RatScorcher Part 2
Updated pics Maisto Beetle body on SRB chassis, now with white walls. I found white wall spray paint that has some rubber formulation designed to stick and be compatible to rubber. So far is has held up well-and is pretty opaque. Added tail lights and head lights and some other details. Almost done-need to design the method to mount the body.
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
RatScorcher Part 1
Comments
Henk4Focus
Oh man that looks incredible!
delux
The perfect finishing touch. Too cool..
7.2inchdriver
this is an awesome ride! love this look and have had a project like this on my shelf for years, just keep getting side tracked. Just need some fuzzy dice from the mirrors now.
Toykid
Looking awesome!!! Great work on the wheels and tires
SteelRat
Absolutely fantastic. Beautifully different.
Franklin
Great-glad you guys like. I had been staring at the black walls for so long I wasn't sure but I have warmed up to the look.
Butcher-Bird
INCREDIBLE!!! (might need to paint the front shocks though)
Funracer
Simply awesome!! Good idea and great workmanship
djderk
Wow oh wow. There is a rat 1:1 beetle just like this in Dorset. I've seen it at hurn Ind. est. I have wanted to do a copy of it myself but just have not found the time. 10:10 on the build so far. It looks soooo cool.
Even Flow
UBER Cool ! This got te be one of the coolest bugs on the Club. Great build
Franklin
Appreciate all the great feedback!
Orangemeca
Hello,
Very nice, a must have !!!!!!
Hcp22
Awesome Rat Rod!
california
WOW Stunning idea and perfect job. Such a beauty. Absolute Unique. Great. Also the Top Chop
CASE1
great work!
j-man
Wow that's cool !!! looks like boyd coddington's had a hand in this one.
Superb, love the wheels and tyres the whole thing is excellent.
WELL done that man.
7.2inchdriver
Oh yeah, the white walls make the look. Painting the chassis and suspension would look good too.
Dam 10
Cool lookin' old school hot rod nice one...
Franklin
Great guys-thanks for the positive/constructive comments. Yes-I think the suspension could look good painted but I am torn on that one-I love the look of the all the metal bits in there also-I need to stew on that!
Westy
What a Bad Ass vw rat rod! Outstanding work!!
def4x4
Wheels and tires are superb, as olso the hole car. This looks amezing.
RACECRAFTERS
Franklin, I won't say anything, but I know that You know what I'm thinking Thumbs Up Mate!
berman
love it!
gr2fltp
I'm not sure if this is good and sinister or just cool and retro
Dante77
AWESOME! This keeps getting better and better! Fantastic work!
Thunderchunk66
that is so so cool
scorcherboy77
...well that's really something different than box art! Love it!
Butcher-Bird
all you need now is a really cool drivers head like maybe the 'Joker' from batman or something...lol
brendogs
mate that is is the best scorcher iv seen love it brill cool top work ace have fun
Franklin
Thanks again for great feedback-! Now I have to finish off the vw 'coupe' project I started.
rcdomi
Wow,what a cool one!
smoothrider
did miss the update on this one!
absolutely stunning! WOW...... u can be proud of how this built....
Franklin
Thanks. I greatly appreciate the comments.
Finman
Superb build. How did you do the hub caps?
Rich
slimmy
Bud, This is one sweet looking VW rod! I love it. Going into my faves. Well done
Franklin
Thanks slimmy-Finman-the hub caps are from a craft/fabric store. They are button caps-used to cover buttons (obviously). They come in different sizes. They also have snaps and rivet parts for clothes that can be used for other things like the back of a side view mirror, for instance.
RACECRAFTERS
This is the ducks n.ts! ..or should that read the rats n.ts! Those lights and mirror details are perfect. Rear tyres 'just a tad aggresive which should give a good reason for gently running it.. It's wIcKeD! Franklin!
SinisterRC
Whoa, hope there is room on this page for one more compliment Awesome job!! I love seeing these unique creations on TC.
Franklin
Thanks-again all for the comments!
racecrafters-I agree, the rear tires are a bit nubby-I thought the tires I am using on the pickup would be too tall for this body but I did try them and they are seen on the next update for this build.
megadeth
Had to look twice at this.ill tell you why.i went to a classic car show around two years ago.and see a rat beetle rod.i took pic and it looked excactly like this model.uncanny.
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