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Post by leon on Aug 15, 2020 4:31:44 GMT -7
Nice work the engine Joe!
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Post by mmthrax on Aug 15, 2020 11:03:21 GMT -7
Nice progress Joe.
Looking good as usual.
Carry on sir....
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 16, 2020 4:54:23 GMT -7
Thanks Pete, Martin, Leon and Mark! Really appreciate the comments. Interior is next so we'll see what goodies I've got in store for that.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 16, 2020 4:55:07 GMT -7
Nice progress Joe. Looking good as usual. Carry on sir.... Really good seeing you back around Mark. Been a while since we've talked but hope that you are doing alright man. |
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Post by mmthrax on Aug 17, 2020 6:40:32 GMT -7
Thank you sir.
Need to get back at it.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 21, 2020 5:13:02 GMT -7
Thank you sir. Need to get back at it. Definitely looking forward to it Mark. This doesn't look like it but there's been a ton of work done to this thing since the last update. Shift, throttle/clutch/ brake and actuating levers installed , seats painted and installed (obviously) and a newspaper that I got from Fields of Glory. Mild weathering adorns the entire floor and rear shelf area as well. The seats took two tries as I wasn't happy with the look of the seats when initially painted.  |
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Post by pete on Aug 21, 2020 8:51:39 GMT -7
Looking like the proper staff car interior there Joe! Glad to see you still have time for the modelling with your crazy work schedule.  |
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Post by Deano on Aug 22, 2020 0:59:06 GMT -7
This is a great build Joe. Kits like this make me wonder why I persevere with the old AMT stuff at times. Fit and detail here are top shelf.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 26, 2020 6:38:24 GMT -7
Added a few more details this morning. Eyeglasses on the newspaper up front, Helmet and folded map on the rear package tray. I'm debating on whether or not to throw an MP40 back there too but wondering how realistic that'll be. Not many soldiers leave their weapons laying around.   and for that scale reference....  |
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Post by pete on Aug 26, 2020 7:56:23 GMT -7
Very cool looking. Love it!! Yeah a grease gun on the seat and an un helmeted soldier standing next to the car taking a wee. That would be a different diorama! Very well and realistically done Joe.  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 27, 2020 16:37:54 GMT -7
Absolutely fantastic! beautiful interior.
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 27, 2020 20:32:38 GMT -7
DAMN!! I like that interior mate.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 28, 2020 8:50:26 GMT -7
Thanks alot guys. I'm having alot of fun with this one. I decided not to go with any weapons on this one but I did put alot of goodies on the package tray and behind the rear seat like binoculars, map case and bread pouch. I'm done with this part and will be moving on to the dash, steering column and steering wheel.  |
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Post by leon on Aug 28, 2020 13:48:32 GMT -7
Interior and goodies look great Joe!
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Post by lowlife on Aug 28, 2020 15:19:55 GMT -7
OMG this is 1/35 scale, incredible details for something that small ! Like i said before, ive built less detailed VW interiors in 1/24, your putting me to shame !  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 29, 2020 16:51:07 GMT -7
Thanks Leon and Martin!
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 29, 2020 16:51:48 GMT -7
OMG this is 1/35 scale, incredible details for something that small ! Like i said before, ive built less detailed VW interiors in 1/24, your putting me to shame ! You really should pick one of these kits up Martin. Right out of the box these are awesome models. |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 30, 2020 22:24:39 GMT -7
Moving along nicely mate
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Post by mmthrax on Aug 31, 2020 7:45:25 GMT -7
Top drawer work Joe.
Enjoying this build a lot!!
Carry on sir....
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 3, 2020 3:31:19 GMT -7
Thanks Les and Mark!! More progress as of yesterday. Here's the completed chassis and interior. I don't have the wheels and tires on just yet because I like to do that in one of the last phases of auto builds. Just making sure that I have a good stance and no "three wheeler" look. The only thing I don't have pictured with the interior is the first aid kit. That will be fastened to the L/H rear side wall of the interior next to the rear seat.   |
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 3, 2020 4:22:41 GMT -7
This gets better with every update mate
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Post by poet on Sept 3, 2020 5:54:00 GMT -7
Awesome detail in such a small package!
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 3, 2020 16:42:50 GMT -7
This gets better with every update mate That means alot coming from a VW fan such as yourself Les. Thanks buddy. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 3, 2020 16:43:20 GMT -7
Awesome detail in such a small package! Thanks Dennis!! This is a really really good kit. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 3, 2020 16:44:56 GMT -7
Now moving on to my favorite part. Paint. We have.....color.  |
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Post by pete on Sept 3, 2020 19:49:53 GMT -7
Wow!! That looks soo cool! Your doing this model some serious justice Joe!! And opening doors/trunk lid too boot!? Nice...
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 5, 2020 7:28:32 GMT -7
Wow!! That looks soo cool! Your doing this model some serious justice Joe!! And opening doors/trunk lid too boot!? Nice... Thanks Pete!!! Alot of progress yesterday. Getting close now I think. You really can't' see the weathering in this pic but it's there. Maybe it'll all show up in the glamour shots when I get to the end of the build.  |
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Post by leon on Sept 5, 2020 10:58:51 GMT -7
Looking really good Joe!
Been awhile since iv'e seen German grey.
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 6, 2020 10:20:43 GMT -7
Looking really good Joe! Been awhile since iv'e seen German grey. LOL!! It's been a long time since I've used any German Grey!! Thanks Leon!! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 17, 2020 13:27:42 GMT -7
Got alot of stuff done to this one in the last week that finally all came together enough for an update. Windows are installed along with a lot of knick knacks on the body like tail lights , headlights, rearview mirror and little stuff like that. I was finally able to install the chassis into the body and mount up some tire/ wheel assemblies for it as well so she's on wheels now. The only real shortcoming I've found with this kit is in the windshield fit. Man......after all the good fortune I've had with it I found the Achilles heel in this model. The windshield.....good Lord the windshield. Make damn sure you test fit the crap out of it because you're going to have to sand the living daylights out of it to get it to fit right. I beat mine into shape but it was sure tough. On wheels....   |
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