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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2020 6:25:17 GMT -8
I’ve really been tied up with my Ford Maverick build. Never before have I had to do so much in the way of plan out and precise fit to get a model to “work” convincingly before. It seems like it’s been one step forward and two steps back for over a half of a year now. Right now I'm stuck with trying to get an AMT '67 Mustang engine bay to work with the Jo-Han '70 Maverick body and all line up with the frame at the same time. The last few months I’ve needed distractions to keep me motivated in building so that I’m at least getting something accomplished at the bench. With this latest snag with the Mav I again…..need something to keep me motivated. I thought long and hard about either another OOB auto build or something else.   I pondered my options and thought to myself, “What if I combined the best of two worlds and satisfied my auto craving while at the same time doing something militaristic in nature?”. What I came up with was something that’s a little outside of my scale preference but something that I’ve been wanting to build since late last year. Ya see…..I’ve got this 1/35 scale Ryefield Type 82E VW Beetle in my collection and right of the box it’s one helluva kit. It’s got an engine and full interior as well as lotsa details under the “hood” where the spare tire and all that stuff is. I’m going to order some 1/35 scale small arms and equipment to kind of set it off a little bit but it’s going to be an OOB build with some teeny mods done to it to enhance what is already there. And with that.....I'll be starting up on this one....  |
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Post by afx on Aug 30, 2020 7:22:18 GMT -8
Looking forward to seeing this one come together.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2020 7:25:19 GMT -8
Thanks JC! I've gotta say, for 1/35 scale it's very detailed straight OOB. It has more details than alot of 1/24-1/25 scale kits that I've seen.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 31, 2020 11:12:09 GMT -8
Prior to posting the OP I'd been working on the chassis pretty much all week and I've gotta say that I am thoroughly impressed at all the detail in 1/35 scale. I managed to get all the rear suspension and exhaust work done (except for the tail pipe that I'll install later on to keep from snapping it off). I've also got the weathering done in the way of chipping and dirt effects. I tried as hard as I could to achieve the right balance but then again I'm no expert in the military vehicle field as far as WWII is concerned.  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 1, 2020 9:35:43 GMT -8
Managed to finish the base chassis off this morning. Still gotta install the wheel/ tires but that'll come after I get through with the engine and interior. Might even come after I get through installing the body onto the chassis so I can play around with ride height and stance a little bit.  Speaking of engine....that's next up. At ten pieces in 1/35 scale it provides an excellent platform for adding some extra details. ![]()  |
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Post by tatocorvette on Sept 1, 2020 16:52:29 GMT -8
Cool! That is a Kubelwagen all wheel drive chassis with a Beetle body! That's interesting! I'll be watching.
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 1, 2020 17:37:51 GMT -8
Cool! That is a Kubelwagen all wheel drive chassis with a Beetle body! That's interesting! I'll be watching. Exactly!! Thanks for tagging along Ismael! |
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Post by arcticwolf on Sept 1, 2020 18:19:59 GMT -8
As the past owner of 3 beetles when I was young, this I have got to see!!
(and one time resident of a pop top camper van, but we won't go there)
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 2, 2020 8:00:33 GMT -8
As the past owner of 3 beetles when I was young, this I have got to see!! (and one time resident of a pop top camper van, but we won't go there) Thanks AW! I managed to build the engine and install and start work on the interior. The engine originally had 11 parts to it but in typical fashion I added the spark plug wires, fuel line from the pump to the carburetor and installed the circuits leading to the generator. I would've posted progress sooner but I took Macro shots and spotted more boo-boo's than I could count so I made all the corrections and now have a presentable bit of progress. If anyone is thinking about getting this kit...I HIGHLY recommend it. Plenty of detail and goes together very well.  |
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Post by Joel_W on Sept 3, 2020 9:11:31 GMT -8
Now this is one really interesting build for sure. Several years ago I had a two year stint building and learning the basics of armor. Turned out it's just not my thing, but I quickly got use to the 1/35 scale which I thought to be on the large side as I came from 1/48 scale aircraft. The amount of detail in those armor kits just blew my mind. So I know just where you're coming from with that realization.
I'm more then just amazed at how well and realistically you weathered the bottom of the chassis as all the various components just play off of each other. The engine has just enough added detail to really kick it up more then a notch or two. and the floor board of the interior already is weathered most realistically.
I guess you've figured out that I'm more then impressed with your build so far. Looking forward to your next update.
Joel
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 5, 2020 6:24:31 GMT -8
I hear what you're saying Joel. I'm an avid 1/48 scale aircraft modeler as well so up till now all my armor subjects have been in 1/48 as well. After finding this jewel here it looks like I may make the plunge towards 1/35 scale for military vehicles. Thanks for your comments and for tagging along. This doesn't look like it but there's been a ton of work done to this thing since the last update. Shift, throttle/ clutch/ brake pedal trio and actuating levers installed, seats painted & installed (obviously) and a newspaper on the front seat. Miled weathering adorns the entire floor and rear shelf area as well. The paint job on the seats took two tries before I was happy with the look of them. Stay tuned.....more AM details coming for the interior.  |
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Post by Joel_W on Sept 5, 2020 6:46:56 GMT -8
Sure looks like a ton of work to me. The interior is really looking like the well worn and used VW it surely was.
I loved 1/48 scale aircraft. Mostly props as the jets were just way to big, even for my work bench, so I just had maybe 4 of them total. Then when the car bug finally bit but good, that's been my entire concentration to date. All of my aircraft models are in storage bins in the basement, as display space in my model/computer room is at a premium.
Joel
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 5, 2020 7:56:37 GMT -8
Sure looks like a ton of work to me. The interior is really looking like the well worn and used VW it surely was. I loved 1/48 scale aircraft. Mostly props as the jets were just way to big, even for my work bench, so I just had maybe 4 of them total. Then when the car bug finally bit but good, that's been my entire concentration to date. All of my aircraft models are in storage bins in the basement, as display space in my model/computer room is at a premium. Joel Would love to see those 1/48 builds you did. Every now and then I'll do an aircraft build just cuz. I took a break from it because I thought my painting/ weathering skills & methods could use some improvement and am always looking at new ideas. |
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Post by Joel_W on Sept 5, 2020 9:21:02 GMT -8
I'll post a few pics every so often in the All other forum where Ismael posted his heli builds. Nothing really special just to forewarn you.
joel
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 5, 2020 11:27:52 GMT -8
I'll post a few pics every so often in the All other forum where Ismael posted his heli builds. Nothing really special just to forewarn you. joel I’ll check em out Joel |
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