Hanny 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Hey All! I am a new girl to the world of Tamiya...I thought I would say hello! I am currently doing my first build, a VW Beetle M 04L Chassis. I am building it bit by bit with my Step Dad, who you all know as Swarm. He is building his very own VW Beetle in order to teach me. Im thinking of doing it Box Art, which has caused him to think of new colours for his own. Any ideas to help us out....What colour are your Beetle's? What other body fits the Beetle Chassis? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blacque Jacque 4 Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to TC !! To get an idea of Beetle paintjobs, have a browse round the showrooms: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/userrides.asp?id=747 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted July 14, 2008 OMG - it's a hostile takeover!!! Only joking - welcome to the club! As far as painting goes - something that often works well is to take a complete colour and decal scheme from another model and transplant it onto yours... There are lots of examples in the showrooms, although I can't find any at the moment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted July 14, 2008 OMG a hostile take over is right ....Welcome to TC o Daughter of mine yeah she stole my box art design for my Beetle ...This was my hobby now the wife is out numbered ..Good work Hanny now we can get more NiB's you go Girl ..I know your addicted to Tamiya I can see you 1 metre away from me pressing F5 refreshing every few seconds .... Stuart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel wings 0 Posted July 14, 2008 HAHAHAHAHAHA We will take tc by storm, welcome, glad to see we are growing in numbers, he he Angel xxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel wings 0 Posted July 14, 2008 the next step is to change the forum from blue to pink !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryanbored 3 Posted July 14, 2008 the next step is to change the forum from blue to pink !!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Welcome BTW! How about a "hippie" wagon with a load of flowers over it? Do them in different coloured vinyl (Really cheap on the bay) and you can peel it off if you don't like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIGGY 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Hi welcome to TC I have a soft spot for Beetles too...Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badboy 94 Posted July 14, 2008 As I'm not into onroad cars I just say: I'm into Baja bugs!!! Welcome to TamiyaClub!!! Badboy Check my buildthread: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=44283 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9147 Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to TC, Swarm's Daughter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel wings 0 Posted July 14, 2008 As I'm not into onroad cars I just say:I'm into Baja bugs!!! Welcome to TamiyaClub!!! Badboy Check my buildthread: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=44283 wow, nice baja !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dready 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Inspiration for you. Would take some masking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monster_beetle 2 Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome, it is going fast now with girls joining Keep us updated on your beetle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel wings 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Taliesin will have more dresses to try on haha, oh there I go again I forgot your a boxers man !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taliesin 260 Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome Newbie Girl Box art is a great way to start and gives you some experience at painting. I kinda like the flower power, hippie art idea too. The decals should be easy to find. I've also seen a lime green with yellow & black highlights that was a stunner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monster_beetle 2 Posted July 14, 2008 the next step is to change the forum from blue to pink !!!!!! Hehe, but there I see a problem for the girls. As I am afraid the guys won't show up anymore, and where do you get your info then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel wings 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Think Taliesin is sick of the i thought you was a girl joke now so ill shut up lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted July 14, 2008 I fancy doing a VW Beetle but for the paint scheme I want to do it in Euro Style. Primer Red all over and cut roughly round the edge to make it look like its started to rust, If you know what i mean. My first RC was a VW Beetle and the guy I bought it off painted it by brush and it made a marble effect which looked amazing but as he used the wrong paint it just peeled off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanny 0 Posted July 14, 2008 THANKS GUYS FOR THE WARM WELCOME! I CHECKED OUT ALL THE LINKS YOU GUYS LEFT, WHICH HAS GIVEN ME MANY IDEAS FOR THE PAINT WORK! I WILL DEFINITLEY LET YOU KNOW WHEN I HAVE MADE A DECISION AND WILL BE SURE TO POST MANY PICTURES OF THE END PRODUCT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted July 14, 2008 I want one like this but in matt primer red Or maybe even german army Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanny 0 Posted July 14, 2008 That looks cool.....and the matt primer red would look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Im a member of a VW club so have seen some amazing looking VWs, if you give me a second Ill find a link to my old Mardave V12 I had in primer red Here you go, the detail on this shell isnt as good as the Tamiya ones but you can see how the colour looks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Modder 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Or maybe even german army How about der Afrika Korps? Those sand tires on the lower one are actually pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knotty 0 Posted July 14, 2008 OMG a hostile take over is right ....Welcome to TC o Daughter of mine yeah she stole my box art design for my Beetle ...This was my hobby now the wife is out numbered ..Good work Hanny now we can get more NiB's you go Girl ..I know your addicted to Tamiya I can see you 1 metre away from me pressing F5 refreshing every few seconds .... Stuart what have you done?getting the poor lass hooked on this lark.still building one to show her is a good enough excuse though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted July 14, 2008 Geez 2 pages already wear a skirt on and watch the replies roll in (Maybe I should start wearing a skirt again)...Oops did I just type that in instead of just thinking about it ...a homer moment .....she is a cool daughter Iam proud of her ...but just remember guys Iam her moderator I even have the rocking chair and shotgun on the verandah for all you guys who come a callin you must past the 20 point answer questionarre ..Question 1 is how many Tamiya's do you own ,Question 2 how many Tamiya NiB's will be included in the Doury payment and one must be a NiB sand scorcher .....Its all good guys Iam just glad she has taken an interest in the Hobby thanx for giving her a warm welcome ...Cheers for now Stuart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites