The "SLAMMED" Volkswagen Golf VR5 is under way.

Well...to everybody that voted for this to happen....its underway.
To those who said i had lost the plot :finger: :finger: ..j/k

Anyway...i have made a start, the body has been all sanded and ready for a few coats of primmer tomorrow.

Its a pretty basic kit...not much to paint and not many parts.

So all parts have been cut from the sprue's and will be ready for painting later on.

Usual up dates and pics for those who are interested will follow as work gets done.

This is "probably" the wheels i will use, and also the look i'm hoping to get.(am i still nuts ??? :bloated: )
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/903576MVC-080F.JPG

LOOKS GOOD!

i'm going to have to pick myself a kit of the gollf.. after im done with my itr

keep up the good work!

damn, that is looking tight. Keep up the good work man. :)

Bling Bling wheels! Messa like.....haha, messa Jar Jar Blinks, messa think Warren do good job :D

I don't know about the wheels, these might be cool:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/736713MVC-070F.JPG]

BTW - you didn't lose the plot, you never HAD the plot!

hahaha... kidding kidding :bandit:

Originally posted by UncleMeat777
I don't know about the wheels, these might be cool:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/736713MVC-070F.JPG

BTW - you didn't lose the plot, you never HAD the plot!

hahaha... kidding kidding :bandit:

I tryed those wheels but in the end i think i stay with what i posted on it

it look good but try to make a sideskirt kit (just a simple one):)

oops I forget shave the doors handles

That car screams for a rear diffuser and a front DTM-style splitter! :)

Got the body primmed today and lots of other bits painted also...its coming along real well as there is not many parts to paint.

Heres a quick step to what i have done so far....

Make sure you sand the car well...removing molding lines etc....i use 600 grit for this.
There was not many lines on it, just the usual bumper ones.
Finish off the sanding with 1200 grit paper.
Before painting, heat the can up in hot water for 10 minutes
2 Coats of primer about 5-10 mins apart

Dont bother sanding between coats as i dont really see the point...all you are doing is making more dust and removing half the paint you have just stick on.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/893805MVC-094F.JPG

Can't wait to see it done. :D
My real car is a Golf IV and I'm going to use this Tamiya model as base to build an exact replica.
What colour you will use to paint it? My is silver.

what does heating up the can do?

Nice Car Primera man.those Goltdishs look better on a B body car im putting them on my luxy celsior ucf 21 i wanna know what the second set of wheels are .

Unclemeat. heating the can helps the paint lay and flow smoother havent done it in a while(blew a can up)

Originally posted by Lownslow
i wanna know what the second set of wheels are .



Kranze Shoki 18" by Fujimi

Damn that Golf is SWEET!!!!! I might just have to look into getting one as a Holiday project;) :)

Today was paint day !!!
Now the reason i dont have to wait a week after putting the primmer on is because we have a small baking oven at work that i use..... this hardens the paint very quickly.
Therefore after only primming it yesterday, today i added the finish coats.
Colour is Tamiya TS-49 Bright red....went for this colour as it was the tin that had the most in it in my model cuboard !!
Was sprayed with 3 coats....first just a mist coat...the 2nd 10 minutes laer....followed by the third and final coat 10 minutes later.
Pretty pleased with it so far.
Here's a pic so far
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/646899Mvc-121f.jpg

what no body kit
:D

Originally posted by patate
what no body kit
:D

LOL.....PMan not brave enough !!!:)

you not brave enought for a body kit
it made me laught
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
:D j/k

that is gonna be one HOT golf, and based on your EVO you do AWESOME work

Heres a latest pic.
Got all the body polished and all the detail work done. The painting around the windows was a pain in the arse to get just right.
Panel lines are done and have used BMF for the head and tail lights.
Most of its painted now. Just have to put together and start on thr lowering of it.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/588140MVC-035F.JPG

how did you remove the wax in the body lines :confused:

Originally posted by patate
how did you remove the wax in the body lines :confused:
Wait untill it dries hard..... then lightly run a toothpick through the seems, then brush of with a soft brush.

ok I understand now

hey Primera man, how do u get such good body lines? do u use the black washing technique or Gundam markers?

Originally posted by Baxter
hey Primera man, how do u get such good body lines? do u use the black washing technique or Gundam markers?

Yep...use a gundam marker...so quick and so easy:)

Originally posted by primera man

Yep...use a gundam marker...so quick and so easy:)

I really need to find one..... again, it's not avalable in store here.. grrr...

Hi... any idea if the paint marker from Gundam comes in other color? I got black 1... or rather my local shop only has black 1... any other color?

Originally posted by zetaet
Hi... any idea if the paint marker from Gundam comes in other color? I got black 1... or rather my local shop only has black 1... any other color?
Black
Black (fine tip)
Blue
Blue Metallic
Brown (FineTip)
Gold
Gray
Gray (FineTip)
Green
Green Metallic
Red
Silver
Yellow
Here's a link also
http://www.animenation.com/animenation/toys---models-gundam-model-supplies.html

Originally posted by Vric


I really need to find one..... again, it's not avalable in store here.. grrr...

This is were i got mine from
http://www.sunentertainment.com/gundetmarpen.html

Originally posted by primera man


This is were i got mine from
http://www.sunentertainment.com/gundetmarpen.html

thanks... but I hate to pay 10$ of shipping for an order of 6$ ;-)

Originally posted by Vric


thanks... but I hate to pay 10$ of shipping for an order of 6$ ;-)
True...but its well worth the money spent IMO.
I done the Golf in about 5-10mins max......where as before it would have taken me a whole day nearly and wouldn't have been as good

try here for cheaper markers + $1 shipping: http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/gundammarkers2.html

Originally posted by Baxter
try here for cheaper markers + $1 shipping: http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/gundammarkers2.html

Cool nice price.. too bad they don't ship outside US ;-(

Hey, primera man, I am new but I been reading around here for a while, your models are great. after seeing this model and the r390 GTI(is that it) in the gallery I have ordered them from HLJ. can'y wait to see this done.

Latest pic
Its about as low as i can go with out cutting inner guards etc out.
Been a real pain to get right as there is not much to cut off the mounting points etc.
The shocks are nice and long which made that part easy.
Just got all the detail on the body like the lights/wipers/handles etc to have it finished
What do you think so far....height about right??
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/691060MVC-099F.JPG

The wheels match the car quite nicely! The height looks pimpin' good:hehe: Any lower, it'll start scraping the floor. Can't wait to see it all completed.

Oooops....try another pic to get a better idea
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/779459MVC-100F.JPG

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!:flash:

How do you do ur backing for lights?? I mean the silver color for lights? Yours doesnt seem like paint... looks too shiny...

Originally posted by zetaet
How do you do ur backing for lights?? I mean the silver color for lights? Yours doesnt seem like paint... looks too shiny...

Thanks for the comments so far guys. :cool:
All the lights are done with Bare Metal Foil for the backing.....gives them a nice "sparkle" instead of silver paint

the VW looks great! as we all expected. you sure are quick. you've finished 3 projects while i've done one. and mine still dont look as nice as yours. hats off to you P man.

Originally posted by zetaet
How do you do ur backing for lights?? I mean the silver color for lights? Yours doesnt seem like paint... looks too shiny...

Do you use BMF Chrome or Ultra Bright Chrome? And that looks great, btw. I just don't get the recent obsession to lower every kit as much as possible :D

once again, another nice car primera man :) I was shocked when I read that you use spray cans! I gave up on spray cans a few years back and decided to invest in an airbrush. I'm glad to meet someone who is as addicted to rims as I am! I think I've changed the rims of every kit that I have and I probably have 15 more sets on the side! hope to see more pictures once the kit is done

Originally posted by Mikke


Do you use BMF Chrome or Ultra Bright Chrome? And that looks great, btw. I just don't get the recent obsession to lower every kit as much as possible :D

I use the BMF Chrome on the lights

Okay first off, what is this Bare Metal Foil thing and where can I get some??:confused:

www.bare-metal.com
Everything you need to know is in there

Nice pics man, I love the VW Golf, except you have too much black little lines

Tight car but I was wondering what kinda rims are those and where did you get them or where is a good website to buy cool rims from.

You can find a good selection of rims at www.hlj.com

Originally posted by primera man
www.bare-metal.com
Everything you need to know is in there

Ok.. it's like what Tamiya give in there F1-2000 kit... nice finish and easy to use.. maybe i will order some !

Originally posted by Wes Moran
Tight car but I was wondering what kinda rims are those and where did you get them or where is a good website to buy cool rims from.
This is them from www.hlj.com
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj19225box.gif