Revell 1/16 VW samba bus conversion

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Well this arrived for the samba bus conversion, fair bit of bodywork modification needed (doing it as the cafe mexicano version) made a start on the modifications. The kit itself looks really good all the molding is very crisp and sharp and detail looks well defined.

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Jim R

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Hi Ken
A great project. Some excellent scratch building going on.
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Looks like you have been busy Ken.......nice progress so far. :thumb2: Rick H.
 

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Sure beats the molded orange plastic.......you can now see the graceful curves on this beauty! :thumb2: Rick H.
 

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Ken

Sorry, somehow missed this. A great idea indeed.

Keep up the good work.

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Starting to look too cool for school Ken. Looks like your really having fun.
 
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Hi all tried a mock up of loading the car, obviously didn't tie it up well enough, bit peed off the wheels don't turn on the car as its loaded (I wonder if it's not heavy enough they turn freely by hand)I think the speed is about right.

The cab is a bit wonky will need to work on that

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All coming along sweetly. Weight will help & sometimes roughing up the tire treads helps. Prolly need a fairlead where the winch cable exits.
 
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