Bumblebee
Normally body details are the LAST thing I do. But there's just not much else to this kit, so I did all the trim, windowframes, and vents FIRST.
Not stoked about these wheels. I guess it's supposed to be a sport model of the Beetle or something. But, again, since there isn't much beyond the exterior to work on, I just want 'em to be more like the typical small domed beetle hubcap. So I gouged the center post out of 'em, and...
...made new caps out of 4 old buttons. Would be awesome to put a little VW logo in the center of each one, but I don't think I'm up to that challenge. Maybe just a darker metallic spot to indicate SOMETHING there. I dunno.
lookit this cheesy chassis
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19 19 July 2021, 20:17
MonaI love Bumblebee ..and I love VW beetles , Looking forward to seeing more of your build
21 July 2021, 02:21
Rod -A lot of the cheaper Aoshima and fujimi kits have those motorised chassis. I got a surprise when I built my first Aoshima to. I made the most of it and converted my model to radio control ?
24 July 2021, 21:39
bmodMy first Aoshima was the Autozam AZ-1 which was SO detailed, and so much fun to build (even though the hood doesn't open on that one either). So I specifically bought this one thinking it would be a really detailed Beetle. 🙁 Oh well. Part of me wanted to cut the front and back open on this one, and scratch-build the trunk and motor. I even left the top and bottom snapped together, not glued, in case I ever decide to go back and do it. Maybe someday, but for now I'm just happy with a shiny yellow exterior. 🙂
24 July 2021, 21:55
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Bought this because I thought Aoshima kits were top-notch. But it turned out to be repurposed from an RC toy and not quite as detailed as I'd hoped. 🙁 The outer body shell is nice, though, so I'mma make the most of it.
