CarlBear

Decided to treat myself at Christmas and get a 1:24 model car, something to keep me busy and out of trouble. I didn't have any specific model in mind, so I nipped down to my local model shop and browsed the shelves. The MK1 VW Golf Cabriolet caught my eye and so the purchase was made. Having not done any models for a good few years I decided to just dive straight in do it the way I wanted to. I tend to learn better and quicker when I just have a go, rather than reading or watching videos. I started cutting bits out and mocking up the body. I knew I would want different wheels and lowered suspension, so I order a set of 15" banded steel wheels. When mocking the wheels on to the body it was apparent I had a slight issue with poke. The wheels came with wider rears, and to get them to fit the car nicely I would really need 2 pairs of fronts (narrower width), these along with a little trimming would fit the arches just right. So I ordered another set of the wheels. For the car colour I decided to go with a period correct red. I'm pretty pleased with the results for saying I haven't done it for a while, there are plenty of flaws with the job but I'm pleased. The wheels fit better now and look better with the matt black centres and gold bolts. Next I tackled the engine. I was thinking about getting a VW 16v turbo engine for it, but though I'd stick with the standard engine for this build. This is where I am up to in the build now, next up is the interior. Sorry for the quality of the images, will try and use my proper camera for the next lot of update images.

Thank you all

I used to build planes back when I was a child, then in my teens I was into Warhammer, in my 20's I got ino cars (1:1 and 1:24) and did the odd 1:24 build, now in my 30's I treated myself to a 1:24 MK1 Golf cabriolet to give me something to do. Think I may do a few more builds this time round. Here's a MK2 Golf (bit dusty) I did several years ago. and a Supra I started (never finished it) My MK1 Golf cabriolet currently looks like this Sorry for the poor picture quality.

Love this build! I am planning on doing a similar sort of build. A 1:1 replica of a stripped out 180sx. Great work.