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Killing time with VW models

James Peene

Having just put the February 08 issue to bed, we had 10 minutes to kill and used our time constructively.

The 1959 model Beetle sitting on James' desk was crying out to be modified. Seeing as he had a spare few minutes he decided there would be no harm in swapping the wheels over for the extra wide Fuchs that came with the model.

After having trouble locating a screwdriver he decided scissors would be the best way forward!

Not only has he changed the rims, he also installed the narrowed axle that was also supplied.

Considering the lack of tool, we think he did quite well.

Before and After:






Ivan on the other hand was spurred on to use his free time to hand craft a new pair of glasses out of chop sticks and Nice Biscuits.
Why he saw it fit to make these is totally beyond us! Welcome to the world of Ivan...

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December 21 15:28

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Ivan you slacker!

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