A few thoughts on the Ribeirinho Beetle

 The Ribeirinho Beetle adopts the Wiking concept. But it is not a direct copy. The Ribeirinho model is self-contained.



Left Wiking Split Window Body Type L-Ae (according to mm Wiking Chronik 1/96) and right Ribeirinho Split Window:
Left small window - right bigger window!
Left more engine fan blades - right less fan blades

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Left Wiking L-Ac with door handle - right Ribeirinho with door handle recess.

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Wiking L-Ae small front window - Ribeirinho bigger front window.

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  The Ribeirinho beetles are usually glued.
When you open it, there will be a bit of glue left over.
What thoughts come up when you look at the chassis in the picture 0_RIBIERINHO_OVAL_VW-22 (in Thread Ribeirunho Oval Window 1:39) in the area of ​​the rear bumper?

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Wiking Oval Window L-C, L-Af and Ribeirinho

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Wiking Oval Window L-C, L-Af with door handle, Ribierinho with door handle recess.

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