VW T1 Samba Bus, 1/24 - Revell 07399

The Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus Revell 07399 is a model car kit to assemble at 1/24. It reproduces the Samba version of the famous Volkswagen T1, recognizable by the iconic silhouette of the early Volkswagen commercial vehicles. Once assembled, the model measures 181 mm in length.

The Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus

The Volkswagen Transporter T1 is among the most distinctive vehicles in post-war automotive history. Its rounded body shapes, the front end with a separate windscreen, and its panel van or minibus body architecture helped make it a lasting icon. The name Samba Bus refers to a particularly well-known variant of this vehicle family.

The Revell 07399 model kit

This Revell reference offers a 1/24 scale building project dedicated to the VW T1 Samba Bus. The kit includes 173 parts and falls under Revell level 5 in the brand’s classification. It is suitable for methodical assembly, with careful preparation of the parts before gluing and painting.

The 1/24 scale reduces each dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 24. It offers a popular format for automotive model making—compact enough for display in a case while still allowing you to work on the various body elements, the interior, and the chassis.

Assembly and finishing

As with any build-it-yourself model kit, it is recommended to carefully remove the parts from the sprues, remove any traces of the sprues, and carry out dry-fitting before gluing. Painting by sub-assemblies generally makes the work on interior areas and mechanical components easier.

Applying a suitable primer helps to even out the surfaces before painting. Then the body colors, interior details, and exterior finishes can be applied using a brush or an airbrush depending on the model maker’s habits. A glossy or satin finish can be used to enhance the car-like look of the body.

Technical features

• Brand : Revell
• Manufacturer reference : 07399
• Type : model car kit to assemble
• Subject : Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus
• Scale : 1/24
• Number of parts : 173
• Length once assembled : 181 mm
• Revell level : 5

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Assembly may require model glue, suitable paints, primer, brushes or an airbrush, as well as precision tools such as side cutters, a modeling knife, fine abrasive paper and, if needed, finishing putty.