stevej60 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Hi folk,s I know I really shouldn't start another build right now but saw this and couldn't resist,the German army's version of the "Beetle".I have no idea of the kit's origins but I suspect it's not Revells own,It comes in the new style box Revel give you a new style glossy manual with very good new style instructions and full colour schemes(3) A sprue of components molded in gray with two styles of wheels and a clear sprue for the window's And the floor pan and body as two single pieces The molding is beautifully done and it looks like a quick simple build with two sand coloured options and an earlier dark gray scheme there was a huge molding "pip" right in the centre of the roof which thankfully was easily removed so when I get a minute off we go. Edited December 14, 2015 by stevej60 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Do you ever sleep? Seems like you must be constantly making kits! That kit looks like fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 "Das Herbie".... interesting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hi folks,I made a start this morning on this one,I decided on the gray version so the floor pan was painted Tamiya German gray and as per the instructions the wood slatting painted a suitable shade.I added the front and rear axle's and rear wheel hubs then built up the four part front seat's and fixed them into place along with the rear one piece bench seat,again as per the instructions painted them gray along with the door interiors. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 More progress with the interior finished,the instructions tell you to glue the door interiors to the body shell but I prefer to fix them as seen,the body then pop's into place as it should.Thank's for looking in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi folk's the Beetle is sprayed and unmasked and if you notice a change in the title to now include Italeri's Kubelwagen which I picked up today. Here,s the Beetle. And box art and major component,s of the kit,I was suprised by the addition of a tent and radio equipment as well as the advertised figures! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi Steve. The Beetle is looking excellent and that Kubelwagen kit, with the figures, tent and radio equipment looks like a great find! Now it's got to be: Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi Steve. The Beetle is looking excellent and that Kubelwagen kit, with the figures, tent and radio equipment looks like a great find! Now it's got to be: Kind regards, Stix Thank,s Stix I,m really enjoying these vehicle build's and will probably stick with them for now I,ve just lost interest with "wingy" thing,s for the moment once I get back into thing's I want to move up to an armour build probably a Panther or Sherman as Tamiya's early boxing's are pretty cheap to pick up right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 just spotted a Beetle in "The Saboteurs" (finally catching up with watching that, a rather good series.... Grey version in a Norwegian snowy scene with a kubelwagon (which actually seemed to be yellow/green camo scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Hi all,just a quick update,started dry brushing the Beetle and got a bit carried away with the Kubelwagen and got to the stage of weathering too,the tyres need another coat if paint and the interior seating need's adding,popped the windscreen and hood on for a dry fit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Good job on some cool vehicles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Morning folks,just a little progress in as much as both received a coat of gloss for decals after a dry brush of off white,then a dark wash into the recessed panels and after decals a very light mist of earth over the lower areas.I am running a tan wash into the tyres and wheel arches and running boards then I can add the various glazed parts after a matt coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 They look really good. There is one comment that caught my attention. You mentioned about running a Tan wash into the tires. What does that do ? Does it simulate dirt in the grooves of the tires ? Please pardon my curiosity. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to armor and vehicles so I'm trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 They look really good. There is one comment that caught my attention. You mentioned about running a Tan wash into the tires. What does that do ? Does it simulate dirt in the grooves of the tires ? Please pardon my curiosity. I'm very inexperienced when it comes to armor and vehicles so I'm trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks. Bob H. Hi Bob,that,s exactly the reason gives a dry dusty look to the kit hopefully the "after" pictures will reveal all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 The weathering on both of those looks very effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hi Bob,that,s exactly the reason gives a dry dusty look to the kit hopefully the "after" pictures will reveal all. Thank you sir. I'm really enjoying your build. Keep up the good work. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Hi folk's little update on the Kublewagen,the canvas hood is painted and screen added and a final wash of tan to give a "dusty" look to the recessed areas,I need to weather the windscreen next and add the few remaining pieces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice work. I'm liking it a lot !! Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice work. I'm liking it a lot !! Bob H.+1Got to agree with Bob! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wo ist dem Schwimmwagen, der muss ein Schwimmwagen sein! Ha Ha, looks really good. Have you thought to add a Schwimmwagen? Thanks for sharing, Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wo ist dem Schwimmwagen, der muss ein Schwimmwagen sein! Ha Ha, looks really good. Have you thought to add a Schwimmwagen? Thanks for sharing, Brian Thank,s Brian I may add the Schwimmwagen soon,check out armour RFI both vehicles are finished and posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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