Harpo Posted August 4, 2018 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Very clean build, and very cool story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just tooooo clean..Very well done and you should be proud of your build..Excellent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Fantastic looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Nice - perfect 70s euro colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 super clean! I dig it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 4, 2018 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Looks just right! That color looks like a near perfect match for the orange used on later bugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Very nice! Years ago my friend had 70`s Beetle in orange,it had chromed steel wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Great story and build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 4, 2018 Share 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 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Great story and great model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted August 5, 2018 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Beautiful job on the Beetle..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Nice bug and fun story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 5, 2018 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 great job, looks fantastic, like a 1:1 car, looks nice in orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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