TFATF Jetta progress pics
exhaust smoke
03-10-2003, 09:14 AM
Hi all,
To join the AF'ers who have made/are making models af cars influenced by TFATF, I have been working on the VW Jetta, as driven by Jesse. Here are some progress pics.
To join the AF'ers who have made/are making models af cars influenced by TFATF, I have been working on the VW Jetta, as driven by Jesse. Here are some progress pics.
exhaust smoke
03-10-2003, 09:15 AM
Jetta Progress Pics
patate
03-10-2003, 09:22 AM
please post smaller pix so we could see something
freakray
03-10-2003, 09:27 AM
Originally posted by patate
please post smaller pix so we could see something
I agree, I really can't make out anything in the pictures, and I would like to as this sounds like an interesting project.
please post smaller pix so we could see something
I agree, I really can't make out anything in the pictures, and I would like to as this sounds like an interesting project.
ales
03-10-2003, 09:28 AM
And also pics of the whole car body. Sounds and looks very interesting.
fwdfreak
03-10-2003, 09:29 AM
WHERE THE F**K did you get a jetta?, otherwise quite interesting
k_dog
03-10-2003, 09:59 AM
Agreed w/the pics. You cant make out anything.
Brian
Brian
deedlit
03-10-2003, 10:06 AM
Wawww, cool project. I want to see it finished.
Which Golf III do you use to transform it into a Jetta?
It looks like the Golf Gti from Fujimi.
Deedlit
Which Golf III do you use to transform it into a Jetta?
It looks like the Golf Gti from Fujimi.
Deedlit
flyonthewall
03-10-2003, 10:58 AM
Looks to be taking shape, keep it up!
exhaust smoke
03-10-2003, 12:31 PM
Apologies for the pictures, it's a first attempt.
The base kit is the Fujimi COX 420 SI GTI. Slowly progressing, the skirts at the bottom are very tricky to make, so are taking up a bit of time.
The base kit is the Fujimi COX 420 SI GTI. Slowly progressing, the skirts at the bottom are very tricky to make, so are taking up a bit of time.
fwdfreak
03-10-2003, 01:07 PM
so originally it was a golf mk3?
bigfrit
03-10-2003, 01:08 PM
:) nice progress ! at first I thought you were crazy !
this is one gigantic enterprise you're putting yourself up to!
Hope it end als well!!
ciao Olivier
this is one gigantic enterprise you're putting yourself up to!
Hope it end als well!!
ciao Olivier
Math
03-10-2003, 02:06 PM
very nice idea..but they dont sell any jetta?
k_dog
03-10-2003, 02:08 PM
Math- It's Made from a Golf;)
Brian
Brian
Math
03-10-2003, 02:13 PM
Math- It's Made from a Golf
i know its made from a golf i was just asking if they were selling jetta...but it seems like not if hes making this project:rolleyes:
i know its made from a golf i was just asking if they were selling jetta...but it seems like not if hes making this project:rolleyes:
BaNe
03-10-2003, 02:51 PM
EXhaust smoke Looking very nice! btw would mind seeing a bigger pic of your avatar :eek:
fullbloodchop01
03-10-2003, 02:54 PM
from what i see so far, it loks like an awsome project, but we need more pics:cool:
Honoturtle
03-10-2003, 11:24 PM
All I have to say is, WOW! This is the first time I'm seeing this conversion done! Definately will look good in the end!
exhaust smoke
03-11-2003, 02:58 AM
Hi all, thanks for the support!
It was a challenging project to undertake at first. Because of the similarities of the MK3 Golf and the Jetta, all that was required was to add a trunk. The testing part was sawing off the Golf trunk, then shaping the rear window surround to represent the Jetta.
Next, as you can see from the first picture was to bring the length of the trunk upto the correct length of a Jetta. This was done using strips of sheet styrene, following the contours of the body. When this all dried, I offered up the modified Golf rear.
Next stage was to use Milliput clay to make up the panels and roughly shape it using water and paint brush to roughly contours of the bodywork.
Waiting for it to harden took 1-2 days, and it was very difficult to sand.
The problem with doing such a conversion is that the chassis and interior will also have to be taken into consideration.
More pics soon, I hope
It was a challenging project to undertake at first. Because of the similarities of the MK3 Golf and the Jetta, all that was required was to add a trunk. The testing part was sawing off the Golf trunk, then shaping the rear window surround to represent the Jetta.
Next, as you can see from the first picture was to bring the length of the trunk upto the correct length of a Jetta. This was done using strips of sheet styrene, following the contours of the body. When this all dried, I offered up the modified Golf rear.
Next stage was to use Milliput clay to make up the panels and roughly shape it using water and paint brush to roughly contours of the bodywork.
Waiting for it to harden took 1-2 days, and it was very difficult to sand.
The problem with doing such a conversion is that the chassis and interior will also have to be taken into consideration.
More pics soon, I hope
MaxSE
03-11-2003, 06:40 AM
what do you plan on using for the tailights?!
what will you use for clear parts!??!
what will you use for clear parts!??!
exhaust smoke
03-11-2003, 07:16 AM
MaxSE, for the rear lights, I'm gonna use the Golf lights for the corners. I'll obviously cut them up first. For the rest, it's a simple scratch build from clear sheet styrene. It involves cutting the correct shape, then using a sharp, fresh blade, score the inside of the lense evenly (to represent the reflectors). Once painted, you won't know the difference.
I've tried it before when I made a model of a Mk1 MR2 for my friend and converted it from a Japanese version to a Euro version.
I've tried it before when I made a model of a Mk1 MR2 for my friend and converted it from a Japanese version to a Euro version.
zangief
03-11-2003, 10:44 AM
keep us posted im intrested in seing how it turns out and good luck
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