papa 695s 1/24 Samba Bus

[papa 695]

Well I'm going to start this one, I got it for Christmas off my son.

[Guest]

Looks interesting, keep us updated with the build Ian. Are you gonna build it clean or heavily weathered?

[Guest]

as a tip keep an eye on the short front side and drivers door, mine did not seem line up quite right.


scott

[papa 695]

Looks interesting, keep us updated with the build Ian. Are you gonna build it clean or heavily weathered?

I'm hoping to go somewhere in the middle Leo, used but loved. So plenty of scope a little rust and damage

[papa 695]

as a tip keep an eye on the short front side and drivers door, mine did not seem line up quite right.


scott

Thanks for the heads up Scott, I did notice on yours already.

[Guest]

Will be following.


Typical though.don't see a bus for a while then 2 pop up. :P

[Guest]

Always wanted to do one of these so I'll be watching with interest

[papa 695]

Got something done on this over the weekend. First was to get rid of all the pin marks off the bodywork, then I got the engine built and painted along with the wheels 

[eddiesolo]

Lovely work on the engine. engine bay and wheels, love the one white-wall, nice touch. Looking good so far Ian.

[Guest]

Looking good so far, the engine is looking very good

[Guest]

Engine looks great; wheels are intriguing....these were so slow we dreaded seeing their backside more than a caravan's!

[Guest]

the rust effects and the engine sure does look nice mate. Interesting subject as well

[Snowman]

the rust effects and the engine sure does look nice mate. Interesting subject as well

Ditto!


A very nice touch on the rust effect! B|

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, I'm not too sure if I've overdone it on the wheels, but that can be sorted at a later date if I have. The engine and its bay still needs some muckying ( if that's a word ) up.

[Pikeman]

I was going to do one of these with the rusted look,but I decided to go with the beetle I did a while back.


looking good so far will be following the build