1966 Beetle 1600

[Chillyb1]

For painting the taillight housing, I would jam clay in the back, and then mask off the lens portion.

This is exactly what I've done. I use poster putty inside the lens and then jam a toothpick into the putty to hold the lens. I cut the tip off of the toothpick first because if you use a pointed one there's a good chance the taillight will fall off (ask me how I know that!). I've tried liquid mask and tape and both have their drawbacks. They are both difficult to get them exactly where you want them, but I've found it easier to remove the tape. This will take plenty of patience, by the way.

[CrazyGirl]

_{This build is Bug-a-licious ,,,,,,,,,}

[LoneWolf15]

J ,

Try using a piece of bare metal foil for your mask . I think you'll find it quite a bit easier to maneuver and easier to trim between the lens and the body of the taillight .

[martinfan5]

J ,

Try using a piece of bare metal foil for your mask . I think you'll find it quite a bit easier to maneuver and easier to trim between the lens and the body of the taillight .

That is another good tip, thank you

[martinfan5]

Did some work on the interior, flocked the floor

and painted the seats

[martinfan5]

Here is the body with one coat of clear

[Zarana-X]

If you're really ambitious, there should be a thin crome bezel between the taillight lens and the housing. European style lenses have and amber turn signal on the top, US will be all red.

[Harry P.]

Jonathan... the paint job turned out beautiful! And a perfect complement to the interior color you picked. Nice work!

[Harry P.]

BTW... Chilly, your Beetle is also beautifully done. I love the silver paint with the white wheels and tan interior. Perfect!

[Danno]

I like.

[Gramps2u]

Sweet paint job it looks wet!

[Chillyb1]

Paint job's not shiny enough!

I love that interior color. It is exactly how I remember my dad's Type III.

[David G.]

Looks great!

David G.

[Danno]

Didja gitter dun?

[martinfan5]

Thank you guys

Didja gitter dun?

Almost, but it aint pretty no more

[Danno]

The whole point is for it to be better looking when it's done.

[Eric N.]

Wow...Great color! looks sharp.

Eric

[rigbuilder]

I've for sure got to get me one of these kits. I am an avid VW fanatic. Owned 3 1:1's in the process of building a 1:24 old bug and looking to buy a 4th 1:1 old bug. The engine detail on this kit is unbelievable. That blue is gorgeous on your type1 and the white interior definitely compliments the blue. As I said ^ there I am working on a 1:24 myself with one detail I have never seen in the car modeling arena. Y'all will have to wait and see what it is. I'm keeping 100% secrecy on that detail. I want to see if I have the skill to pull it off. Anyway I'm post jacking. Unintentionally. Sorry. Great job on this build so far.