Overall thoughts…<\/strong><\/h4>\nI still haven\u2019t quite got my head a round this. For an easy build, novice, beginner\u2019s kit, I can\u2019t really fault it. The instructions are extremely well set out and clear, the kit materials are excellent and there are literally \u2018no extras\u2019 to buy if the basic instructions are followed. And the product is quite convincing. Clearly, an unpainted model \u2013 especially in \u2018all-over orange\u2019 is not going to look too realistic \u2013 but you do get a fairly accurate model of this VW T2, with opening doors, tailgate, engine cover etc. And for the absolute beginner it\u2019s a hit!<\/p>\n
It could be taken to the next level with a simple paint job and the use of the decals. There\u2019s a good amount of detail with the interior and the engine to add many hours of involvement. I think it would look good, especially for a relatively inexperienced model maker, to do this.<\/p>\n
To take it to a \u2018modeller\u2019s\u2019 level, I\u2019m not sure. Ok, if you particularly want to build a VW T2 bus and make it into a rusty wreck, a barn find or some other incarnation it could well fit the bill. But, as mentioned before, the \u2018EasyClick\u2019 construction does mean that parts that are on a traditional scale model, with clean edges, neatly fitting windows and doors, etc are not found here \u2013 so this probably won\u2019t fit the bill. Wobbly doors that don\u2019t fit neatly into their apertures are very difficult to disguise.<\/p>\n
These comments aren\u2019t a criticism of the kit \u2013 because it\u2019s not designed for what I did in stage 2. But it\u2019s been enjoyable and interesting to have a go.<\/p>\n
Happy modelling!<\/p>\n
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