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Old 02-15-2024, 03:12 PM   #1
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Some Assembly Reqiored

My delightful wife got me a VW Van for Valentines Day. All I need to do is put it together. Should be fun.

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What the finished product should look like.

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Old 02-15-2024, 05:56 PM   #2
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Watch out for those sharp scissors ! AND super glue is using that !?
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Old 02-16-2024, 06:33 AM   #3
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I like it---that's a good woman ya got there!!!
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Old 02-16-2024, 09:20 PM   #4
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Yes, she is definitely a keeper.
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Old 02-26-2024, 12:51 PM   #5
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About 270 parts and pieces later it is done. All the pieces were laser cut from plywood and friction fit together. The only glue is where I accidentally broke a couple of pieces.









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Old 02-26-2024, 01:49 PM   #6
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Awesome, well done, looks great.
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Yeh, THAT IS VERY COOL!
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Old 02-26-2024, 03:54 PM   #8
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Yup - that's fantastic. Fun little project
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Well done Sir, well done! Wife is very happy its done, you love it and it turned out so nice!
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Old 02-26-2024, 09:40 PM   #10
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Thanks everyone. I use to build model cars when I was much younger. Building this brought back many fine memories.
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