Scipunk 383 Posted December 29, 2019 Well here we are again, building a kit when i haven't finished other but this one is special to me. I owned the younger brother of this car in the from of a 1:1 Baja. Same color as well (well darker but blue) so i got this as a homage to that car. Off we go, pics will show progress points not every step as i am sure there are tones of these on here In the beginning... 20191229_123535 by David Ashe, on Flickr Chassis together before front end mess...lol 20191229_130138 by David Ashe, on Flickr Front end mess 20191229_140434 by David Ashe, on Flickr Gearbox together, what a fiddly pain but its there. 20191229_143035 by David Ashe, on Flickr Soon ill start on the rear end etc but i am waiting on my motor (sport tuned) and my bearing kit to come in. Thanks for looking 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted December 30, 2019 I really like the dark grey chassis... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted December 30, 2019 11 hours ago, Frog Jumper said: I really like the dark grey chassis... Terry Agreed! I think it will be a popular item for other builds. The wheels are also dark gray. I really wish this body (any color) was available more readily I would like a extra for another project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted December 31, 2019 Moving along now, need a new battery connector but overall we are almost done with the chassis, body is a different story...lol 2019-12-30_04-54-29 by David Ashe, on Flickr 2019-12-31_07-59-30 by David Ashe, on Flickr 2019-12-31_08-00-11 by David Ashe, on Flickr 2019-12-31_08-25-47 by David Ashe, on Flickr 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted December 31, 2019 Did you build the gearbox with bushings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Biz73 said: Did you build the gearbox with bushings? I wish i had taken photos of the gearbox build. as the kit provides 2 bearings for it so no need for bushings there. Now should i have used the fast eddy ones probably but i think it will be fine for now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 2, 2020 Well the chassis is done, electrics are in and now come the long process of deciding on my paint...lol 20200102_132859 by David Ashe, on Flickr 20200102_132909 by David Ashe, on Flickr Should be fun to paint, i have a plan just trying to figure out how i am gonna pull it off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 8, 2020 I have began work on the body, going in a different direction from the blue Lots more to come, gonna take a while to get it all sorted 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 9, 2020 Ok so i began work on the fuel drum for what i have now dubbed the Scav Brat, this is really my first time working with polystyrene so bear with me as i am no pro. Used a old pill bottle and some wire/stryene and a plastic Tamiya bearing for the fuel inlet...lol Still need to make a hose and about 1 million other things over but i am happy so far. PS the windows are all armored so keep a eye out for that fun AND I finally got a airbrush so i can start learning and using that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 12, 2020 Added some more to the side window armor, ordered a rack for the hood so i can focus on everything else i need to make. Need to ordere a lot more styrene and such (and some better glue) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 15, 2020 Added rear window armor, looks crooked but its just taped in atm. Also forgot about the roll bar so ill be making a new one soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 16, 2020 Began work on the windshield which will be a longer part of the build. Center part is for something ill reveal after and i have to flesh out the armor. BTW this glue I'm using is like water and the application bottle apparently has too big of a tip so i need a better solution, suggestions welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted January 16, 2020 What glue are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 5:50 AM, Busdriver said: What glue are you using? I was using plast-i-weld but it had no applicator so the bottle i have the tip was too big and it jkust poured out. I now am using the same stuff from micromark. it's gotten better but since this is my first foray with styrene there will be tons of mistakes. Side note my cat messed up my left had a little so going has been slow, but i have made some windshield armor progress 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scipunk 383 Posted April 24, 2020 Sorry for the long delay, with everything going on my focus has been elsewhere. I finally ordered my compressor and just need to wait for that before i get to painting. I hope everyone is well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted April 24, 2020 Just doing my brat - lovely build subtly different from the beetle - it’s been 5yrs since I built that JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites