Phaeton's visit - $106 later!

[WEDEL.1]

Phaeton (Ben) has come over today to view my model VW collection.

Unfortunately this also meant a short stint on Ebay?? One hundred Dollars each later this is what we bought.

First a VW Constellation, harmless enough at $21 ea. Yes he talked me into it.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9337/constellation01bs6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The conversation moved to the Phaeton. Do you have a Phaeton model says he, No I don't says I, however I did have strong desires on a Gerhard Schroeder one with the German flag, in 1/43 scale. Yes, says Ben, I wanted that one too. So, I did the natural thing and looked it up one the internet & found a person in Hong Kong who was selling two! I like you Ben, but, don't come too often :-)

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/7945/phaeton01ayt9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9893/phaeton02aui9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8356/phaeton03amf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[phaeton]

Muhahahahahahaha :D

Shall we buy a Lupo and W12 next ?

[GoLfMan]

nutters :D

[fuzion]

and i thought i was bad buying another set of wheels that are now underneath and surrounding my bed....

[phaeton]

Seriously I'd like to thank Maris and Julia for their kind hospitality.

and thank them for giving me my own Caddy :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208006-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208007-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208008-1.jpg

[dubbed]

Great looking models. I'm really digging the Phaeton.

I didn't know VW made trucks. Are they still around?

[phaeton]

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Truck_and_Bus has all the info and links you need ;)

[Mrk_Mickey]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208008-1.jpg

Look at that poke!! :eek:

[Russ59]

You're gonna make Preeny jealous !!! :biggrin: :nana:

[WEDEL.1]

The Phaeton has arrived.

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8466/phaetongerhardschroder0jy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9563/phaetongerhardschroder0gb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/4593/phaetongerhardschroder0gw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/605/phaetongerhardschroder0wt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8410/phaetongerhardschroder0qf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[phaeton]

WOW wooden interior finally I'm rich hahahaha :D

[WEDEL.1]

The Constellation is buring bright. Arrived today.

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/385/constellation02rn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8553/constellation03ad4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/7499/constellation01lu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9877/constellation04dy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1566/constellation05wh2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[phaeton]

Me likey :D

[WEDEL.1]

Mirrors are still to be attached.....

Maris

[phaeton]

Mirrors are still to be attached.....

Maris


Cool :biggrin:

[Mr Messy]

Love the Phaeton - I've only ever had a good look at one, it was in an Auckland carpark. Were they ever sold in Aus?

[phaeton]

Love the Phaeton - I've only ever had a good look at one, it was in an Auckland carpark. Were they ever sold in Aus?

No, although one officially slipped through in NSW and one was spotted in Perth.

[Preen59]

Seriously I'd like to thank Maris and Julia for their kind hospitality.

and thank them for giving me my own Caddy :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208006-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208007-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/271208008-1.jpg


You're gonna make Preeny jealous !!! :biggrin: :nana:

:eek: I only just saw this!! Do they come in red?! :bowdown:

[WEDEL.1]

:eek: I only just saw this!! Do they come in red?! :bowdown:

I haven't seen one yet. Hopefully for you, it's only a matter of time.

Maris

[Russ59]

I haven't seen one yet. Hopefully for you, it's only a matter of time.

Maris

Could always give it a respray, it shouldn't take too long there's not that much of it, just a bit fiddly masking up the areas that don't want paint, make sure you don't rush the spraying and go very light gradual coats from a good 30 cm away. :)

This should help to give Preeny a glimmer of hope :biggrin:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2820/f1404a33f50db1b56038709wm3.jpg

[BTJ]

Hey fellas, wher did you get the constellation from?

I'm trying to hunt one down (and any othe VW trucks)

I've got a few holes in my collection. Trucks, a few concept cars and earlier models of current cars (would love some early Passat, jetta and scirocco models.)

Cheers!

P.S Loving that Phaeton. Must have one!

[phaeton]

Schuco made the truck we bought; there was also silver one with a trailer :D

Phaeton was a limited edition by Minichamps.

Also try MAN G series or MAN G90 this was part of a JV with MAN and VW ;)

[BTJ]

Schuco made the truck we bought; there was also silver one with a trailer :D

Phaeton was a limited edition by Minichamps.

Also try MAN G series or MAN G90 this was part of a JV with MAN and VW ;)

remember seeing the schuco truck. is it any good?? how big is it??

loving the phaeton! :)

[phaeton]

Tiny but worth it :D

Chancellor's Phaeton is Uber cool :)