bluestringer Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 My wife has always liked the VW beetle. Last week when I went to HL for the 40% off week she ask me to get one and build it for her. I said well I've never seen a beetle kit at HL. But when I got to HL there it was, a 68 VW beetle. They must have just got some in. So here I am about to start the build. I ask her what color she wanted it, she said pink, so I ordered some Tamiya X-17, should be here today. I know nothing about the VW beetle so I'll be winging it. If anyone has built this kit let me know of any problems I need to watch out for. All comments are welcome, and thanks for looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 This is an excellent kit. I built it just this year after getting the same model from HL as a Christmas gift from my wife! I had no problems building the kit, it is really super detailed for the simplicity that it has. The engine parts are a bit tiny but builds up nicely. I even wired the distributor and shoved the wires "back there" since they aren't really seen. Interior builds up real easy with separate panels and lots of detail, headliner too.... Really can't think of any tough spots,,,,maybe make sure you sand the mold marks and shape the front fenders around the headlamp area correctly, they just need a little putty and filling primer and you are good to go. A negative may be the tiny and fiddly tiny decals for the air cleaner and radio, but just be patient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, steveracer said: This is an excellent kit. I built it just this year after getting the same model from HL as a Christmas gift from my wife! I had no problems building the kit, it is really super detailed for the simplicity that it has. The engine parts are a bit tiny but builds up nicely. I even wired the distributor and shoved the wires "back there" since they aren't really seen. Interior builds up real easy with separate panels and lots of detail, headliner too.... Really can't think of any tough spots,,,,maybe make sure you sand the mold marks and shape the front fenders around the headlamp area correctly, they just need a little putty and filling primer and you are good to go. A negative may be the tiny and fiddly tiny decals for the air cleaner and radio, but just be patient. Thanks Steve. Yours looks really nice. I did notice how small some of the parts are, I'll need to take it slow with my bad eyesight and shaky hands. I do plan to wire the distributor and was looking at some images online to see where the heck the spark plugs were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 James, just drill some holes in the black "sheetmetal" next to the intake manifold runners, that is where the plugs end up in the real cars. Just under that sheet metal are the cylinder heads, and the plug wires go through the sheet metal to get there... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 That's going to be a really kewl builds James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Wonderful level of detail! Thank you for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 13 hours ago, steveracer said: James, just drill some holes in the black "sheetmetal" next to the intake manifold runners, that is where the plugs end up in the real cars. Just under that sheet metal are the cylinder heads, and the plug wires go through the sheet metal to get there... Enjoy! Thanks Steve. 12 hours ago, Zippi said: That's going to be a really kewl builds James. Thanks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hope to get it painted this week. Started on the engine and there are a lot of small engine parts, and seems like each one has 2 or 3 different colors on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) A great start on a nice model. Glad I picked up a kit at HL 40% sale. Your build brings back fond memories of my first VW driving experience with a '68 Bug...fun to drive! Bought a new '71 Super Beetle, red with black interior, auto/stick tranny and much needed optional heater that mounted in the front "boot". Should have held onto that car. Joe Edited October 25, 2022 by Joe Nunes Needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Very nice. I built it a while ago. Highly detailed but somewhat troublesome to fix the body on the chassis. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Another build I look forward to James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 10:10 AM, Joe Nunes said: A great start on a nice model. Glad I picked up a kit at HL 40% sale. Your build brings back fond memories of my first VW driving experience with a '68 Bug...fun to drive! Bought a new '71 Super Beetle, red with black interior, auto/stick tranny and much needed optional heater that mounted in the front "boot". Should have held onto that car. Joe Thanks. On 10/25/2022 at 9:54 PM, slusher said: Another build I look forward to James! Thanks Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Got the engine done. Lots of small parts......... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Engine looks pretty kewl James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Got the pink on it. I'll give it a few days before I put on the Tamiya X-22 clear. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Engine and Paint look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Very nice James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 11:53 AM, Zippi said: Engine looks pretty kewl James. Thanks Bob. On 10/27/2022 at 2:42 PM, FLHCAHZ said: Engine and Paint look great! Thanks Chaz. On 10/28/2022 at 2:16 AM, slusher said: Very nice James! Thanks Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 That engine does indeed look good. Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 8 hours ago, mustang1989 said: That engine does indeed look good. Nice!!! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 Got a little more done on the beetle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Looking great, James! You’re making nice progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 7:58 PM, slusher said: Looking great, James! You’re making nice progress! Thanks Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Got a rolling chassis........... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Looking great James, keep up the good work Buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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