| Off Road Dune Buggy I've always liked the look of a VW-engined dune buggy that a backyard mechanic put together themselves. This model was completed many years ago (I used thread for the spark plug wires!) and incorporated the most scratchbuilding that I had done up to that time. It's meant to depict an off road buggy that would be entered into endurance races, hence, the large gas tanks and plentiful lighting. Base Kit(s): AMT 1/25 scale Meyers Manx engine and transmission Finished: early-1980's Modifications/Additions: completely scratchbuilt frame from Plastruct tubing, rod and sheet scratchbuilt side gas tanks by carving out of pieces of wood section of 'plastic' toothpaste tube used for number plate and front skid plate section of bendable plastic straw used for air cleaner intake tract brake and clutch lines electrical wiring on dash instruments and ignition wires piece of window screen used behind driver's seat wheels, tires, seat, steering wheel, lights, etc. from spare parts box aluminum tubing used for final section of exhaust Click on Thumbnail to see detailed image. These images are 800 x 600 and should load reasonably quickly, depending on your connection speed. |
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