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Dec 27, 2013 14:50:58 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2013 14:50:58 GMT -7
woohoo! just found out we could post progress pix right now. that's kool b-cuz i started as soon as i got mine  as i'm sure y'all know, i got this  and since this is the first "dune buggy" or vw based sports car that i've ever built and due to my un-familiarity with this kit, i'm goin box stock other than the supplied tires(rims just didn't want fit right)i added some from the stash  since these pix were taken, i adjusted the stance by raising the front axle on the frame ever so slightly    in this pic u can see the only damage of any kind that i found...the top of the driver-side window frame was broken and has since been fixed     i was tempted to put a small block chevy in this and also thought about front engine/rear drive but decided i'd wait on all that til i can score a second one of these. so i would like to take this opportunity to again say THANK YOU SANTA!!! i love this kit! |
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Dec 27, 2013 15:55:04 GMT -7
Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 27, 2013 15:55:04 GMT -7
Looking good so far  |
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Dec 27, 2013 16:02:42 GMT -7
via mobile
Post by wheaton79chris on Dec 27, 2013 16:02:42 GMT -7
I've never seen one before can't wait to see it finished
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Dec 27, 2013 16:17:43 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2013 16:17:43 GMT -7
thanks guys:)
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Dec 28, 2013 9:23:35 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 9:23:35 GMT -7
Looking good knarf. They look like a cool kit.
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Dec 28, 2013 11:35:17 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 11:35:17 GMT -7
thank you junkman
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Post by Doc O on Jan 2, 2014 6:44:33 GMT -7
Ya i like this!! Kinda Porshcey!!LOL cant wait to see this one done!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 7:32:20 GMT -7
This is interesting. Didn't think it'd be as tall from the box art. Looking good so far, Frank.
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Jan 2, 2014 10:37:49 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 10:37:49 GMT -7
thanks doc! thanks iceman!and i didn't think it would be so short according to the box art so it got us both  |
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Jan 2, 2014 18:45:55 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 18:45:55 GMT -7
Low profile tires and lower suspension parts a little makes it look mean. Just an idea..
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Jan 2, 2014 20:01:57 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 20:01:57 GMT -7
i did lower the front end junkman:) about 2-3 scale inches
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Jan 3, 2014 15:39:18 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2014 15:39:18 GMT -7
okies folks, brief update. layed down some white primer  then started schemin;)    hmmmmmm.... |
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Jan 4, 2014 20:29:36 GMT -7
Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 4, 2014 20:29:36 GMT -7
Way cool going be interesting |
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Jan 4, 2014 21:27:38 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 21:27:38 GMT -7
thanks gard! probably not going to do the audi engine this time around:( but i wouls like to get another one of these to do a custom job on:)
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Jan 6, 2014 11:04:45 GMT -7
Post by AK on Jan 6, 2014 11:04:45 GMT -7
Very interesting kit. I've never seen one of these opened. You're doing a fantastic job on it! Is it a multiple piece body?
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Jan 6, 2014 12:04:46 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2014 12:04:46 GMT -7
thanks ak, and yes it was 5 pieces. the main body,front lower "bumper", rear lower "bumper" and two lower side pieces
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Jan 6, 2014 17:10:53 GMT -7
Post by AK on Jan 6, 2014 17:10:53 GMT -7
oh man! its looking great! The only successful multi body kit I've every built was a 60s TV series Batmoble out of a Linchon Futra kit! Only reason it turned out decent was that there was so much additional body work to do! (This was build before Polar Lights came out with one!)
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Jan 6, 2014 18:27:29 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2014 18:27:29 GMT -7
thanks ak:)
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Jan 9, 2014 20:59:07 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2014 20:59:07 GMT -7
after first putting this update in the wrong place, it's now where it belongs:) okies folks, got a lil bit of progress to share. as i posted earlier the top of the driver side window frame was broken, i glued it and it held until i bumped it after 3 rounds of glue, bump, re-glue i decided to just cut the top off both sides and leave out the side glass. additionally, when i tried to deepen the nearly non-existent panel lines i kept carvin off into areas i didn't want to  so the lack of side windows makes it more believable as a machine ya just jump into since it no longer has doors. the little stubs you see still there are the windshield frame   enjoy |
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Jan 9, 2014 21:10:33 GMT -7
Post by AK on Jan 9, 2014 21:10:33 GMT -7
Looks sweet! I think I like it better like that Like the late artist Bob Ross would say," That's a happy mistake".
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Jan 10, 2014 5:39:38 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 5:39:38 GMT -7
thanks ak...bob ross rocks!
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Jan 10, 2014 8:23:27 GMT -7
Post by Doc O on Jan 10, 2014 8:23:27 GMT -7
Looking good knarf should be covered in paint soon!!!.Those panel lines can be a issue,hense why my copcar for the graffiti build never got done.(still working on that,my own fault,trying to go to fast).
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Jan 10, 2014 10:30:11 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 10:30:11 GMT -7
thanks doc...still tryin to decide on a color for this. right now it's between metallic blue or something patriotic.
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Jan 10, 2014 15:21:59 GMT -7
Post by Doc O on Jan 10, 2014 15:21:59 GMT -7
i had to go and google bob ross (didnt know who he was)expected he was a model builder.I was qiute suprised to find he was a painter,a master drill sargent just to name a few in his short life.Looked at some of his stuff and his out look on life!! What a awesome dude!!! This is another reason why i love this site,the info that comes out of here is second to none..Thanks guys ok ill stop now time to go so i wont be back on till monday!!
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Jan 10, 2014 16:03:01 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 16:03:01 GMT -7
and if you ever get a chance to watch an episode of his pbs show...completely entertaining!
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Jan 12, 2014 15:52:06 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 15:52:06 GMT -7
well i've chosen a color and no there aren't any pix yet...but soon;)
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Jan 12, 2014 18:14:25 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 18:14:25 GMT -7
ok...here' a pic of my chosen color. tester's one-coat lime ice  enjoy |
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Jan 12, 2014 19:04:03 GMT -7
Post by AK on Jan 12, 2014 19:04:03 GMT -7
you could not have chosen a better color for this! It's cool! I mean ice....lime ice! hahaha
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Jan 12, 2014 19:32:06 GMT -7
Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 12, 2014 19:32:06 GMT -7
This is super cool great color choice ! |
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Jan 12, 2014 21:10:59 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 21:10:59 GMT -7
thanks guys:)
way to nail the color ak!
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so the lack of side windows makes it more believable as a machine ya just jump into since it no longer has doors. the little stubs you see still there are the windshield frame
