Renaz Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Hello Guys!First of all: please excuse for my bad English! Finally can I post a assembly that ran in secret over a few months! So, I stopped with other projects that were in line and only dedicated myself exclusively to this Beetle. Follows a small descriptive of the event so that everyone understands the rules and project development: All modellers will mount the same kit and a single assembly line: of the box (OOB). The kit was the Beetle from Tamiya and small exceptions were released – wheels and suspension could be changed, only wiring the motor and detail the belts inside the car. Nothing else would be allowed. But the most interesting rule was not to be allowed to publish photos during the assembling. So ... Let's go to my project for this Event: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Tamiya with Codename: Low 'N' Ru5t Bug! My great desire would be to make a very low car. Here in Brazil calls: "Socadaço"! You should take some very drastic measures in order to stay consistent with the vehicle 1: 1. One is the negative camber on the rear wheels, so I removed material of the rubber tires (which was wide) so akin to what happens in reality, the car adopt a really aggressive look and to sticking to the ground. As if the tire was "deformed" by car's weight. Other changes are required: inverted axle shafts for the curvature was thrown "up", cleaned injection marks and other imperfections in the plastic parts. A few more "views" from the suspension ... And here, a general view... After this work was big and exhausting, I came to something more light ... I tried to leave the front seats with a more accurate face as in real Beetles. I do not like license plates on my car, so I tried to close all the holes... That's all guys... Big hug! Edited February 6, 2015 by Renaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello Guys, OOB: Only things in the box... The box!!! Let's do it! With the package itself... Let's do it on the back seat... Oh... Front suspension... Very low and short... Dry run... Body and other structures... Real wires on tin amendments... Real junk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Altered suspensions, changed the bumpers! Interior... Let's go... Washing the pieces... Keep watching! Best regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I like what I am seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Long time no see Renato Bug is looking cool ! Can't wait to see more Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 An ambitious project. I can't wait to see more. I've built this kit several times and never get tired of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 This is so cool ... Out Of the Box includes the cardboard! You'd make a good race car manager interpreting the rules! It's looking wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Kool stuff!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGADETH Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Looks like your going the whole 9 yards on this one, look forward to seeing it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 This is something I can really get into! I'll be watching this one for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Cool project! I'll keep an eye on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I like what I am seeing. Thanks... Long time no see Renato Bug is looking cool ! Can't wait to see more Cheers Let's go! Edited February 9, 2015 by Renaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 An ambitious project. I can't wait to see more. I've built this kit several times and never get tired of it. Me too! This is so cool ... Out Of the Box includes the cardboard! You'd make a good race car manager interpreting the rules! It's looking wonderful. Hehehehehehehe... Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Kool stuff!!!!! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looks like your going the whole 9 yards on this one, look forward to seeing it done. Let's go! This is something I can really get into! I'll be watching this one for sure!! Let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cool project! I'll keep an eye on this one! Cool man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I really like the way you even used the box. Great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 MORE! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 have you tried, to fix the front trunk-thing while the frontaxle is lowered and shortened? I made the same on my beetle this time... what Kind of wheels you took for the rear ones? they're looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This is looking to be a great project! I will be following along. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Excellent work! That may be a little too low, though. The transaxle shares fluid with the rear wheel bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I really like the way you even used the box. Great looking build. Hehehehehehe... OOB, man... Oh! "B"… MORE! G Let's do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 have you tried, to fix the front trunk-thing while the frontaxle is lowered and shortened? I made the same on my beetle this time... what Kind of wheels you took for the rear ones? they're looking good! Yes! Fix the trunk a little bit. The rear and front wheels are the same: Box Stocked. This is looking to be a great project! I will be following along. Kevin Thanks! Stay tunned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Excellent work! That may be a little too low, though. The transaxle shares fluid with the rear wheel bearings. Maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Hello Guys! Some progress... Preparations for the primer... Primer and some heat on both... Primer on outside of the body, black underneath... Sanding and fixing... Pre-Shading... Here in Brazil the colour was named Verde Reseda 1959... More special effects with "Color Modulation"... Sanding and fixing... Continue... Edited February 12, 2015 by Renaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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