Pappy Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) G'day people, I don't normally build vehicles and when I do, they normally only come with two wheels, but I was tempted recently by Revell's pretty little Mk.1 Golf GTi. I have been fiddling with this in-between other kits whilst waiting for glue, putty and paint to dry. I have been assembling out of sequence to the destructions mainly for convenience, instead I am working on sub assemblies. First up, the donk The fit of the parts was okay, but certainly not to the standard of the big "T". Meanwhile the body needs some attention. The kit provides both "British" and "European" options i.e. left and right hand drive (LHD/RHD) respectively. To build a LHD option, you need to open up a pair of flashed over holes for the windscreen wipers. There are also other differences called out in the destructions. Unfortunately, the RHD version's windscreen wiper locating holes are already open and require filling. I used a couple of bits of stretched sprue sourced from the kit sprues. Apart from being cheap, the sprue plugs will sand at the same consistency as the kit body plastic, making for an effortless plug job. I have assembled and painted the radiator and oil cooler assembly This was added to the engine bay which has also had some other accessories added The battery decals really make the battery pop, cheers, Pappy Edited July 11, 2016 by Pappy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 First up, the donk Haha, haven't heard that for years! I like your hole plugging idea Pappy, shall file that away for future use! Neat work so far, looking forward to progress! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I've been hoping for a WIP of one of these for a while. I keep being tempted to get one or 3 haha. Renaissance do phase 2 and 3 conversions plus then there's the cabrio. Oh joys another group build haha. Looking forward to this. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 There's always the Mk1 Scirocco... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 G'day people, Thanks for the interest. I have also worked on the front dash. The kit supplies both a LHD and RHD dash, you just need to add the steering column. The only issue I had here was the unsightly void beneath the steering column and what I think is the brake booster unit? I filled these in with some epoxy putty and sanded to shape. This is what the dash looks like with paint and decals (at least mine anyway!) I also had a crack at painting up the 'zorsts cheers, Pappy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 You not going for the 2.5" straight through with a 4-2-1 mani? Seriously thought it's all looking good. The dash looks superb. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Yep, agree with Ashley, that dash is great! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 That dashboard looks just like my one! Excellent work Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 You not going for the 2.5" straight through with a 4-2-1 mani? Seriously thought it's all looking good. The dash looks superb. Ashley G'day Ashley, I know that you wrote that in English but I didn't really understand much of it (I'm a jet guy) Thanks very much though. That dashboard looks just like my one! Excellent work Pappy High praise indeed! Thanks dubster Thanks gents, I really appreciate all the encouragement. I managed to get the engine bay finished today, I have kept the detailing very simple, just drilling the dizzy and adding the plug wires. I have also painted the lower chassis and then added the suspension components cheers, Pappy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) 2.5" = Diameter of the pipe. Straight Through = No silencers. No power restrictions 4-2-1 Mani = Exhaust Manifold that reduces from 4 inputs, to 2 and then to 1 for the downpipe to attach. Looking at the stock system on the kit the Manifold looks to be a 4-2 with a 2-1 downpipe. Pretty much the same principle. Youve basically sold one of these to me the next time I see one for a deal price lol. Ashley Edited July 12, 2016 by MetroRacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Really neat work on the engine & exhaust Pappy, particularly like the finish on the latter, looks like it's just driven out from Kwik Fit (other UK exhaust centres are available!) Youve basically sold one of these to me the next time I see one for a deal price lol.Ashley How about this Ashley; http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/revell-vw-golf-1-gti-car-model-kit-07072/ With another 15% off today only! They've got the cab. for the same price too; http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/revell-vw-golf-1-cabriolet-car-model-kit-07071/ Chuck in some paint or something to get over £30 & it's post free as well! (I should say I have no connection with Jadlam other than letting them take far too much money off me!) Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 How about this Ashley; http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/revell-vw-golf-1-gti-car-model-kit-07072/ With another 15% off today only! They've got the cab. for the same price too; http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/revell-vw-golf-1-cabriolet-car-model-kit-07071/ Chuck in some paint or something to get over £30 & it's post free as well! (I should say I have no connection with Jadlam other than letting them take far too much money off me!) Keith Nooooo!!!! Keith I'm holding you fully responsible for my poor old Bank balance this month lol. Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Thanks fellas, The interior door panels were painted up today I am in the middle of painting up the interior. The biggest issue I have had with the interior was filling and sanding the front seats. These come in two halves, a front section and a back plate. the fit is okay but I used some filler in quite a few spots. More pics tomozz cheers, Pappy Edited July 13, 2016 by Pappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nice progress coming together well! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 As a guy who used to work on the real thing for a living, your trim work is exceptional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Nice progress coming together well! Roger As a guy who used to work on the real thing for a living, your trim work is exceptional. Thanks very much gents, I really appreciate your comments. I don't really build cars, and I think this is really about the third civilian vehicle I have ever built, being mostly a jet guy. I have finished up the interior, which went together very quickly as it is mainly one colour - black! It is actually about four shades of black and varies between matt and semi gloss in order to create some visual interest. The Revell colour call-outs are practically meaningless (to me) as I mostly use Gunze and Tamiya colours. The tartan seat cover decals are very nice but I found they did did not really respond well to the usual decal softeners and I resorted to using a hair dryer on the lowest setting to help the decals conform. The rear seat headrests were the worst culprits but they eventually behaved cheers, Pappy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Great work so far! I look forward to seeing the next instalment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Strange that you've had problems with Revell's decals conforming. I've never had that issue with them. Out of interest do you use cold, warm or hot water to soak them? The interior is looking great though. I have one in the post atm and am following with intent now haha. Ashley Edited July 14, 2016 by MetroRacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 That's a really lovely interior Pappy, showroom fresh - I can almost get that new car smell! I have one in the post atm and am following with intent now haha.Ashley Ooops, hope that wasn't my fault Ashley...!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Ooops, hope that wasn't my fault Ashley...!! Keith It's entirely your fault Keith. 😜 lol Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Strange that you've had problems with Revell's decals conforming. I've never had that issue with them. Out of interest do you use cold, warm or hot water to soak them? The interior is looking great though. I have one in the post atm and am following with intent now haha. Ashley G'day Ashley, I use tepid water, I do not wish to burn my fingeez! cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Morning Pappy. I always use hot water and tweezers so I don't burn my fingers lol. My experience is that heat is what helps decals to conform. Then I use Microsol or equivalent to aid getting into creases or over sharpe edges without tearing the decal. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Morning Pappy. I always use hot water and tweezers so I don't burn my fingers lol. My experience is that heat is what helps decals to conform. Then I use Microsol or equivalent to aid getting into creases or over sharpe edges without tearing the decal. Ashley G'day Ashley, I'll try and remember that tip for next time. It is winter down here, that may be a factor as well. G'day people, A small setback today. I have assembled the body shell and cleaned up the mould seams so I decided tat a dry fit would be in order to seen if there would be any major issues when the time came for the final assembly. The problem is that I was so busy gluing bits of the body shell together that I failed to realise that the front and rear lower sections of the body shell need to be glued after the engine bay, cabin and lower chassis have been inserted! I can get the cabin in but I cannot get the engine bay/chassis in. The culprit seems to be the trough under the bonnet rain removal slots This prevents the lower chassis slipping in. If I put the engine bay/chassis in, the rear parcel shelf prevents the cabin going in. I was feeling well and truly snookered so I decided to work the grille and fenders instead The eagle eyed will have spotted that my GTi decal for the grill has a damaged "G". This happened while setting up for the photo, despite being dry and sealed, some days it pays to stay in bed I think I will set this build aside for a while and do something else Edited July 16, 2016 by Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 It's times like these that truly test us. The GTI badge could be painted could it not? Not sure what to suggest for the shell vs engine bay though. I was wondering if you could get away with glueing the panels on before but looks like that's been answered Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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