1966 Volkswagen Beetle VW BUG Test

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1966 Volkswagen Beetle VW BUG

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Product Details

Even in this age of sophistication, the popularity of the Volkswagen "Beetle" has not diminished. The original design dates back to the 1930's when Dr. Ferdinand Porsche provided the design framework for the "People's Car.". . Today, with more than 20 million units produced, the Volkswagen Beetle has become a symbol of mass-produced motorization, with no other vehicle exceeding this figure. Built upon the sturdy platform chassis is the amazingly reliable air cooled, flat-four cylinder engine. Suspension is four wheel independent for crisp handling and driving comfort. Although the onset of the Second World War greatly hindered Volkswagen's marketing opportunities, it made a superb comeback s

Product Rank

#21 in 1/20-1/29 Scale Cars
#53 in Cars / Trucks / Vehicles
#113 in Plastic Models

Includes

1/24 '66 Volkswagen Beetle

Features

Highly detailed static display model kit.
Complete engine bay detailing.
Accurately reproduced exterior and interior
Openable front hood and rear engine lid.
Chrome bumbers.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Paint

TS-14 - Black (TAM85014)
TS-39 - Mica Red (TAM85039)
TS-7 - Racing White (TAM85007)
X-1 - Black (TAM81001) (TAM81501)
X-11 - Chrome Silver (TAM81011) (TAM81511)
X-14 - Sky Blue (TAM81014) (TAM81514)
X-15 - Light Green (TAM81015) (TAM81515)
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black (TAM81018) (TAM81518)
X-2 - White (TAM81002) (TAM81502)
X-22 - Clear (TAM81022) (TAM81522)
X-26 - Clear Orange (TAM81026) (TAM81526)
X-27 - Clear Red (TAM81027) (TAM81527)
X-28 - Park Green (TAM81028) (TAM81528)
X-3 - Royal Blue (TAM81003) (TAM81503)
X-4 - Blue (TAM81004) (TAM81504)
X-5 - Green (TAM81305) (TAM81705)
X-7 - Red (TAM81007) (TAM81507)
XF-1 - Flat Black (TAM81301) (TAM81701)
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum (TAM81316) (TAM81716)
XF-19 - Sky Grey (TAM81319) (TAM81719)
XF-2 - Flat White (TAM81302) (TAM81702)
XF-24 - Dark Grey (TAM81324) (TAM81724)
XF-55 - Deck Tan (TAM81355) (TAM81755)
XF-56 - Metallic Grey (TAM81356) (TAM81756)
XF-59 - Desert Yellow (TAM81359) (TAM81759)

Paint Brushes
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
Pin Vise (TAM74050) (ZON37-145) (SQU10801)
File or Emery Board
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Tweezers (TAM74003) (EXL30416)
Scissors (XUR9180ET) (TAM74068) (TAM74031)
Water for Decals
Adult Supervision

Comments

Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children ages 3 and under.
Care should always be taken when using tools and modeling knives.

Specifications

Length: 6-1/4" (15.4cm)
Width: 2-1/2" (6.4cm)
Height: 2" (5.1cm)
Tamiya Product Number: 24136

Reviews

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Very detailed and intricate assembly

By: crossICEpass (providnce, RI)

This was my first Tamiya plastic model I ever built. The details were very inclusive and challenging to paint and assemble, but when combined, culminated in a product that is truly a joy to show off to friends. Some of the parts on the trees were cast too thin to handle at times. But chrome details, actual pose-able steering details, and foil decals, set this apart in my mind from other brand models I've made in the past.

(95)

Good model.

By: securesix (New Hampshire)

I have been modeling for over 40 years and this is the first one I have done by this manufacturer. The detail is outstanding. There are many small parts to deal with which takes a lot of patience. At times, the instruction sheet is confusing and I had some trouble matching the body to the frame assembly. Overall, a great model and I would definately recommend this to anyone.

(95)

What a great kit

By: mudder19

I haven't built a kit that has gone together as easy as this one. Flash is rare on this kit. I did a little rust and weathering on mine and it has won a couple of awards at some shows I've been to. The steering works and is a nice touch. Tamiya did great with this kit and it is one of their cheaper ones so if you haven't tried a Tamiya kit this is a great place to start.

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