StanGlover Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Here’s my build of the recently released AMT ‘78 VW GTI. Since this kit is molded in three colors (and since it’s too cold out to safely spray paint) I decided to see how far I could take it with just some Future and hand detail paint. It came out ok, definitely not an award winner 😂. The yellow plastic is thin and slightly translucent so the color isn’t consistent. If I did it again I’d try some yellow craft paint inside the body shell first. Part fit and detail isn’t great but considering the age of the mold it’s acceptable. It’s WAY better than AMT’s ‘77 Pinto. I don’t think anyone in their right mind would have stuck fake wood on a 1:1 GTI, even in the ‘70s, but it’s a fun look for a model! Anyways this was an enjoyable quick build overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 That's a cool little vw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cool golf, I'd drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Looks great. It came out looking ok being cleared coloured plastic, very nice. Yeah, the wood is definitely not a European thing! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/3/2021 at 12:53 PM, doorsovdoon said: Yeah, the wood is definitely not a European thing! Lol I could totally see someone over here doing such a thing back then! Not a great time in our auto history, when next year's model was last year's model with gaudier decal package. Your build is nice and clean and fun! Edited February 7, 2021 by bisc63 added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 6:53 PM, doorsovdoon said: the wood is definitely not a European thing! Lol The only one i can remember is the Mk1 Ford Cortina estate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Yes, a pretty rare option though. I do like me some wood grain panelling but on 60's and 70's American station wagons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Turns out the wood trim was a pretty rare option on the first us westmoreland built rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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