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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 26, 2020 11:13:37 GMT -7
I’ve really been tied up with my Ford Maverick build over in the Auto Section. Never before have I had to do so much in the way of plan out and precise fit to get a model to “work” convincingly before. It seems like it’s been one step forward and two steps back for over a half of a year now. Right now I'm stuck with trying to get an AMT '67 Mustang engine bay to work with the Jo-Han '70 Maverick body and all line up with the frame at the same time. The last few months I’ve needed distractions to keep me motivated in building so that I’m at least getting something accomplished at the bench. With this latest snag with the Mav I again…..need something to keep me motivated. I thought long and hard about either another OOB auto build or something else.  I pondered my options and thought to myself, “What if I combined the best of two worlds and satisfied my auto craving while at the same time doing something militaristic in nature?”. What I came up with was something that’s a little outside of my scale preference but something that I’ve been wanting to build since late last year. Ya see…..I’ve got this 1/35 scale Ryefield Type 82E VW Beetle in my collection and right of the box it’s one helluva kit. It’s got an engine and full interior as well as lotsa details under the “hood” where the spare tire and all that stuff is. I’m going to order some 1/35 scale small arms and equipment to kind of set it off a little bit but it’s going to be an OOB build with some teeny mods done to it to enhance what is already there. And with that……we’ll be starting with this……  |
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Post by leon on Jul 26, 2020 12:18:44 GMT -7
This should be really cool! Looking forward to see how teeny your mods are.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 26, 2020 14:49:15 GMT -7
Cool, i didn't realise there was a kit for the pre production bugs
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Post by pete on Jul 26, 2020 16:51:39 GMT -7
Tiny mods...Big difference  |
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Post by moramarth on Jul 26, 2020 20:24:59 GMT -7
Actually, it isn't one of them. The Type 82/E is a civilian (although I believe none reached the civilian market) KdF-Wagen (Strength-through-Joy Car) body on a military-grade Kubelwagen chassis. The Type 87 was the same but with the unusual 4x4 Kubelwagen Chassis, the Type 98 similar but with a Beetle cabriolet body. I don't think there was a cabrio version of the 82/E, the 82/7 was similar but with three seats and a canvas roof section. IIRC, there's quite a few variants available in 1:35th scale including one fitted with a wood-gas generator up front. I don't know how you'd be able to do an 82/E in a bigger scale, perhaps if you could find a split-window body and bodge it onto a Tamiya 1:24th Kubelwagen?
Regards,
M
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 27, 2020 10:25:19 GMT -7
Actually, it isn't one of them. The Type 82/E is a civilian (although I believe none reached the civilian market) KdF-Wagen (Strength-through-Joy Car) body on a military-grade Kubelwagen chassis. The Type 87 was the same but with the unusual 4x4 Kubelwagen Chassis, the Type 98 similar but with a Beetle cabriolet body. I don't think there was a cabrio version of the 82/E, the 82/7 was similar but with three seats and a canvas roof section. IIRC, there's quite a few variants available in 1:35th scale including one fitted with a wood-gas generator up front. I don't know how you'd be able to do an 82/E in a bigger scale, perhaps if you could find a split-window body and bodge it onto a Tamiya 1:24th Kubelwagen?
Regards,
M
I think I might have everything i'd need, got a couple of 1/24 kubelwagens and numerous bug bodies including a 49 sedan. I was going to use one of the kubel engines in volksrod |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 27, 2020 14:57:15 GMT -7
That outta be interesting to watch right there.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 27, 2020 14:58:03 GMT -7
Thanks for all the replies fellas. I meant to get up this morning and get started on it but I woke up a teeny bit later than usual this morning. Busy weekend. lol
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 27, 2020 16:09:58 GMT -7
This shound be good to watch, I'll get comfy.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 28, 2020 8:01:00 GMT -7
This shound be good to watch, I'll get comfy. Thanks Bruce. I'm still working on cleaning all of the suspension and undercar parts up at the moment (and there are ALOT of them). This car is CRAZY detailed for being such a small scale. May have my work cut out for me. lol |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 2, 2020 17:32:06 GMT -7
I've been working on the chassis pretty much all week and I've gotta say that I am thoroughly impressed at all the detail in 1/35 scale. I managed to get all the rear suspension and exhaust work done (except for the tail pipe that I'll install later on to keep from snapping it off). I've also got the weathering done in the way of chipping and dirt effects. I tried as hard as I could to achieve the right balance but then again I'm no expert in the military vehicle field as far as WWII is concerned.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 2, 2020 17:56:37 GMT -7
Man that chassis is as detailed as the tamiya 1/24s. Nice work mate. I think i might have some kubel ref pics somewhere if you need them since their the same under the body
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 2, 2020 18:03:57 GMT -7
Man that chassis is as detailed as the tamiya 1/24s. Nice work mate. I think i might have some kubel ref pics somewhere if you need them since their the same under the body Thanks Les!! You bet I'd like some chassis shots man. |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 2, 2020 20:10:40 GMT -7
Man that chassis is as detailed as the tamiya 1/24s. Nice work mate. I think i might have some kubel ref pics somewhere if you need them since their the same under the body Thanks Les!! You bet I'd like some chassis shots man. |
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Post by pete on Aug 3, 2020 9:35:49 GMT -7
That looks like a pretty nice little kit! I would add a little rust to the bare metal scrapes, otherwise weathering looks spot on. Looks good Joe!
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Post by moramarth on Aug 3, 2020 18:10:46 GMT -7
I hate to contradict Pete, but rather I'd go easy on the bare metal and rust in favour of slightly mismatched (new paint on faded?) touch-ups. I seem to recall someone pointing this out on another group, that the Germans were very keen on keeping stuff painted, and bare metal or rust was frowned upon, even on campaign (a disciplinary offence?). Apparently the rational was that even surface rust could compromise the effectiveness of (face hardened?) armour, so there was a blanket rule to cover the subject of keeping everything painted - even stuff that didn't get proper paint still got red (lead?) primer (and I understand in the German military it still does...).
Regards,
M
P.S. If you think that VW is detailed, check out some of the WW1 truck kits that are becoming available in 1:35th. I got this one for the stash before finding out those in British service (we had them first) were bought as a chassis and cab with the (General Service wooden) bodies being fitted after they were delivered to the UK... |
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Post by pete on Aug 3, 2020 18:49:58 GMT -7
I like Ms' suggestion better!! Always defer to those in the know...  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 5, 2020 8:17:23 GMT -7
Thanks for the input as well as the information fellas. I decided to split hairs with this one. I went with a slight (and I mean slight) bit of rust in a few places and applied just a wee bit more road dust film over the whole thing to blend it a little better. I like this look a lot better. Now....on to the engine.....  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 5, 2020 19:04:09 GMT -7
Updated the picture. I posted the wrong one this morning.
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Post by pete on Aug 5, 2020 19:13:36 GMT -7
Yeah...That looks much better Joe!. lets see that engine...  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 6, 2020 3:25:49 GMT -7
Yeah...That looks much better Joe!. lets see that engine... Thanks Pete! The only thing that I don't care for on this chassis is the presence of those 2 ejector pin marks right in front of the rear wheel area but I couldn't find anything to get in there and sand/fill those in without damaging the surrounding detail. In my defense there were 4 more but I managed to get rid of those. |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 6, 2020 10:02:27 GMT -7
Yeah...That looks much better Joe!. lets see that engine... Thanks Pete! The only thing that I don't care for on this chassis is the presence of those 2 ejector pin marks right in front of the rear wheel area but I couldn't find anything to get in there and sand/fill those in without damaging the surrounding detail. In my defense there were 4 more but I managed to get rid of those. Some white glue and dirt will hide them mate, |
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Post by leon on Aug 6, 2020 13:14:28 GMT -7
Chassis looks good Joe!
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 14, 2020 8:30:25 GMT -7
Thanks Pete! The only thing that I don't care for on this chassis is the presence of those 2 ejector pin marks right in front of the rear wheel area but I couldn't find anything to get in there and sand/fill those in without damaging the surrounding detail. In my defense there were 4 more but I managed to get rid of those. Some white glue and dirt will hide them mate, I may have to come back to that. Thanks for the tip Les. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 14, 2020 8:30:40 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 14, 2020 8:31:28 GMT -7
Ok....I'm back. Work has been totally kicking my a$$ as of late. Too far behind on work, not enough people to do the job with and now we're working over time just to not get any further behind. That being said I've been pretty tired and haven't felt much like sitting in front of a computer in what little time that I do have off these days. I did get today off so I figured I'd catch up on the rest of the forum and then here in this thread. Even though I've been working like a dog I have NOT given up my benchtime. I managed to build the engine and install and start work on the interior. The engine originally had 11 parts to it but in typical fashion I added the spark plug wires, fuel line from the pump to the carburetor and installed the circuits leading to the generator. I would've posted progress sooner but I took Macro shots and spotted more boo-boo's than I could count so I made all the corrections and now have a presentable bit of progress. If anyone is thinking about getting this kit...I HIGHLY recommend it. Plenty of detail and goes together very well.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 14, 2020 8:53:55 GMT -7
Looks good mate, surprisingly well done for the small scale (the model, not your work) I've seen some eninge in 1/25 with less detail. The older revell bug for example but I still like them, lol
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 14, 2020 13:27:08 GMT -7
Thanks Les. I usually don't work in 1/32 or 1/35 scale but something about this kit caught my eye. All the details is what ultimately sold me on it.
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Post by pete on Aug 14, 2020 14:26:06 GMT -7
That's pretty impressive for a 35th scale kit...And so is the work you have done on it Joe...Lookin good!
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Post by lowlife on Aug 14, 2020 18:41:10 GMT -7
Looking really good Joe, I've wired up beetle engines in 1/25 and not done a good as job as you !
Cool little kit, look forward to more !
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