SUMMER IS COMING WITH THIS 1:32 SCALE VW BEACH BUGGY FROM REVELL
HEAD FOR THE BEACH with this 1:32 scale Volkswagen Beach Buggy from the flower-power age of Aquarius. Mat Irvine: This Revell kit of a late-1960s Volkswagen Beach Buggy was originally a Monogram release. Unusually, the kit was made to 1:32 scale, which went against the trend of US manufacturers at that time, most of whom favoured the somewhat larger 1:24/5 scale. The back of the box ( below ) has plenty of details and tips on assembly. Today, both Revell and Airfix fly the flag with various vehicles to 1:32 scale, and there are a fair number of aircraft available, too. As for this VW Buggy kit, it’s very simple, with just 22 components. However, they go together in a very straightforward manner. The parts are moulded in white, silver-grey, and transparent plastic, with a set of black vinyl tyres. The VW can be painted in whatever shade you choose, though the box art and plans opt for a bright apple green. The decal sheet includes vehicle registration plates for ...