Jonathan Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 This is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 That's coming along nicely, i like the chop job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I agree with the others, really nice. I even like the top chop now as it does indeed make the lines flow better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Back at it this morning... Took 6mm out for the chop, not too radical but I like it. Works out to a scale of roughly 2.5 inches. A lot tougher to do the upper cab corners. I thought i had an old truck cab but it's nowhere to be found so I'm piecing it together a bit at a time. Going to take some file and filler work... I'm undecided yet whether or not I'll run a drip rail around the back of the cab or stop it at the door edges and slope the rear roof right into the back panel... depends on what I can come up with out of the parts box. The box is coming along nicely, pretty happy with it so far. VW Mar 1 3.jpgVW Mar 1 1.jpgVW Mar 1 2.jpgVW Mar 1 4.jpgVW Mar 1 5.jpg This build is coming along GREAT!!! I really like the fact that You've kept the stock rear fenders to keep the Bug identity. About that chop, it's really well performed, but did You really chop as much as 6 mm? It sure doesn't seem that much by the pictures... Also, 6 mm is about 6 scale inches in 1/25 scale. Every millimeter is equivalent to an inch in full scale as one inch is 25,4 mm , divide that with 25 and You get 1,016 mm. Keep up that good work! I'm a big VW fan and I really like this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I agree with the others, really nice. I even like the top chop now as it does indeed make the lines flow better It looks good to me, too. I don't think you took as much out of it as the one in your OP. Whatever, the proportions look pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Added some material to the front and rear fenders to try and get a better shape to them. A little bit better now... Modified a parts-bin bumper that should look right at home on the Bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 It's is coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodouglas Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLes Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Mike, That is really looking great! I love it when someone thinks outside the 'box'. Imagination makes building the models fun, whether it's the extra detail on a stocker or going the extra step like you're doing. I did something similar a couple of years ago, I did it with the PT Cruisers. I have a stock body, a 2 door Sedan Delivery, a 'Ute' pickup, a 2 door coupe and a funny car. I plan a gasser to be finished this year as well. Keep those ideas rolling and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Coming nicely!I like the side by side comparison photos.What better way to show the changes.Be sure to center your wheels in those wheel wells also.You might try some half round styrene stock as bumpers.Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdad Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I like it. I wonder what you plan to do with the fan shroud? It looks like it will stick up past the floor of the bed, if you plan to use the upright engine. Most of the conversions I have seen, use a pancake engine, from a type 3 or type 4. They are barely taller than the cylinder tins on an actual engine. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yup, the engine is going to be loud and proud, sticking up for everyone to see. I toyed with the idea of building some kind of tounneau cover for the box, but haven't done anything along those lines yet. I found a blade style bumper that will work for the front, don't think I'll do anything for the rear. Thanks for all the comments. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 My tailgate has hinges! Rifled through the parts box and found something that will work for taillights, as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Getting closer... trying to keep it all together for pics is a challenge! Everything fits nicely so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Fab'd a front bumper and mounts, looks close to original. Overall, pretty happy with how it's coming together. Re-route the exhaust and finish an interior door panel and then on to the body work. I'm used to dealing with full scale hot rods and restos, this scale should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Cool idea about those taillights!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Awesome project, really neat concept, great work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 two variants i've not seen prior: http://steampunkvehicles.tumblr.com/tagged/zombie+preparation/page/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Real nice progress since i checked in last.. Outstanding work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 On to the bodywork... I was losing sight of the lines in bare plastic and grey putty so I roughed it out and gave it a shot of primer, just to see where I'm at. Some touch-ups here and there and a fair bit of line scribing but overall I'm happy how it's shaping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Nicely done! Looks factory fresh. I like the belt line a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm doing this when I find another gluebomb Bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm doing this when I find another gluebomb Bug. I'd like to find another Bug or two to build a Hebmuller replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'd like to find another Bug or two to build a Hebmuller replica. Don't even tempt me on doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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