Hello, I'm new here!

[TechEd]

Been lurking for a while, and I thought it’s time to start contributing.

I’ve been away from the hobby on-and-off for about 12 years or so, with my regional autocross and road race programs keeping me busy. A Tamiya Sauber C9 serves as my last 100% build, and my current completed build inventory includes early 1/12 Porsches ..in desperate need of restoration, and some odds-n-ends (see below).





If not for my wife’s boneheaded Irish Setter back in 93, my inventory would be much larger. In a fit of separation anxiety, the pooch managed to stand up and reach onto the library shelf where all my 70s & 80s 1/20 Formula One cars were displayed, and chewed them to bits along with about 10 first issue hardcover books.

I was born I Germany, and as such have a particular affection for Volkswagen and Porsche in both air and water varieties. My father worked at the Volkswagenwerk, and after emmigrating to Canada, I worked as a VW/Audi/Porsche dealer tech in Toronto in the 70s & 80s. Both my autocross and road race cars are VWs. Aside from a 72 Porsche 911S, a Datsun 510 rally car and a 280Z, I’ve owned 12 VWs over 4 decades …8 air and 4 water (not counting the race cars). I currently work as an OEM diagnostics engineer.

So, what better place to kick-start my reentry into the hobby with an “enhanced” build of Tamiya’s 66 Beetle. I’ll start a WIP when I’m further along. I’ll also post some of the many discrepancies in the kit (…there are many) for others wanting to attempt an accurate build.

Cheers!
Juergen

[BVC500]

Welcome! Look forward to seeing more of your work.

[360spider]

Would love to see that Silver Turbo up close - any more pix?
Welcome!

[quadzero]

Welcome to AF. Really looking forward to seeing your projects. As for your dog, I can relate but in my case it's cats that like to examine models and books and mags more up close and personal.