Volkswagen Type 87 VW
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117 8 August 2021, 21:44
Villiers de VosA very low part count and I just noticed that the numbers to the parts are very faint on the sprues. A very nice touch is a choice of three types of tyres.
8 August 2021, 21:55
Villiers de VosI would like to make the following observations at this stage:
The quality of the plastic is good and it reacts well to Tamiya's Extra Thin glue. The plastic seems similar to what is/was used by Dragon.
This is a curbside model with no engine bay and truck area detail. No panels can open.
The part numbers are very faint on the sprues.
Part locations are vague. There are also no locating holes for the trunk or engine bay latches. I used the box art to provide guidance. There is also no positive location tabs for the inside door panels. I ended up lining up the bottom of the panel with the bottom of the body.
The instructions is vague when it comes to showing which parts are options to choose from.
Remember to drill out the hole for the Notek light.
On the back of the seats there are four nasty ejector pin marks. Scraping with a scalpel and using a sanding stick took care of that problem.
The fit of the major parts are good. Test fitting is required with all the smaller parts that makes up larger assemblies i.e. the seats and the seating area in the back of the vehicle.
Of the three tyre options provided, I chose the off-road version without hubcaps.
I am going to try and emulate Alan Wernert "Pensfan" who build a similar bug.
9 August 2021, 19:39
Villiers de VosI have painted the body, footboards, wings and instrument panel in the base colour, gray. The model will be left to dry at least for 24 hours and then covered in a layer of clear gloss. I plan to do use the hairspray technique to attempt a distressed paint effect.
11 August 2021, 05:04
Bobisek BoweNice work, looks good so far looking forward to seeing more of this project ?
11 August 2021, 11:56
Villiers de VosI placed all the decals and covered the whole model with a clear gloss goat. The decals were extremely thin. I will continue with detail painting on the interior while the exterior dry. I can then apply hairspray.
11 August 2021, 20:54
David TaylorWatching this one busy at the moment with retro fitting 1/16 beetle to ww2 configuration.
6 February 2022, 09:58
Villiers de Vos@David, I hope to resume work again by the end of February 🙂
I am considering stripping the sand-yellow back to the field gray and start again.
6 February 2022, 20:35
David TaylorI have assumed that they came out of the factory grey so I am doing the interior grey but the exterior sand green.Very fiddly but hopefully worth it.Got to figure out the wheels though.
6 February 2022, 22:41
JvSo different builds you do
takes a set of skills
To do each different thing
Amazing working whed wood models
Military
And sports cars
All done whed great skill
7 March 2022, 15:56
Villiers de Vos@Jv, thank you for your kind words. I draw a lot of inspiration from our community.
7 March 2022, 16:46
JvYes I flow you there but I got a long way to go but it a good time
I enjoy scalemates very much
7 March 2022, 16:48
Michael SouthNever thought to use a dish rack to hold the sprues. What a great idea! The finishing and weathering is coming along nicely
21 March 2022, 04:13
Villiers de VosI have placed the bug on hold until I clear the table. The Bentley is hogging all my attention for now 🙂
9 July, 08:21
Mr DYou build some really nice stuff, good to follow n learn some techniques.
Thanks for your uploads, Great.
😀👍👍
19 August, 08:38
Mr DComing along nicely now 👌
It's not easy to keep cars from looking a bit toy-ish .
But you seem to be on The right track.... Doing good job 👍👍
20 September, 13:54
