Hey guys... i thought I'd start a thread featuring VW's

here are some of mine... more to come

Faller DASH VW Bus
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/REDFALLERDASHVW2.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/REDFALLERDASHVWCHASSIS.jpg



RotoFast Lighted Bug

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/ROTOFASTBLKBUG2.jpg]
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/ROTOFASTBLKBUG.jpg

Lexan Bugs
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/MAGNARIGGENORANGEBUG2.jpg]
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/ORANGELEXANVWBUG.jpg


Lighted DASH bus
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/PINKVW1.jpg

Groovy Dash Bus
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/PINKFLVW2.jpg

As promised....MORE!

lighted die cast bug
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/lightedbugjpg.jpg

Rallye Bug
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/RALLYBUG1A.jpg

Groovy Bug
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/BSBODIESFLOWERBUGTOP.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/BSBODIESFLOWERBUG3.jpg


HERBIE!
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/BAUERHERBIEBUG3.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/BAUERHERBIEBUG2.jpg

Bauer Bug
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/BAUERGRNVWBUG2.jpg

The orange lexan bug reminds me of this old "Zinger". Don't know if the youngters 'round here ever heard of those-

http://planetofspeed.net/images/Zinger-show-car-VW.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/MAGNARIGGENORANGEBUG2.jpg

Dont forget the AFX Baja Bugs...

http://www.marshallscornerofthe.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bug2.jpg

VJ, You need to call the "Orkin" man quick!!! You got way too many bugs!!! Lookin goooood man, I'm voting for the black/gold RotoFast combo.
I didn't forget the AFX bugline Slott V, nice cars!!! Thanks for posting guys!!!
RM

Yeah.... the Rotofasts are a strange breed. Afx style chassis on tyco style body. I haven't tried it yet, but I think they would sit on a tyco chassis with no problem.

Jimmy,

Man you started a great thread here man. Count me in and will be back in a jiff with some pics of some bugs....I kinda painted up a bunch of them over the weekend...ooooh boy! BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet Jimmy da Video flower bug power kool thread starter VW man.....yeah I am excited just a little!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slot V is in the house. Love those Bajas man!

Bob...Baron Von Buggy...zilla

Here's my "stink bug". I call it that because it sits kinda high in the rear. It's a key ring I spotted in a vending machine at a chinese resturant. Spent .75 winning it. It's on a JL AFX chassis.

GP

Hey Bob-I smile everytime i see that Baron Bug-Real Nice!!!!:thumbsup:

Looks like the wheelbase worked out pretty good. Nice one. :thumbsup: nd

Nice stuff guys... the Baron Bug is an all time classic.

Like the Stinker Bug too... is that a plastic body Buzz?

Thanks for the nice complements on my Baron von Buggy everyone.

I can't believe that this thread exist...Woooo-hooooo thought about it at work a few times and it actually made me sing a little out loud. Just thinking about all the VW slot car Pictures that will be posted here...along with that 1/1 scale picture of the VW Zinger made into a car model also...those were just fun to build as a kid. :)


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/avw2.jpg

Now I just need to paint up an orange Thing to go with the rest of the stock colored AFX Things...our neighbors had a yellow one of these when I was just a young kid. Always have thought that it was a neat car but, may be alone here as they were not loved by all and some even called them ugly (NOT!!).

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/avw3.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/avw4.jpg

The yellow one is mine but, the orange one is beeing built for Bumpercar now. Ed built this sweet Metalic Green and white VW Van for the last Charity Auction and I won it! Now just gotta find a nice chassis and wheel combo to stick under it...still thinking about this because I may have a plan...hmmmmmmmm

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/avw1.jpg

*me singing about the New VW thread earlier today* I was born for loving you baby...you were born for loving me baby...I can't stop thinking about loving you baby...Your love is just driving me crazy...**reapeat*

Yeah I just painted up these Baja bugs (except for the blue chrome JL pullback one) and now gotta find time between other projects to turn them into some Kool Sand Ripping, Knobby tired, Dune loving bugs.

Bob...what is that thing...zilla

you'll have some new VW's in a few weeks, and more in late May....

you'll have some new VW's in a few weeks, and more in late May....

Bugs???:thumbsup:
DRAGjet

Bugs???:thumbsup:
DRAGjet
...and Ghias...

VJ,

If you remove the i103 from all those 'bucket links we can see the pictures right here. Also I think when you upload to 'bucket there is a text line you can copy for each image which will do the same job quicker.

The stuff is mighty, clicking the links much less so.

...and Ghias...

WOOT!:woohoo:

When do pre-orders open?

Man, I like the Herbie. Nice collection.

RW
MovieCarMania.com (http://www.moviecarmania.com)

Nice Bug collection Bob!

Nice stuff guys... the Baron Bug is an all time classic.

Like the Stinker Bug too... is that a plastic body Buzz?

Nope, diecast.

GP

https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/BqdYBTzqJ0xVHpu7VblRusOd10UpUvHHnFwf6COzNkKT1QzvqI GCy73DBiPdO0Agv-9_-3CbeZy3YMeDc1kZsT_32l5_9C7BI8DoORLEmpg/

Well this one isn't done, but thought I'd show it anyway. That's the "Before" pic, of course, the Dash microbus we all know and love. And here's the "In Progress" pic.

https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/VQgPufTrCN1JvpHTQJYZ1NRJw4aX40ohJ_SfYMSv8JbcDSRThv 2difvTcvP9QwmySBrHhc4tcjeb7mI-Cb2ZWrYyR4M45JkFm9vEh2WsoCw/

About 1/8" or so has been sectioned out of the lower part of the body. I'm trying to decide if that's enough or whether I should take more out.

Enjoy!

Mark

[QUOTE=mowyang;2349885]https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/BqdYBTzqJ0xVHpu7VblRusOd10UpUvHHnFwf6COzNkKT1QzvqI GCy73DBiPdO0Agv-9_-3CbeZy3YMeDc1kZsT_32l5_9C7BI8DoORLEmpg/

Well this one isn't done, but thought I'd show it anyway. That's the "Before" pic, of course, the Dash microbus we all know and love. And here's the "In Progress" pic.

https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/VQgPufTrCN1JvpHTQJYZ1NRJw4aX40ohJ_SfYMSv8JbcDSRThv 2difvTcvP9QwmySBrHhc4tcjeb7mI-Cb2ZWrYyR4M45JkFm9vEh2WsoCw/

About 1/8" or so has been sectioned out of the lower part of the body. I'm trying to decide if that's enough or whether I should take more out.



nice cut what did you use hobby saw? hot knife?

yeah, very nice start.... can't wait to see where this one goes

Here's one. An RRR new Beetle. WitH Slot_devices wheels and some decals from I don't remember where.

nice cut what did you use hobby saw? hot knife?

To make the cuts, I used an xacto with a #16 scoring blade. I used masking tape to define my cut line. Working on a slab sided body like the vw bus helps!

Here's one. An RRR new Beetle. WitH Slot_devices wheels and some decals from I don't remember where.

I still need to get one of these RRR bugs. A slot car friend of mine from Iowa sent RRR the VW keychain that this body was casted from many years ago...

Love it...flower power! :)

Bob...zilla

Please post more pics of VWs here...PLEASE!!!

If not I may loose all hope for Humanity because, the VW is soooooo part of the car world. Remember hitting your Sister while playing "slug bug"? LOL

I am an only child but, Have one of each now (girl and a boy). I am sure that after they get a little bit older and start driving me completly NUTS that Dad (me) will teach them the "slug bug" game. Hey let them drive each other nuts...har.:devil:

Bob...zilla

Bumpercar88,

Here it is man...the bug I promised you. All it needs is the running boards installed and it is done.

Yeah at first glance some of you might be thinking that this is the Matchbox die cast body that can be found in the stores now. Well no way hoe-say...This is a Bruce Gavins body casted in Orange plastic (Just like Tyco did it) with the front and rear bumper removed off of the Matchbox die cast car and J.B. Welded in place.


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/atater6.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/atater7.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/atater8.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/atater9.jpg

Some of you may not think of me as a Chassis set up guy (I don't) but, just got lucky here while messing around with this bug body the first time around (yellow VW in my gallery) and found a way to make this look and run very well.

I sanded the back half off the AFX 4 gear rear rims to make them fit and look right also. These tucked in real nice and filled up the space that was left for me as this thing is jacked up in back via body mounts.

To get this to run right the front tires had to be of the flat G-Plus type and Zoooooooom baby now this thing tears up the track. Yeah it ain't no GT40 or Porsche that's for sure but, it is just so dang Kool man. You gotta love the bugs!

Bob...Love the Bug...zilla

"Super" looking Beetle, Bob! No kidding! :thumbsup: (Small wonder you were up so late!)
It sure has a great look! Any chance of getting one of those bodies to fit a Tjet wheelbase?

Keep them coming!
(Oh, I think the cloth top would look better if ya pointed it the other way!:p)

Nice Bug Bob!

That's one good looking Bug!!! A Super Street Sleepeer for sure!!! Nice work B...z RM

Zilla,
That's one mean looking bug! The stance w/ tires and rims says it means business.

That bug is hot business, Bob.

Beetlemania!

Cool body Bob.... '57, An interesting choice by Bruce. Big rear glass, "popes nose" license plate light, small taillights and the bonus raggy roof.

Damn, some great lookers! :thumbsup::thumbsup: to all of you Bug guys!! rr

Thanks Jimmy. I know you were wondering if I was still out there in cyberspace. I cast a coulpe of slosh molds of this one from a hotwheel and with a little fanagilling it fits on a t-jet. W deck lid and correct 36 horse. I gave t-jet man a few. David

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/hotrailz/PurpleOvalT-jetOntable.jpg

Another lighted DASH mini Bus...


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/customs/vw3.jpg

Hey VJ, where'd you get those slot mags on that? Are those tycopro rims front and rear?

Nice looking van and bug guys...I love this thread!

the rims are from RRR. It's one of their new items. Thin rims that fit underfenders with silicone tires. I really like them a lot

the rims are from RRR. It's one of their new items. Thin rims that fit underfenders with silicone tires. I really like them a lot

Video,

Just got a bunch the other day...Joy, Joy, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!!! They are Sweet!

Here is a VW Dash Van I built for the HOHT Auction in a couple of Months.

Wes has given me an idea for A Candy Apple Red VW van in the same theme as Barron Von Buggy. Won't have time to do that for a couple of months at least though...ooooh dang.

Bob...zilla

Another lighted DASH mini Bus...


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/customs/vw3.jpg

VJ
Do you have some kind of caps on the ends of the axles or are they just ground down? Looks great whatever it is :thumbsup::thumbsup:

that's one sweet looking bug. :) :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Any of you guys know how to separate the top and bottom pieces on the Dash VW bus?
It looks like its glued together but hard to tell.
I got the last one at the shop and it was pink so I want to paint the bottom half but I don't want to ruin the body trying to get it apart as its the only one I've got. I also wanted to add a driver head inside.
Thanks for any info.
Bill

A hammer might work :jest: Just kidding. I know they were sold in kit form where the top and bottom were seperate pieces. Not sure how to get them apart, but i'm sure someone here may have some serious input.:)

Any of you guys know how to separate the top and bottom pieces on the Dash VW bus?
It looks like its glued together but hard to tell.
I got the last one at the shop and it was pink so I want to paint the bottom half but I don't want to ruin the body trying to get it apart as its the only one I've got. I also wanted to add a driver head inside.
Thanks for any info.
Bill


A sort of rubber cement is used. Bobzilla has had great success at gently prying them apart.:thumbsup:

Win: the axels are ground down thay way.

Any of you guys know how to separate the top and bottom pieces on the Dash VW bus?
It looks like its glued together but hard to tell.
I got the last one at the shop and it was pink so I want to paint the bottom half but I don't want to ruin the body trying to get it apart as its the only one I've got. I also wanted to add a driver head inside.
Thanks for any info.
Bill

Hey f1nutz,

Part #1:

What I did was put an Exacto Knife under the front "V" edge & then slide it under as far as you can... pry...it is a little freaky because, there is a blob of rubber cement under there (a dot about right under the "VW")... pry till you pop that dot loose.

Part#2:
Now just pull back and up, cut off the back half of the top with some Skizzors, add a creature holding a "DRIVERS REPORT HERE" flag, a Huge blown engine and some Monster nobbie tires in the rear...you gotta hack the heck outta these things. LOL

Part #3:

Uuuuuuuuuuum WAIT!!! God I hope it's not to late....skip part #2 if you just want to repaint over the pink. Oooooops sorry....Wheeeew.


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/adad19.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/adad20.jpg

Joez,

Man you are one heck of a guy. Offering help to someone who wants to hurt one of your fellow Pink slot car bodies. What a guy...or are you just thinking yours will be Rare someday...Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah a Motive. Har...EVERYONE STRIP YOUR PINK BODIES....Yeah! :devil:

This is just thrown together quickly as a spoof build up with poster putty and is getting the Pine Sol treatment and ELO stripping when the rest of the body work is done to make it look like that Bad Arse Black Flamed VW above!

Bob...No hammers Win...hammers bad...zilla

Thanks for the tips guys. I knew someone on here would know. I already painted the exterior bottom (flat black) and added some flames. Now I can work on the interior.
GREat Custom Buses Bob!!!
I'll have to get my hands on more of these to customize

Looks like this group of partyers are in a heap of trouble. I had a blast decaling these VW's. I picked up the black and white at the St. Louis show and immediately thought police van. The decals are from RRR. And on the hippie van the decals are from pattos and stickers are Slot Pro.
hojoe