Mudbug

Yep, the toothbrush thing works every time. The thing I like about doing it with an airbrush is that the effect looks accidental...the little splatter spotsare different sizes &amp; shapes, the spitting is so sporadic(sp)with the airbrush.<br><br><br>S~

I would LOVE to drive a 1:1 Bug done up like that! It has a gasser look to it. Really nice custom work!<br><br>Are the door hinges an added touch or are they already casted on the VWs? If they are casted, I'm shocked. All these years and I never noticed that detail.<br><br>Why can't Mattel make them as cool as that one?

<p>Thanks Kitty, Only the custom paint job has been done to this casting. I can only think of 2 Ultra Hot colors &amp; the new Since '68 white one thathave been done with this casting. I've been doing these fade jobs for years but I have only tried it this once on this casting. That's why I said Iwanted to try something new (new to this casting). Thanks, Mike</p>

Wait. What is the casting then? Heck, I thought you did a killer cut n' paste (physically, not Photoshop) job on a "regular" HW Bug.<br><br>I like it better this way, though, as it means I might be able to get one too. Maybe. If they were a convention thing or the like, no way I can afford one ofthose.

The casting is called Custom Volkswagon Bug. There are 2 Ultra Hot colors, black/red &amp; green/white $5.00 each usually, $4.00 some places, but still hard tofind sometimes. The new Since '68 is white/red I believe @ $3.00+ and VHTF. Hope that helps, Mike

That mud-splatter effect looks kool! <img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_biglaugh.gif" width="20" alt="image"><br><br>...hmmm, that gives me an idea for a junker Baja Breaker that i got laying around.<img height="23" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/confused01.gif" width="25" alt="image"><p><br></p>

Wow, I'll have to look more closely next time they show up at my local Wal Mart. They're always behind on what they get in stock. I was still seeing2006 cars last month. They'll probably get the 2008s in some time in 2009. Maybe.<br><br>Thanks for the info. I'm really diggin on that one. I had a chance to pick up the Karmann Ghia but passed because it just didn't look that great but Ihadn't seen the Bug. Store employees snap up the T-Hunts and anything really popular before the boxes even go out on the floor, so I was shocked to see theGhia.

Not so intersted in technique myself since I'm no creator, but I give you a thumbs up on the final product!

Thank you Tom, Haven't seen you around for a little bit, hope your doing well. Hope you have a Happy New Year! Take care, Mike