VW T1 Camper Van, V2.05 (4-wide): A LEGO® creation by Nils O. : MOCpages.com

VW T1 Camper Van, V2.05 (4-wide)

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This is my first real 4-wide model of the Volkswagen T1 Camper after a lot of virtual versions built in LDD. The T1 Microbus (called "Bulli" in Germany) is one of my all time favourite VWs.

About this creation

I still don't have all the parts to built the last version that I have built in LDD. So I made a mix of my models V2.0 and V2.1. This version still has the SNOT side windows which make the white part of the model higher than on the original.

Update October 26, 2011: You can see the finished version V2.1 here.

I looked for some pictures of the real car after seeing the rectangular wheelhouses on Isaac's T1 and added some covers similar to the ones Dylan used on his Samba Bus. As I said, I still don't have all the parts for the "final" version. So here and there you see grey and black parts instead of red ones and an edgy rear roof which should look just right the front one.

I ordered some classic studded axles with white rims with my last BrickLink order. I think with classic tyres they make the best looking wheels for this model. In the side view you can see the gaps between the lower part of the front/rear end and the wheelhouses which will be filled with the 2x2 SNOT converters. The SNOT windows will later be replaced by a set of 3 "rollbars" on each side.

The front view is already very close to the "final" look I've planned. Only one stud on each side of the plate just below the windshield will be red instead of white. I used the idea for the "rollbars" on the windscreen that I had seen on Klingus 123's T1.

After all, I'm still quite satisfied with the look of this "intermediate" version of my T1.

Update December 19, 2011: If you like this one, please take a look at the "finished" version 2.1, too. I like that one even more, and I'd like it to "overtake" it's "younger brother", one day ;-))

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inexplicable creations

December 27, 2011

This is an incredible micro scale van!

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Barney R

December 18, 2011

This VW is amazing, the actual essence in just 4 studs. You've got me going back to my Legoland.

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Thomas Graafland

December 14, 2011

Cool!!! I like the colors and the front windows!!! Fantastic detail!!!! The shape is realy nice!!! I like the SNOT you used for the sidewindows!!! :-D

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Nils O.

November 21, 2011

I'm glad you all like this one, but in my opinion the "finished" one is even better: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/292885 ;-))

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Dohoon Kim

November 21, 2011

Very nice!

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Erik Hendrikx

October 14, 2011

Awesome!

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Nils O.

October 13, 2011

Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you like it.

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Hot Rod

October 12, 2011

It's just the Best 4 wide Camper I've seen on Mocpages!!! :D

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Nick Barrett

October 9, 2011

It's just like that new set in miniature - the front looks great!

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~cashier~ (Ben Cajero)

October 4, 2011

wow iits cool to see this in person and not just on LDD! I really like it

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Ryan Link

October 2, 2011

Cool! I love the detail on such a small vehicle. Nice technique on the windows!

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Ape Fight

October 1, 2011

Very very good for 4-wide! Great job

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Nils O.

September 29, 2011

Quoting 1998 quicksilver I made a review of it! ;D

Cool, thanks! Where can I find it?

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Nils O.

September 29, 2011

Only two days until the big one (10220) hits the streets. I'll HAVE to buy this one :-))

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Nils O.

September 28, 2011

Quoting Klingus 123 Very nice Vw T1 ,thanks for use my desing for front windows

Oh, I forgot to write it here - Sorry for that. I had written that in the Brainstorming folder, but not here. Credits for the windshield are added now.