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Old 12-01-2010, 07:50 AM   #1
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New Beetle Tamiya

I started this Tamiya New Beetle some days ago. I will also add some PE details from Crazy Modeler.

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Suspension was lowered 1mm


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Old 12-01-2010, 07:06 PM   #2
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

Awesome work as always!
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Old 12-01-2010, 07:21 PM   #3
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

Looks great, like all your other models ! good job !
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Old 01-23-2011, 09:55 PM   #4
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

I opened some parts do use the PE parts




Body with white primer and the color I choose for this one.


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Old 01-24-2011, 02:10 AM   #5
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

Great project. I do love the NB though this kit was a real dissapointment to me. The interior doesn't line up with the windows leaving a big gap. Check it out before you get too far.
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

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Maybe you should paint the brake pads with flat black?

Will make them look a lot more realistic.
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Old 03-08-2011, 04:37 PM   #7
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Wheels finished:


Interior finished.






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Old 03-12-2011, 04:48 PM   #8
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Was missing seat belts...

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nice progress.
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Clean work so far
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Body with primer
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Body painted!
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

I follow this model also
nice paint job
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Nice job
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Re: New Beetle Tamiya

Muito bom! Onde você arrumou essa tinta? O resultado ficou ótimo.
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