Category: How To

  • 1967 VW Beetle Barn Find Diorama

    This custom will be just a bit different. Instead of working with the typical 1/64th scale, I’ll be working with a 1/32nd scale diecast VW Beetle. This Beetle has been sitting in a barn for about 35 years and is ready to be freed and brought back to life. There’s a lot more that I’d…

  • Keeping Your Black Trim Black

    I’ve tried numerous products over the years to restore black trim and paint. Some work ok, others just suck! I had an old timer tell me years ago about a product that would do the trick with the best results. About a month ago, I decided to put it to the test. I must admit,…

  • Making A Hot Wheels Version Of Our 1968 VW Beetle

    A while back, I was challenged to create a Hot Wheels version of our 1968 VW Beetle. Though the body styles are different and working with detail at the 1:64th scale is incredibly hard, I think the end result was worthy of it’s own video. I’d like to revisit this challenge again in the future…

  • Custom Matchbox Mercedes Benz

    Sorry this one took so long, I kept putting it on the backburner and never thought I’d get it finished. But here it is, not one of my best and not one of my favorites, but it was still a lot of fun to do. I really hope that you enjoy the video and please…

  • Installing 62-67 VW Beetle Tail Lights On Our 68 Beetle

    I’ve been wanting to do this mod for a very long time and I finally got around to doing. I installed 1967 VW Beetle reverse lights on our 68 Beetle a few years ago. Since then, I wanted to install the 62 – 67 Beetle tail lights as well. Not a expensive project, I just…