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CTAIII - VW Golf VR6 (1/24 Fujimi)

helios

helios

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My first entry into this little soiree. I've been itching to do a car for a bit now, so this is a perfect opportunity.

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I might be a little biased..... :laugh:
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VW GTi VR6 - Fujimi 1/24

I was standing there holding the M5 kit and this one. Which one? Finally said screw it, I'll build the car I have now first. Now to get some coffee, grab a little lunch and change some oil I've been putting off this week while trying to get the Seahawk finished up. :laugh:
 
VW GTi VR6 - Fujimi 1/24

I used to be a die hard VW guy. Then VW screwed me over and I discovered my late wife's Toyota was a better car. Won't even give the new ones a look now.

As to your GTI, cool! B)
 
Because I can't leave well enough alone...the shocks are getting shortened to eliminate the 4x4 wheel gap of the stock kit. :evil:

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I've been bouncing back and forth between this and the F-104. I cut out the sunroof panel from the roof, and checked for proper fit. Primed the body and went back to modifying the suspension while it was drying. I did make a slight goof, but will be able to remedy w/o any visible repair. I was modifying what I thought was the front suspension, which I then cut to fit how I wanted it. Worked like a charm...until I realized it was actually a rear upright I was modifying...and they are supposed to be longer. :smack I'll be able to add a 1/16" shim to the top of the strut assembly though, so I'm not worried about that. But I did get the rear sorted and test fit. Money! :woohoo:

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Limited time at the bench means limited progress...but I did get the front suspension modified and test fit.

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Duke Maddog said:
Love the smooth primer job. You really nailed the wheels well. Looking forward to seeing this in paint.
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It really isn't that smooth. Needs some wet sanding before I paint. Tried using rattle can...mistake. Should've mixed and run through the airbrush. I'm hoping maybe I can have it in paint tonight. We'll see. All depends if I squirell or not. :laugh:
 
Coming along nicely Chris. Good work on that suspension mod. Tough to get that right and have all 4 wheels touching the ground!

Mike
 
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