VW Golf mk1 GTI ''rabbit''

[KevHw]

Looks amazing...great job on it so far! I would've added a pearl clear on top of the white but looks great as is. Can't wait to see the engine, engine bay and your plans for the interior.

[iceracer1]

Yes I got progress but not something you like I think....

first I painted the strips in black on both sides.

I also painted the grille. First I covered it with BMF and painted it black and than I removed the paint untill the chrome came back.







And than it goes wrong :S :twisted:
I removed the tamiya tape and the paint sticked to the tape :S



So I decided to paint the whole body again

Kris.

[Lownslow]

those are some big tires why not use slot car tires to get the low pro look you want

[MidMazar]

oh no, maybe you didn't wait long enough for the paint to cure? It happens to the best of us. Gotta tell u, bmf and paint on the grill is awesome, nice technique. Keep us posted and hopefully u get it repainted soon!

[rsxse240]

I would SO TOTALLY left that peeling paint just like that, and weathered it up a bit, maybe painted the fender and hatch primer, or weathered green or something to make it look like an in progress ride.

Is this a readily available kit? if so where might I find one. ebay usually has some of the fujimi kits, but I like the fact that this one has an engine.

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by rsxse240

I would SO TOTALLY left that peeling paint just like that, and weathered it up a bit, maybe painted the fender and hatch primer, or weathered green or something to make it look like an in progress ride.

Is this a readily available kit? if so where might I find one. ebay usually has some of the fujimi kits, but I like the fact that this one has an engine.

No it will be a show 'n shine gti But this kit is very rare... haven't seen this one before and it's a very old kit also

And those tires maybe to big but for the last time.....: This is more oldskool and I like it. I have no other flat tyres and also have no slotcars or something so I will use this wheels and tyres....

Kris.

[Rusrom]

Hm... looks like RatLook )))

[iceracer1]

Not done much the last time but it's ready for some new paint. I sanded the bad surfaces etc.

I also received my order yesterday from Japan

This is one of the things I ordered:




Very oldskool for Japanese cars but also very german look

So I fitted it under the rabbit and I love these combination





Kris.

[energon]

LOVE the stretchwalls on there!!!! They suit the car very nicely!! I love these wheel and tire sets, it's just hard to find cars they fit b/c they're so small.

[iceracer1]

The body was ready for some paint so I sprayed it in primer yesterday.

This week it wil be painted again in Racing White.









Kris.

[MR2_Lancer]

Lovin the wheels. Im glad you chose them. That mesh look is SO over used, its not even funny. Hopefully the paint cooperates this time.

[voyageur]

I totally agree with your choice of wheels...looks really good. Golf I needs small rims IMO. Keep it up!

[iceracer1]

I painted the body a few days ago. Also clearcoated the body with 2 layers of TS-13. After I applied the black stripes I spray some more clear on it.

This paintjob is also smooth and will be polished next week.



Hope to get 'em as low as this:






Kris.

[energon]

This is gonna be SOOOOOO nice! I almost want a real one!

[deedlit]

Hmm, looks nicer each time I look at it, can't wait to see it finished. I wasn't too sure about the rims but now, I have to say that they suit it very well.