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Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:14 pm
by Kaczor
Painting in progress. Afrika Korps palm tree painted using a stencil.

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:07 am
by Kaczor
The interior won't be too visible but I also painted it a bit.

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 4:10 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Kaczor, I kept thinking that I don't need a VW Type 87, mostly because I have so many projects. However, you are making it increasingly difficult to resist. I did notice that the little RC VW seems not to be readily available now, as if the first production run is largely sold out.

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 4:25 pm
by Kaczor
They are on aliexpress at good prices.

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:39 pm
by jarndice
Also on Banggood at Approx £30.
I have two of them, They are so easy to strip down to paint and detail the whole car.

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:14 am
by Panzermechaniker
Just ordered one from Banggood :thumbup:

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
I have no idea why I did not find many of the VW on AliExpress: now I see "WPL D62" galore! Maybe there was a typo in my search, or I was using "CXD" instead of "WPL," or there was the usual f--t in my brain. They are also on eBay, albeit at higher prices (but with shipping included).

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:21 pm
by MonsieurTox
Great conversion! Does it run well?

Stencils are the way to go, can't wait to see it finished and weathered!

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:13 am
by Martin2556
Kaczor wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:14 pm Painting in progress. Afrika Korps palm tree painted using a stencil.
Looking great Kaczor, I do like a beetle :thumbup:

Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16

Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:56 pm
by Kaczor
Thanks. The figure is roughly painted (you can barely see it anyway). I wanted to add some color, so the guy has an early (green) AK uniform.
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Today I put everything together. Unfortunately, the printed mirror broke and flew somewhere. Overall, the model is delicate, both bumpers broke at the joints. There will still be windows, license plates, etc.
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As a bonus, a blue Beetle that I ordered for my nephew as a Christmas present.
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