[cobalt1959]

Seeing the one LUW posted reminded me that I had two of these languishing in my basement, the maroon stock one and the black flamed one. So I pulled out the flamed one and tore it down, and detailed it in 2 days.

These are really nice models for the price. As Luc said, they have realistic door hinges, the lights are well done, and I was surprised to find that not only the body, but the front suspension, rear suspension and the engine block/transaxle are also diecast metal, not plastic!

I began by dropping it in the front. The front suspension is held in by one screw so I though I could just put a thick shim under it and I'd be done. Wrong. You can't do it that way or you'd have to cut out part of the front trunk piece for clearance. So I got rid of the shim piece and whacked the wheel mounts off and glued them back onto the spindles higher up. I carpeted the front kick panels, floor and rear package area, added seat belts and my particular car didn't have any guage in the center, just a gaping hole so I added a decal from the parts box. I painted the interior black and added seat belts to the front seats. I detailed the engine with plug wires and some plumbing and. . . voila!

 

[guitardave_1]

That's a cool looking Beetle. I wouldn't actually mind driving around in that one. And needless to say the mods are superb and a real improvement. Very cool model :cheers

 

[LUW]

See? I knew you could make it great! :nicejob
Now get rid of the flag pole and you're done. :giggle

 

[acisne]

Looks great Eddie! I still kick myself for not getting one when they were plentifull at WM!
That engine looks like it could start right up! mg

 

[ricallen]

Another superb job, Eddie! That engine looks spectacular! :cheers

 

[mox]

Outstanding job Eddie!

 

[JSB 33]

:goodjob Extremely cool! :10

 

[Cuda Jeff]

That is one Badd Bug...

:goodjob

 

[Guest]

Megga Dittos on great little car! Two thumbs up!

 

[dave87vw]

This car looks great, and this wheel....perfect for this car...