VW T1 Panel Van Jägermeister

[iceracer1]

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.



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.




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



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








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.




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

Kris.

[iceracer1]

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.





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.









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

Kris.

[iceracer1]

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.





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.




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.




And a dryfit to make me feel happy





Kris.

[generationx]

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

[OWhite3]

Your work is so awesome!

[iceracer1]

I finished the dashboard and installed it to the frontpanel.




The window are placed on the doors.



Handbrake, shifter and pedals on their places.



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.








It's almost done, but I got a nice suprise if I can make it in time.

Kris.

[24hrs]

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

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by 24hrs

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

Thanks, and yes they are included

Kris.

[Lito626]

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?

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by Lito626

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.

[rallymaster]

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

[iceracer1]

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

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








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

Kris.

[rallymaster]

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

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

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

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

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

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

Kris.

[24hrs]

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