Volkswagen T2 Bus

HeavyArty, your recommendation has been noted.  My plan is to polish the plastic.  I hear what you are saying, but I think the polished and clearcoated plastic will look good.

Mr. Mike,

You are building one heck of a model  Really nice detailing. The interior looks great.

This is coming along nicely, Mike.

Add me to the list of followers who like your orange seats.

Thanks JohnnyK and Greg!  

I have sanded the seats and repainted them and now for some semi gloss clear.  Just as soon as life stops getting in the way!

The seats have been repainted and coated with Tamiya TS-79 Semi Gloss Clear.  This Tamiya clear is different from the Testors brand.  I added the wheels to the tires and the axle inserts and the chrome hubcaps.

More Volkswagen to come...

Better and better with each update!

TJS

Thanks Tom! 

I find that I am using glue more and more during assembly.  Some parts are not tight as I would like them, so out comes the glue bottle.

I have been picking away at the Volkswagen Bus.  I installed the interior lights, the mudflaps with decals, the owners manual on the passenger seat and the trailer hitch, receiver and lights plug receptacle. 

More Volkswagen to come...

This build is so awesome!  You can tell that you love these vehicles and are very knowledgeable about them by all of the details that you've added to this build.  Do you have plans for the Revell Camper van or the Samba van?

TJS

Coming along nicely Mike! Your work keeps getting better. 

Jim 

Stay Safe.

Thanks Tom and Jim!  Do I have plans for the other versions?  No, I don't.  I was enthused to get this kit for Christmas after seeing another builder at my Model Club version of this build.  I have always liked the VW Bus, underpowered as they may be.  Probably goes back to the Sixties when these were trolling the beaches in LA!  

At this point, I go back to the instructions looking for bits and pieces that I may have missed or would want to add later in the build.  I found 4 clear lenses on sprue I  and I determined that they are the side markers.  There are no holes in the body for these and their placement can be verified with a side view of the VW Bus.  I think I will add these a little later in the build.

Looks really good so far Mr. Mike. The orange and white exterior and seats really bring the build together.

Turning out really nice Mike.

Thank you Bronco Billy and John!  The model is finished, but I need to clean it up and polish it.  Final pictures soon!  

Well;;

  I must say Mike, You did it beautifully again! This is why I enjoy your builds.

This is my Volkswagen T2 Bus painted with Tamiya TS-26 Pure White and orange kit plastic.  I have whitewall tires, Hurst Lockout Shifter, dual tailpipes, inside mounted spare tire and side markers.  

Well done Mike!  That orange plastic polished up nice.

Thank you John!