The Love Bug Rides Again
- mustang1989
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Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
No worries at all Lyle.
I tend to build and paint each module of the model one part at a time. I study each part and paint/ weather it accordingly. All these small pieces is what adds up into the big picture.
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
Been on life-stuff today and tomorrow for the better parts of the day. I do plan on taking another go at the go at the motor. Do you shade with gray, white, etc.?
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
- Duke Maddog
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Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
Oh man, I've always wanted or build a Herbie! I'll follow this. I have two Beetle models in my stash; both are missing a wheel or two. I do need to get those decals for this. If I can; I'll join in also.
The Duke
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We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
I backed up a few squares and will be repainting some things. Paints came yesterday. May as well try to do it right.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
While the decals cure for a bit on the 109, I am cobbling the engine together. I am appreciative of Tamiya's quality, but sheesh....old eyes and stiff hands are a struggle.


And for this morning's madness!



And for this morning's madness!

To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
Thank you...more later. Fighting the firewall and fanbelt.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
The monster engine is done...I think. Almost 1:1 size, too!


Terrified that it wont fit. I almost never get all the pieces/parts in place.


Terrified that it wont fit. I almost never get all the pieces/parts in place.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
- Duke Maddog
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Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
I like it! Looks fantastic! Did you fire it up to see how well it runs?
I'm sure it will fit. You got this Lyle!
I'm sure it will fit. You got this Lyle!
The Duke
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: The Love Bug Rides Again
Looks very good Lyle, as a matter of fact so good that I humbly & slightly edited your pictures whitebalance and now they give even more justice for the engine!!


- Kari
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On the bench:
TBM-3 Avenger 1:48 by Accurate Miniatures
SBD-5 Dauntless 1:48 by Academy
F2A Buffalo 1:48 by Special Hobby
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