After purchasing an Oxford VW Golf Gti at the York show over Easter weekend, I thought that I would modify it a little into one which has been 'improved' by its owner.
The first task was to dismantle the car, which was very easy thanks to the two screws, front and rear. Once I was inseide, work could begin. The first modifications were to the chassis. The hubcaps were drilled out to represent alloy wheels, and a small slice of plastic rod for the centre-nut. The moulded exhaust pipe was cut and filed away, and a new one fabricated from a spare missile from an aircraft kit (should go like a rocket!). The centre was drilled out for added effect.
The interior mouding was given a splash of colour, and the glazing was given a wash of Tamiya Smoke acrylic on the side windows for a slightly 'tinted' effect.
Bodywise, some thin plasticard was used to create an 'air-scoop' on the bonnet and a spoiler on the rear. The bonnet was given a coat of black to give it a more sporty look, and the spoilergiven a coat of red to blend it in a little (but not too much, as the owner isn't too careful with his colour choices!)
Just a quick mdoification (under 2 hours) to add a touch of difference to the excellent range of scale motor vehicles available.
Any questions, comments or thoughts, as always are welcomed!
J
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