RatRod Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Got these finished up! I remember when these kits hit the shelves back in the day, molded in bright yellow, it's great to see them back. I built these a little differently than most, I built them the way I thought a couple friends would have built real ones back in the mid sixties. The first one is VW powered, and pretty flashy, the other is kind of a mild sleeper as it runs a turbo'd Corvair engine (from the AMT parts pak) This is a great kit, needs a little tweaking here and there, but still a fun kit, and yeah, AMT got the front seats a little small, and the headlights a little big, but still nice to have back.
Porscheman Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I have to get that. Love the colors. Great job.
Chris White Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Plesae tell me the wheels are stock, those are absolutely awesome. I have passed over that kit too many times, now I am kick'n myself
RatRod Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Plesae tell me the wheels are stock, those are absolutely awesome. I have passed over that kit too many times, now I am kick'n myself Sorry Chris, the wheels I used are not in the kit. I used the Cragars from an AMT '64 El Camino/wagon (same kits basically) on the purple buggy, and the Americans are modified parts box finds. Thanks for the compliments guys!!!
TooOld Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Can't remember where I saw these before but I'm glad you posted them here , they are great looking Manxes ! Maybe more people will post theirs .
Erik Smith Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Like them both - but that purple, beautiful color! Nice models!
slusher Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 John everyone says it all the time but the color choice on both is outstanding. Both are Fabulous...
Zarana-X Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Those came out beautiful. The grey car looks like it was photographed in black and white, then the red photoshopped.
realgone58 Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Nicest ones I've seen yet! Gotta dig the purple! Great choice of tires and wheels on both.
ningoth4 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 They look great! I am a VW freak myself and have one of these under construction at the moment. It has been set aside while I finish a couple of other model projects, but will be going back to it shortly. Kevin
Davewilly Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Very nice looking buggy's I am glad to see the kit back.
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