The building of the VW Type 2 Pick-Up Truck
This is a nice Hasegawa kit, no inner engine-detail, a so called curbside model
Some background......" In February of 1950, Volkswagen's top executive, Mr. Heinz Nordhoff, announced the release of a very convenient new vehicle to be called the "Type 2." A box-shaped body mounted on the lower chassis of the famed Volkswagen Beetle, the Type 2 became the firm's second best-selling vehicle. Released as the "Delivery Van" in March of 1950, it was produced in numerous variations during its lifetime. A high cargo bed extending from behind the driver's seat is a distinguishing feature of the pick-up, which also features a convenient two square-meter locker storage space underneath the cargo bed. The initial design of the Type 2 was manufactured from 1950 to 1966 and had a two-piece front window. Loved by their owners, many Type 2s can be seen on the roads of countries throughout the world even today. (Data) Length : 4,290mm Width : 1,750mm Height: 1,910mm Kerb weight: 1,085kg Displacement: 1,493cc Max.power: 44ps / 4,000rpm (DIN) Max.torque :10.4mkg/2,000rpm (DIN) "........
These were the first photo's made in a "Lightbox"; a simple modified cardboard box -> see photo
Take care when attaching the wheels, it is all a bit delicate!"
I have giving the wheelhubs a lot of attention
Same thing can be said about the wooden planks
Detailing inside the cabin was not forgotten
