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Here is the current stage, of my taking 1/24 VW Beetle models and modifying them into a more aero design. I am calling these NS for the New Style Bugs and OS for the Old Style. When I get the NS 1/24 scale body the way I like it , I will make a mold of the 1/6 scale NS Bug I have, make foam cores, and work on those with a small wind tunnel. This is the body type I'd like to use for the Final X-Car. However, I have decided I would also like to take a Live OS car and make the mods to it, recording the changes as I go. First with a stock good running OS Beetle, then lightening it and aero mods as much as possible, then do the full Aero body with the back forward, and finally go to the full composite frame. I think if the full Aero body worked well, it could make a good kit to sell to bolt on the old pan cars. The model body seems to want to be changed "easily", I don't know how accurate it is compared to the full size car, but by cutting the front off at the cowl, and "welding" the rear seat-firewall section on, it now becomes the Back of the Aero OS nicely. I widened the front axle to better allow the cab forward design I am looking for, it turned out to be a little too wide for the OS car, but just right for the NS.
I hope everyone had a Fine Christmas!