Classics

Volkswagen T1 Westfalia

Papercraft diorama of the Volkswagen T1 Westfalia, the camper conversion that became a symbol of the travelling spirit.

Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Season	1962
Category	Classics
Scale	1:35
Difficulty	High
Estimated time	6-8 hours
Print format	4 A4 sheets
Source	PaperDiorama.com

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Build instructions

What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.

Print the PDF at actual size (100%, do not scale to fit page) on 200-250 gsm paper.
Cut out each piece along the solid lines.
Score the dashed lines with a ruler for precise folds.
Glue the pieces in the numbered order on each sheet, working from the body outward to the details.
Let each joint dry before moving on to the next piece.

About the Volkswagen T1 Westfalia

Based on the Volkswagen Transporter T1 (1950-1967), the Westfalia conversion added a kitchen, furniture, and, in many cases, a pop-up roof.

History and trivia

This combination of van and camping equipment gave rise to the modern camper van concept, a segment still alive today through professional conversions of current-generation vans. Its split-windscreen silhouette made it a cultural icon associated with surfing and 1960s-70s road trips, and it remains one of the most sought-after classic vans among collectors worldwide.