| mattblackgod | 13 Nov 2009 10:04 a.m. PST |
Anyone know where I can pick some old style VW Beetle cars in 28mm? |
| Mardaddy | 13 Nov 2009 10:13 a.m. PST |
PMed you – might be able to get you some. |
| camelspider | 13 Nov 2009 10:17 a.m. PST |
If you can find a 28mm model of the KDF-Wagen or the Kommandeurwagen Type 82E, that will basically be a Beetle. Though the 82E was the Beetle body on the Kubelwagon chassis, it's probably close enough. Tamiya makes one in 1/48th scale, which might be close enough to 28mm scale, especially as many 28s are really 30-32mm! link |
| Goldwyrm | 13 Nov 2009 10:21 a.m. PST |
As camelspider mentions, Tamiya makes one in 1/48. It has both military and civilian hubcaps/wheels. I already have plans for the one I have. TMP link |
| Arteis | 13 Nov 2009 3:03 p.m. PST |
Vitesse, a Portuguese 1/43 diecast manufacturer, made a large range of old Beetles. Not sure if they're still available, or if 1/43 will be near enough in size, though. Best one (in my opinion) was the open top with only ropes for doors – the Polizei special. |
| 28mmMan | 13 Nov 2009 4:32 p.m. PST |
Hmmmm perhaps this? idcow.com/43hwt2020.html Currently out of stock but I found this in 3-4 minutes of searching…so practice your google fu grasshopper! |
| D A THB | 13 Nov 2009 5:22 p.m. PST |
I removed the central divider on the rear window of my Tamiya Beetle and painted it, red making it a 57 model (I think). I'm going to use it in Vietnam for a bit of scenery. |
| Static Tyrant | 13 Nov 2009 6:05 p.m. PST |
Hotwheels also make a diecast in 1:50 scale if you're prejudiced against 1:43 for some reason. |
| Arteis | 14 Nov 2009 4:14 a.m. PST |
This is the polizei door-less model I was talking about: link Cool, aye? … or bloddy cold, actually, in mid-winter Germany! And for more Beetles, try this site … link |
 timurilank  | 14 Nov 2009 2:20 p.m. PST |
A VW Beetle is quite reminiscent of the Police cars current in use in some states of Mexico. White body with green fixtures and a flasing blue light (no siren) on top. That was another life. cheers, |
| mattblackgod | 15 Nov 2009 2:35 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the links and ideas. I will have a scout about. |
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