Sand Scorcher faded orange/apocalypse build #8 finished
Ok I have to call it done for now, not sure if it turned out as an apocalypse buggy or just an old tired pile of crap with two weirdos behind the wheel but except for a few tiny details like clamps on roof rack and some minor weathering this is now ready to go outside for formal pictures but since these are not final pictures I'll leave it in extra info until I can get some really good outdoor and action shots with moondoggies help. Thank you so much guys for all the help and hints, as you can see I have used many of your ideas in the final build.
Tired old buggy...still new built lol!
badboy suggested door trim removed
I still plan to do an engine at some point
kind of a pile
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Sand Scorcher faded orange really finished
Comments
TIMECMDR
So cool!!, Looks great as always Seth, super detail and weathered look
MetBoy
Love the chain Locking the door! And the lights look fantastic, really great work! An inspiration.
tamartin
This is the best looking rere SS for some long time! Really an insipration for upcoming projects. Thank you.
Wyoming
Thanks guys.
steerfromtherear
This is just So Cool! Into my Faves it goes.
SRB Bloke
This buggy has had an amazing amount of detail and man hours put into it. Its a masterpiece created by an artist. I love it, and seeing your previous outdoor shots I can't wait to see him in action, any chance of a video...
jeekelemental
:o
Steffen
Splendid work, loving the rag in the fuelfiller neck.
Wyoming
Thank you, I don't have a modern video camera but I might look into doing some video to digital conversion
sludgeguts
That is a work of art! Love the detail on this.Just awesome!
Singleseven
Detail is everything and this has lots of it; great work. Thanks for sharing!
supergreg
it's not finished!!! the shocks need some rust and oil leakage
Swarm
That looks amazing mate .
And to think it started life as a new kit .
WOW !!!
Origineelreclamebord
I don't see why you're so negative about how it turned out
It looks awesome! I would remove the horns from the helmet, but it looks awesome! 
pagedm_f350
I love it Seth
Wegi74
Really cool work. Congratulations for this!!
Connor
All the minor details come together with this, to create one special (if battered, ha) looking Scorcher, time well spent!
swedishwiking
Way too cool!
mikef350
WOW!speeachless
Dam 10
for a tired old bug, there has been some time spent on it... Looks sound...
Badboy
Just awesome!!! Pic #2 looks so killa!!! Glad I could help =)
SteelRat
Seth, you really are an inspiration to us all. Absolutely stunning work as always, and I'm glad you've turned your hand to Tamiyas finest.
Funracer
In my oppinion there is no better way to make a model look realistic than recreating wear and tear, dirt and rust. Therefore in my eyes this is the best SS on TC so far.
Joe_Cool
The license plates are too shiny, other then that it looks perfect to me. So much details to look at - amazing!
lupogtiboy
Added to my faves! Simply stunning!
delux
It's a great pile though! Good to see you working on a proper car!
JackNed
No doubt like many here have been waiting to se this one....... Up against this level of modelling prowess, skill,detail and creativity who am I to comment bar to say this is pretty much exactly what a hardlived 30year+ Bug would look like now. I think it works better like this than out and out Apocalypse style. Stupendous work as ever, hope it wins.
Tyboart
WOW!....very very cool. Its awesome from every angle.
WW-nut
Looks ace, fantastic work Wyoming! Just one suggestion though, the front bumper/underguard looks a bit too shiny compared to the rest of it, maybe it needs a dollop of mud
mcovalsk
Brilliant! wow amazing weathering you made Seth, directly to my favourites for future reference.
mcovalsk
I lost some details at the first look, bravo!!! again. I love the holes of the door trim.
blackfoot dave
I'd enjoy driving that pile anywhere. ' Crazy Horns ' should be driving though!!lol.. Great work!!
Moondoggie
*pulls out camera* Now it's time for some action shots! Bah hah hah hah...
bfst24
wow.so much detail.it will take a few days for me to take it all in,lol
7.2inchdriver
fantastic job on the weathering, the passenger side is awesome..
taliesin
Seth, you've captured the very essence of the baja bug. The missing door trim, bungee cord door latch, and rag in the fuel filler are so classic!! Absolutely cool!
Crash Cramer
Wow, that is cool Seth, two small bits, the screws seem too nice holding the jack on, maybe a little rust?? The Fuel rag is so cool, but it looks a bit brand new, needs some tattiness to it and at least one oil stain.
I can't wait to see the engine you put in it, perhaps I have some photos of one you can mimic.
metallifits
The more you look the more details pop-up..
The missing door trim looks gerat!
SB_Aust
Well Done. A realistic pile of cr@p. Some dusk shots with the lights would look great.
mr_pushrod
That looks awesome! Can't wait to see some action shots
gozone
Really nice job there.
But wait? No cracked glasses on the lights? And no rusty reflectors inside? Also, the licenseplate in front COULD have been hanging by 1 screw only, making it crooked, and perhaps it could have been slightly bent also. 
Also, 1 lost hubcap on the rear, and the other one slightly dented would also have been very cool. 
Anyway, this is a top-job as usual.. Will be great to see it outside, tearing up the piles of horsemanure.
Cheers..
Michael
RallyeBaz
Another cracker. Stunning
Trevan
Lovin' your work!!
Wyoming
wow thanks guys, yeah it definately has a few little touches left but like most of my models I work in stages, I finish it to a point but never totally finish it so I can revisit it later, if I don't leave things left to do I often get bored of them and this one I've left plenty to add to later i guess since I plan to have it for a long time and work on it from time to time as I like
the green beetle
Looks great,how does the vw boxer sounds in this old bug???
Madcap
STUNNING CAR!!!! Love your work... like always
grubby buz
ouch! i just inhaled my cornflakes,incredible work dude
def4x4
Exellent work as always, looks cool and i love this Scorcher! Great with the working lights, you have to take some great evening shots!
Alex_037
Fantastic work; makes such a nice change from the cliche 'mint condition' boxart! Although for a car in that condition the lights seem to work pretty well
Great stuff!
mor10retro
That's a stunning piece of junk!
So many details, the missing door trim is one of the best details. The weathering looks so incredible real. Looking forward to see some outdoor pics.
chewball
Can't add much that has not already been said but WOW!Looks like you have thought of everything from the rust at bottom of the doors to the holes where the missing chrome trim was supose to be. It's one of a kind I would like to make a copy of it but just don't seem to have the heart to go this deep into a project right now..
tynhead
Astounding! Wonderful work. I've seen 1:1's less realistic than this
CASE1
WEIRDOS RULE! Completely great unique build. The green door without chrome strip and alternative handle is the best scale detail I have seen in years, you outdid yourself, great result!
Wyoming
Thanks guys, I added a link at bottom to the drastic changes in the last 24 hours.
amigamad
Superb job looks better than most new builds .
Naxman
WOW! That is really cool Seth! It looks amazingly weathered! You nailed it!
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