Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hey everybody, I started building this vintage VW Rabbit by AMT. It's going to be unrestored with rusty paint but lowered on nice Zender wheels. Here's what the 1.6 litre 4 cylinder engine looks like so far. I took a pic next to a Ford Cobra 5.8 litre V8 so you guys can see how little the VW engine is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Watching this one! Engine looks good so far. I have the Revell reissue on the bench. Doing a 16V swap and adding some wheels from Clearly Scale. Then at some point I have the Cabrio and an old ESCI GTI to do as well. Yes, I like water cooled VW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 One of my favourite kits. I've built a couple and have a couple more unbuilt. Watch out for that engine bay, there's no mounting points for anything. Quite tricky to get together right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks guysThose models are very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Agreed. That green one is especially sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'll be keeping an eye on this one- this is a kit I'd love to see AMT reissue sometime soon! One of my favourite kits. I've built a couple and have a couple more unbuilt. The yellow one of yours is my all-time favorite finished example of this kit. After seeing that one I set aside a set of those wheels for a Scirocco I may get around to building some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Agreed, a re-release of that kit would be awesome. And how cool would be a decal sheet with a couple of these typical 70s stripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 great car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Calling the engine done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Stance I'm going for Edited September 2, 2017 by Mr. Horsepower 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Love Rabbits ... my wife had a '77 and now I have a '16 GTI This is looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Also love the Rabbit. Owned a 69 in the late 80's, it was a blast to drive. I bought it used and it had a problem of shutting off at some of the most inopportune times, like going down the main drag on the way to work. I took it into a couple of VW specialty shops and they could not find a problem, it never shut off with them. The last one called and said to come get it. When I got there the car was not there, the mechanic told me they had sent a wrecker out to get it. The shop owner had taken it out for one last test drive and it died on him. They finally discovered a phenolic disc in the steering column had a crack in it, the ignition wires were attached to that disc, occasionally the crack would open and of course that would shut off the engine. Problem solved, loved that car.The Revell Street Wheels (?) version is still available, I picked one up at Michael's a couple months ago. Can-Con do you have any other pictures of that turbo set-up in the yellow one?Mr Horsepower 78 I like what you are doing to this one. Keep those updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Oh, wow, neat one! I remember the short craze of those things...along with "Le Car".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) The hood painted and weathered Edited September 2, 2017 by Mr. Horsepower 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 That hood is nasty dirty looking, looks just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 ThanksThe rest of the body is going to be less rusted. Basically rusty but the original paint will still be visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Immaculate hood, so to speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thanks Here's the body painted and weathered. I'm not sure if I like it, I think I might went a little to crazy with my weathering. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I think the patina looks about perfect! In fact, I'd redo the hood and hatch to match the rest of the body. Still, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Dang....I think you absolutely nailed it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 I tried some more techniques and ended up stripping the paint after messing it all up. Here she is in new paint, I'm happy now:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Seats ready for primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Done with the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Looks great. Nice color and Love the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Added BMF and clearcoat. I'm not going to polish it out because I want the paint to look a bit faded and aged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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