Van Scorcher Part 1
As a different twist on the Sand Scorcher, I decided to do a 'Van Scorcher'. Took a VW Bus body from Maisto and graft it to a Sand Scorcher chassis. There's an internal cage, interior and other detail bits. Probably keep noodling here and there with details but it's pretty much completed. Thanks for looking!!!
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Comments
Basket Case
Fantastic, I love it!! Genius idea.
slimmy
This is awesome! I have never seen something like this. I love the body and I really like the scale engine. Very nice. Well done
Franklin
Thanks! I will update as I get more done-it's been a fun build!
thor69
That's really great.
tamiyaonebay
Wow, that's super cool! I think it would look really good with back tires that were the same as those front ones.
freyahel
excellent !
Singleseven
Well that's a first; Quality! An undercover scorcher; reminds me of the Cannonball Run...
henrikw
wow! amazing, very cool!
trf_414_m2
Awesome look of the rear end... Wide paddle tyres, exposed engine... Cool!!!!!!
zulu69
Great idea.! I wouls change the rear wheels but otherwise is a fantastic project.!
Steffen
Golden!
Kokuzu
This thing is cool. I like the body and have bought the maisto kit as well. Very nice work....
brendogs
wow man what great idear top modeling work looks ace brill love it into my favs its goes have fun
revor
Yeah...Sweet! Definitely a favorite.
southy
Awsome work, That looks so cool. I'm not sure if you plan on running it but action shots of that on the sand would be unreal.
Tamiya Monkey
hey that looks really good, cant wait to see the detailing when its done, but great start.
Minicooper 35
So cool!
SRB Bloke
Not sure how well it will handle, but I really like it. Engine bay and exhausts are nice. The cage and interior look superb. Can't wait to see more..
supergreg
This is very good work on the body, but to be honest I'm not a fan of the wheel offset. Also I would love to see a pic of the cars front.
pcw 064
This is the coolest Scorcher I ever saw.No risk to be re-realise
.Great work.
Jim the wookie
very cool off to the favourites with you
Dam 10
That is cool... Great detail.
TIXX74
It was my original idea but then i changed my mind cause of the different wheel width so i changed project. Nice Maisto samba you have! I like it very much color and details.Please subscribe your bus in the Samba Sig
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butters623
amazing looking schorcher id love a vw camper ';]
Dirbee
Looks sooo cool. I love the little detail and that backend!! How 'bout a shot of the front?
Dante77
Now way!!
This is the coolest car I've seen in a long time! Awesome job, into my favs. Please post more pics of this as it evolves.
Jacko Boy
this i awesome mate, love it
yellowscott
This looks fantastic!! Good work.
Helge
Hell YEAR!!! What a ride! LOVE it. Is it a Maisto-static-kit? To nice!
mr alan
Thats cool!
JWeston
looks fantastic
Swarm
Lovely VW Combi van !!!
BeetleOne
Amazing Job, Wow!! Love it !!
Stickman
Amazing looking Splitty! Love it
Fernado Alonso
Wow very cool
It seems to be a perfect fit
Looks pretty scale now only try to fit some front rims and tires at the back
Great idea .
Cheers Alex
jeffy
Forget beach buggy thats one awesome 'BEAST BUGGY'
Franklin
Thanks again everyone! To answer, the body is from a 1/10th Maisto RC Samba. They are still available on ebay.
gr2fltp
On the face of it, it shouldn't work, but it does and very well
This is what makes the hobby interesting new slants on well established bases/chassis's 
thebicyclejungle
Brillant!! Cant wait to see it finished n running. Love the color too.
Frank Lux
Hmmmm, upper Cool!!!!!
delux
So cool! They did this sort of thing to busses back in the 70's. Can't wait to see it done and tearing up the sand..
CASE1
wow, this is just too nice! I really like the old music machine attachment and the overall look, great project!
rizzo rat
This is Awesome! What a grand looking van, love the paint and the rag top. Radiolooks wicked.
JB86BruiserBoy
Awesome!!! That is really cool!!! Love it!!!
gozone
THIS is crazy! I love it alot! Reminds me of the 1/24 Monogram 'Baja Beast' model kit.
Great work sofar.
Cheers..
Michael
Skottoman
That is so cool! WHY oh why doesn't Tamiya release kits like this? You've done a great job on it. I'd be afraid to drive it!
Chicago Bob
A TC classic! Great work!
neobrunox
I like the idea for the Van Scorcher, it looks great, nice details too
mrmtodd
Wow, that is pretty cool and unique! I like all the little details you've added.
wannabehornetbaja
Im thinking that needs a wild willy figure at the wheel.
Great model!
hobbyteam
Very very nice VW bus.This was the car i learned how to drive back when i was 15 years old.Really cool
technical.burP
Nice on but the rears are too big.
f2g78
fantastic !!!!
but where is the Surfboard ???
koenc
I love this! fantastic idea!
beetleman
Awesome! Is it diecast? How did you get the wheelbase to fit proper? And I would use padlas in the front as well.
Capsule
woooh, sweet ride! Nice details too. Is it a plastic or steel body?
Capsule
karooha MB
That is awesome. Great look. A pair of RC4WD Desert Kings on the rear would look good. Where did you find the body?
killerkip
Looks cool!
mongoose1983
Never seen one like this before. Looks very very good!
Casper171072
That is awsome!!!!!!!!! that is one of the best things ive seen for a long time I love it, it should be a future kit for sure
LamboDave
That's one cool looking VW. Great Engine details, and love the full interior. How does it handle in the corners ? (Top heavy ?)
axemandavva
That is very awesome. The body is a great find.
Dephcon5
Love that exhaust!
Jammer
Looks really cool - great detail.
petercabrio
nice one, like that a lot
Orangemeca
HEllo,
Total delirium, I like it
Jak Rizzo
OOOOOOOOHHHHHH YESSSSSSSS!!!
two thumbs up !
Leethal Driver
Wicked job, I really like this.
pagedm_f350
Very cool and original project, I like it
SMOKE-DOG
Cool build. The interior is sweet. Nice details.
Basket Case
Outstanding. I love it. A genius idea!!
Franklin
Thanks everyone. I am almost done with this puppy!
Wyoming
That is crazy cool, I've seen some detailed VW van crawlers but not a SRB. nice build!
Franklin
Thank W-I appreciate it. I have an idea for a driver figure-then I am going to try some weathering. Been studying your weathered Scorcher build...
Fishlord
Great idea, cool car.
caprinut
I love this bus!!!
Franklin
Finished-some weathering, windows, trim and a bumper added. Sorry there are no sandy areas around to take the photos at this time-lots of snow here.
schnoobs
looks awsome, great idea!
mongoose1983
Amazing Volkswagen!
slimmy
This is such an awesome vehicle. You have superb taste and mad skills. Well done
Scorcher 68
The coolest vehicle on the entire TC site!
Perfect color choice. I can't stop looking
at it. Do you run it or just spend all day
admiring it? Wow!
Franklin
Hey- thanks for the comments! I ran it once indoors to make sure everything was working. The weather is getting better so I will have it out in the dirt pretty soon-
OCD
Awesome Samba-Scorcher! This is a real master piece you have created and is worthy of a production kit. Would love to see more pics from your building process!
RACECRAFTERS
Awe Maan.. I love it..! All we need now is some Janis Joplin sounds, psychadelic lights, a few babes, and an open road like Route 66
Awesome work >Franklin<
Henk4Focus
This takes me back 30 odd years to a beach on our Kwa-Zulu Natal North coast, Sodwana bay. There where so many Combis like this running on the beach then. You even have the rust runs down exactly like I can remember them on that rear door. This is one fantastic looking build. All the accolades speaks volumes of this build.
Franklin
Thanks very much for the kind words, all great inspiration for my next build.
ScaleXtreme
My favorite
caprinut
Great look of this baja bus. If you go to thesamba.com , there are several 1:1 builds there like this
Franklin
Great feedback guys-thanks. Yes, thesamba.com-one of the places where I got inspired for this build and was also able to get a high res photo of a speedo to use on the dash. Thanks!
TIXX74
Awesome! Proud you are joined in the club!
maquettedecox
great job , you are a model master....
brayling
Brilliant!
swedishwiking
Da capo, DA CAPO!!!
Franklin
Awesome feedback guys-thank you all very much!
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