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Post by stitchdup on Oct 2, 2024 9:48:24 GMT -7
A couple of years back on mcm a builder called Claude Thibodeau shared a custom new beetle van he had built. The idea has sorta festered until a couple of days ago when the alpine hit a pause (i like to do foil in the sunshine)so it hit the bench. I'm using the rear roof from a revell pt cruiser snap kit and the rest is mostly tamiya new beetle. Now in the vw tuner scene theres a custom style called oem+ and means all the parts come from mostly higher end vw group cars, though some ferrari and mercedes wheels are ok, so thats the style this will be getting. To acheive this i have removed the rear seat from an audi e-tron and used 3d printed seats from blackbox for the fronts. The wheels will be resin bentley continentals. at the moment i'm filing the body to match the bug as the cruiser is much rounder than the bug and this has to look unmodified. The engine is a 3d printed vw r32 vr6 and i might canabalise a fujimi kit to get the 4x4 parts. i want this to appear stockish when its finished     as you can see its very blobular till but the plastic is pretty thick so i can file it down to shape. it should match the following part when done i had to move the rear lights further out but they'll still need the edge trimmed to clear the body |
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Post by Zippi on Oct 2, 2024 18:52:34 GMT -7
Pretty kewl little project. That's some might fine kit bashing going on.
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Post by Deano on Oct 3, 2024 0:33:32 GMT -7
There is some awesome cut and shut work going on here and it has a bit of a modern SUV/ people mover feel about it!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 3, 2024 2:34:32 GMT -7
I like the concept of this build Les and it looks like you’ve got some good ideas in motion here. Looking forward to seeing this come together bud.
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 5, 2024 8:24:57 GMT -7
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 6, 2024 6:46:02 GMT -7
A little more progress. i trimmed one edge of the chassis to clear the engine and i've been carefully trimming the sides of the interior tub as i think i can make the trim line up to the seats. this means the front seats will be from the audi now too I like the way you're going about this Les and it looks like everything is lining up well so far. Cool frickin' project buddy. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2024 8:21:48 GMT -7
Wow! What a crazy cool idea. I love the look of this. It has a distinctive European look. I know its already European, but the looks many of the cars from that region have is unique in the world and this fits perfect. Can't wait to see more of this.
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 6, 2024 23:53:16 GMT -7
One very cool idea mate, and putting a PT to very good use too.
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Post by Deano on Oct 7, 2024 23:58:08 GMT -7
Coming together very nicely indeed!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 8, 2024 17:50:45 GMT -7
Wow! This is such a cool concept, and it looks amazing to boot! I love the OEM+ look. I also love the attention to detail that VW guys have. Bentley wheels is also a great touch.
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 9, 2024 0:02:10 GMT -7
Cheers guys, because of the way i cut the cruiser roof away it left me enough to do a cruiser pick up to build another time
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 9, 2024 5:04:14 GMT -7
Cheers guys, because of the way i cut the cruiser roof away it left me enough to do a cruiser pick up to build another time That outta be fun to watch when you get to it Les.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 12, 2024 5:19:40 GMT -7
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Post by Zippi on Oct 12, 2024 5:47:52 GMT -7
All the mods are looking good. This is going to look pretty kewl.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 12, 2024 6:54:24 GMT -7
This looks to be coming together pretty seamless Les. So far you've got allot of things in check and the details are really set this one off when it's all said and done.
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 13, 2024 0:38:56 GMT -7
I was hoping to get some primer on this today but its too cold to open the window and its blowing straight at it. So i think due to the weather i'l pull out something else thats been stalled for a long time for no real reason
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 14, 2024 1:43:29 GMT -7
got some primer on so i can start on the filler now.   you can see how i;ve reshaped the rear better now. the roof edges were rounder but the bug is quite square. luckily revell used thick plastic on the cruiser |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 14, 2024 2:32:29 GMT -7
Looking like you're not going to have to do just a whole lot of filling and sanding on this one Les and I do see how you've reshaped the rear some in that last photo. Lookin' good so far buddy!!
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 15, 2024 3:25:29 GMT -7
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 15, 2024 3:27:09 GMT -7
Looking forward to seeing everything blended it Les!! Aint this stuff FUN??!!  |
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 15, 2024 3:33:35 GMT -7
Looking forward to seeing everything blended it Les!! Aint this stuff FUN??!! its like doing my apprenticeship again this week, nothing but coffee, priming and sanding, rinse and repeat, lol |
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Post by kpnuts on Oct 16, 2024 11:16:51 GMT -7
That's some amazing alterations
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 16, 2024 11:30:26 GMT -7
That's some amazing alterations Its good to see you Ken, ae you still at the porsche place? |
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Post by kpnuts on Oct 17, 2024 7:40:30 GMT -7
I am mate, could have retired last October but didn't.
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 17, 2024 8:00:36 GMT -7
I am mate, could have retired last October but didn't. its not much of a choice, sit at home watching lorraine or play with porsches, i know which i'l choose, lol |
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Post by kpnuts on Oct 17, 2024 9:49:52 GMT -7
I'm figuring on reducing my hrs next Jan and maybe having Wednesdays off.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 17, 2024 10:38:28 GMT -7
I'm figuring on reducing my hrs next Jan and maybe having Wednesdays off. You lucky DOG!! I wish I could retire soon. Good on you Ken.  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 17, 2024 21:21:30 GMT -7
The body is starting to look good. It really is a body style VW should have made.
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