Volkswagen Type 171 SchwimmBeetle. Finished Pics pg 6

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Obligatory picture of open kit boxes.

Schwimmbeetle start 05-12-25 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

My plan here is to graft the top of a Beetle onto the bottom of a Schwimmwagen.
I have started constructing the bottom part and modifying the Tamiya wheel hubs to fit into Meng Landcruiser wheels (often the trickiest part of a car build - getting the wheels you want to use to fit).

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Just the same idea   

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And the remainder of the topless Beetle as a desert version.   

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And the remainder of the topless Beetle as a desert version.   

Just incase you come across an oasis on your drive to Cairo   

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So, wheels are modified and ready for paint (the Meng Toyotas have vinyl tyres hence the bare rims) and steering has been converted to be on the right side of the car.

Schwimmbeetle WIP 07-12-25 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

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I cut the top off the Beetle today.  Straight off the saw it fits nicely at the base of the windscreen and fits at the back where it touches.

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Schwimmbeetle WIP 22-12-2025 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

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Looking sleek, Fred!   

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Room for a Hemi in there, just................... 

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Taking shape