Papa 695s VW Beetle ( Simons tribute build )

[papa 695]

This is what I will be building.
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If all goes well the display will be a little different.
RIP Simon.

[Graeme C.]

Looks good Ian, Simon liked doing cars, usually in a rather distressed condition!

[papa 695]

Looks good Ian, Simon liked doing cars, usually in a rather distressed condition!

Yes he did Graeme, and that’s what I’ll try to replicate.

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one, built the engine, and also cut off a door. Going to have one open.
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[Tim Marlow]

Good start on this Ian.

[Allen Dewire]

Ian,

I'm with Tim. 5 minutes after the sprue shots, you just start hacking stuff off. Cool!!!

Prost
Allen

[Guest]

You've done it now, no going back, nice idea Simon would love it. Good luck.
Pete.

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Nice subject choice. Cutting out the door - makes sense on a build for Simon :thumb2:
Jim

[Mickc1440]

Nice start Ian

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, still plenty more hacking to do.

[Guest]

No messing around, straight in with the mods!

[Guest]

Thanks guys, still plenty more hacking to do.

Precision hacking with style and grace I hope .
Pete.

[Guest]

Just the sort of build Simon loved, a great choice Ian.

[Lee Drennen]

Ian. Sitting by John and WOW already cutting and custom building good job

[papa 695]

Got the engine painted up.
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Still need some wash and oil stains.