VW T1 Panel Van Jägermeister

Hello guys,

straigth from the Revell Germany factory I got this new modelkit. I'll build this for a modelmagazine.

I'm a big fan of the T1. And already built the previous Revell Samba 23 Window and now it's time for the Panel Van.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/inhoud%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg

The kit contains a lot of parts and they all look very nice and detailed. No flash a just a few normal sinkmarks and moldlines.

Most of the parts won't be used cause they are made for the 23 Samba Bus. When I finish this model I'll end up with some extra seats, windows and 2 sets of bumpers. For the Panel Van Revell made a few new parts.

I like the Jagermeister decals in this kit and thought it would be nice to use them on this model.

Because the Jagermeister Van doesn't have a VW badge in front, I used Milliput to smooth it.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/inhoud%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/inhoud%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg

I removed the chrome on the wheelhubs and put the wheels together cause they will be painted in one shade of green later.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/inhoud%20(8)%20(Custom).jpg

I also started to sand the body parts and remove the moldlines. After that I painted them with Zero Paints Grey Primer.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/primer%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
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http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/primer%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/primer%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg

The chassis needs to be painted Anthracite but I don't have that paint. So i mixed up some paints and think this should be ok. The last layer of paint was sprayed from a bigger distance to replicate a rougher surface.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/primer%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/primer%20(8)%20(Custom).jpg

Hopefully I can paint the bodyparts soon, but I'm waiting for my order from Model-car-kit.com to arrive.

Kris.

Finally my ordered Jagermeister Orange arrived so I could paint the orange areas. After that I masked it off and painted the British Racing Green.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/paint%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/paint%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/paint%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg

I also finished the chassis. I kept it original and just added a aluminium tube on the exhaust. The engine is also stock. I don't think I'll wheater this chassis this time.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(4)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/chasis%20klaar%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg

Meanwhile all the bodyparts are clearcoated and will receive the decals. When this is done I'll add more clearcoat.

Kris.

WOW thanks for all the nice replies!!!

I got a bit further.

A few days ago I started to add the decals. It was a lot of work but with the help of a hairdryer and some Microsol decal softener it was a lot easier.

Today I clearcoated the bodyparts again to seal the decals.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg

Tonight the clear was dry enough to be masked off and I painted the inside with semigloss grey. The other interiorparts like the floor was also painted this color.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(4)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg

The seats were painted light grey. I added ScaleMotorsport interior pattern decals on the seats cause else they are pretty boring. After this I clearcoated them with flat clear.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg

And a dryfit to make me feel happy :D


http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(9)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/blanke%20lak%20(8)%20(Custom).jpg

Kris.

Your dry-fit makes me happy too! This is great, may have to pick this one up.

Your work is so awesome!

I finished the dashboard and installed it to the frontpanel.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg

The window are placed on the doors.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg

Handbrake, shifter and pedals on their places.
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(4)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(9)%20(Custom).jpg

And finally I started to install the bodypanels. The fittment is not really good, so I think I'll glue some doors in closed position and a few in open position.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/interieur%20af%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg
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It's almost done, but I got a nice suprise if I can make it in time.

Kris.

I like it! Are engine decals included in the kit? The fan belt is well done!

I like it! Are engine decals included in the kit? The fan belt is well done!

Thanks, and yes they are included :)

Kris.

Really nice work, Kris. I got this kit for Christmas, so I've been interested in your WIP.

One question: Did you use the kit decal for the tan stripe between the green and orange sections, or did you paint it?

Really nice work, Kris. I got this kit for Christmas, so I've been interested in your WIP.

One question: Did you use the kit decal for the tan stripe between the green and orange sections, or did you paint it?

Thanks. Yes i used the kit decal. They are pretty good but you will need decal softener to get them smooth.

Kris.

Another nice one Kris ! :thumbsup:
I especially like the dashboard and the seats !
You should have a nice combi collection now ! :lol:

Thanks Richard! I got a few kombi's in my displaycabinet, but in my stash there are many more of them to be build :D

I got the last details done. I glued the panels in place and added the last small parts.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/laatste%20loodjes%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/laatste%20loodjes%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/laatste%20loodjes%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg
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http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/laatste%20loodjes%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg

There's just one thing to be done, but you'll see what it is in the next update.

Kris.

I bet it's packs of beers !! :lol:
This one has a nice livery, I like it ! :thumbsup:

PS: You can call me Phil, not Richard, as it's my name !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I bet it's packs of beers !! :lol:
This one has a nice livery, I like it ! :thumbsup:

PS: You can call me Phil, not Richard, as it's my name !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry Phil, I think I'm still a bit wasted from last weekend :D

Kris.

Nice and clean! Me likey! Maybe you can post a pic of all your finished t1's! A group picture!

Sorry Phil, I think I'm still a bit wasted from last weekend :D

Kris.

Jägermeister influence...??! :icon16: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jägermeister influence...??! :icon16: :lol: :lol: :lol:

No I hate Jagermeister :P It was only beer.... I think :D

From the beginning I want a roofrack on the Van, so I bought some brass wire and started to solder. This was just my second try to solder so don't be rude :D

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg
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http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg

I painted it with Modelmaster enamel chromesilver.

I bought some airplane wood at the hobbyshop and cutted a few small planks.
I did a little wash with dark brown and clearcoated it with 2K Clear.

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg

After it was dry I glued the strips in place:

http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(6)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(7)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(8)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(9)%20(Custom).jpg
http://modelbrouwers.nl/media/albums/245/9375/dakrek%20(10)%20(Custom).jpg

Next update will be a finished model :D

Kris.

Roof rack came out great!

ianc

Really sharp and clean build, i love the VWs.
Thanks for share.
Guillermo

All you need are some scale Jäger boxes to pack in there!!

Really cool livery.