Hi everyone,

here are some pics of my most recently completed project. Its a VW Beetle made by Imai. i got the model off ebay and its the first and only Imai model i've ever worked with. no where near the quality of a tamiya kit but still decent. the model was originally made to use a motor. the kit didnt come with a motor but i had an extra one that i picked up from tiny imports a while back. you can see the wheels in action in the last picture. The kit is mostly stock with the exception of the rims, motor and a slight lowering job. it wasn't the easiest project i've built but im happy with the end result. comments & thoughts are always welcome.

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As a bonus, ive added a photo of my current project. its a tamiya beetle with opening doors and "trunk", a pseudo RSI front and rear and Wings west side accents. its a hodge podge of mods but i like it. let me know what you think so far.
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by the way, the using the motor to watch the model run across the floor is a big mistake. i tried it without the body on and it slammed into a wall. Oh well. the good news is that the model can be used to sand down tires for other kits. it works like a dream! safer than my dremel!

Cool!! :sun: Did you do all that chome trim?

IB'whatrimsarethose?'

Originally posted by jay@af
IB'whatrimsarethose?'

the rims are AVS Model5's by fujimi

and the trim is Bare metal foil. bumpers, mirrors and lights were painted with alcad II

Great kit... love the rims...

nice luving both beetles

Very nice.

How's the Tamiya kit? Plan on getting one soon.

Looking good......i cant wait to see what you do with the Tamiya kit though:cool:

That's a cool Beetle !!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Kind of "French look" as we call this in europe.
I have the Imai Moon Cab to do. I hope mine will be as beautiful as yours.
I also like the your future RSI Newbeetle. Give us pics soon.

Deedlit

That looks really nice, i really like it with those rims, i wish you'd add a surf board to a rack on top though!:D

The current beetle is looking real smart, seems your getting to grips with the styrene sheet.