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1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Sat 08 Apr 2023, 10:36 pm
Here's another archived build. The original kit is for the German 'Pirelli' LHD version but I'm having none of that so it gets a conversion to the UK spec 'Campaign' version. So I had to get a dash, change the wipers and add a factory sunroof.
I chucked all the bits in a heap then started sanding and filing.
I had to do the sunroof now so I made a template out of paper then used it to make a template out of styrene, tacked it into position then broke out the deadly sharp engraver, perfect grip never slipped even once. I used some bullet casings to get the curve on the edge.
Then I washed it up got it outside, gave it an undercoat of SG Black then a top coat of Titanium gold then Clear.
Next bit is my favourite, the engine, and for that I had to learn all about fuel injection and what goes where.
I chucked all the bits in a heap then started sanding and filing.
I had to do the sunroof now so I made a template out of paper then used it to make a template out of styrene, tacked it into position then broke out the deadly sharp engraver, perfect grip never slipped even once. I used some bullet casings to get the curve on the edge.
Then I washed it up got it outside, gave it an undercoat of SG Black then a top coat of Titanium gold then Clear.
Next bit is my favourite, the engine, and for that I had to learn all about fuel injection and what goes where.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mike C Sat 08 Apr 2023, 11:21 pm
This looks like another good project. I notice those inside door panels have a lot of nice engraving detail to them.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Sun 09 Apr 2023, 10:36 am
Starting on the mechanicals. A nice easy distributor with only five holes to drill.
I wired up the plug leads first, installed the engine in the engine bay (It's really excellent that It's a seperate part) then test fitted all the other bits as there is a huge amount of wiring to do in such a small space.
The fuel distributor and filter were all set up and put in.
I wired the fuel lines through correctly, one to each cylinder, two to the cold start regulator and one to the warm start. I added the clutch line, throttle cable, vacuum advance, coil wire, washer bottle lines amongst many other things.
Moving to the underside after installing the engine.
Note the 'P' alloys. Nice touch.
I wired up the plug leads first, installed the engine in the engine bay (It's really excellent that It's a seperate part) then test fitted all the other bits as there is a huge amount of wiring to do in such a small space.
The fuel distributor and filter were all set up and put in.
I wired the fuel lines through correctly, one to each cylinder, two to the cold start regulator and one to the warm start. I added the clutch line, throttle cable, vacuum advance, coil wire, washer bottle lines amongst many other things.
Moving to the underside after installing the engine.
Note the 'P' alloys. Nice touch.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Johnag Sun 09 Apr 2023, 5:23 pm
Hi Dave,
Awesome work yet again Sir...
I really liked the original Golf; it was such an easy car to work on...
May I ask, how do you do your underbelly weathering, you always seem to get it spot on, I have tried a few times, but it always ends up caked...
Thank you sharing these builds...
Andy...
Awesome work yet again Sir...
I really liked the original Golf; it was such an easy car to work on...
May I ask, how do you do your underbelly weathering, you always seem to get it spot on, I have tried a few times, but it always ends up caked...
Thank you sharing these builds...
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Sam Sun 09 Apr 2023, 5:53 pm
I know we call them a Rabbit, but I have owned a '77, '79, '80 and '85 cabriolet. Always loved this early body style. A friend had an '84 GTI, boy was I jealous.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Sun 09 Apr 2023, 6:42 pm
Johnag wrote:Hi Dave,
Awesome work yet again Sir...
I really liked the original Golf; it was such an easy car to work on...
May I ask, how do you do your underbelly weathering, you always seem to get it spot on, I have tried a few times, but it always ends up caked...
Thank you sharing these builds...
Andy...
Thank you. I use Humbrol weathering powder, rust, metal oxide, sand, black. You're meant to add water to make a paint but I just apply the powder straight on with a cotton bud and crush it on.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Johnag Sun 09 Apr 2023, 6:58 pm
Hi Dave,
Thank you for the info, Sir, I use the Vallejo pigment powder and have always mixed it with water, maybe that's where I'm going wrong as it always seems to get to much, I'll have to give the dry technique a go...
Thank you again...
Andy...
Mr Hirakawa wrote:Thank you. I use Humbrol weathering powder, rust, metal oxide, sand, black. You're meant to add water to make a paint but I just apply the powder straight on with a cotton bud and crush it on.
Thank you for the info, Sir, I use the Vallejo pigment powder and have always mixed it with water, maybe that's where I'm going wrong as it always seems to get to much, I'll have to give the dry technique a go...
Thank you again...
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Guest Sun 09 Apr 2023, 9:07 pm
Brilliant detailed work - spot on. 
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Sam Sun 09 Apr 2023, 9:43 pm
Mr Hirakawa wrote:Johnag wrote:Hi Dave,
Awesome work yet again Sir...
I really liked the original Golf; it was such an easy car to work on...
May I ask, how do you do your underbelly weathering, you always seem to get it spot on, I have tried a few times, but it always ends up caked...
Thank you sharing these builds...
Andy...
Thank you. I use Humbrol weathering powder, rust, metal oxide, sand, black. You're meant to add water to make a paint but I just apply the powder straight on with a cotton bud and crush it on.
Do you seal it in when you are done? I have always used the dry method but find even years later dust can come off.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Sun 09 Apr 2023, 9:55 pm
Sam wrote:Mr Hirakawa wrote:Johnag wrote:Hi Dave,
Do you seal it in when you are done? I have always used the dry method but find even years later dust can come off.
No, I just leave it as it is.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Mon 10 Apr 2023, 10:08 am
Good morning. On to the interior.
A lot of decals were provided but putting them over relief details is a pain so I tend to just paint them on with the exception of the main gauges. I also added a piece of clear over the instruments. The seats were decals though.
Onto the bodywork next.
A lot of decals were provided but putting them over relief details is a pain so I tend to just paint them on with the exception of the main gauges. I also added a piece of clear over the instruments. The seats were decals though.
Onto the bodywork next.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mike C Mon 10 Apr 2023, 11:28 am
The interior and that dashboard is looking real good.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Tue 11 Apr 2023, 2:04 pm
Good morning all. I used Tamiya polishing compounds on the clear coat then started dropping brown ink into shut lines and detail areas. Then I started on the black areas.
I prepared the headliner with it's mock sunroof. Then the body went on quite easily. All the glass went on from the outside after I painted the trims.
All other accesories put in place. The wipers were incredibly close fit to the bonnet. UK number plates on. Finished.
I prepared the headliner with it's mock sunroof. Then the body went on quite easily. All the glass went on from the outside after I painted the trims.
All other accesories put in place. The wipers were incredibly close fit to the bonnet. UK number plates on. Finished.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mike C Tue 11 Apr 2023, 3:27 pm
It looks great! Better paint finish than it comes out of the VW factory. Great detail work! 
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by Guest Tue 11 Apr 2023, 4:27 pm
Brilliant, and well finished with superb detail.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Johnag Tue 11 Apr 2023, 6:23 pm
Hi Dave,
Superb work yet again, Sir, looking down at the engine bay was just like looking at the real thing and most excellent work on the injection system too...
Andy...
Superb work yet again, Sir, looking down at the engine bay was just like looking at the real thing and most excellent work on the injection system too...
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by dublin boy Mon 17 Apr 2023, 7:39 pm
Nice Dave, I have a nearly finished(!) Cabriolet in a box somewhere upstairs.
It's a nice kit.
It's a nice kit.
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Spanky 19 Tue 25 Apr 2023, 11:17 pm
From the decal on the fan belt to the wear on the chassis. Your builds are breath taking!
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Skid Fri 05 May 2023, 1:45 pm
Nice one Dave. Gorgeous paint as usual.
You going to post it into the finished threads?
You going to post it into the finished threads?
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Re: 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign
by Mr Hirakawa Sat 06 May 2023, 3:44 pm
Skid wrote:Nice one Dave. Gorgeous paint as usual.
You going to post it into the finished threads?
It's already there my good fellow.
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