~Mark~ Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 This is my second attempt at building a car. I've done a few ships in 350, but a while ago I found my Honda Fit in 24th, and I don't think it came out all that bad. At least it looks somewhat like what I have in the garage. Now I'm hooked. I picked up a GTI kit, and a 56 Nomad, and with a literal flip of a coin I'm working on the GTI. I'm a few days in, and here's a few pictures of my progress. I'm real happy with the dash! I'm using Tamiya paints, and am happy with the semi gloss black for the leather. Now I have to do a little downsizing to my pictures. Please if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks.
fun9c1 Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Man, that paint sure looks like the real thing from where I'm sitting... Nice job.
Deathgoblin Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Very nice work on the dash. You're off to a good start.
MsDano85gt Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 very impressive i say my best dashes have never looked that good!
donb Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Very nice work on the dash. You're off to a good start. Agree!
~Mark~ Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. I have a question. What could I use to do the ultra fine details on the radio buttons. I have nothing that goes that fine, but I've seen some amazing things here and am willing to give anything a try.
DriftingRookie Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 would this be the mk 4 I think (2000-2005) I believe but don't quote me on years they ran lol but beautiful kinda reminds me of my old one
~Mark~ Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 would this be the mk 4 I think (2000-2005) I believe but don't quote me on years they ran lol but beautiful kinda reminds me of my old one This one is the Golf V I think.
Kennyboy Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the kind words. I have a question. What could I use to do the ultra fine details on the radio buttons. I have nothing that goes that fine, but I've seen some amazing things here and am willing to give anything a try. I myself use the micro drills (that you would put in a pin vise) to put the details on small areas......they work great at applying paint because they are soooo small. Keep up the great work you are doing!! Edited January 5, 2014 by Kennyboy
~Mark~ Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 This morning I've gotten a lot done. (Prep work seriously paying off) I got the rest of the trim tied down, and the front headlights in. The grills and fog lights are also looking good. I painted the inside of the fog lights chrome silver, because they didn't even show up with a black background. They'd look a lot better with fiber optics, but not this build. Next I started assembling the suspension. I'm very happy with the details, but even more happy with the fit. Not a single fit problem at all, not a one. So looking at the closeup I know I need to do some dusting. LOL What could I use to clean the mold line off the tires? The knife just didn't do it. Here's a picture of some of the suspension details that kind of get lost. I'm not that great with the small brushes, but I'm OK with these results. I did a little oil wash on the rims. I think I'm done building ships for a while, I'm having a blast with these cars. Thanks for watching, and I'm going to see what I can do using a drill bit for detail work. Thanks for the tip.
Modlbldr Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Man, that is looking fantastic. Your detail work is top notch. BTW- got any photos of the box top. I'm interested in what kit this is. Later-
Jordan 191 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I've spent some time in that 1:1 interior, you nailed it!
slusher Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Real nice work on the interior and dash detail. Your doing some great work on this project...
Zarana-X Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Use sandpaper on the tires for that rubber mold seam. The dash looks great. Are the seats all black now? Only familiar with MkI & II. Used to have red piping, or two tone seats.
~Mark~ Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 Man, that is looking fantastic. Your detail work is top notch. BTW- got any photos of the box top. I'm interested in what kit this is. Later- Here's the box art Again I have to thank everyone for the kind words. No work on the kit tonight, I was outside in the cold today at work, and I'm going to just kick back. I've seen the all black leather, and the red pipping. I'm not confident enough to attempt the pipping, but I think it looks very cool.
Kennyboy Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Here's the box art Again I have to thank everyone for the kind words. No work on the kit tonight, I was outside in the cold today at work, and I'm going to just kick back. I've seen the all black leather, and the red pipping. I'm not confident enough to attempt the pipping, but I think it looks very cool. Cool kit.........the piping can be accomplished with a hypodermic needle with the appropriate paint in it.
Thatswhatshesaid Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Theres 2 other versions of this kit. There is one that has a red car on the box that comes with P/E pieces and a R32 version that is blue on the box.
Modlbldr Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks. I'll have to look for that one, or the other two. For some reason I always liked the detail of the red stripe under the grille. Later-
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