Snowman Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Well, I have finally got some paint down and have started weathering the Samba. Still need to finesse the rust, but as with all projects, its a process. chipping by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr chipping 1 by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr chipping 3 by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr chipping 2 by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I the meanwhile The dash is completed with a few subtle and one very obvious embellishment. dash + decals by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Looking gloriously tatty. And the dash looks great. Like the tacho and the subtle R8 badge too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Looking gloriously tatty. And the dash looks great. Like the tacho and the subtle R8 badge too. Cheers Pete!🍻 Glad you like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 ...and the rust continues. RUST 5 WIP by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr RUST 4 WIP by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr RUST 3 WIP by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr RUST 2 WIP by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr RUST 1 WIP by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Don't slam the doors, it might fold up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau10wen Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Amazing paintwork! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Real cool work, the worn Body looks state of arts, but as Pete said before, don't slam the doors and be calm with power this engine offers, you may end with a stripped chassis after a powefull accesolartion 😎😂🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 The base is ready, now I just have to finish the body and all those windows!😵 Base is ready by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr Thanks for looking!🍻 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper645 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 That is an incredibly smart looking base. Great work on the model and the attention to detail also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Well, back to the body..... Did the chrome strip around the body with Alclad Chrome......happy with the look. Trial fitting the bumper. Had to remove the moulded bumper strips as they were too fussy and did a bit of chipping......again, very happy with the look. Next, more rust! bumper dry fit by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr Thanks for looking! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 50 minutes ago, Snowman said: Next, more rust! Yes, more! 😈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 I decided that she needed some seat belts, probably a racing seat with a five point safety harness would be a whole lot safer, but definitely not in keeping with the old style bench seat. So, it's gotta be old school lap belts. Seat belts fitted by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr Thanks for looking!🍻 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Well, the end is nigh.... nearly finished 1 by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr nearly finished 2 by Gavin Snowdon, on Flickr It has its faults, but as a first super mod like this, I am quite happy with the results. Thanks for looking!🍻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Not bad at all! At the start, I wasn't sure what would come of it but you seem to have nailed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau10wen Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 brilliant work! Paint effects I can only dream of Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 So much to like on this, but is it wrong of me that the bit which I admire most is the repurposing of the rear window from the R8 as an engine cover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Spiny said: So much to like on this, but is it wrong of me that the bit which I admire most is the repurposing of the rear window from the R8 as an engine cover I'm glad you like that. I was struggling to figure out a way to show off the V8 in a practical way - exposed it would be too noisy and dangerous in a real world application. Then it dawned on me to blend the R8 engine hatch into the cutout back section of the Samba. In the end it served two purposes: It neatened up and beautified the cutout rear portion of the Samba and it gave the V8 nestled in the rear a "practical" home. A jewelry box in a sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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