TheSamba.com :: View topic - '65 Bug Bf-109 Paint idea

Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:34 pm

So i was trying to think of semi-cheap ways of paint my bug and i came across many people who had just painted their bug with normal camo. I didn't really want normal camo, i wanted something different, unique, so instantly though of Aircraft and their camo.

So this is my question, what does everyone think of this idea? any suggestions/tips on design and paint choice.

The plane of choice is a Messerschmidt BF-109, i found a pretty cool list of historical 109 designs.
http://www.markstyling.com/bf109fs9.htm

Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:25 pm

Naaaa-- waste of money

make er a classic !

Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:05 am

A bug will never resemble an airplane! Go with an original type enamel or base coat/clear coat if you really want to be Proud of it. No metallic paint! You can do a two-tone paint job if you want?

Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:26 pm

Sorry, It's been done already! I live near the Planes of Fame and thought a P40 Warhawk would be cool...kinda badass and nerdy all at once. Or at least some nose art would be cool too!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/748443.jpg

Found something similar:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/242788.jpg

Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:32 pm

I don't bash on ideas just to make myself feel good... but I think that particular design of camo would make your bug look like a rusty, primered, spray- painted junker that's been sitting in the tall grass in a field for too long. Of course, execution is everything.

If you must go retro military, I'd do it up all the way and try to match to a particular authentic style (Swiss, German, etc). To that end, I'd suggest a solid coat of flat olive (or gray or tan) with some military accessories like lettering, spare tires, blackout headlights, jerry cans, knobby tires, etc - to make sure your intent is clear. If you don't do it all the way, it's going to just look lame.

Paint over all the chrome. No hub caps. Spray a star or a swastika :shock: on the door. Strap a shovel to the roof!

Looks good:

Looks bad:

And as a final note - in my opinion - if you're going for good old USA-style camo, then do it on a baja.

Just opinions, of course. I don't claim to be an authority on military VWs by any stretch. But I know what I've seen/liked/disliked, as an observer.

Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:09 pm

i'm not gonna tell you what way you need to paint your car,.. but spend some time in this thread,..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149769
read how most treat ummmm,........"odd" cars and the owners of these fine example of "different" cars
then think if you want to be included in this "fest" of err,..Unique umm,.. personal "visions"

Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:52 pm

Longrifle wrote: Sorry, It's been done already! I live near the Planes of Fame and thought a P40 Warhawk would be cool...kinda badass and nerdy all at once. Or at least some nose art would be cool too!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/748443.jpg

Found something similar:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/242788.jpg

That looks cool but only because I know what it is supposed to be. If I didn't I would be thinking "WTF is that about?"

Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:31 pm

Volksrod I own is painted to replicate the BF109 plane. So far gets a lot of attention and awards.

Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:14 am

what I've learned by going against the grain is that the folks on the samba will usually be hateful but the general public will rave.