discussion Papa 695s VW Beetle ( Simons tribute build )

[Neil Merryweather]

Just superb modelling, Ian. I absolutely agree about giving the great Simon a run for his money. A very worthy tribute.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Very convincing.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Thanks for the great comments guys, I’ve got the main colour on now.

 

[Guest]

Wow, the main colour really makes those rust effects pop out. Lovely!

 

[papa 695]

Back to work now, after the Christmas break. So the build will slow down a little now.

 

[papa 695]

Getting close to the finish line with this. Just some final touch ups and weathering, then the base.

 

[Mini Me]

That is one "Severely Knackered" Beetle Ian. Simon would love it. :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good....in fact, looking like if you sneezed near it you would end up with a pile of rust rather than a car!

 

[grumpa]

I LOVE it!
I had one of these once, in about the same condition...except my seats were not as nice as yours.:smiling2:

Great job!

Jim.

 

[adt70hk]

Ian

Sincerest apologies, somehow got way behind on this.

That has come out beautifully. Very well done indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Guest]

Ian, like Andrew I missed this entirely, just had a read through. The transformation into a rusted heap is indeed something Simon would have done and loved.
Stunning modelling.

 

[papa 695]

Ian

Sincerest apologies, somehow got way behind on this.

That has come out beautifully. Very well done indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

Ian, like Andrew I missed this entirely, just had a read through. The transformation into a rusted heap is indeed something Simon would have done and loved.
Stunning modelling.

No problem I'm really glad you like it.

 

[papa 695]

You can’t leave anything for 5 minutes, before the vandals start throwing bricks.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ian. Looks great and a little tired

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
That is coming on a treat. Right up Simon's street.
Jim

 

[Graeme C.]

In purely technical terms, it looks knackered!
Coming along nicely Ian.

 

[Steven000]

very nicely scrapped Ian!

 

[papa 695]

Got all the building done just some weathering and a base to do.

 

[Mickc1440]

Just had a catch up with your build and I must say you've done a fantastic job, the rust work is superb. As has already been said I'm sure Simon would whole heartedly approve.

 

[papa 695]

I know it’s been a while since I finished the build, but I was thinking of the best way to show this. So I came up with this idea.
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I just need some moss to cover the front area.
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