Practical Plastic: Episode 9.1, Revell VW Samba Bus (Part 1)

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This build video ran a little long so I split it into two parts. This is Part One, covering kit contents, major assembly, and painting. Part Two will cover final assembly, detailing, and kit assessment. Thanks for watching!

00:00 Start
00:19 What's in the Box
07:52 Let's look at the instructions
13:10 Paint and initial build
31:56 More building!
34:16 Considerations for build & paint strategy
42:38 Working with a multi-part body

Kit: Revell VW Samba T1 Bus 1/16 scale, kit#07009
(ordered from Amazon)

Spray Paint:
Rustoleum 2X Gray Primer
Rustoleum 2X Flat Black
Rustoleum 2X Gloss White
Rustoleum 2X Gloss Brilliant Blue
Testors Flat White

Bottle Paint:
From Testors-
Gloss Red
Steel
Aluminum
Metallic Silver
Flat Rust
Flat Gray
Flat Yellow
Gloss Blue
Flat Gun Metallic
Flat & Semi-Gloss Black
From Testors Model Masters-
Gunship Gray
Flat Gull Gray
From Tamiya-
J.N. Gray (XF-12)
Tamiya Black Panel Liner

Adhesives, Etc.:
Testors Clear Parts Cement
Testors Liquid Plastic Cement
Gorilla Glue SuperGlue (gel)
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement
Tamiya Mark Fit decal solution
Pledge Revive-It Floor Polish (aka Future floor polish)

Extras:
From Earth and Tree Miniatures (www.earthandtree.com)
Picnic Basket (IM66007)
Wine Bottles (set of two) (AZG8372)
Oval Flat Basket (BD B086)
Blanket, Blue & Red Plaid
From Scale Motorsport
Red Spark Plug Wire, #6002