"Bendy Bus" VW Doka / 5th wheel camper kitbash

[Guest]

Thanks John. Watch out for low bridges with that contraption! :smiling5:

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Coming together nicely. Problem solving as you go.

I've already been backwards and forwards a few times since it's all new to me, but it's a great way of learning new things.

I think that scratch building/modifying usually goes like that.
Jim

[Guest]

I think that scratch building/modifying usually goes like that.

I think I'll rename it "scratch my head" building!

[Tim Marlow]

It usually goes like that as well.......just remember what Frank Spenser said...”No man that never made nothing never made any mistakes”...with this type of work you really do have to suck it and see. After a while you will be able to solve most issues as they come up, or even avoid them all together.

[yak face]

Fantastic surgery andy , i really love builds like this. The discovery of problems along the way and finding how to get round them is really satisfying . Its looking great , keep at it mate , cheers tony

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Scratchy,

Looks like you are really living up to the moniker I gave you Andy. This is premium work Sir!!!

Bleib Gesund
Allen

[rtfoe]

It's taking shape Andy...very well planned execution. This is gonna look good I'm sure with shine and chrome. One year ago who would have thought...hmmm :thinking:

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Thanks everyone!

I've been enjoying this so much and barrelling along so well that I forgot to take any pictures today! I'll try and catch up with that tomorrow but basically I've started on parts like the engine, seats and dashboard. Things that I can get done while the filler is drying on the body. I've also done a lot of re-scribing, like the door gaps, relocating the petrol flap etc., and spot primed a few areas to show up any imperfections (plenty, lol) ready for a final whip round with some putty tomorrow.

One head scratcher was how to recreate / relocate the cooling louvres which are in a completely different place on the pick up. I've ordered some 0.75mm quarter round strip from John, which (if I can cut & position it straight!) should do the trick.

[Steve Jones]

Lovely scratch work Andy. The guys have said it all. Looks like you are having a lot of fun with this project. Keep it comin my friend

[Guest]

Cheers Steve, should be some piccies to look at tomorrow.

[Guest]

Well, best laid plans and all that.

Just about ready to go to bed last night when the power went out. I reported the fault but obviously Power Grid thought it was a problem at our end since it was just us.

They sent two guys out anyway but they
couldn't do anything, seems like it's a break in the cable outside. Just sat waiting for the "digging team" to arrive and start hacking up my front garden and possibly the road.

[Si Benson]

Morning Andy,
The project is coming together really well, nice work so far :thumb2:

[rtfoe]

Andy, a black out and lockdown can be trying so keep patient...I know it sucks when it happens right in the middle of a roll or looking forward to be progressive.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Thanks Si, and yes Richard, not ideal but at least it's breaking the lockdown monotony a bit.

Running some emergency power through an extension lead from our fantastic neighbours to keep the fridge running and phones charged

[rtfoe]

Thanks Si, and yes Richard, not ideal but at least it's breaking the lockdown monotony a bit.

Running some emergency power through an extension lead from our fantastic neighbours to keep the fridge running and phones charged

At times like these is when you know who to count on. Good on your neighbours. :thumb2:
We had a water disruption just yesterday when we were about to clean house. Good thing it was back on by noon so cleaning differed to today.

Cheers,
Richard