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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. 

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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!

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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 

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