Cal look bug

[Limeyglue]

I have just started this Revell 1/16 scale beetle. Decided to build an old school cal looker. Got some 2d printed Fuchs alloys from 3d scale parts, they needed a bit of work to get them under the rear arches but I got there. I lowered the front by turning the trailing arms and then I had to put a wedge plate under the mounting point so the camber was corrected and the wheels sit in the arches properly. 

Now on with the body work. 

Thanks for looking Lee. 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Super sharp. Split Window! Did not know that there was a 1/16th. I owned a new 1969 back in the day. Good luck on the fun build. 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking forward to this one Lee ?

[Mike C.]

Starting to shape up nicely. Always liked the look of those Fuchs wheels on the early bugs. ??

[TransAmMike]

Darn cool looking VW. Really like the old split window cars.?

[Limeyglue]

Small Update 

Got some primer on the bug after I have filled the indents for the chrome trim. Still some cleaning up to do. I have put the side panels together and filled all the ejector pin marks, and there are plenty! Also filled all the seams and had test fit with the body and it fits nicely. 

Thanks for looking Lee 

[jaymcminn]

This is going to be a good 'un. That stance is killer and the prep work you've done is flawless!

[Calb56]

Man, this is perfect. 

[Dann Tier]

I'm lovin this!

[Kenmojr]

Love what I see so far...

[Limeyglue]

Got some colour on the bug. VW Meerblau rattle can went on really nice apart from a small run under the headlight. 

Thanks for looking Lee 

[TransAmMike]

Very nice paint and color for it. Sure like the split windows.

[Slotto]

Great color and finish. I agree, those split rear windows are killer 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking great Lee!

[David G.]

Wow! Gorgeous color!

As a VW fan, back in the day I would cringe when I saw a vintage split-window, instead of being restored, getting redone as a Cal-Looker, Hawaiian, or (yikes!) a Baja Bug. Given that this is just a model kit though, I think I can actually relax and enjoy the build.  

This looks like a fun project.

David G.

[espo]

Like the color and the smooth finish. Think the split rear window style always looked better than the big rear windows. 

[Dennis Lacy]

I’m not a VW person but I really like early split and oval window Bugs. Stance, wheels and color all looks great! ?