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[Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 5:48 pm
by Kaczor
A quick (I hope) project to rebuild a RTR Volkswagen Beetle into a wartime Type 87 with balloon wheels. A set of tires, rims and various small bits was purchased on the
www.fertigungswerk16.at website. The tires are cast from silicone.
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Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:21 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Kazor: did the Type 87 come with the ragtop? I used to have a great book on the VW, but I gave it to a VW modeler who could use it. Oh, am I sorry I did that!
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:30 pm
by Kaczor
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:53 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
I see that the wheels, but not the tires, that come from the RTR VW match the VW in Dunkelgelb; whereas, the 3D printed tires but not the wheels, match those on the VW in Dunkelgrau. I know that for your knowledge and skill, Kaczor, this apparent mismatch is no problem. Thank you for showing your VW re-build for the Afrika Korps gang.
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:25 pm
by Kaczor
There were several types of rims, hubcaps, etc. The RTR model has "civilian" narrow tires. The Wehrmacht Type 87 had wider types. Both types are sold by colleagues from Austria:
https://www.fertigungswerk16.at/fahrzeu ... eh%C3%B6r/
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:52 pm
by jarndice
I do like that website Kaczor, stuff for my Hanomag 251 as well as for my VW, I shall have to see if there is any money left after Santa has served his bill (Save money don't have grandkids).
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:49 am
by Herr Dr. Professor
That is spot on Kaczor: the 3D printed tires and wheels exactly. I see that Fertigungswerk includes the correct rear view mirror as well. What an enjoyable project.
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:25 am
by Kaczor
Replacing the wheels is not painless - the original ones are so packed that they cannot be removed without destroying them. The printed rims are marked "front" and "rear" (in German). The rear axles need to be cut by 10 mm. After driving tests, everything is fine. The driver in the "cold elbow" position requires a bit of modification to sit lower. Additionally, instead of a helmet, he will have a cap.
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:08 pm
by Panzermechaniker
That looks cool. We have a static one at the field and it looks great parked by the airfield but I'd love to see an RC one running around
Re: [Support] Volkswagen Type 87 Afrika Korps 1/16
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:12 pm
by Model Builder 4
I've fitted a set of wheels and tyres printed by wcp models, I've pictured it alongside my revell VW that I rc'd a couple years back and the last pic is what I'm aiming for 
