1/35 Ryefield Type 82E Staff Car

[mustang1989]

Late last year I saw a build review of this kit in Fine Scale Modeler. I've always been a fan of the older Beetles and have also wanted to build a model of one from WWII so needless to say I just had to have this kit. Soooo....my wife got it for me for Christmas. I've been waiting for a slot in which to build it so I finally got one here a month or so ago and I had a lot of fun building it. The only real problem that it has is in the windshield fit. There's alot of sanding that needs to happen with the glass itself if you want it to fit perfectly in the opening. I managed to get it to work for me but it wasn't without its struggles.



Any how....here's the completed build:




















Only recently did I notice it but this is going to get some additional weathering and painting on the bottom here. Totally missed those areas.





Other Detail Shots:

[another rick]

Alright, an original Baja Bug. Just kidding, that is one impressive build, very nice attention to detail. That Jerry Can in the front would scare me a bit, one inadvertent rifle shot and that Bug and its passengers would be roasted. Thanks for sharing.

[mustang1989]

Oct 10, 2020 7:04:00 GMT -6 another rick said:

Alright, an original Baja Bug. Just kidding, that is one impressive build, very nice attention to detail. That Jerry Can in the front would scare me a bit, one inadvertent rifle shot and that Bug and its passengers would be roasted. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Rick! LOL! Yeah but then again....one rifle shot and it would go through the whole dang car.

[41chevy]

Nice! Even has the semaphore signals I see. Never knew that a type 82 was kitted. Now I need one.

[mustang1989]

Thanks Paul! I think CMK makes one but it's not near as nice of a kit.

[Mr. E Modeler]

That thing must run at least a 38 MPH quarter hell maybe even a 40 with a tailwind! Nice build!

[mustang1989]

Oct 15, 2020 17:42:14 GMT -6 Mr. E Modeler said:

That thing must run at least a 38 MPH quarter hell maybe even a 40 with a tailwind! Nice build!

LOLOLOL!! Thanks buddy!!