project beetle speedster

well I got a Revell AG New Beetle from a friend in England, and in shipping the roof was smashed, and the body was cracked. the body crack was an easy fix, but the top was a different story, so I decided convertable, then after seeing all of the fine work done here on A/F I decided to go a little more wild. I know how you all love images, so here goes.....

firs off the base of the project, you can see the front pillars are bent and not worth trying to fix.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/235291beetle_speedster3.jpg

and here it is with the roof cut off and the glass rough cut into the aproximate shape I am looking for.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/235291beetle_speedster1.jpg

here is the new front end I am fabricating. I haven't yet decided how wild I am going with this, I think it will be quite extreme though.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/235291beetle_speedster2.jpg

I hope you all enjoy, I finally have some creative juices flowing, and need to hurry up and finish one or two kits this year, some time :rolleyes:

will post more as project progresses.

_Ken

nice job on the front bumber and the windshield
keep up the good work

Great work so far. Keep it up.

Hey,

Really cool idea. Good luck!

Frank X.

nice job on the front bumber and the windshield
keep up the good work
:iagree:

I like speedsters...
And the NB in general...
Here's a pix of my 'Bugster'
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/73480Bugster02-med.JPG
:tongue:

thanks guys!! Ferrari TR, I like the "Bugster" I plan on a much lower profile tonneau for the rear seats, and a set of subs to cover the hole under it. this should be a quick project (hopefully) since it is curbside.

I am thinking a gold base with a yellow or amber clear over it, with some yellow and silver graphics.

I'm diggin it so far, great start...

great start. can't wait to see more