildcart to the frame, it was my entry for a trusck build off that ends on december 31st...2009. im hoping to finish her up this year) Yeah really,LOL! I know of what you speak,but hey,at least I gots an excuse this time...I had to wait till I found a new body Great looking idea there Olskool. She'll love it, I'm sure. That's what I like about the guys here (and on other sites in this hobby. They're always willing to help each other out. Keep it up, Guys. Oh, and Thanks Dave!!!! Later- Thanks for the props,and yeah,that's what I likes lots about this hobby too (and of course,I try to always be thee for others too ). Here's the 1:1 I'm loosely basing this build off of,BTW...
VW Dave Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Glad to help out on such a cool project, Steve; I'm looking forward to updates, and that two-toned 1:1 you posted looks pretty cool. Your daughter's gonna love it I'm sure.
Roadkill2525 Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I don't know if these would fit but are close to whats on the Beetle, Aoshima Volk CE28N.
Mrlowrider305 Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Since my daughter wants an "Apple Green" VW New Beetle for her first car,but she's only 14 this year (2-25) and I have a NIB Tamiya New Beetle kit,I'm building it for her as a surprise gift. Looks like a fairly simple build,so I'll concentrate on detailing it for her,dropping the stance,custom paint,nice wheels,and maybe even one of those fart can mufflers,LOL! Here's the beginnings... Thanks for looking Nice build man
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