Exotics_Builder Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Well I finally had a chance to photo the completed model, even though it debuted at the CARS in Miniature annual banquet of January 10. A missing window and incomplete surfboards remained to be done. Also, to get it “done”, I didn’t go through a final round of paint polishing, so the paint job is only adequate to me. I am not a van person, so this stretched me out of my comfort zone. I am told this is a circa 1961 VW Samba and I tried to do something early 60’s with it. To go with that theme, I decided to do a “Woody”. Now Woody’s of that era were generally plastic appliques on station wagons. I decided that was the approach to take. To do that, I used Evergreen strip and quarter round to generate the ribs. I then drilled out spots and applied Callibre 35 round head rivets to simulate mounting hardware. I then applied Fred Cady woody decals I had in the decal stash to finish the effect. As this was not a factory option, the appliques is asymmetrical. There were enough door hardware intrusions without trying to figure out what to do with the gas cap cover and side air vents. As this was to be a van for surfers, I kept the rubber floor mat; did a tan vinyl seating and added a wood deck in the trunk area behind the seats. I also excluded the center seat and added a table for use at the beach. I dug into the parts box and pulled out an old AMT record player (49 Merc perhaps? Need to check on that). I also photo reduced surfing record album covers and included them along with some coolers and bongo drums (again the early 60’s theme). I looked online and found some early 60’s rendition of surfboards. I chose the wood styles (to keep with the woody theme), graphically manipulated them and created custom decals to cover. I used ACME license plate site to create an early 60’s license plate VWOODY for an extra touch. And finally, what is a surf van without a wahine? Anyway, this year’s theme is anything goes, and I am looking at doing a 32 Hi Boy for that. Much more to my mind set, other than what engine to use. Thanks for looking!
Prince Ital Mike Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 OK, let's go surfing... very nice model!!!
Greg Pugh Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Not that it adds or takes away from your model so maybe more like an FYI... 1961 was the last year for the "bullet" front turn signals and also the small round taillights. And, since 1963 was the last year for the 23-window bus, your model would represent either a 1962 or 1963. Nice job on it either way!
TooOld Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Oh my goodness , I'm in love . . . with a VW Bus !
Exotics_Builder Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Not that it adds or takes away from your model so maybe more like an FYI... 1961 was the last year for the "bullet" front turn signals and also the small round taillights. And, since 1963 was the last year for the 23-window bus, your model would represent either a 1962 or 1963. Nice job on it either way! Thanks for that. Revell AG is not clear on year and the limited research on it lead to an early 60's, so I assumed 61. Seaside Oregon, eh? Our favorite Oceanside haunt is Cannon Beach where we like to stay at the Hallmark Inn near Haystack Rock! Are you tied in with the SABA folks in Portland?
Greg Pugh Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Seaside Oregon, eh? Our favorite Oceanside haunt is Cannon Beach where we like to stay at the Hallmark Inn near Haystack Rock! Are you tied in with the SABA folks in Portland? I love Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock! I'm actually going to my first meeting with the SABA guys tomorrow!
Exotics_Builder Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 I love Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock! I'm actually going to my first meeting with the SABA guys tomorrow! If you remember, tell them Gerry Paquette says HI!
gatorincebu Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Cowabunga man, that is so cool. And I still have both of those record albums. Nice build. Be Well Gator Still doing the things I did when I was 16. Surinf and building models................................. and more .but if I tell ya bout that..............................................i'd have to kill ya!!! lol
Zarana-X Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Looks great! I don't care for the wood paneling, but it is an accurate representation of what people were doing back then. The only thing it needs, I think, is the ragtop should be the same color as the tan interior, it kinda blends in with the roof color.
Exotics_Builder Posted February 18, 2015 Author Posted February 18, 2015 Looks great! I don't care for the wood paneling, but it is an accurate representation of what people were doing back then. The only thing it needs, I think, is the ragtop should be the same color as the tan interior, it kinda blends in with the roof color. I wimped out since it appeared too busy already, so I decided to flat white the ragtop. My intent on the wood paneling was to do as you mentioned.
DeeCee Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Some awesome detail in that van mate, great job.
Atmobil Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 This looks fantastic!! I love all the little details, really great
Phildaupho Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I love this. I had a 65 sunroof non-micro split window that I actually went on a surfing trip in with surfboards on the roof. I considered applying wood-grain mac-tac behind the side windows but sold it to buy a 510 station wagon to tow a Hobie Cat.
darthsideous Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 I really like all the details you've added. Nice clean build
slusher Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Outstanding build. Nice touch to all the diorama items....
Dominik Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 NIce idea. like the roofrack with the boards and the stuff inside.
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