Harpo Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Tamiya 66 VW Beetle 1300, stock build, finish is Createx 0004 Wicked Orange with 5604 Gloss Top Coat. Though this is not a Super Beetle, I built it in fond memory of a friend's car of similar color. His was a new 73, the year of our graduation from high school. He and I picked up yet another friend one day, with the specific mission of giving that individual some time with his girlfriend before he left for the Navy. (Notice I'm not using any names? That's 'cause we're all guilty.) We then headed to pick up the young lady, but since Individual #3 had been given very specific instructions by Girl #1's parents that he was NOT to be in her company at any time, we were left with a problem. We could have dropped #3 off somewhere and gone back after him after getting the young lady, but being the age we were I don't think that even crossed our minds. Instead, we selected the obvious solution - put him in the trunk. Fortunately he is of somewhat small stature and not claustrophobic, but I do think the car owner hit numerous bumps that were avoidable. And as I recall there was a gas heater in there too... He emerged mildly shaken and slightly charred, but the evening was a great success. So what I've built here is a model of a memory!
moparfarmer Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Just tooooo clean..Very well done and you should be proud of your build..Excellent..
Classicgas Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Very well done model and great story. If you do another, take the time to mask the clear lens on the tail lights and spray your body color versus brushing it, you will get much better results. Other than that she is a real beauty.
OldTrucker Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Looks just right! That color looks like a near perfect match for the orange used on later bugs!
Janne Herajärvi Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Very nice! Years ago my friend had 70`s Beetle in orange,it had chromed steel wheels...
espo Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Great looking Type 1. I like the color and interior choice. So did you guys get busted or did you pull off the romantic meeting undetected ??
Mahogany Rush Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) That is the color orange I was looking for! Awesome looking bug. Very clean build. BTW, is there a little man in the trunk? Edited August 5, 2018 by Mahogany Rush
Harpo Posted August 5, 2018 Author Posted August 5, 2018 16 hours ago, Classicgas said: Very well done model and great story. If you do another, take the time to mask the clear lens on the tail lights and spray your body color versus brushing it, you will get much better results. Other than that she is a real beauty. You are absolutely right about the tail lights! I thought I could get by with brushing them, but it didn't work out well! 12 hours ago, espo said: Great looking Type 1. I like the color and interior choice. So did you guys get busted or did you pull off the romantic meeting undetected ?? The evening went great, her parents didn't suspect a thing - at least that night. The story also involved a warehouse and a fork lift, but that's too much to model. 4 hours ago, Mahogany Rush said: That is the color orange I was looking for! Awesome looking bug. Very clean build. BTW, is there a little man in the trunk? There isn't a little man in there now, but you have inspired me... Many thanks to all for the fine compliments, this was a very fun build! Garry
PatW Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 Well done, superb build and colour. We had one the same colour in the mid '70's, after a dark green one and before a sea blue one!
RAMBENNA Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 great job, looks fantastic, like a 1:1 car, looks nice in orange
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