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Offline Buzzbomb

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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #25 on: November 02, 2025, 01:59:49 PM »
Seriously good work there Frank. The paint job nails it.
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #26 on: November 02, 2025, 05:05:17 PM »
Looking very good, Frank!  :smiley:
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #27 on: November 03, 2025, 12:29:40 AM »
Quote from: Buzzbomb on November 02, 2025, 01:59:49 PM
Seriously good work there Frank. The paint job nails it.

Agreed
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #28 on: November 03, 2025, 02:19:29 AM »
Thanks guys - it's been a pretty stress-free build. I reduced the stash by one old kit and the junk box by some loose Kettenkrad bits. The old CMK kit isn't bad, but it just doesn't compare to modern kits, like the Takom.
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #29 on: November 03, 2025, 03:05:33 AM »
Looks great :smiley: The FDM striations on the bed actually add a nice texture for once instead ruining the look of the model.
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #30 on: November 03, 2025, 04:20:21 AM »
The shortened track made a real difference in appearance on this.  The proportions are much better between the cargo bed and VW body and it has balance.  Which ever choice you make on purpose is going to be a winner! 
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #31 on: November 03, 2025, 04:35:39 AM »
Quote from: Frank3k on November 02, 2025, 10:16:21 AM
... The vehicle is slightly rusty...

Just a smidge! Wearing those slacks, Steve is wise to keep a respectful distance  :o

Excellent weathering (love the wiper sweeps) on top of a great conversion, Frank!  :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #32 on: November 03, 2025, 05:58:28 AM »
Good model ! ..... but don't stop there !
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #33 on: November 04, 2025, 06:29:11 AM »
I like that car arrangement!

I'm calling this one done. I added some generic tools. The French Mechanic and Jeff Bezos are discussing the work required in the field/forest:







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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #34 on: November 04, 2025, 08:34:24 AM »
Love it!  :-*  Excellent work, Frank  :smiley:

French Mechanic: "Mon dieu! Une autre ferme de serveurs, Jeff?! Pourquoi tant de fermes de serveurs!?"
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #35 on: November 04, 2025, 08:45:13 AM »
"Mssr. Bezos, T'es un connard insupportable, tu sais?" - I don't know what bellend translates to in French.
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #36 on: November 04, 2025, 01:06:55 PM »
Looks amazing
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #37 on: November 04, 2025, 04:40:39 PM »
Finished product is fantastic, Frank!  :smiley: :smiley: 8)

I see Bezos has his hand in the car window half-inching something ... As usual!  ::)
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #38 on: November 05, 2025, 07:21:21 AM »
Fantastic.. that is a great paint job.

Next !
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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #39 on: November 05, 2025, 07:58:04 AM »
Thanks, guys! It was a fun little project.
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Offline Kerick

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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #40 on: November 05, 2025, 09:05:18 AM »
Very believable!
Nice job!
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Offline apophenia

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Re: 1/35 Halftrack Beetle
« Reply #41 on: November 05, 2025, 09:23:24 AM »
Quote from: Frank3k on November 04, 2025, 08:45:13 AM
"Mssr. Bezos, T'es un connard insupportable, tu sais?"...

C'est vrai!  ;D

Quote from: Frank3k on November 04, 2025, 08:45:13 AM
... I don't know what bellend translates to in French.

Probably extrémité de cloche isn't what you had in mind  ;)

In slang, tête du noeud is virtually identical to bellend - referring to the glans or to an imbecile.
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