Hello, long time no see. What a year! All the corona and stuff. Hope everybodys alright.
Christmas is coming and somehow I had the idea to build a scale model for my dad. Choice was easy as he now drives beetle (A5) and had one when he was young.
Build won’t be 1:1 out of the box. I try to use photoetched parts (for the first time) and some modifications like wheels. Let’s see how it goes, here is progress so far…
Flocking learned. Unbelievable hard to get it right.
Applying white glue to glossy plastic, FAIL
Applying flocking to semi dry paint, FAIL
Scraping and brushing off excess flocking after curing, FAIL
Best outcome was to paint floor matte black, then white glue with brush all over and then flocking with strainer. Then gently tapping it with fingertip to settle it down and flat. After curing I used compressor with air gun, low pressure. BLow out the excess flocking.
Floormat testing. Not much flocking visible anyway after assembly.[:(]
Dashboard done. Speedo and fuel gauge printed on paper and covered with clear tape. Panel lines and chrome trim was challenge to create but i’m fine with that.
Scaleproduction delivered nice wheels, ´16" Porsche Fuchs´made of white metal and polished aluminium barrel. Tyres has stretched look and is glued so the edge of the rim is showing.
Stance test. Aggressive and wide rears, front end lowered.
Happy new year! This one is progressing slowly. Corona ruined the whole Christmas and we were not allowed to see our relatives. Here it is nearly finished.
Interior is mix of body color and semi gloss antique white. Belts made of masking tape coloured with permanent marker. Under dashboard tray is a nice detail. I know the seat belt mounting points is wrong but you really cant see it when doors in place.
Engine done. Testing with body. I like those fenders with wide tyres.
Frond end done with little wiring. Now its time to assemble. I also broke engine cover hinges… I want to try if magnets can keep cover on place and it would be easily removed.
