duffy-duck21 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) After I saw the original car for the first time a few years ago, it was immediately clear to me: I have to build it. The T1 is simply a cuddly, likeable car with a wonderful feel-good design. The original car is extremely clean and built with love. According to the website, the car is registered in England and is, Attention: street legal!!! Of course, this only applies to driving with the normal engine in the rear. The original car: Edited June 26, 2022 by duffy-duck21 changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 My construction should not be a 1 to 1 replica. Originally I wanted a turquoise instead of the candy red, but ended up with light blue metallic. The rims and a few attachments also do not correspond to the model. The biggest challenge was building the turbine. My turbine could be a bit thicker in diameter, but I had to use what came closest to the original. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 The interior of the original is surprisingly simple. The biggest challenge was building the roll cage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 The finished model: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Hi Steffen! Wow, world class different, and very well executed. Bravo! If I may: what exactly is the off-white paint? I find it very nice... CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 WOW, that is spectacular with awesome detail to boot, extremely well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Wow fantastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 That is a very cool build!! Excellent detail throughout, just a fantastic job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 9 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steffen! Wow, world class different, and very well executed. Bravo! If I may: what exactly is the off-white paint? I find it very nice... CT Hi Claude. Thanks for your comment. The White is called Atlas White, color code L91Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reegs Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Incredible work on the engine - well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 That is one great looking model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Beautiful! The detail is wonderful, but I'm afraid it overshadows the great job on the paint, ie the lack of over spray, even in the door jams. 1st. class. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Gorgeous model; so perfectly detailed. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Terrific build overall. Super-clean paint work and gorgeous detail throughout. I especially like your work on the roll cage and jet engine mount. Thanks for sharing this build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Wow that is beautiful! The door fit is excellent and I agree with Goon that the work on the roll cage and engine mount is excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Gorgeous and clean build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvadrag Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Very impressive build. Nice detail and great paint color and execution. BRAVO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Steffen, I can only go by the old adage that "less is more"............I'm not suggesting that you've ignored or omitted anything. It's more of the simplicity and execution of the build that makes it stand apart. Every aspect, body fitment, assembly and paint among others along with your choices for color etc. are something to behold. It's a wonderful model and I wish I could call her mine! cheers, tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 It's hard to say anything that hasn't already been said , absolutely gorgeous ! I do have one obvious question that hasn't been asked yet . . . what scale is it ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 "Wow" is the word that kept going through my head. The turbine is done very well and the roll cage and the VW itself is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Spectacular looking model! Everything looks perfect. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Absolutely masterful replica of a completely nutty car. Bravo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Just a super nice clean build. The color looks great. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Awesome build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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