JeroenS Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Hi all, just finished this in the first 2022 Blitz Build. My third VW T1 completion in a row actually I like the T1's a lot, needless to say. They make for great modelling subjects, and you can go from shiny (which I did with the Camper) to beat up workhorse (which I did with this build), or worse! The Hasegawa kit is really nice to build, and a huge benefit of the kit over Revell's T1 kits is that this is a one piece (well, two, the cab rear wall is a separate part) body. Other than that, the kit is really basic (no engine, no interior detail to speak of) but what it does splendidly is provide you with a really good looking pick-up version of the T1! Only things I don't like about the kit are the crude wipers and lack of number plate decals. It was a quick build even for a Blitz Build, I spent way less than 24 hours on it. The build log is here: Paint is Mr Surfacer black primer, then undercoat of Tamiya Red Brown, then Tamiya gloss coat on which I sprinkled salt to create rusty spots. Exterior paint is a random mix of Tamiya Medium Grey, Dark Grey and a bit of Black. I think, can't remember exactly Interior is Tamiya Medium Grey. Bumpers and wheels are not quite black, it was another random mix. Lettering was done in German Grey. Cargo from an abandoned 1/35 scale project but since the VW is not very big it works. The ratchet strap is a KFS item, all moving parts, pretty cool. Zero points for safety though Right, let's have some pics. A really fun build and another addition to the Van Dordt fleet I'll be on the lookout for more Hasegawa T1's for sure. Thanks for watching! 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 It certainly looks like the Van Dordt company doesn‘t throw out stuff just because it‘s a tad used As always, a fantastic looking build from your side Jeroen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 4 minutes ago, desert falcon said: It certainly looks like the Van Dordt company doesn‘t throw out stuff just because it‘s a tad used No, we like to squeeze our fleet until the last drop 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Excellent work as always - not sure why but I think that hard working little V-dub would look at home on the jetty of a small Dutch fishing port. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, JeroenS said: No, we like to squeeze our fleet until the last drop Typically Dutch? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Lovely - errr, scruffy - build again Jeroen! Another cracking VW to grace your display shelves, great modelling again! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 24 hours for such a cracking build .... I never could do the same in 24 days. Should I say " very good-looking" about such a battered pick-up? Yeeesss! Congats Jeroen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 minute ago, PattheCat said: 24 hours for such a cracking build .... I never could do the same in 24 days. Should I say " very good-looking" about such a battered pick-up? Yeeesss! Congats Jeroen. Thanks Pat! I can assure you that building something shiny takes waaaay more time than this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Very hard to believe that this was done in under 24 hours, excellent work especially given you've done it in about 1% of the time it would take me to do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Great build. I usually think commercials look more realistic if slightly work worn. Plus so quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Fantastic work, as always! And in so little time... Impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 7 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Fantastic work, as always! And in so little time... Impressive! Thanks Jörgen! I'm beginning to think I should always just slam my builds together. No time to think about stuff too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Awesome work, Jeroen! Totally realistic. I love the color you have achieved, and the rusted spots. The cans also look great. Long live to Van Dordt company!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 That does look really cool Jerons, really great fast work. Your rust effects look great. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Brilliant build, as always! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Wow!! You did it again...a fantastic looking model, nicely worn. Can't believe it's a quicky . By the way the background, I guess it's the van Dordt company yard looks great to, would like to get some more details about it. Congratulations Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 43 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Wow!! You did it again...a fantastic looking model, nicely worn. Can't believe it's a quicky . By the way the background, I guess it's the van Dordt company yard looks great to, would like to get some more details about it. Congratulations Marco F Thanks Marco, amazing what you can do in 24 hours if you just go ahead and do it. That's the main reason I like the Blitz Builds so much. For the backgrounds, I created a base of painted sandpaper and I had some pictures I took from barns in the area printed, and glued them on foam core sheets. The dimensions took a little tinkering (I used the doors as reference, and an on screen ruler) for 1/24 scale. I also have the one on the right in 1/35 scale. I planned to take more pictures but I'm happy with these, I just use whichever looks best with the build I'm photographing. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Thanks for explaning how you did the background Marco F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Amazing work! I perceive the real thing (even in the state you depicted) fetches some pretty high prices these days. They make great classics in restored condition. Well done on your scale replica! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Fantastic build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilX Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Terrific look. Would like to do so ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Fantastic work. When i was very young some of these vehicles were still as workhorses around and the looked exactly like this worn out and rusty example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 3 hours ago, BerndM said: Fantastic work. When i was very young some of these vehicles were still as workhorses around and the looked exactly like this worn out and rusty example. Thanks a lot Bernd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Subtle wear and tear. Not overdone.I. A lovely model. Small commercials that look as though they have been around the block a bit make interesting subjects. Thanks for sharing the techniques. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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