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Been out of the model scene for quite some time now, so I'm not totally familiar with whats out there now...so...here's my ?....

I'm looking for a VW kit or Porsche if its a 4 cyl....but...I need one that has the most detail in the engine and specifically the transaxle as I need to cut it out of the chassis if possible. I'm wanting to build a replica of my trike and I can scratch build everything else except the engine and transaxle....so please guys...help me out here with the best available kit I can look for...and that would include buses, squarebacks...everything vw...even a buggy if it works..............or if...and this is a big if....someone has what I'm looking for...pm me.............if this is in the wrong place, I'm sorry and I'll gladly repost it if need be.

Thanks guys....appreciate it.

Mike

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Mike, I don't know if it's the most detailed on the market or not, but Revell's older VW Beetle has a separate engine and transaxle like you're looking for. Another possibility may also be Revell's Samba bus, but not having that kit, I'm not sure on the detail level or if the transaxle and engine are separate from the chassis.

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Mike - If you have a swingaxle trans in your trike, I'd recommend either the Tamiya '66 Beetle or Ghia for the engine & transaxle; IMO you won't find any nicer out there.

If you have the later IRS trans you are out of luck, because no kit came with that setup...but most folks don't know the difference between the 2, so you could easily get away with the Tamiya parts then too.

**If you do pursue a Tamiya kit for those pieces, feel free to drop me a line regarding 'disposal' of the rest of the kit. :rolleyes:

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Mike - If you have a swingaxle trans in your trike, I'd recommend either the Tamiya '66 Beetle or Ghia for the engine & transaxle; IMO you won't find any nicer out there.

If you have the later IRS trans you are out of luck, because no kit came with that setup...but most folks don't know the difference between the 2, so you could easily get away with the Tamiya parts then too.

**If you do pursue a Tamiya kit for those pieces, feel free to drop me a line regarding 'disposal' of the rest of the kit. :rolleyes:

Dave, Thanks...you brought up a good point I failed to mention...yes, it's a swingarm transaxle.....and it has a type 3 motor in it also, but I didn't want to confuse the issue...I can alter it to look like I need...

as for the rest of the kit....if I do get that one, I'm sure we could work out some sort of trade...:D

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I would go with a Fujimi Enthusiast Porsche 356 A. B/C kit. They have the most part count and a very nice 4-cil aircooled boxer. The Tamiya builds together easier, but IMHO, I think the Fujimi looks more realistic.

I agree that's a fantastic kit...but he has a VW Type 1/type 3 engine & trans setup, so it wouldn't be accurate.

Mike - Since you mentioned the Type 3 engine, I seem to recall the old Monogram 'Sand Crab' buggy kit had a Type 3 fan shroud on the motor.

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Thanks guys, for all your input,...at least I have some hope now of finding what I need....the Fujimi sounds good as well as the Tamiya...if I ever get it done, I'll be sure to post it...B)

we definately need to see more VW models posted...I'm sure there are some great ones out there to be seen

Thanks again everyone

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I agree that's a fantastic kit...but he has a VW Type 1/type 3 engine & trans setup, so it wouldn't be accurate.

Mike - Since you mentioned the Type 3 engine, I seem to recall the old Monogram 'Sand Crab' buggy kit had a Type 3 fan shroud on the motor.

Wow...really?...I didn't know about that one...man, I wonder if I could even ever find one?...B)

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I agree that's a fantastic kit...but he has a VW Type 1/type 3 engine & trans setup, so it wouldn't be accurate.

Mike - Since you mentioned the Type 3 engine, I seem to recall the old Monogram 'Sand Crab' buggy kit had a Type 3 fan shroud on the motor.

Dave, since I'm not really up on the engine types, what type does the Revell Beetle I mentioned have in it?

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Dave, since I'm not really up on the engine types, what type does the Revell Beetle I mentioned have in it?

A very poor excuse for a 68 type 1 1500 and swingaxle trans.

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Also the Polar Lights Herbie love bug kit has a useable 1200 fresh air 40 horse and awingalxe. I scratch built type 3 shrouds onto the engine in the AMT Meyers Manx years ago. That engine looks most like a 36'er to me.

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I'd avoid the Revell, go with the Tamiya.

I'd kill for a Type 3 kit, I'm in the midst of rebuilding my 65 Squareback, would love to do a kit......

Nice V Dubs there Dave, the Ovals are sweet! The Tamiya Bug looks to be the same colour as my Squareback will be!

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Yeah, I second the Tamiya '66. It builds up as a 1300, but you could really build it up as any of the engines. I bought one recently and am going to build a model of my '69 Baja Bug.

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I realize I am using the dreaded "D" word here, but there are reasonably decent 1/24 Type 3 diecasts from Maisto - a Fastback and a Squareback. The Fastback's window dimensions need adjusting, but the Squareback looks to be OK. In the absence of any plastic kits, they are at least workable.

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I realize I am using the dreaded "D" word here, but there are reasonably decent 1/24 Type 3 diecasts from Maisto - a Fastback and a Squareback. The Fastback's window dimensions need adjusting, but the Squareback looks to be OK. In the absence of any plastic kits, they are at least workable.

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I have both of these models in my display case aaaand..... They're toys... :lol: I bought them some years ago with ideas of modifying them, but I eventually gave up the ideas... The doors open to a poor angle, the details are on a toy level, no engine...

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The Revell Beetles, for the most part, are only good for stuff like this :rolleyes: ....

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Chuck:........ha...I love it....that's some pretty cool "stuff "......I love that green monster...

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It blows my MIND there is not a Squareback kit, or even a Thing! The Squares seem to be gaining popularity in the VW circles.

I have a few nice die cast type 3's, but even those were hard to find... let alone finding something in plastic. I think the whole rat rod phenomenon has brought out a resurgence of vw's that were starting to wane in popularity. It certainly gave some life to some v-dubs that were beyond restoring. Personally, I think the bug is like the new Model A of rodding...cheap, plentiful, easy to work on, lots of available parts, and look good whether race, rod, stock or custom. And a hell of a lot better on gas than that 8mpg built sb chevy or ford....but hey...one mans ceiling and all that...

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Well, I'd say glue the doors shut, and combine them with one of Tamiya's VW kits, and they will be fine.

Glue the doors - exactly what I'm going to do with these two and a few other die-cast :)

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