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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 10, 2008 10:06:24 GMT -5
Great work as always Gary!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 10, 2008 11:56:06 GMT -5
Killer stuff Gary.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Feb 12, 2008 16:39:52 GMT -5
Weather and roads didn't look good this morning so I played hookie from work. So I spent about 5 to 6 hours on the VW, and also cleaned up my modeling area. I'm happy to report that everything is now hinged. Here's the front trunk hinge..... .... and here's the rear hatch hinge. I also got 1 of the door frames finished. Meeting night tonight so no more VW fun today. I'll bring it to the meeting guys.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 12, 2008 17:49:31 GMT -5
Killer stuff Gary. Cant wait to see it tonight.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Feb 18, 2008 23:21:28 GMT -5
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 19, 2008 7:34:32 GMT -5
What do you do in your free time...  ;D |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 20, 2008 20:00:15 GMT -5
That is off the chart Gary.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Feb 23, 2008 22:54:04 GMT -5
Update time: Last night and today were dedicated to seats and the mounting of the seats. Check it out. The seat frames are all Evergreen and will be mounted with small hex head pins. For the rest of tonight and tomorrow, I will be mounting the engine and start boxing in around it. Later.....
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 24, 2008 0:09:16 GMT -5
What amazing lil details you add Gary. Top notch.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 3, 2008 7:14:02 GMT -5
Update: Maintained my 30 to 40 hours this past week on the bug. All the suspension has been tweaked to fit and I've got the engine surround and cover finished.  The wheels have finally been chosen. These are Tamiya S2000 special eddition wheels. They will be painted black or a real dark grey. Brakes have been upgraded to Ferrari F50 units. I'm thinking of having this engine cover come open as the rear hatch opens. No photos yet, but glass supports have been constructed to make all glass fit flush. Front fuel tank is also finished as well as everything in the front trunk.
This week will be dedicated to finishing up the body and chassis, and getting every door gap and seam flawless. The roll bar and tube framing around the engine will be finished up by the weekend too. I need all this completed so I can prime it all this Saturday.
Later guys.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 3, 2008 17:29:41 GMT -5
WOW. That is awesome Gary. You are the master craftsman.
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 3, 2008 18:23:52 GMT -5
You da MAN  |
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Post by z24dude on Mar 5, 2008 0:03:17 GMT -5
It's a Porsche wearing a Beetle!!!  Great work Gary! |
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Post by modelmasterbruce on Mar 9, 2008 8:44:43 GMT -5
That is going to be SWEET. Nice work.
Bruce
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 9, 2008 20:02:56 GMT -5
Beetle Update: First of all ... I'm beat. Another 40+ hour week on the bug and it's finally ready for some primer. All major scratchbuilding is finished. I just couldn't resist putting all the major components together and taking some photos, so here you go. First off here are a couple overalls.  Just finished up the hinges on the engine cover. Here's a look of all the parts prior to paint. Check out the side scoops that were added yesterday. Have to feed air to the engine somehow. For additional photos, check out my Fotki site at public.fotki.com/gkulchock/all-my-modeling-rel/my-in-progress-mode/66-beetle-on-steroids/ Only 5 weeks to the NNL East. Later......
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 9, 2008 21:58:57 GMT -5
That is one sick Bug Gary. Hope to see it at the meeting this week.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 15, 2008 10:41:49 GMT -5
Have I mentioned lately how much I like dehydrators? Base-coat Silver is now complete.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 15, 2008 15:46:09 GMT -5
I hear you on that Gary. I love the 2 I bought.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 18, 2008 20:46:00 GMT -5
How sweet it is! The paint has been applied. A little late for St. Patty's Day, but it's on.  
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Post by tj on Mar 19, 2008 2:04:51 GMT -5
thats an incredibal vw. the hinge work is great as to is the fit vand finish in mock up. cant wait to see it complete
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 19, 2008 5:01:20 GMT -5
Oh boy, I can't wait to see this one in person. Gonna be another home run Gary. Watch out NNL East!!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 19, 2008 18:24:47 GMT -5
Looks good Gary. Is that the final color?
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Post by MR BIGGS on Mar 24, 2008 15:16:37 GMT -5
The VW is looking good Gary. I want to see it all put together. And keep up the excellent work.
Anthony R.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 25, 2008 6:16:51 GMT -5
*** UPDATE ***Only 17 days left to get the bug together. The flames have been added and I'm just waiting to lay down some clear and watch it pop. The flames were shot with a fast thinner so I could just keep layering them and not have to worry about dry time. This produces a rather flat finish but just one shot of clear will make them sizzle. The flocking turned out well, and with the use of a little Photo-etch, can you guess what's lurking under that cover The build-up on the chassis has started ...... .... and numerous other engine and interior parts have been painted or detailed. Check out my Fotki site for more photos.
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 25, 2008 7:24:07 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals, you need to check out Gary's Fotki site for the other pics of this incredible build Jeeezzz Gary, when do you sleep? |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 25, 2008 9:26:16 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals, you need to check out Gary's Fotki site for the other pics of this incredible build Jeeezzz Gary, when do you sleep? I don't sleep. There will be "plenty of time to sleep when your dead." (Name that film!)  |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 25, 2008 20:00:49 GMT -5
Gary that Bug is outta this world. A true work of art.
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Post by bandidomotorsport on Mar 25, 2008 20:58:16 GMT -5
It’s really an awesome project. The level of details is simply awesome!
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 27, 2008 19:51:11 GMT -5
A little over 14 days until we leave for the NNL East and I just laid down the clear. 5 or 6 days to cure, and I'll be ready to polish it out. Time to get the engine all built up and machine some wheels.
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Post by vwdave on Mar 27, 2008 20:20:38 GMT -5
A little over 14 days until we leave for the NNL East I'm really looking forward to seeing it in person, Gary. That's awesome!! |
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