Hi everyone!

Here is my first entry to this quiet-but-wonderful Automotive GB!

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car, introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Beetle. Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front, driving the front wheels, with luggage storage in the rear. Many special editions have been released, such as the Malibu Barbie New Beetle.

In 2011 for the 2012 model year, a new Beetle model, the Beetle (A5), replaced the New Beetle. It is often referred to as the New Beetle as well. Various versions of this model continued to be made in Puebla, Mexico, until the final car left the assembly line on 10 July 2019.

This is practically my first Automotive kit build. Having no relative experience, let me just say that the kit looks wonderful: typical "modern" Tamiya, everything looks perfect, molding cannot get crisper!...

Rims are chrome platted and tires are vinyl.
Transparencies are crystal clear, a nice set of masks is provided...
Instructions are great, as is the small decal sheet...
I have no plans to start this beauty of a kit immediately, as I have TOO many ongoing projects, however I kind of thought it would be great just to add an entry to this neat GB. Whoknows, I might perform some small steps quite soon!

More to come!

I think I can see it! It should be part D8 at the above assembly instructions, my friend @airbum!
As always, thanks for following!

Thanks my friend @chinesegeorge!
I am leaning towards Humbrol 14 French Blue 🙂

Now that is a step aside, Spiros @fiveten
With the support of Nikos all will turn out great.
Looking forward to this Beetle.

Great news, @fiveten, I’m sure Nikos will enjoy the build.

And now for something completely different! Great choice for a father-son build. I hope it goes together easier than Tamiya’s old ‘64 Beetle, Spiros @fiveten. Have fun you two!

Some more assembly...

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks my friend @johnb! Loukas joined too, so, per the Genesis band album...

...and then there were three...

Cannot really say about the final color, as it was decided to give the completed Beetle to a very good friend who owns a silver Audi convertible, so...it might be silver, but Nikos wants either blue or green...oh, my!