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Volkswagen Type 171 SchwimmBeetle. Finished Pics pg 6

Started by zenrat, December 05, 2025, 03:07:28 AM

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lovely looking, nice colour for the body and  it sits together well.
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wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
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Thanks folks.

A surfer/hippy might be a bit too obvious.  I like to be subtle every now and then.   :mellow:

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Quote from: zenrat on March 09, 2026, 03:12:00 AMI like to be subtle every now and then.   :mellow:

Oh, yes! Obviously! That blue is so very subtle!  :rolleyes:  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

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|Late to the party, but I'd like to add my congratulations to  Zenrat for another superior item!
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Quote from: Old Wombat on March 09, 2026, 03:49:59 AM
Quote from: zenrat on March 09, 2026, 03:12:00 AMI like to be subtle every now and then.   :mellow:

Oh, yes! Obviously! That blue is so very subtle!  :rolleyes:  ;D  ;D  ;D

Beat me to it  ;D  ;D

Gorgeous colour though  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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Quote from: zenrat on March 09, 2026, 03:12:00 AMI like to be subtle every now and then.   :mellow:


Especially with the placement of the license plate. :wacko:
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Love the color! Looks great - although it may be difficult for the girth/mass challenged to get in (or out).

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Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

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So where can I buy one?
 :wub:
I wouldn't fit through the window, but my grandnephew would love one.
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You could build one.  Imagine the outcry as you sliced up both a Schwimmwagen and a split window Beetle.   :mellow:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere, for your convenience.