VW Campervan - My first wooden model build

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This was the first wooden model vehicle I built a couple of years back. It was built using a set of plans from DutchyPatterns which I found on Pinterest. 
I started this build as a dear friend of mine had a stroke and as he was a great camper van enthusiast I thought this would raise his spirits, unfortunately he passed away before I could complete it (he was unaware of the build). So this has great sentimental feeling attached to this model.
I used Cherry and Ash in this build with a little bit of Oak for the wheels as I recall. As this was the first time I embarked on model building it definitely help me improve my attention to detail also kicked off a few more model builds since all of which come from Dutchy's.
As I mentioned in my first post i tend to video and post their progress on my youtube channel - Phenrica woodstuff.
Cheers
Steve

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Absolute beauty. Being from California, there’s a certain heavy nostalgia for VW camper vans here!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

simply love the luggage it adds to very nice Details  GR8 JOB 😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

You did a great job on a challenging build! I've got a set of these plans. The project is on my "to-do" list but it's going to be a while.
nice model work. love the luggage rack and suit cases !

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

What a beauty!  takes me back many years.  I love the detail and the wood choices are outstanding.
That is sweet, some great details and wonderful wood choices, the luggage rack loaded u is really neat. Well done.

Main Street to the Mountains

We had a VW Kombi when the kids were young, man did it do some trips 2 in the front and 6 in the back....
Top model Steve....

Life’s Good, Enjoy Each New Day’s Blessings

One I would like to build,  My folks had a camper,  They had a great time in it.  Very nice build.
Thanks for the kind comments, very humbling 
Awesome. Suitcases are really neat addition!