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REVIEW
Tamiya VW 1300 Beetle '66
Tarok
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 01:35 PM UTC
Just published, a review of Tamiya''s 1/24 scale Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!

Hwa-Rang
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 03:05 AM UTC
Excellent review Rudi. Thanks
c5flies
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California, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2009 - 03:55 PM UTC
Great review Rudi, thanks! This is the kit I picked up for the Air Cooled Campaign...now I can get right to the build!
Tarok
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 06:13 PM UTC
Thanks lads. I'd actually finished assemblying most of the sub-assemblies about 6 weeks ago just before the move. I really must try to remember to photograph them before I start painting - which will only be in a few weeks time anyway

I'll post them in a blog then.
old-dragon
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009 - 04:24 PM UTC
I've seen that kit...looks nice. I got the revell ragtop version to build someday...flare the fenders, drop her down alittle and some wide wheels and a cool color....
Tarok
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 05:59 PM UTC
I've also got the Tamiya Karman Ghia kit, which is virtually the same as this kit: the interior, floor pan and engine sprues are all shared; it's only really the body that's different. I started it some time back but never finished it (there's a shocker! ). Eventually I'll strip her down and give her a sweet Cal-look.
TacFireGuru
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 - 07:16 AM UTC
A blast from the past. Love it. Seeking one on eBay. I may be able to convert this one to the '61 I had. Gotta love a Beetle.

Mike
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Sofiya, Bulgaria
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2016 - 06:16 AM UTC
Excellent review! Respect!
I have this one and I try to build them now
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