1/9 Volkswagen Kübel 'Kubelrod'

[The Creative Explorer]

I clearcoated the floorpan, so I could also work on the suspension


I really like how this skull came to live with the frontsuspension on his head


The back suspension is a very weak link of this kit, very fragile and with a lot of tolerances, I seriously hope it will hold the car on it's feet when ready.


The finished backseat in the body, I really like the look of it. It almost looks like some sort of Alcantara.




And two early mock-up pictures of how the car sits at the moment, it starts to look promising and it really comes together now.

[cobraman]

Yowser ! How cool is that ?

[GoatGuy]

Very cool. I like it.

[crazyrichard]

very cool !!

btw did you use like that white medical tape on your seats ?? and then painted it ?

asking because i did that ounse and it looks so similair

[peekay]

The concept, the workmanship, the results - all amazing! I also admire your ability to overcome the obstacles.

[The Creative Explorer]

Thanks guys!

@Richard; no I simply used paper tissues, made them whet, draped them onto the seat and used water thinned acrylics to give it it's rough look.

After a week of polishing, 2 hours per evening, I finally got the body in a decent way. So, that means that it is on to final assembly and detailling at last.
I started with giving the doors a nice look to it with flocking.




What you didn't knew, was a suprise inside the doors. before adding the doorpanels, I airbrushed the inside of the doors with some more skulls, but tucked away




And work on the engine continued;

[The Creative Explorer]

I added chromed valvecovers


Replaced the molded in throttle bars and added throttle return springs




And finally some preview pictures, needless to say that it sits too high as it is.

[The Creative Explorer]

Most likely the final update, I hope to get'r done tomorrow or friday, just in time for the Nationals on saturday.
Work has been mostly limited to detailling and fixing weak fitments, the car has some issues with a weak construction, which appeared after installing all the wheels. The car couldn't sit on it's own axles.

I added some air filters on the carbs.


Using mesh that I formed over a round object,


Giving it a realistic appearance.


The front end got a horizontal bar for installing the headlights on, to prevent the Kubelrod would have that typical volksrod appearance.


And while playing with some left over parts, I had a fun idea. In the spirit of the Moon gastanks on the front axle with some hotrods, I am using the jerrycan as a gastank for the Kübel

[The Creative Explorer]

The decal for the speedometer is a bit weird, it is pointing to 100km/h, which is a bit unrealistic, giving it is on display.


I installed exhausts on the back end and taillights.


This will be the new pointer for the speedometer.


Which looks a whole lot better.

[The Creative Explorer]

I installed the windshield


And the headlights.


Tomorrow it is time for final assembly.

[Bigjeff]

WOW real cool stuff!!!

[cobraman]

This is a very cool and interesting build.