Revell 1/25 VW Samba 23 window bus

[406 Silverado]

A bit more work on the rust, glass and lots of weathering. All the painting and weathering is done using Vallejo Acrylics.

[afvfan]

I'd say "excellent work", if it wasn't such an understatement.

[joelsmith]

Someone stole the air filter and carburetor while it was in the field, cuz, I didn't see it in the engine bay shots. ;<)

[Leon]

Just keeps looking better and better Rob! The weathering looks spot on.

[dierk]

I don't use the 'A' word lightly, but this is truly AWESOME!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks for the kind words fellas.
A little update on the Samba from this morning. Adding bits to the inside drivers area. I'll be adding more items to the rear once I figure out what to put in there and not cover too much of the benches.

[midnightprowler]

Wow. You need to dirty up that spare tire.😉

[k1w1]

Just fantastic .......... Love it. 

[Leon]

Love the clutter and spare tire Rob!

[afvfan]

While others have mentioned dirtying up the spare, it could be taken a step further by removing most of the tread. You could even go so far as to creating a bald spot with the cord showing through. Just a thought .....

[deafpanzer]

I am loving everything I see so far!!!

[406 Silverado]

Cheers fellas.
As for the spare tire it was only test fitted for location as is straight off the sprue....not painted or weathered. I have since painted and weathered the rim and some weathering on the tire.once glued in place it will get final dusting etc.

These pics show more trash etc added to the rear bench area. The front bench area will get tackled next before adding the tire, which is not a VW spare tire but from a 37 Ford.

[Tojo72]

Fantastic detailing

[406 Silverado]

Here is what she looks like right now. As you can see, the tire is painted and not clean plastic off the sprue.

Taking a break from the inside and will work the roof a bit more.

[Leon]

Excellent trashification Rob!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Leon. It's all the little things that bring a model to life.
Last update on the bus, will get to work on a small base to set her on.

[Wes]

Can smell the rotting vegetation from here Rob. What a wonderful build.

[midnightprowler]

Wow. Just wow.

[Leon]

WOW.....That looks spectacular Rob!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. Trying to stay on this one to get her done soon. The customer already has ideas for the next piece he wants done lol.

Needing to have something to place the old samba on, I worked on a base this weekend, letting the first coat of gloss poly dry before adding a second then third coat tonight/tomorrow. Then I can start the groundwork.

I've also bought one of these leaf punches for adding some leaves to the base and maybe make a couple of small trees. Hope it gets here on time.
www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-Leaf-Punch-RED-Tool-to-make-your-LEAVES-for-dioramas-leaf-maker/272404988280?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[Leon]

Going to interesting to see what you have planned for the ground work!

[406 Silverado]

lol yeah not sure about that yet. Can't put too much clutter on it but a few items for sure. The next couple of junkyard cars will be next so I should start do a crap load of junk to save time later.
Lots of cool videos on youtube I have been getting ideas from, here is just one of them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=92lROxoeeqU
Also know and saw a video of place in NH that Todd and I will have to make a roadtrip to and take tons of pics.

[reserve]

Awesome work brother

Regards,
Mark

[deafpanzer]

Loving it! I hope it doesn't mean you are going to dress up like a hippie when you are done too?

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Mark.

LOL Andy no chance in that buddy, I don't have the hair for it.

Well work she is moving along. Ground work started but a lot more to do before I call it finished, hopefully by the weekend.

[406 Silverado]

Mock up and a start on the ground work.

[406 Silverado]

On a roll today lol. Adding more and have some small things to do, but she is nearly finished.

[TRM]

Just some stunning work Brotha'! Love watching this sh*t come together on your bench!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks brotha. A fun project once I had all the life stress behind me. I should have her done tonight, then back onto the 37 Ford.

[TRM]

It's great the modeling gods have given you the time and patience again! Looking forward to seeing the 37 soon! Wreck 'em and move 'em out!