discussion Revell 1/16 VW samba bus conversion

[Guest]

Well this arrived for the samba bus conversion, fair bit of bodywork modification needed (doing it as the cafe mexicano version) made a start on the modifications. The kit itself looks really good all the molding is very crisp and sharp and detail looks well defined.

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[Ian M]

Hi Ian, It's not a standard VW engine it's a highly modified 2.2 litre engine.

That would work! lol.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ken
A great project. Some excellent scratch building going on.
Jim

 

[Guest]

More work converting the 934
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[scottie3158]

Ken,
Lovely work on the flared arches.

 

[Mini Me]

Looks like you have been busy Ken.......nice progress so far. :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Guest]

OK so good weekend spraying, got the base colour on this OK its not great but I don't claim to be an expert

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[Mini Me]

Sure beats the molded orange plastic.......you can now see the graceful curves on this beauty! :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Hi all the bunkerwagen progresses.

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[Mini Me]

I like it! :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Ken

Sorry, somehow missed this. A great idea indeed.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[Tim Marlow]

Starting to look too cool for school Ken. Looks like your really having fun.

 

[Guest]

So did some work on the way im going to have the bunkerwagen load cars, I think it will work, time will tell.

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[Guest]

Hi all tried a mock up of loading the car, obviously didn't tie it up well enough, bit peed off the wheels don't turn on the car as its loaded (I wonder if it's not heavy enough they turn freely by hand)I think the speed is about right.

The cab is a bit wonky will need to work on that

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[minitnkr]

All coming along sweetly. Weight will help & sometimes roughing up the tire treads helps. Prolly need a fairlead where the winch cable exits.