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Post by DeeCee on May 1, 2017 3:41:54 GMT -7
I brought this kit, just for this build, but when i got it home, i found it had no motor, interior was just a dash and seats, and the underneath was flat, as it had a big box under there for batteries !!!! 4fvgdaq_th  So, into the spares box, and found the remains of a WRC Corolla i had already taxed for my Dart build, and it almost fits..  Now for the head scratching to begin.. thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by stitchdup on May 1, 2017 3:58:03 GMT -7
Cool, you dont see that kit much over here but I have the cabrio version. The big question is will the engine still be in the back?
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Post by DeeCee on May 1, 2017 4:00:09 GMT -7
Cool, you dont see that kit much over here but I have the cabrio version. The big question is will the engine still be in the back? NOPE  |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 4:46:46 GMT -7
lol tuner bug folks should be cool dale
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 1, 2017 6:45:47 GMT -7
Dale with a VW? I gotta see this! Close to the ground I'm assuming? Silly question, of course.
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Post by Big D on May 1, 2017 11:11:50 GMT -7
Sure 'nough watching this!!
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Post by DeeCee on May 2, 2017 4:13:09 GMT -7
Out of my comfort zone for sure guys, but i think enough customization, should pop it back into that zone.. So, i start with cutting, to make the chassis fit the body.    Got a bit of a wheel problem though..... that's the next drama, fitting them under the body. |
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Post by stitchdup on May 2, 2017 6:59:37 GMT -7
If you have an old revell 1/25. the front suspension from the bug is nearly a straight swap. Saves hours of cutting, and narrows the front end a little lol
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Post by DeeCee on May 2, 2017 14:19:52 GMT -7
No spares buddy, but thanks for the tip, might just widen the bugs fenders a bit.. thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon
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Post by DeeCee on May 3, 2017 4:31:25 GMT -7
OK, i decided to make some more room for the wheels, by widening the fenders a little bit.. One of those old Nascar bodies has donated some bits.   And all spray puttied up.  |
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Post by stitchdup on May 3, 2017 5:04:01 GMT -7
Neat, I like how the widening is very subtle
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Post by DeeCee on May 3, 2017 5:07:35 GMT -7
Neat, I like how the widening is very subtle Thanks mate, i want to keep it sort of stock..ish looking, a bit of a sleeper |
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Post by Big D on May 3, 2017 14:51:35 GMT -7
You did good with the fenders.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 3, 2017 17:36:58 GMT -7
Stockish lol. I bet you're having a hard time with that idea.
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on May 3, 2017 19:07:25 GMT -7
Very nice move with making fenders wider
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Post by vcv8273 on May 3, 2017 23:48:41 GMT -7
Looking real nice Dale and those extensions worked out real nice. Another radical build to watch
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Post by lowlife on May 4, 2017 3:25:55 GMT -7
What !! First you build a bug, then your going 'stockish' !?
Really mate your letting the side down !! e5037457_zpsameexuws
Actually its a cool little project, clever work on the fenders !
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Post by DeeCee on May 4, 2017 3:45:19 GMT -7
What !! First you build a bug, then your going 'stockish' !? Really mate your letting the side down !! e5037457_zpsameexuws Actually its a cool little project, clever work on the fenders ! I think i got caught at a weak moment...  But thanks too guys, well, as it had no motor, i made my own from just bits. It is not any particular motor, but JUST a motor.. BUT, it will be in the front..      Way more work to go, and need to strap a Turbo on it somehow yet.. |
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Post by stitchdup on May 4, 2017 6:35:22 GMT -7
Just an engine he says, proceeds to build from scratch. praising-the-lord-smiley-emoticon
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Post by poet on May 6, 2017 10:27:20 GMT -7
Way to make lemonade out of a lemon DC!
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on May 6, 2017 20:30:43 GMT -7
Looking good
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Post by Big D on May 7, 2017 15:19:19 GMT -7
With you it's always "expect the unexpected."
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Post by vcv8273 on May 10, 2017 23:09:26 GMT -7
Awesome job on that motor Dale is there anything you don't build yourself?
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Post by DeeCee on May 11, 2017 2:09:50 GMT -7
Awesome job on that motor Dale is there anything you don't build yourself? I'm a bit like you i think, I'll have a crack at anything, if it don't work out, i'll try again, No point in giving all our hard earned $$$$$ to those resin guys.. |
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Post by vcv8273 on May 11, 2017 3:11:11 GMT -7
Unfortunately I'm the same Dale would be nice to be able to afford resin parts but with a mortgage, 3 kids and animals its lucky I can afford doing what Im doing now. Last kit I bought would have been before our twins came along and they are over 9 now, lucky I have about 250 in the stash all mopars and about half a dozen other makes and besides a lot of enjoyment is in the scratch building and modifying.
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Post by DeeCee on May 14, 2017 5:37:54 GMT -7
Got some color on the bug today, went with a basic blue, to keep it stock..ish looking.  |
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Post by stitchdup on May 14, 2017 6:24:38 GMT -7
Damn, I'm going to have to change colour now, lol. Looks good though
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Post by DeeCee on May 15, 2017 1:21:06 GMT -7
Damn, I'm going to have to change colour now, lol. Looks good though SORRY Mate, i walked out into the paint room with black in mind, then i hesitated, doubt crept in, so i started going through all my paints, and this one just spoke to me,... or was it you speaking to me through the paint...  I can't come up with any other sane reasoning...  oh_jeez-1018_zpskf8ctjic |
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Post by stitchdup on May 15, 2017 1:49:21 GMT -7
It's cool mate, I'm going to try clearing grey primer instead
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Post by DeeCee on May 17, 2017 3:25:49 GMT -7
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