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Post by indydog on Jan 15, 2023 0:04:45 GMT -5
When Kyle posted his build of the Tamiya Beetle, I commented that a "Baja" conversion would be cool. I found one at Texas 3D Customs. So I bought one! tx3dcustoms.com/Charles Estes is the owner and it's a very nice kit. He did a great job hiding all the printing supports. Only downside is that there are no instructions or measurements to make the cuts.   It takes a crazy mind and a calm hand to hack up a perfectly good Revell Bug kit! Front:   Rear:   How it looks now. It will take a bit of filling and sanding to get it ready for paint. I ended up modifying the rear end because I am changing the engine. I'll post pics of that when I can. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 15, 2023 0:44:51 GMT -5
Ahhh. I’m glad you’re doing this!! Thought it was a great idea but didn’t have another beetle kit. Any wait to see this.
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Post by Gary Davis on Jan 15, 2023 1:48:27 GMT -5
This is really looking cool!
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Post by indydog on Jan 29, 2023 6:49:59 GMT -5
A bit of progress. I had to modify the rear of the chassis to fit the modified body. I also had to modify the engine to match the chassis.  I also bought 3D Customs Porsche flat 4 as I wanted the webers for my build. I ended up using the carbs, fan belt, distributor and will use the exhaust. I'll have to install the other carb after the engine is in.  Here are some "before" and "after" shots so you can see the body mods. Yes, I have 2 kits as I intend to build a stock version too.   I had to do further mods to the back to clear the Webers but I think it will be worth it. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 29, 2023 9:28:44 GMT -5
Looking really good!
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Post by Gary Davis on Jan 29, 2023 11:51:14 GMT -5
This is really looking cool, Mark. I like the mods you've made.
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 6:27:34 GMT -5
More progress. Got the engine mounted in the chassis:  I had to section the front and rear pushbars as they were too narrow for the revell bug:  |
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 6:34:10 GMT -5
Disaster! I made a rookie mistake and applied Lacquer paint over Enamel. In the process of stripping the paint, the Wesleys attacked the resin! It warped the hood and cracked the fenders!  I saved the body the best i could. Here you can just see the crack in the rear fender.  |
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 6:36:36 GMT -5
I also had to section the exhaust from the Porsche engine:  Not perfect, but it looks ok:  |
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 6:40:10 GMT -5
The finished product... warts and all. I used the carbs, dist, fan belt and exhaust from the 3D Customs Porsche 4 cyl. engine. The tires and rims are from the spares box.    |
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 26, 2023 7:55:08 GMT -5
I know the Revell kit is a 1968, so it would be a beetle (not a super beetle), but my question is does the kit have a detailed front suspension-like one that could be used to build a Formula V?
--Frank
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 26, 2023 7:59:26 GMT -5
Oh, by the way, nice save on the catastrophe--enjoying the build.
--Frank
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 18:12:59 GMT -5
I know the Revell kit is a 1968, so it would be a beetle (not a super beetle), but my question is does the kit have a detailed front suspension-like one that could be used to build a Formula V? --Frank Afraid not. It's got a very simple, basic front suspension. I've got another kit. Give me a couple of days and I'll take some photos and post them. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 26, 2023 18:40:41 GMT -5
Nice result!! And nice save. That’s turned out really cool!!
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 26, 2023 19:52:44 GMT -5
I know the Revell kit is a 1968, so it would be a beetle (not a super beetle), but my question is does the kit have a detailed front suspension-like one that could be used to build a Formula V? --Frank Afraid not. It's got a very simple, basic front suspension. I've got another kit. Give me a couple of days and I'll take some photos and post them. You might get what you want for a F/V by using the Tamiya kit:
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 20:01:26 GMT -5
I would definitely go with the Tamiya kit. Looks much more detailed then the Revell kit.
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Post by indydog on Feb 26, 2023 20:04:51 GMT -5
Nice result!! And nice save. That’s turned out really cool!! Glad you like it Kyle. Thanks for the inspiration! |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 26, 2023 20:17:24 GMT -5
It turned out great Mark. I've been toying with building a Beetle street rod - I have a leftover 2 litre Porsche twin cam from a 904 that's crying for a home!
Beetle kits seem to be a bit overpriced so far........I bought a '63 in driveable condition for $50.00 once, I mean the 1:1 car!
What inflation?
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Post by indydog on Feb 27, 2023 7:37:48 GMT -5
It turned out great Mark. I've been toying with building a Beetle street rod - I have a leftover 2 litre Porsche twin cam from a 904 that's crying for a home! Beetle kits seem to be a bit overpriced so far........I bought a '63 in driveable condition for $50.00 once, I mean the 1:1 car! What inflation? 3D Customs makes a wide body kit that might work with a street rod. tx3dcustoms.com/products/vw-beetle-wide-bodyI once bought a 71 for the cost of a new front beam. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Feb 27, 2023 11:48:18 GMT -5
It turned out great Mark. I've been toying with building a Beetle street rod - I have a leftover 2 litre Porsche twin cam from a 904 that's crying for a home! Beetle kits seem to be a bit overpriced so far........I bought a '63 in driveable condition for $50.00 once, I mean the 1:1 car! What inflation? 3D Customs makes a wide body kit that might work with a street rod. tx3dcustoms.com/products/vw-beetle-wide-bodyI once bought a 71 for the cost of a new front beam. That guy in Texas makes good stuff. 
Maybe this instead, I always wanted a real one of these:
There's a guy somewhere around Bobcaygeon has one with a turbo Subaru stuffed in the back of it.  |
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Post by indydog on Feb 27, 2023 19:15:35 GMT -5
Gotta love a Ghia!
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Post by Chris on Feb 28, 2023 10:56:42 GMT -5
First things first, the Baja Bug came out really Cool looking, Yellow is the right color , no doubt! Some where I have a bug I hacked up to make a Baja Bug, no clue where it went. I did start and painted a rare Meyers Manx based dune buggy called a Sabre Cat or something...It will get finished ,and last that Ghia is Cool!! with a Turbo Subaru engine.. Sorry I just drooled on my keyboard...LoL !!! Good Stuff Mark....Chris |
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