Brecky Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Here is my model replica of my 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. I finished it about a year ago and was talked into showing it on this forum by a friend. Here he is in the ealy stages of building. I "borrowed" parts from a Porsche kit of my friend's to closely replicate the seats and wheels. A few more pieces out of a bin of parts to beef up the engine. It's good to have friends with the hookup! Here's a good picture to show the difference in size. And the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looks good. Was that built from the Revell kit? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Nice work. Glad you posted it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Great little replica, love the color combo and the Fuchs wheels. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very sharp model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 thats so nice,great work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Good replica of your 1:1. great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Great looking Bug! Replicas of your real cars is one of my favorite types of builds. Can I ask how you masked the Fuch wheels? I have some I need to do the black centers but have not found a way to mask them that suits me as far as getting a clean separation. Yours look wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 one good lookin bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Nice replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I like your work Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 SWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Becky! Beautiful car, beautiful model! Great replica, and I love the pic of the model sitting on the big one's turn signal. Very artistic. Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecky Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes, this was built using parts from the Revell convertible, pink street machine kit as well as the Revell 911 slant nose kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecky Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) As for the wheels, they were spray painted completely blue, then I took a small paint brush and painted the silver by hand. This model was so much fun to build!! Thank you all for the wonderful comments. It's nice to hear that people are enjoying it as much as I did to build it. This was my first model and hopefully a lot more will be coming. I'm in the process of my second build which I will be posting about soon! Thanks again! Edited September 2, 2014 by Brecky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I missed the fact the first time looking at this photo, that it was taken on top of the real car's turn signal. Nice touch. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hey that work bench looks familiar! This was a really cool project to see come together and you really knocked it out of the park. I'm perfectly fine with "borrowing" parts if they're put to this good of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswilliams1963 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Awesome job........ love the color....... beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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