Pkw K1 Kübelwagen Typ82, Modelik 24/04 1:16

[josve]

Hello all!

I'm starting the build of the Kübelwagen.

The book contains 30 pages, where 14 pages are instructions.There are 138 construction points.The print is wery good, and I'm looking forward to this one. The book I have is in 1:25 but I have ordered the 1:16 book from Modelik.And in the meantime I have tried my best to scale it to 1:16
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/201/image193nt.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image193nt.jpg) http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7043/image204zv.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image204zv.jpg)

So my first report comes here. I started with the wheels this time, since I have found out that wheels are not the most funny part to do, so I'll take that first.

Here are the drawing of the wheels.
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1069/kubel14dq.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel14dq.jpg)

I started by cutting the tiresides out first. The frame is glued to 1mm karton.With the Olfa circle cutter there are no problems cutting out the centerparts.The major problem as I see it with making of tires are to get the sides bent the right way.The way I do it is as follows.First I use the score tool tol score along the line.Then I use a small tweezer to bend the sides to the right angle as shown on the second picture.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6033/kubel22fk.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel22fk.jpg) http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6667/kubel32jb.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel32jb.jpg)

Making of the tireframe goes as follows.The two kartonparts are mounted together with the base for the tracks.I glue this parts bit by bit to assure that they are aligned correctly.When the outside is done, it's time to mount the inner part of the tire.I do this the same way.Glue it bit by bit, so it's not getting messed up.....(as I have done before). The finished result seems rather good.
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/6264/kubel41ho.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel41ho.jpg) http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6545/kubel66dn.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel66dn.jpg) http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1541/kubel70hb.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel70hb.jpg)

Mounting of the sides are quite easy.I put glue on the outer and inner part and place the side on place.It doest fit at once, but as i use a knitting needle and my fingers to force the side into place, it fits in the end.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7103/kubel89dh.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel89dh.jpg)

Time for the pattern.This is not the most enjoyable part.....cutting out the tiny pieces can be rather intense.....When the job is done, I put some glue to the center part of the track, and alighn it to the center of the frame.When it is dry, I put glue to the "flips" 5 by 5 and bend them down the side
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/585/kubel94iu.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel94iu.jpg) http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/309/kubel108cw.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel108cw.jpg) http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1050/kubel119vk.th.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel119vk.jpg)

Time to make the center part of the wheel.The parts are cutted out and are ready for mounting.I paint the edges here(not sure if It's done on the first pic) The parts has a good fit so far. The tire is ready painted and soon some chalkdust to make the final finish.Now I just have to get the hexagon punch set.....
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2504/kubel127lo.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel127lo.jpg) http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1286/kubel130ml.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel130ml.jpg)

[Stev0]

COOLbelwagon! :D

[phlipmbirner]

Johnny,
Where do you find the hexagon punch set? I have seen various posts on different sites where people are making these wonderfully uniform and tiny hex shaped parts to be used as bolt heads or nuts on different models. I would like an easy way to make lug nuts for the truck wheels on my Jelcz tipper truck.
Phil

[josve]

You can get it at RaiRo and I also saw it mentioned from an English site, but I can't remember where....

http://www.rai-ro.de/english/katalog/seite30e.htm

[Fishcarver]

Johnny: I have learned a lot from observation of your building techniques and look forward to following this one as well! Keep up the good work!

I took the liberty of firing the product info on "The Nutter" tool over to Micro Mark. (www.micro-mark.com) Hopefully, they will make it available in North America, as it is right up their alley.

Regards from Canada,
Jim

[josve]

Two tires done, 3 half done :)

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/8388/kubel147am.th.jpg (http://img333.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel147am.jpg)

The pile gets biger :)
http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/3941/kubel157su.th.jpg (http://img316.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel157su.jpg)

[Amazyah]

Hello josve,
Great job on those wheels!
I find the wheels to be one of the most challenging parts of a model.
Your doing a fantastic job! Can't wait to see more!
Russell

[josve]

Thanks for your kind words Russel!

I also find the wheels both challenging and not at least time consuming....and a bit dull when the wheels are the last thing you do on a model....you work on wheels for hours and hours.Thats why I started with the wheels on the Kübelwagen,getting the "worst" part done first :)

[josve]

The tires done!

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1659/kubel166ig.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel166ig.jpg)

[Amazyah]

3 weeks!
You must have been doing a lot of skiing and fishing!
I am glad you are back at this model again.
I really enjoy your builds. You are very talented.:)

[josve]

LOL , sorry for beeing so slow!
But I'm building this car at work.....and I had to order the model in 1:16 since I only had bought it in 1:25, so it took some weeks to deliver it to Norway :)
And it has been a lot of skiing,easter and two weeks off work.Not much done on the Kübel those weeks.
Now I have got the book in the mail, so tomorrow I'm starting nights again at work, so I hope for some quiet shifts :)
I know I could just rezised the 1:25 book I have, but I like to have the original to be sure the measurements are correct.

[josve]

Now that the book in 1:16 has arrived, I'm ready to continue the build of the Kübel.
The book contains 5 pages of written instructions that I dont understand at all :) and 10 pages of drawn instruktions and 17 pages with parts to cut out.At this stage it seems I have taken water above my head.....It might be a harder build than thought, but I take it as a challenge.I have searched for construction reports with no luck in hope to make it a bit easier.
But here we go!!

The book in 1:16 and a page of parts that are in very good quality, both the print and paper.
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7650/kubel1b2bz.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel1b2bz.jpg) http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/333/kubel1c6tt.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel1c6tt.jpg)

I started with the hood, and the support for the spare tire.
The drawing of the supporter
http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/2614/kubel162kn.th.jpg (http://img289.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel162kn.jpg)

Parts are cutted and ready for mounting
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8996/kubel177bb.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel177bb.jpg)

The parts are mounted on the hood and some small parts left to go
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2946/kubel180xj.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel180xj.jpg)

I have left out part 62 to "save" it from destruction
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3309/kubel197tu.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel197tu.jpg)

With the spare tire in place.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4329/kubel203fp.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel203fp.jpg)

[josve]

The underside of the hood contained a tank.
http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/673/kubel215sk.th.jpg (http://img270.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel215sk.jpg) http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/7638/kubel223jh.th.jpg (http://img270.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel223jh.jpg)

I also glued the sides on 1mm karton and cut them out.
http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/9730/kubel230bl.th.jpg (http://img270.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel230bl.jpg) http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6602/kubel248kr.th.jpg (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel248kr.jpg)

Thats all for tonight :)

[josve]

The inside , below the doors was made of 2 pieces of 1,5mm karton glued to eachother. No drawing for this operation, just the numbers on the parts.So I'm just showing the finished result.The total thickness on the side is now 4mm and it was a bit hard to bend into the right angle.The floor is going to be placed between the sides.
I might get the floor done before weekend, if I can get some quiet hours at work...
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5213/kubel259zm.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel259zm.jpg)

[josve]

Making of the floor....was more work than I expected.

The drawing
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/2885/kubel267vt.th.jpg (http://img331.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel267vt.jpg)

And the parts cutted out (most of them)
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/2033/kubel275qc.th.jpg (http://img331.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel275qc.jpg)

The floor is quite huge with a lot of small "strips" that takes ages to edgepaint.

[Amazyah]

Building that floor looks almost as "bad" as the tires! :-D

[josve]

Not so bad as it might look :)

Finished the underside today, and made the "tunnell"

http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/3655/kubel289dv.th.jpg (http://img288.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel289dv.jpg) http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/7480/kubel296uj.th.jpg (http://img288.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel296uj.jpg)

[josve]

The work on the floor continues.A lot of narrow strips was to be cut out.
I decided to use woodstrips on the floor as it's supposed to be.
here I have cutted out small strips of 1mm balsa wood and are removing the space between the ribs.
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4043/kubel254gj.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel254gj.jpg)

I was satisfied with the result.Half floor done....
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8573/kubel260uz.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel260uz.jpg)

Put the floor into place just to see how it looks
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7591/kubel278ad.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel278ad.jpg)

[Stev0]

Yay the COOLbelwagon continues.

Things seem to be coming together rather well on this project.

[josve]

This seems to be a fun model to build, at least so far :)
Parts are fitting very well, and 1:16 is more a "handy" size...

The floor is finished.

The drawing ov the top of the floor.
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4075/kubel287fk.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel287fk.jpg)

All wooden strips in olace
http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/8194/kubel296ua.th.jpg (http://img288.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel296ua.jpg)

So I had to make the small paperroundings.each one is made of two small paperstrips, inside and outside
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3890/kubel301eb.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel301eb.jpg)

And here are the finished floor
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/4525/kubel311oz.th.jpg (http://img330.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel311oz.jpg)

Now I have started on the rear section.This is going to be the engine room.
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/1261/kubel329pp.th.jpg (http://img330.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel329pp.jpg) http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/2528/kubel333jh.th.jpg (http://img330.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel333jh.jpg)

[josve]

The work on the rear section continues.There are a lot of parts involved here.Some of the parts are cutted out and glued to karton.Some pieces are 3mm thick....
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8413/kubel343qr.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel343qr.jpg) http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9395/kubel353hc.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel353hc.jpg)

here I have glued the frame together and checking if the other parts fit.And a overview
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3558/kubel367ok.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel367ok.jpg) http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9227/kubel373tu.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel373tu.jpg)

Small strips glued, and the Bulbe in place
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3641/kubel385rv.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel385rv.jpg)

This tiny part are going into this
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/5483/kubel394hb.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel394hb.jpg) http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/8776/kubel403rf.th.jpg (http://img445.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel403rf.jpg)

Parts glued together
http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/4818/kubel411cu.th.jpg (http://img445.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel411cu.jpg)

Placed the upper part to see the result
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2097/kubel421yy.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel421yy.jpg)

[josve]

Started working on the rear fenders today.
http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/5320/kubel432lk.th.jpg (http://img453.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel432lk.jpg)
Here I have glued the upper part to the lower frame and laminated the outer and inner fender.

Started to put on the second fernderside
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1549/kubel446be.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel446be.jpg)

That part went fairly well.put the rear section into place just to see how it fits.I have also glued the sides to the floor here
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1977/kubel459fk.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel459fk.jpg)

So it was time for this little bugger.....
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1559/kubel465hu.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel465hu.jpg)

That went well also :)
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2518/kubel477ez.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel477ez.jpg)

[Amazyah]

Hi Johnny,
The "Cool-ble" is looking really good!
One thing I have noticed in your builds is that your cut parts are always so clean on the cut, especially the round parts.
Do you use a circle cutter?
I have just ordered one from Olfa and I am hoping it will help me with wheels and to get them cut out and look as good as yours.
Russell

[josve]

Hi Russel! Thanks for your kind words!

I also use the Olfa circlecutter on completely round parts such as tiresides f.eks
For theese halfround parts on the Kübel I used an Exel knife on the biggest parts and a curved scissor for the smalles parts.

Today I made the second rear fender,glued the rear part to the frame,finished the rear part of the kardan tunnel.
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/526/kubel483dn.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel483dn.jpg)

Also glued the underside of the hood to the frame.
Here is an overview of the progress so far.
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9697/kubel497df.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel497df.jpg)

Now I have to take a break for 3 weeks before I can continue the work on the Kübelwagen, since I'm off work :)

[Amazyah]

Awwww!

I will miss your build reports, but I hope you have a great vacation!

Russell

[josve]

Don't worry :) I will continue the work on the Gaz when I'm off work.

[Fishcarver]

Catch lots of fish: and remember that I can carve you a replica of the one that got away!

Kubelwagen looks great! I look forward to more GAZ in the future!
Your Canadian friend,
Jim

[josve]

Jim!

I'm starting the fishing season this weekend :)
I know a lake that is icefree, so the trout there have some trouble coming!!
Will bring my camera just in case.....

[Bowdenja]

Have fun Johnny......... catch a bunch, keep what you can use and release the rest! Pictures are a must!

I fished last night and tore them up. Turned em all lose but man was it fun!

john

[josve]

I'll do my best :)
And over here we dont release much fish....catch and release isn't very common.So alsmost everything I catch ends up in the freezer as long as it's over 250grams.I freeze the fish "in block" so it keeps fresh for over a year in the freezer if it has to :)

[josve]

The hatch.
Continuing the work on the Kübel now that I'm back on nightshifts.
I made the hatch behind the back seat.
The drawings
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/699/kubel502hl.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel502hl.jpg) http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/7451/kubel512ee.th.jpg (http://img344.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel512ee.jpg)

It's not glued on place yet.Have to make the rear hatch first and glue the "hinges" under the top cover.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5168/kubel528ce.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel528ce.jpg)

So it was time for edgepainting........I use Humbrol army green nr 102 for the greenish and some custom made waterbased indoor paint for the rest.
I brought a print of the colour to the colourshop and they scanned it and made an almost perfect match.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7084/kubel530gm.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel530gm.jpg)
And there are a lot of paperstrips to paint.......

Closeup
http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/8757/kubel549cj.th.jpg (http://img344.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel549cj.jpg)

Finished.
http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/4885/kubel553ja.th.jpg (http://img344.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel553ja.jpg)

That was all I made tonight....this takes time :)

[josve]

A follow up to the hatches.
I made the rear hatch tonight and it's equal to the top hatch, so it is enough to have one report on them.
Parts are cuted out
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/2295/kubel569tu.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel569tu.jpg)

And rear hatch is assembled and painted.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/4677/kubel571no.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel571no.jpg)

Hatches glued into place and top cover mounted
http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/5205/kubel584wz.th.jpg (http://img418.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel584wz.jpg)

[josve]

Working on the hatches and finishing the rear end.
The hatches are glued in place and the part 51 is mounted.
There was no drawing of that part, it was kind of self explaining...
The part 51 is some kind of cover over the top of the rear end.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5663/kubel595po.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel595po.jpg)

The front hatch in open position
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3764/kubel609oh.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel609oh.jpg)

The rear hatch in open position
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7153/kubel611oi.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel611oi.jpg)

Overview of the opened hatches
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5381/kubel622ax.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel622ax.jpg)

Closeup of the rear hatch
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5546/kubel637fv.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel637fv.jpg)

I'm also placing 0,6mm nuts around the top cover instaed of the painted ones...
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9551/kubel647nf.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel647nf.jpg)

And of course I'm still painting paperstrips.......

[josve]

Tonight I made the back seat.
The drawing
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3185/kubel650fp.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel650fp.jpg)

All parts are glued to 1mm karton exept from the "grid" part 47f that is glued to 0,2mm karton and of course the seat covering that is 80g plain paper.Parts cutted out and are ready for mounting
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7135/kubel665oq.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel665oq.jpg)

The front support for the seat is made of 0,8mm welding rod....I drilled 0,8mm holes in the sides and glued it into place
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2079/kubel671ub.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel671ub.jpg)

Seatparts are glued into place
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4111/kubel686tk.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel686tk.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3392/kubel699nu.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel699nu.jpg)

[Amazyah]

I know I have said it before, and so have a lot of others, but I'll say it again.
Great job Johnny!!!
I love watching your builds!
Keep up the good work!

Russell

[Stev0]

Looks pretty complicated.

Are you going to stain the wood on the floor?

[josve]

Stev0.
It's not very compicated....all you need is a pair of hands,some glue,something to cut with and a bit patience :)
I'm going to stain the floor with some soil/water solution to simulate dirt.
And apply dryed coffee and some sand I'm going to collect when I'm on holiday in Turkey in 14 days,under the fenders also.I have also planned to get two figures in the 1:16 size.I know tamya has a set of a driver and an officer in desert uniforms.I will try to make a small diorama out of this one too.

Russell.
Thanks for the flowers mate :)
I really appreciate your feedback!!

[Jim Nunn]

Johnny is being modest I have this kit in both 1/16 and 1/25 scales. Personally I think it is one of the more complex paper models that I have seen and I also think that it’s the best Modelik kit I have seen.

Great work Johnny.

Jim Nunn

[josve]

Thanks for your nice words Jim!!

Did some small work on the Kübel tonight at work.
The pedals and the instrumenpanel was to be made.
The drawing
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7655/kubel750oz.th.jpg (http://img66.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel750oz.jpg)

Pedals assembled and almost finished painting
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9645/kubel706uk.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel706uk.jpg)

Finished
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5317/kubel719sn.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel719sn.jpg)

And put into place
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5893/kubel722lp.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel722lp.jpg)

The instrument panel

The drawing
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2457/kubel764lr.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel764lr.jpg)

Assembled painted and finished with some extra knobs.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/443/kubel748qz.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel748qz.jpg) http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5354/kubel732st.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel732st.jpg)

[josve]

Handbrake and gearhandle.
The drawings
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4906/kubel774ux.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel774ux.jpg) http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/7750/kubel786ny.th.jpg (http://img273.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel786ny.jpg)

Assembled
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/8593/kubel798as.th.jpg (http://img479.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel798as.jpg)

And glued into place
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/1531/kubel802uh.th.jpg (http://img479.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel802uh.jpg)

[josve]

Just a minor update :)
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/6084/kubel810tu.th.jpg (http://img428.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel810tu.jpg)

[josve]

A front part was to be made today.

The drawing
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/9134/kubel826bq.th.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel826bq.jpg)

Parts to be glued to 1mm karton
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/2244/kubel834zk.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel834zk.jpg)

The cutting and assembly of the frame have started.
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/3109/kubel847id.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel847id.jpg)

And a lot of cover parts
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7579/kubel857wz.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel857wz.jpg)

Part is finished. A couple of paperstrips are missing, but I have them glued to 0,2mm karton ready to be glued
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/8443/kubel869yf.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel869yf.jpg) http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4616/kubel871bq.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel871bq.jpg)

Part placed where I think it belongs....
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6749/kubel885ja.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel885ja.jpg)

So over to something different....
I managed to get some screws from my local watchdealer.
They are 0,8mm wide and 5mm long.I got a 100stk :)
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6687/kubel890vd.th.jpg (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel890vd.jpg) http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/34/kubel907fa.th.jpg (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel907fa.jpg)

This is my last report for a while.....after this lateshift today I'm heading for the airport and are going to Turkey for 14 days in the sun :)

[josve]

Hello again! After 14 days inTurkey on vacation I'm now back at work....
Continuing where I left with the front underside.

Finished the bottom construction with the two paperstrips and glued the piece into place together with the back wall"
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7900/kubel91xc9.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel91xc9.jpg)

Then I made the top cover/protection plate over the front axels.
The drawings.
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5716/kubel92tc8.th.jpg (http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel92tc8.jpg) http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9056/kubel93qz5.th.jpg (http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel93qz5.jpg) http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6969/kubel94bk4.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel94bk4.jpg)

Top side of the cover, finished and edgepainted.
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7475/kubel95qi5.th.jpg (http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel95qi5.jpg)

The underside with the arrangement for the axels to be attached.
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1038/kubel96iw1.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel96iw1.jpg)
I think I'll wait with gluing theese parts together until I have finished all the axel and steering details.

The axels rolled with 2mm centerhole.Assembled and painted.The brass axels will be painted and joined together with the steering and wheel arrangement later on.
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1330/kubel97zx2.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel97zx2.jpg)

The axels will be mounted like this.
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8414/kubel98jh9.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel98jh9.jpg)

I also made the front fenders bur will NOT put them on now....It very easy to destroy them when I work on the vehicle and forgets myselves....they are kind of fragile just like the rear ones that are having a hard time surviving this build :)
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9088/kubel99le1.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel99le1.jpg)

[josve]

Continuing working on the steering.

The drawing.
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3012/kubel100zo6.th.jpg (http://img54.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel100zo6.jpg)

Some of the parts used for this first stage of the construction.
The bigger parts is wrapped around 0,5mm kartion and the strips are rolled against 2mm-1,5mm and 1mm
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/1588/kubel101wm8.th.jpg (http://img54.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel101wm8.jpg)

Part 39 is glued to the axels and the part with the rod is just put into place to see how it fits.
http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/295/kubel102mo3.th.jpg (http://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel102mo3.jpg)

Will continue with the wheel connections next.

[josve]

Continuing the work on the front axel.
The wheel connectors was on todays menu...

The drawings
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4599/kubel103la4.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel103la4.jpg) http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1559/kubel104zc9.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel104zc9.jpg)

A lot of parts to be used on this operation.
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8954/kubel105sr7.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel105sr7.jpg)

First stage was the outer part.
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/1776/kubel106bc9.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel106bc9.jpg)

It came out quite nice
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/2812/kubel107eb1.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel107eb1.jpg)

The finished result.It still needs some paint.....next week :)
Now I'm off work for some days, so I'll will enjoy the summer and let the building rest until I'm back on nightshifts.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3696/kubel108jf8.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel108jf8.jpg)

[josve]

Finished the front axel yesterday.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1096/kubel110gs4.th.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel110gs4.jpg) http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5729/kubel111tu8.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel111tu8.jpg)

Losely added the front wheels to get a better overview
http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/2151/kubel112bo3.th.jpg (http://img315.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel112bo3.jpg) http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/6208/kubel113kc1.th.jpg (http://img315.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel113kc1.jpg)

And the steering wheel
http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/557/kubel114qu3.th.jpg (http://img470.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel114qu3.jpg) http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/3406/kubel115rx3.th.jpg (http://img470.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel115rx3.jpg)

Also mounted the instrument panel and the underlying supportrod
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1121/kubel116gz1.th.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel116gz1.jpg)

Now I'm off for another vacation....going fishing for almost a week in the bush on the high mountain platou :)

[Amazyah]

Beautiful work Johnny, as usual!

I hope you have a good vacation! I was born in Colorado, home to some of the most gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery.
I am jealous, a mountain fishing trip, in the bush, is one of the best vacations a man could ask for!
I hope you bring back some great pictures and lots of fish!:grin:

Russell

[darenfranks]

I have built many a VW, from the ground up, and I must say, the model looks very close the original! Great work! Keep it up!

[milenio3]

Johnny, You made me learn more about this great hobby/art/madness!!
I shall not dismay at tiny parts...
I shall not be bored at making tiny circles...
I shall excel in details...
And I shall change my knife every 3 or 4 cut sheets...

Thank you Johnny!!!

[josve]

Thanks a lot for your nice words guys!!

Tomorrow morning at 09:00 I'm on the seaplane for my fishing trip :)
Will bring my Ixus with me and take a lot of shots!
So I'll let you know when I'm back....

[josve]

Drawings
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1668/kubel117tz2.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel117tz2.jpg) http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4901/kubel118ws8.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel118ws8.jpg)

Window made of two frames of 0,5mm karton and with overhead foil as glass
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4822/kubel119hr6.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel119hr6.jpg)

Windowsides are made of 0,5mm karton.
The window is just loosely placed to see how it looks.
And the dust is also just to see the effect of the wipermarks and will be enhanced in the end :)
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4060/kubel120pp8.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel120pp8.jpg) http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4041/kubel121as6.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel121as6.jpg) http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4821/kubel122sx0.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel122sx0.jpg)

Overview
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1314/kubel123qv6.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel123qv6.jpg) http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1314/kubel123qv6.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel123qv6.jpg)

[josve]

The work on the windscreen continues.Today I made the wiper motor, made the window hinges and stoppers for the upward position.Small work....but it has to be done.

The part to be used for the motor
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7307/kubel125jl2.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel125jl2.jpg)

Part assembled and the printed switch is to be replaced with the "knob"
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7793/kubel126jq9.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel126jq9.jpg)

Motor mounted
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3381/kubel127rl4.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel127rl4.jpg)

Window in upward position and downward position
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8968/kubel128nl6.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel128nl6.jpg) http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3440/kubel129nc5.th.jpg (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel129nc5.jpg)


The hinge and the stopper knob
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3236/kubel130jc0.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel130jc0.jpg) http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6958/kubel131ph7.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel131ph7.jpg)

[wunwinglow]

I have a set of round punches which I bought from 'Reheat Models' a long time ago. The man to contact is Mike Hollaway, Reheat Models. I can give anyone interested his address, but I'm not putting it on the Interweb!! I am pretty sure he did a hex set too.

Tim P (wunwinglow)

[cgutzmer]

nice details, very nice. Enjoying the thread immensely!
Chris

[josve]

Thanks for your kind words Chris!

Tim P: I'm not sure what you mean here??

Now I have started to work on the outer parts of the fenders.

Here are the parts to be used.The parts are laminated so it also will have color on the backside.
http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/3064/kubel131cr4.th.jpg (http://img462.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel131cr4.jpg)

Edges are painted to avoid the white stripe along the joint
http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/9120/kubel132rq7.th.jpg (http://img462.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel132rq7.jpg)

Here I have started to glue the biggest arch to the fender.It's a bit tricky to get it to be nice since there aren't any jointstrips or flips to glue the archer to.
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/4215/kubel133tf0.th.jpg (http://img356.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel133tf0.jpg)

The part is sucessfully glued in place
http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/356/kubel134ty2.th.jpg (http://img462.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel134ty2.jpg)

Next out will be this narrow arch....about 1mm thick.
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/1843/kubel135ez6.th.jpg (http://img356.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel135ez6.jpg)

Will be continued in a couple of days.....

[josve]

Front seats was to be made today.

The drawing of the seats
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/346/kubel142pg8.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel142pg8.jpg)

Here I have cutted out all the parts for one seat.
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9895/kubel132xf6.th.jpg (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel132xf6.jpg)

First thing was to laminate the seatparts and the back parts.I have also marked on the seat where the buttmark will come.
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2439/kubel133kf3.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel133kf3.jpg)

I used my Dremel to carve out the "buttmarks" in the seats
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/7264/kubel134ph4.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel134ph4.jpg)

The covers are aplyed, and the cushions are ready to be assembled into a seat.
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/1073/kubel135uc9.th.jpg (http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel135uc9.jpg)

The cushions are put into the frame
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6162/kubel136zf9.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel136zf9.jpg)

And we have a seat
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9357/kubel137vm3.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel137vm3.jpg)

The seats are connected to their "feets"
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4797/kubel138py1.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel138py1.jpg) http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1474/kubel139ll8.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel139ll8.jpg)

And placed into the car just to see how they fit.
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/407/kubel140ly0.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel140ly0.jpg) http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1092/kubel141km4.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel141km4.jpg)

[josve]

Now the fenders are finished and glued, the hood is glued in place, and here is how it looks now.
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6457/kubel143zq6.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel143zq6.jpg) http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9734/kubel144xy2.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel144xy2.jpg) http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/5857/kubel145tf2.th.jpg (http://img127.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel145tf2.jpg)

[josve]

Started on the rear axel and suspension.
Drawing of the arms that is going to hold the axel and transmission
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4879/kubel146je2.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel146je2.jpg)

A lot of parts to be used for this job.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1020/kubel147je7.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel147je7.jpg)

Here I have mounted the first one.Half painted
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3544/kubel148pj1.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel148pj1.jpg)

Half of the second one with the 1mm nuts in place
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9797/kubel149jj8.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel149jj8.jpg)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/851/kubel150jh2.th.jpg (http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel150jh2.jpg) http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5583/kubel151xz4.th.jpg (http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel151xz4.jpg)

The shots wasn't the best....will update tomorrow when the whole thing is going to be assembled, I hope :)

[josve]

Construction of the second arm.

The parts to use are cutted out and are ready for assembly.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8241/kubel152fa9.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel152fa9.jpg)

First out is making the small sylinder.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5485/kubel153wq3.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel153wq3.jpg)
The part is rolled against a 2mm rod to get the right size of the finished part.

The sylinder are done, and the tiny roll to be mounted on the bottom is rolled against a 0,6mm rod.The end plates are also ready to me glued in place
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7418/kubel154qb8.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel154qb8.jpg)

Sylinder are glued to the plate, and the 3 distance keepers are done.Rolled agains a 1mm rod to be placed on spots c and d
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8894/kubel155ql2.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel155ql2.jpg)

The sylinder mounted on the arm.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/4329/kubel156za1.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel156za1.jpg)

And the arm is placed where it should be
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4618/kubel157yx2.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel157yx2.jpg)

Painted
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/707/kubel158rl2.th.jpg (http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel158rl2.jpg)

And chalkdusted
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3441/kubel159yv1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel159yv1.jpg) http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9503/kubel160oe8.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel160oe8.jpg)

This part is the first of at least 3 construction points.

[cgutzmer]

You have got to be kidding me. That piece by itself is more complicated than 90 percent of the models I have done :)
Chris

[josve]

LOL it's not as complicated as it might look Chris! But I have to admit when I stated this build I felt like I had taken water over my head.....but I'm moving slowly and try to read the drawings very carefully....

Construction point2 of the rear axel,suspension and transmission.

The drawing of cp2shows that this is a very simple job.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5589/kubel161yy1.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel161yy1.jpg)

It's just 5 parts involved,exept the small strips, and all the main parts are glued to 1mm karton.Strips are glued to 0,2mm karton.
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8751/kubel162cl4.th.jpg (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel162cl4.jpg)

The parts are mounted, and the axel is inserted to see if I got it aligned
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3939/kubel163zd7.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel163zd7.jpg)

Overview
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1713/kubel164zp2.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel164zp2.jpg) http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4140/kubel165ve8.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel165ve8.jpg)

next out will be the transmission.....that seems tricky.....

[josve]

Constructionpoint nr3 is the rear transmission.
The drawing.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6605/kubel166og6.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel166og6.jpg)

All the parts are cutted out.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/845/kubel167qz9.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel167qz9.jpg)

The rear part is laminated of 5 parts
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8162/kubel168ul9.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel168ul9.jpg)

The two "boxes" is underway
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2354/kubel169rh4.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel169rh4.jpg)

The main parts done
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2596/kubel170qn6.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel170qn6.jpg)

The part is finished
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/48/kubel171bz1.th.jpg (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel171bz1.jpg)

All parts are mounted loosely on thers positions just to see how it all fits
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5005/kubel172dx8.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel172dx8.jpg) http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2599/kubel173cp3.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel173cp3.jpg)

And put on the car to see how it fits there :)
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7510/kubel174yk8.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel174yk8.jpg)
It fitted just fine, but I have to wait with the gluing until the engine is in place....and that will be another story :)

[josve]

Constructionpoint nr4, the wheel connectors.

The drawing shows that this is a straight forward assembly.
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3438/kubel175kf4.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel175kf4.jpg)

Parts cutted out...still amazed by the number of parts for this build...
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/978/kubel176tw5.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel176tw5.jpg)

The main parts put together.
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/7955/kubel177ne0.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel177ne0.jpg) http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/5585/kubel178eh8.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel178eh8.jpg) http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/5688/kubel179sq5.th.jpg (http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel179sq5.jpg)

And I put the wheel on just for fun....
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/1903/kubel180lv6.th.jpg (http://img330.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel180lv6.jpg)

So now I'm going to put some paint on the parts and glue it all together.

[josve]

As I didn't have enough small details to work with.....I decided to put nuts and bolts on the wheel since my plans for a diorama involves the change of a broken tire.....and I wanted the bolts to show when the wheel is removed, and the nuts lying on the ground on a dirty/oiled piece of clothing.

So here it goes....
First I tried to put one bolt in
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4458/kubel181qp4.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel181qp4.jpg)

All five bolts in place
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4903/kubel182pr0.th.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel182pr0.jpg) http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/509/kubel183xi5.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel183xi5.jpg)

The nuts
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6679/kubel184jv7.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel184jv7.jpg)

Nuts and bolts in place :)
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8929/kubel185wv0.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel185wv0.jpg)

[Bowdenja]

:cry: That ain't right!:cry:

Don't forget the lug wrench to tighten them up! Wow!

[Stev0]

Crazy stuff...

What size nuts and bolts are these???

[josve]

I make a wrench for the toolbox :)

The bolts are 0,8x4mm, and the nuts are 2mm with approx 0,8mm centerhole...

[josve]

The plate with the bolts are glued in place into the wheel connector
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9300/kubel186sr2.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel186sr2.jpg)

And an overview.There are still some details I want to have in place before eveything is painted and glued in place.
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9241/kubel187id0.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kubel187id0.jpg)

[josve]

Back at work....and some more working on the Kübelwagen.

The engine was a bit tricky....a lot of parts, and the drawings was a bit difficult to understand since not all the parts involved was shown...

The main drawings.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel193sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel193.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel194sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel194.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel195sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel195.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel196sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel196.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel197sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel197.jpg)

Still some work to be done.....painting, and rest of the exhaust etc etc...

[josve]

Back at work....and some more working on the Kübelwagen.

The engine was a bit tricky....a lot of parts, and the drawings was a bit difficult to understand since not all the parts involved was shown...

The main drawings.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel193sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel193.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel194sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel194.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel195sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel195.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel196sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel196.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel197sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel197.jpg)

Still some work to be done.....painting, and rest of the exhaust etc etc...

[GT5500]

Good god man you are an artist I have never seen such fine detail work, well done.

[GT5500]

Good god man you are an artist I have never seen such fine detail work, well done.

[josve]

Thanks for your kind words GT!!

Last parts of the engine finished and put into place to see how it fits.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel198sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel198.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel199sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel199.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel200sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel200.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel201sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel201.jpg)

[josve]

Thanks for your kind words GT!!

Last parts of the engine finished and put into place to see how it fits.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel198sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel198.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel199sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel199.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel200sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel200.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel201sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel201.jpg)

[josve]

The exhaust is done.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel202sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel202.jpg)

[josve]

The exhaust is done.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel202sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel202.jpg)

[josve]

Finishing the underside.

Drawings.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel203sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel203.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel204sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel204.jpg)

Parts to be used here.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel205sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel205.jpg)

And everything mounted in place.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel206sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel206.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel207sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel207.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel208sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel208.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel209sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel209.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel210sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel210.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel211sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel211.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel212sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel212.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel213sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel213.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel216sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel216.jpg)

So now over to some more detail work here and there :)

[josve]

Finishing the underside.

Drawings.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel203sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel203.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel204sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel204.jpg)

Parts to be used here.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel205sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel205.jpg)

And everything mounted in place.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel206sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel206.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel207sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel207.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel208sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel208.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel209sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel209.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel210sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel210.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel211sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel211.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel212sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel212.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel213sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel213.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel216sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel216.jpg)

So now over to some more detail work here and there :)

[GT5500]

This build is awesome I really love the Kubelwagen's as well such a funny looking thing but very cool at the same time, but what would you expect from a car that shares so many genes with the most loveable car of all?

[GT5500]

This build is awesome I really love the Kubelwagen's as well such a funny looking thing but very cool at the same time, but what would you expect from a car that shares so many genes with the most loveable car of all?

[josve]

Yes the VW is just like the potatoe :) can be used for a lot of different stuff..

Continued working on the doorpoles and the support between them, made the rear "bumper" made the front "nightlight",made a rear light and some other parts.....

The gunholders, the two small knobs seen through the window.Also glued the spare tire and put the nuts on rest of the tires.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel217sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel217.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel218sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel218.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel219sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel219.jpg)

The rear "bumper",The doorpoles seen from the side and the gunholders seen from top view
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel220sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel220.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel222sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel222.jpg)

An overview of the Kübel so far, the rear light, and some kind of box, maybe the rear nightlights
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel223sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel223.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel224sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel224.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel225sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel225.jpg)

And the front nightlight
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel226sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel226.jpg)

[josve]

Yes the VW is just like the potatoe :) can be used for a lot of different stuff..

Continued working on the doorpoles and the support between them, made the rear "bumper" made the front "nightlight",made a rear light and some other parts.....

The gunholders, the two small knobs seen through the window.Also glued the spare tire and put the nuts on rest of the tires.
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel217sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel217.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel218sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel218.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel219sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel219.jpg)

The rear "bumper",The doorpoles seen from the side and the gunholders seen from top view
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel220sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel220.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel222sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel222.jpg)

An overview of the Kübel so far, the rear light, and some kind of box, maybe the rear nightlights
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel223sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel223.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel224sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel224.jpg)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel225sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel225.jpg)

And the front nightlight
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel226sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel226.jpg)

[josve]

I made the two doors on the drivers side today.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel227sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel227.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel228sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel228.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel229sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel229.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel230sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel230.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel231sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel231.jpg)

[josve]

I made the two doors on the drivers side today.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel227sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel227.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel228sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel228.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel229sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel229.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel230sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel230.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel231sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel231.jpg)

[cgutzmer]

Sweet as always!

How did you hinge that door. It looks great!

I am gonna ask you a favor.... As you prolly know, carl is putting together a bunch of awesome tutorials for us newer folks.

You do a couple things that REALLY stand out to me - ok, well lots of stuff but two things in particular that would make really great tutorials.

First - weathering. If you could put together a photo step by step of how you weather anything that would be awesome.

Second - your tires absolutely rock. Step by step on one of those puppies would rock!

I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh

Of course this is purely a request on my part and I certainly dont want you to feel pressured into it but maybe next time you build one just snap some extra shots :)
Thanks and keep up the great builds!
Chris

[cgutzmer]

Sweet as always!

How did you hinge that door. It looks great!

I am gonna ask you a favor.... As you prolly know, carl is putting together a bunch of awesome tutorials for us newer folks.

You do a couple things that REALLY stand out to me - ok, well lots of stuff but two things in particular that would make really great tutorials.

First - weathering. If you could put together a photo step by step of how you weather anything that would be awesome.

Second - your tires absolutely rock. Step by step on one of those puppies would rock!

I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh

Of course this is purely a request on my part and I certainly dont want you to feel pressured into it but maybe next time you build one just snap some extra shots :)
Thanks and keep up the great builds!
Chris

[Stev0]

Love it.

KubelW... is my favorite vehicle of the era. ;)

Clean build to. I respect that.

[Stev0]

Love it.

KubelW... is my favorite vehicle of the era. ;)

Clean build to. I respect that.

[josve]

Sweet as always!

How did you hinge that door. It looks great!

Thats a secret :)
But I'll try to explain.
On the pic below you will notice two small parts on the doorpole.
The doors are connected by the front hinge, and on the back tehre is a hole that the parts on the doorpoles fit into.So the trick was to only put glue to the tip of the two parts that would fit into the hole :)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221.jpg)


First - weathering. If you could put together a photo step by step of how you weather anything that would be awesome.
The model is weathered from the producer, so I'm not responsable for that part :)
I'm also colorblind, so it would have been impossible for me even to think about playing with colors.


Second - your tires absolutely rock. Step by step on one of those puppies would rock!
I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh



The first post in this thread is a step by step series of the wheels, so that will be easy to find :)
The weathering of the tires are done with chalkdust.I rub some white and brown chalk with grindingpaper, and just apply the dust with a brush....gives a nice effect of dusty/dirty wheels.

I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh

[josve]

Sweet as always!

How did you hinge that door. It looks great!

Thats a secret :)
But I'll try to explain.
On the pic below you will notice two small parts on the doorpole.
The doors are connected by the front hinge, and on the back tehre is a hole that the parts on the doorpoles fit into.So the trick was to only put glue to the tip of the two parts that would fit into the hole :)
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel221.jpg)


First - weathering. If you could put together a photo step by step of how you weather anything that would be awesome.
The model is weathered from the producer, so I'm not responsable for that part :)
I'm also colorblind, so it would have been impossible for me even to think about playing with colors.


Second - your tires absolutely rock. Step by step on one of those puppies would rock!
I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh



The first post in this thread is a step by step series of the wheels, so that will be easy to find :)
The weathering of the tires are done with chalkdust.I rub some white and brown chalk with grindingpaper, and just apply the dust with a brush....gives a nice effect of dusty/dirty wheels.

I do know you weather your tires so maybe two in one? heh heh

[josve]

Headlights.

The work on the Kübel is kind of slow with the details and touchup at the end of the build.But I made one headlight yesterday and the other one is ready to be painted and glued on place.

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel232sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel232.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel233sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel233.jpg)

[josve]

Headlights.

The work on the Kübel is kind of slow with the details and touchup at the end of the build.But I made one headlight yesterday and the other one is ready to be painted and glued on place.

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel232sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel232.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel233sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel233.jpg)

[josve]

I did the last two doors, the second headlight and the canvas top rolled up at the back yesterday, so the Kübel is near to be completed.

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel234sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel234.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel235sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel235.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel236sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel236.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel237sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel237.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel238sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel238.jpg)

[josve]

I did the last two doors, the second headlight and the canvas top rolled up at the back yesterday, so the Kübel is near to be completed.

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel234sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel234.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel235sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel235.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel236sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel236.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel237sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel237.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel238sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel238.jpg)

[Amazyah]

Another masterpiece Johnny! Just beautiful! :grin:
I am always so impressed with your builds, I have to order a copy of everything you build!
I have one of these on the way!:twisted:

Russell

[Amazyah]

Another masterpiece Johnny! Just beautiful! :grin:
I am always so impressed with your builds, I have to order a copy of everything you build!
I have one of these on the way!:twisted:

Russell

[josve]

Thanks a lot Russell!!
Before you know it you will have a huge pile of models on your shelf :)
I already have plans for my next models to build!

Still working on details.....

The rear licenceplate is done , and all the paperstrips...painted and glued...
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel239sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel239.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel240sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel240.jpg)

The rest of the bolts are in place, and all 4 doors can be opened.
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel241sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel241.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel242sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel242.jpg)

Overview, and the front licenceplate and the "bumper with towhooks"
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel243sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel243.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel244sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel244.jpg)

[josve]

Tonight I have made the shuffle and the jack.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel245sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel245.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel246sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel246.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel247sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel247.jpg)

And a couple of closeups of the jack
http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel248sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel248.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel249sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel249.jpg)

[josve]

The mirror on the drivers side.

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel250sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel250.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel251sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel251.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel252sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/div/kubel252.jpg)

[josve]

The pump was made today. I also made the "thing" besides the windscreen on the passengers side, and put a vent in the tire....

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel253sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel253.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel254sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel254.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel255sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel255.jpg)

http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel256sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel256.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel257sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel257.jpg) http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel258sm.jpg (http://www.avsim.com/hangar/fly/josve/kubel258.jpg)

I was hoping to finish the car in this weekend....still a few hours left..

[Amazyah]

Beautiful work Johnny!

I know I am repeating myself but you never cease to amaze me with your talents! :)

I shall have to learn more words so I can be more creative with my posts!

Russell

[josve]

Don't bother with learning new words Russell!
I really appreciate your feedback, no matter what words you use :)

[Amazyah]

Now it is my turn to thank you Johnny! Thank you! :wink:

Russell

[cgutzmer]

I wouldnt be suprised if that thing really pumped air into the tire! Great work!
Chris

[josve]

So at last the Kübel is done. This has been a very pleasant build since I first started it back in March and til today. The fit of the parts have been very good, I also think that the printing is very good.The kit contains over 950 parts, and everything have been right.
I'll split this post in two, and take a walkaround on the details first.

First pic shows the front, with the wire (that will be in steel color)
Next is the manual starter rod that hangs on the rear hatch
Third is the rear with the hatches almost closed.It was so much tension in the hinges that the hatches wouldn't stay closed....
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel259sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel259.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel261sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel261.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel263sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel263.jpg)

First pic is the instrumentpanel, slightly modified
Next is a the rear licenceplate and the light
Third is the front wheel
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel265sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel265.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel266sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel266.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel267sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel267.jpg)

Continues wirh a shot of the roofsystem with the canvastop rolled up.
So comes the fulel cap and the spare tire....and I also notice I have forgotten TO PAINT THE EDGES INSIDE THE WINDOW!!!!
Third pic is the rear suspension and one of the exhaust pots
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel268sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel268.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel269sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel269.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel270sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel270.jpg)

First shot is of the front axel and suspension.
Second is sidemirror
Third is of the floor,gearhandle and handbrake
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel272sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel272.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel274sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel274.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel275sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel275.jpg)

First pic is the details on the front with light,horn and showel
Second is the rear again with the exhaust pots and the reflex
Third is of the engine
http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel276sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel276.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel277sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel277.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel278sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel278.jpg)

[Stev0]

This is a quality build ... I'm thinking this should go on Modelik's site.

[cbg]

Johnny,

I love Volkswagen and I love the Kubelwagen. This is on my "most wanted" list for the holidays for sure.

As I watched your build, I could easily identify most, if not all the corresponding parts and pieces that my 1960 sedan still shares with the type 82. Amazing technology then and even now. . .wish an air-cooled vehicle was still made by someone somewhere.

Thank you for a most interesting build. I have permanently bookmarked this thread for reference.

High regards,

cbg

[Larry Marshall]

Love your work, Johnny. Thanks for sharing it so freely.

Cheers --- Larry

[cgutzmer]

Simply stunning - nuff said :)
Chris

[josve]

Thanks a lot for all the positive feedback I have got from you guys!!
It's highly appreciated!!

And here are the overview pictures.I just leave them without comments...

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel260sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel260.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel264sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel264.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel279sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel279.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel280sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel280.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel281sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel281.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel282sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel282.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel283sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel283.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel284sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel284.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel285sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel285.jpg)

http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel286sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel286.jpg) http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel287sm.jpg (http://home.online.no/~johsvenn/artimages/papir/kubel287.jpg)

[cgutzmer]

I cant recall - are you building a scene (diorama) around this? With the bum tire you could get creative :)
Chris

[josve]

Hello Chris!

Yes the Kübel are going to be a part of a desert diorama which also includes the SdKfz 250 and a Pak40 cannon.Where the Kübel is stranded with a broken tire in front of the Pak and with the Sdkfz250 standing in the sanddunes :)

Thats why I inserted bolts and nuts on the tire, and it will stand on the jack with the tire on the ground with the nuts on an oily clothe and some tools besides.With the bolts showing it will look more real.

[edikk]

Good work!
Near to the pump it is necessary to put the soldier.:)

[josve]

Thanks Eddikk!!

I'm going to put some soldiers around, but I'm not sure if the pump will be involved in the scene :)