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Post by ira on Jul 10, 2012 21:35:53 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MUD BUG!!![/glow] A Muddy New Project! I am modifying Revells Killer Bee to look more like a Deals Wheels "Hum Bug" Off-Road VW Buggy. The Hum Bug Kits are pretty hard to find, so I thought I might make my own VW Buggy. I will be trying some Extreme Weathering on the Mud Bug, any suggestions welcome!  Most of the parts for the Mud Bug Project come from Revells Killer Bee & Porsche 911 Kits. Tires and other odd parts will be coming from the Deals Wheels Van Kit.  Let's Get Started...  |
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Post by 4speed on Jul 11, 2012 19:46:00 GMT -5
Wow!! that looks interesting!! great Idea!!! ;D
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Post by ira on Jul 11, 2012 22:06:52 GMT -5
Wow!! that looks interesting!! great Idea!!! ;D Thanks! I'm looking forward to doing some "Muddy" Weathering... |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 12:59:17 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]BODY MODS For MUD BUG!!![/glow] Before I started taking photos, I shortened the body about 1.5 inches: .5 inches from the doors, .5 inches from behind the doors and another .5 inches from the hood area...  Here is what the Mud Bug looks like next to a stock VW...  |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 13:10:51 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MOVING FENDERS...[/glow] I cut off the front fenders so I could shorten the sides .5 inches.  Then I glued them back on about .5 inches back...  Next I cut out the excess plastic, in front of the Front Fenders.  |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 13:24:53 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]TOP FITTING....[/glow] You can see in this photo that there is an .5 inch wide section of the roof that does not fit well. I didn't glue this section in yet... I cut the section out and carved it a little to make it fit nice and tight! I also carved the side windows out a bit...  |
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Post by gfgcollects on Jul 12, 2012 15:14:13 GMT -5
Hey, I have both of these kits, what are you going to use off the 911?
Gerry G
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 17:42:48 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MOVIN' MORE FENDERS...[/glow] I cut most of the rear fender off the body...  Then I raised the top edge of the fender and glued it in place about .25 inches higher. This will give me more room for the BiG Rear Tires!  |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 17:46:24 GMT -5
Hey, I have both of these kits, what are you going to use off the 911? Gerry G Hey Gerry! I will be using the Wheels and probably the 911 Engine... |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 17:52:13 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]EXTENDING THE FENDERS...[/glow] I cut some .25 inch wide plastic strip to fit and glued them to the front fenders...  Then I cut 2 more .25 inch wide strips and glued them to the rear fenders...  |
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2012 18:09:52 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MAKIN' WIDE FENDERS!!![/glow] I cut 2 lengths of .25 strip plastic to fit the fenders. Then I bent the plastic, as round as I could, and glued one strip to each rear fender.  Next I cut 2 lengths of 8th inch plastic strip for the front fenders and glued them in place...  I also made New Wide Running Boards from strip plastic!  Another View...  We Have Fenders Now... |
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Post by ira on Jul 14, 2012 17:04:23 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MUD SPOILER!!![/glow] I applied Squadron Putty to Mud Bugs rough spots and sanded it smooth with 220 grade sandpaper.  Next I cut a .5 inch strip of plastic the width of the rear fenders. Then I attached the strip to the rear fenders as shown.  The New Rear Spoiler also serves as a BiG Mud Flap!  ... |
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Post by ira on Jul 17, 2012 15:47:17 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]BUG SCOOP!!![/glow] I used one of the Supercharger Scoops from a Polar Lights "Willy Wild" for the Roof Scoop on the Mud Bug!  The First coat of Primer!!!  Now I can see what other body work needs to be done...  |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 17, 2012 16:42:55 GMT -5
This bug is going to have a nasty bite Ira !!
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Post by ira on Jul 17, 2012 23:14:26 GMT -5
This bug is going to have a nasty bite Ira !! I think so too! I'm trying to decide on the engine now - 16th scale Racing VW or 24th scale Porsche Turbo 6 Cylinder...  |
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