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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Hi all, for those that remember me saying I wont be starting a new kit until all my current ones are done.....well ignore that  I have quite a few beetle and camper kits in my stash so thought I could use them as an all in one project/diary. I will be setting them in a restoration type workshop setting in various states of repair. First up is the 1966 Tamiya offering. I started this 2 weeks ago so the pics below show it almost complete. The look for this one is a well cared for restored example, although not to original spec - the colour is not standard and has no bumpers - the front quarter lights are also removed as in an electric window conversion. Its basically modelled on a real 1968 1300cc that I owned until recently. The kit was bought a long time ago in a used state, the body shell looks like it might have been used as a paint test shell as there were loads of layers of paint to remove. The first couple of pics show the shell after 24 hours soaking in brake fluid and then scrubbed with a toothbrush to get every layer off. The rest of the kit was untouched. I then painted the shell in Tamiya candy lime green with a pearl clear coat on top. BTW, the engine will be built but will be displayed separately in the workshop, this car is going to look as if it already has an engine  ...if I can find a way to fit the exhaust tailpipes without an actual exhaust to fit them to! The rest of the pics show the kit up to where I am tonight. I will be posting all the kits on this one diary stevie_o attached the following image(s):
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Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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That looks very nice indeed and especially neat that you were able to recover so well from a part started kit. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Joined: 08/03/2014 Posts: 2,976 Points: 8,520 Location: united kingdom
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Looking great so far, i love the idea, will be watching this one. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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Joined: 19/06/2013 Posts: 4,588 Points: 13,553 Location: West Yorkshire
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Nice work so far Steve  look forward to seeing the dio come together. Al
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The Tamiya beetle is complete, next up is the Revell "70" 1500 Cabriolet I may have this one in not quite as good condition as the Tamiya Steve stevie_o attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 19/06/2013 Posts: 4,588 Points: 13,553 Location: West Yorkshire
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That Beetle looks great in green great finish. Al
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Very impressive paint finish. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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You've done a great job Steve, looks fab.... Regards Alan
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The green really sets it off. Great job. Mark
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Joined: 28/07/2014 Posts: 4,269 Points: 12,713 Location: Scotland
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Nice job love beetles   can`t wait till the next one regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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I love the beetles, great job as always.
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