VW Split window

[ChrisBcritter]

Sorry about the thread jack on the IMC VW - yes, I have one I was thinking about backdating (to an oval rather than a split) and I like the way you did this one; just figured if it were an early enough body it might work. I should have specified that. (I know I could get a new kit, but a bird in the hand...)

[empinut]

the ugly stuff update...

Cleaned up the quarter windows and added semaphore openings. Think I am ok with the outside body, but will revisit after working on the chassis.

Thought my original attempt at the rear lights were out of scale, this is v2.

Spent a bunch of time on the rear inner panels taking into consideration the hinges I used for the rear lid and other parts I want to use:

1942(?) Kubelwagen center tunnel, long block, front beam (narrowed).

Hasegawa pan is great to work with as the rear compartment tin is separate.

Tamiya engine compartment inner panels are a good start for all scale VW engine compartment detailing.

Fujimi 356 trannny with front and rear mount grafted on.

Trying to keep it all old school.

Awesome king/link pin detail on the front beam from Hasegawa. You can see my method for narrowing a scale front beam.

Next...convert an extra Hasegawa T1 window insert into the inner bracing that is present on a beetle's body, cutting out the door and window areas.

thanks

[Drago]

Hi. very nice work so far. There is a friend of mine (here in Brazil) that is also doing the same work...

May I ask you something?

I'm really interested in the Hebmuller body. Could you please send me the email of your "VW nut" friend???

Of course, still a lot of work to do

WIP here:

http://www.small-dreams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=14519

Edited October 1, 2013 by Drago

[Casey]

Thanks.

Crab leg Fuch's on the front are handmade, you can see how on a tutorial I made that is located on my fotki labeled empinut.

http://public.fotki.com/empinut/models/how_tos/how_to_make_crableg/

That album is locked, so we need the password (Bosco?) to be able to view it.

[empinut]

oops, sorry bout that! I unlocked the folder.

Nope it's not "bosco". Back to password hacking school for you! I grew up on Hershey syrup chocolate milk.

[empinut]

Working on the inner panels and headliner. I have a plan to make working semaphore turn signals...crossing my fingers it works.

I thinned out and drilled/filed openings in a spare Hasegawa window insert to make the headliner. Had to cut it into 6 pieces to make it work best once I thinned it out. More work to make the B pillar and door panels plus smoothing out the headliner pieces together. The instrument pod insert is from a Hasegawa 1/24 scale Kubelwagen. close enough.

[Tony T]

Very cool build so far!

[rmvw guy]

I appreciate all the work going into this one. On my 1:1 project bug I would be better off trying some of the mods on a model first, I will admit. It looks like a fun project you are doing.

[Tom Geiger]

I really like the split window work you've done. As you know there isn't a kit split window in 1/24 or 1//25 scale. I can't figure that one out at all!

[empinut]

Thanks Tony, Ron and Tom.

Ron, I like your convert deck lid. Is that a 69 or 70? My first bug was a 1969 with dual kadrons back in 1980 when living in SoCal.

Tom, maybe with the new ROG vw's we may see some new variants?

Thanks

[Tom Geiger]

Tom, maybe with the new ROG vw's we may see some new variants?

Bill, I saw the ROG VW test shot recently at the Liars Model Car Challenge. To my untrained eye, it looked like the best detailed kit of a VW to date! The engine alone looks like it's worth the price of the kit. Every little detail and rib on the transaxle! Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[rmvw guy]

Thanks Tony, Ron and Tom.

Ron, I like your convert deck lid. Is that a 69 or 70? My first bug was a 1969 with dual kadrons back in 1980 when living in SoCal.

Tom, maybe with the new ROG vw's we may see some new variants?

Thanks

Bill, Mine is a '70. This one is going the Volksrod route, I think. As I said, I probably should have done it first in 1/24 or 1/25 scale. Too late, I already started cutting. The sawzall is my best friend and a cars worst nightmare. lol I think this one is #13 for me. I like the EMPI nut name you picked, I missed that the first time I looked.

Edited November 16, 2013 by rmvw guy

[Ira]

Looks Great Bill!

Real Nice Engine Vents...

[empinut]

Thanks IRA, your VW panel is one of my all time favorite articles/vw's.

some Split window inspiration....

I used to shop at AutoHaus in the late 70's.

[ningoth4]

Really great build! Love the deatil work you are getting in there.

Kevin

[empinut]

Some engine work finished over the weekend. Couldn't sleep so decided to work on the linkage.

Okrasa style 25/30/36(?) horse will go in the Hebmuller or Split window. Not sure yet.

[Der Bugmeister]

Fantastic work on those engines!

[ningoth4]

Those engines are fantastic work!!!

Kevin

[empinut]

Thanks Clay (Der Bugmeister!) and Kevin (fishnets,tats and volks rods, yes please!)

[ningoth4]

Thanks Clay (Der Bugmeister!) and Kevin (fishnets,tats and volks rods, yes please!)

You liked my pic I take it? That was from a shoot my muse and I did in W. Virginia at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. It is a V-8 powered Rat Bug. We shot her in a sort of gothabilly bride of Frankenstein styling. She is actually a redhead...my favorite!

Kevin

Edited November 27, 2013 by ningoth4

[shucky]

Empi, those engines are really awesome. Nice job!

[charlie8575]

Nice work on the engines. The rest of the conversion is nicely-done, too.

Charlie Larkin

[rmvw guy]

I found this the other day and made me think of you. http://vwinnovations.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&view=product&layout=show&Itemid=140

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

NICE WORK ILL BE WATCH THIS ONE

[rustybill1960]

WOW!!