Progress: VW 1300 Beetle

I saw a similar color combo on a Beetle on the streets here, and thought I'd have a go at building one! The kit is the Tamiya '66 bug - as you can see I have to redo the white as the blue has leaked. Also, the white bits have got textured from the masking tape I used :rolleyes: ...I reckon, I should have let the white dry a little longer before masking - this time, I'm waiting some time before masking off the blue!! Unsure of the wheels I'll end up using...depends on the the interior, etc. and what looks best!! :)

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Cool project !!!

Thats going to be cool! Sorry about your bleed through!! Keep us posted on the progress!!

cool project...
the wheel on the right looks good..

Aw, thats always a bummer when you peel the tape
away and you see that the paint has bled through.
A little tip for you is to spray some light coats of clear
coat over the body while it's masked off, wait 5 or 10
minutes and the tape will have a better seal. The paint
will then less likely bleed through.

Hey,

Hate it when the tape doesnt work for you:-/ What kind of tape did you use? Did you try the blue painters tape? Seems to work pretty well for me. What rims are on the front/back of the bug? Keep up the cool work.

Frank X.

Thats gonna look good with the 2-tone colors!

A Beetle is always a nice project. Maybe try some chrome(Pegasus) rims, some Californian style. :naughty:

I know what you feel with the paint bleeding, I had the same problem on my two tone beetle (see sig).

So, that's an interesting thread, I'll keep an eye on it. Can't wait for more :thumbsup:

Aw, thats always a bummer when you peel the tape
away and you see that the paint has bled through.
A little tip for you is to spray some light coats of clear
coat over the body while it's masked off, wait 5 or 10
minutes and the tape will have a better seal. The paint
will then less likely bleed through.

I sprayed lightly sprayed on the blue, hoping it would seal better - guess it didn't work! :)

Hate it when the tape doesnt work for you:-/ What kind of tape did you use? Did you try the blue painters tape? Seems to work pretty well for me. What rims are on the front/back of the bug? Keep up the cool work.

I used Tamiya masking tape. I think the rims are from the Fujimi R33 and Evo 4..if I remember correctly!

eh dont worry man you will fix it that happened 2 my bimmer im gonna repaint it when it gets dry here

I can already picture it finished! Cool project!