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Post by kod38 on Oct 22, 2006 12:03:44 GMT -5
Hey guys. This is a revell VW beetle that I am trying to master as a baja body for Jake to cast. I have never made a master before,so this will be the first attempt. This is what it will look like though. I need to do a little finish work still. Also this one piece front end might be do-able after some body work. We are thinking of making it as a trans kit with wheels,tires,bead locks,fuel cell,seats,porsche trans  Jake already makes these seats-bead locks-fuel cell-and maybe even these tires by now. Your thoughts on this? Would you be interested if the price was affordable? Thanks for the input. Doug R     |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Oct 22, 2006 17:23:12 GMT -5
I most definately would be interested. We had 2 Baja bugs. When I was around 5-6 we had anywhere from 15-30 Bugs at our house. It was the only car my Mom would drive. Great work Doug. Is that the one piece you found in the kit you bought?
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Post by vwdave on Oct 22, 2006 17:26:48 GMT -5
I'm liking that body more and more each time I see it, Doug. Those Centerlines are a baja must, even without beadlocks. It's good to see a positive use for that sadly dated Revell kit.
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Post by kod38 on Oct 22, 2006 18:08:38 GMT -5
Bobby,
That's the one piece-it's rough,but no more than a box stock revell body.LOL!
I chose the revell body first due to cost and availability.
The kit really does suck,the body is horrible. Having said that.
My baja body will make a nice looking build from that kit.
Will it have perfect body lines-No
Will it compare to a tamiya-no
Will it be reasonably priced,I sure hope.
This body will not be one that you would bare metal foil,etc...
It will make a cool looking off road car for sure.
Thanks for the input.
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Post by 67impala427 on Oct 22, 2006 19:39:02 GMT -5
Seems intersting.
Alex.
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Post by modelmasterbruce on Oct 22, 2006 20:52:40 GMT -5
I'm interested, you can put me down for 2, to start with.
Bruce
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Post by kod38 on Oct 27, 2006 21:20:54 GMT -5
Well,
I sent the body to Jake,He said it looks pretty good.
He will try casting is when he gets home from Texas most likely.
So if it comes out good I will let you know.
The other parts are ones he already makes.
The AMT 57 chevy street machine fuel cell
Bigfoot monster truck seats
Monogram porsche trans which is just like a real race trans.
Jake is gonna work on a wheel with the bead lock already on it too.
Doug R
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Post by manny on Oct 28, 2006 20:46:29 GMT -5
Cool Doug, I would get one of VW's and trans at least, everything else i have or cast. oh and would get tires too lol
Manny
Bruce, how did i know you want one or ten of them lol
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Post by kod38 on Oct 29, 2006 10:22:22 GMT -5
Cool Doug, I would get one of VW's and trans at least, everything else i have or cast. oh and would get tires too lol Manny Bruce, how did i know you want one or ten of them lol Yeah Manny, I think you already do the same AMT cell and a similar seat. If the body comes out decent I will be the first to let you know. Doug R |
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Post by manny on Oct 29, 2006 12:03:09 GMT -5
Cool Doug! I do that fuel cell and one half that size too might work good to I think. I think cars would sell pretty good! Be a good article etc for the mag too.
Manny
I like those seats to so proley have to get some of them to lol
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Post by kod38 on Oct 29, 2006 18:44:46 GMT -5
What do you think of this wheel I just made? Maybe these drums and this wheel in resin?? Tire is 32-33". Doug R   |
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Post by rodburner on Oct 29, 2006 22:33:39 GMT -5
those are cool! how did you make them?
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Post by kod38 on Oct 30, 2006 23:08:49 GMT -5
Thanks.
I was just messing around.
I wish I had more wheels to get one perfect.
I need to search for the main wheel,I was given 2 and just started hacking.LOL!
Doug R
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Post by kod38 on Dec 6, 2006 0:16:23 GMT -5
Just got word that Jake is sending me the first body to check out.
I will let you guys know how it is.
I am sure it will be workable regaurdless.I mean those J.Flintstone bodies are really rough.LOL!
Doug R
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 6, 2006 19:06:15 GMT -5
I will be in line for one or more Doug. Just let me know.
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Post by kod38 on Dec 9, 2006 18:41:00 GMT -5
This will be on hold for a little bit.
Jake is having issues due to weather temps and humidity.
He has a new baby on the way and lost his casting room. (we all know that one)
Any way,I talked with him today and he wants to try it again in a few months with better weather where he is at.
The mold needs redone,but I am sure he can do it.
I will update you as I know.
He is gonna send me a couple of the test bodies to work on.
Doug
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Post by bigjeepzz on Dec 11, 2006 23:29:08 GMT -5
As Doug said, I was having some major issues with this body and it will need to be placed on hold for a bit. I am going to have to pour a new mold for the body and that is mainly the biggest set back. I hope to get some decent results from the next mold and if I do, you folks will get the word from Doug or myself.
Sorry for the delay on this one guys.
Jake
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Post by kod38 on Dec 12, 2006 0:24:04 GMT -5
As Doug said, I was having some major issues with this body and it will need to be placed on hold for a bit. I am going to have to pour a new mold for the body and that is mainly the biggest set back. I hope to get some decent results from the next mold and if I do, you folks will get the word from Doug or myself. Sorry for the delay on this one guys. Jake I have every confidence you can do it. Everyone has so many projects to do that the bodies would just sit a little anyway I would assume.LOL! Thanks Jake. Doug R |
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Post by mrshelby on Dec 12, 2006 11:10:57 GMT -5
Look's like a good start Doug R.
Chris
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Post by ronr on May 6, 2007 11:39:36 GMT -5
Dont know how I missd this post but... the body is awesome as is the rest of the parts. Hummm.... might could even get into one of these myself.
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Post by kod38 on May 6, 2007 14:17:27 GMT -5
Thanks Ron,
Jake will let everyone know when he gets them ready to go.
He has been juggling alot lately so I would think around summertime or so?
Doug.
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Post by wagonguy on May 9, 2007 22:59:39 GMT -5
you KNOW im interested doug!!!!
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Post by bigjeepzz on Sept 12, 2007 21:30:29 GMT -5
Bringing this from the dead.
Guys things are looking up on this. It took a year but I think I have something going. I am going to wait a bit longer to reveal the details but after some really bad attempts at this and some advice from some other casters........
I will let you know.
jake
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Post by kod38 on Nov 15, 2007 17:06:28 GMT -5
These bodies are done and for sale from Jake.
I am gonna build one soon and post pics.
Doug
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