FIRST LOOK! 1978 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI Power Rabbit 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1213 AMT
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is the first generation of a small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen. It was noteworthy for signalling Volkswagen's shift of its major car lines from rear-wheel drive and rear-mounted air-cooled engines to front-wheel drive with front-mounted, water-cooled engines that were often transversely-mounted.
Successor to Volkswagen's Beetle, the first generation Golf debuted in Europe in May 1974 with styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign.
Due to the negative political reaction to the 1973 release of the Beetle "Gelb-Schwarzer Renner" ("GSR", or "Yellow-Black Racer"), Volkswagen had little inclination to develop a faster Golf.[33]
VW Press Department head Anton Konrad and VW engineer Alfons Löwenberg began development of a high-performance "Sport Golf" as a skunkworks project rather than as an official factory program.[34] The two were joined by Gunter Kühl from the Press department, suspension expert Herbert Schuster, Hermann Hablitzel, who smuggled parts from the project into regular tests, Jürgen Adler, whose chassis analysis led to additional reinforcements, Horst-Dieter Schwittlinsky from the marketing department who coined the "GTI" acronym, and Franz Hauk, developer of the EA827 engine.[35]
A prototype was built based on a Scirocco, rather than a Golf.[36] This proof-of-concept had an EA827 engine with dual carburetors and a lowered and stiffened suspension. When this prototype was driven by Volkswagen's Chief of Research Ernst Fiala, he objected to the harsh suspension and excessive noise from the intake system and declared the car "undriveable".[37]
The ad-hoc development team arranged to use the fuel-injected version of the EA827 engine that had been developed for the new Audi 80 GTE.[35] That engine's Bosch K-Jetronic system reduced intake noise and raised power output.
The car's name is typically described as an acronym of either the Italian phrase "Gran Turismo Iniezione", or the English "Grand Tourer Injection", and is usually written in all capitals.[38][39]
The GTI was presented to Volkswagen's management early in 1975, and the project was approved 28 May 1975.[35]
At this point a ninth person joined the original eight-member GTI team. Working under Chief designer Herbert Schäfer, Gunhild Liljequist was tasked with creating a set of features that would set the GTI's interior apart from the normal Golf. Her contributions included the bright Tartan plaid upholstery, and the dimpled golf ball-like gearshift knob.[35]
The Golf GTI debuted in March 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show,[40] and wasn't unveiled until the autumn of 1976. [41]
Production was not expected to exceed 5000 units, which was the number needed to qualify for the Group One Production Touring Car class.[42][43]
In addition to the modifications already mentioned, the GTI was distinguished from the stock Golf by external changes that included black-plastic wheel arch extensions to cover the 175/70HR13 tires on 5.5Jx13 wheels fitted, a larger front spoiler, a matte-black frame around the backlite and a red frame for the grille.[36] Ride height was reduced by 15 mm (0.6 in), and the standard car's solid front brake discs were replaced with 9.4 in (239 mm) ventilated discs. Anti-roll bars were also fitted front and rear.
The engine in the early GTIs had a bore x stroke of 79.5 mm × 80 mm (3.13 in × 3.15 in) that displaced 1,588 cc (1.6 L; 96.9 cu in).[44] The compression ratio had been raised to 9.5:1.[44]:57 This resulted in an engine that produced 110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW) at 6,100 rpm and 140 N⋅m (103 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm.[45] This was mated to a close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission.
With a curb weight of 810 kg (1,786 lb), the GTI could accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.2 seconds. Top speed was 182 km/h (113.1 mph).[46]
In August 1979 a 5-speed manual transmission became standard.
In 1982 the engine's bore and stroke were enlarged to 81 and 86.4 millimetres respectively, which resulted in a total displacement of 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in). Compression had also been increased to 10.0:1. Power rose to 112 PS (110.5 hp) at 5,800 rpm, and torque to 153 N⋅m (112.8 ft⋅lb) at 3,500 rpm.[47]
The GTI appeared on the British market in 1977 as a special order only in left-hand drive form. A factory right-hand drive version finally became available in July 1979, priced at £4705.[48] The Rabbit GTI did not arrive in the United States until the 1983 model year.
The 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI is considered by many to be the archetypal "hot hatch",[48] a class of sporty small cars popular in the 1970s and early 1980s, although cars of a generally similar concept, such as the 1967 Simca 1100 Ti and the 1971 Autobianchi A112 Abarth had appeared earlier.[48]
In 2004, Sports Car International declared the Golf Mk1 GTI to be the 3rd best car of the 1980s.
Chris, these were very important cars in the history of the automobile. VW invented the "hot hatch" category with this car! To this day any kind of sporty hatchback, including cars like the Mazda 3, can trace their lineage and beginnings to this '78 Golf GTI Rabbit. It's a classic!
Yep! My daughter drives a 2019 Ford Fiesta ST and loves it so much, I might buy one for myself!
Absolutely fantastic
I can't believe that golf has been around for just over 40 years.
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I still remember myself and a few friends picking up a car like this and putting it between two trees front to back. We knew the owner. Those were some of the funniest memories. It looks like I am going to have to build that model. Thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for sharing!
SOO EXCITED that some of these older kits are finally being revived and hopefully updating and fixing known problems. Such an amazing time for modeling right now and yeah some times its annoying that some kits are out of stock because modeling has gotten soo popular but then I think to myself that it's a great thing that these things are flying off the shelf because it pushes the industry to bring some of the older kits back. SOO IT'S A GREAT TIME FOR MODELING
You bet, we're lucky to have the Round2 family and other model companies up and running in the US still.
When I got my drivers license in 1980 I bought a used 1978 Golf GTI. I WISH I still had it lol. Anyway great job once again dude. You killed this one. I love it! 💯👍🏼
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Nice vintage kit! Hope they will be able to reissue the GTI so builders can enjoy it.
You and me both!
Thanks for posting. Been building since 77 like seeing you do build great tips
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An EXCELLENT job on this build!!.. Looks just like one you would see in a VW Showroom back in the day!!... Keep up the great work Bud!!
Thanks 👍
I would consider it a honor to have been asked to do this build. Great build on this one.
Me too! Loved it!
I normally build muscle cars, drag cars and hot rods but it's nice to do a kit of a car like this once in awhile to change things up. Makes a great weekend project
Couldn't agree more!
So excited! I just saw the Round 2 model release video on their YT channel- they showcased this kit for their new October kits! :) So far, the box art is just like what you previewed! More exotic car kits plz!!
Yes, I currently have one of the production kits here to revisit! :)
Nice work! This would make for a fun weekend project, gotta get me one or three!
Go for it!
I think it looks great as is! Can't wait to get this one for myself!
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Awesome that round 2 is pulling from archives other than amt. This looks amazing and the working steering and 1/24 scale are a huge plus. I can't begin to express exactly how excited I am for this kit to be released. I will get a half dozen of them for sure. Custom options galore.
Fingers crossed!
Such a RARE subject!!!! Keep the builds coming!! YEAHHHHHH!!! 👍👍👍
Just bought Revell's 1/24 VW Golf GTI
More to come!
I have the 78 issue of the AMT VW SCIROCCO LOOKS LIKE A FUN KIT to do !
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I've been watching your builds for a while, I must say this was quite enjoyable
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@@hpiguy I wouldn't miss it for the world, your channel was referenced on
another build/review program "R.O.R."
The community love's your no-frills approach to modeling.
Great job Chris on the little Volkswagen!
Thanks! 👍
A lot of well detailed parts with this kit...
Well That's Pretty Darn Cute Chris, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.
Thanks so much!
Those Hobby industry Dudes have picked the right Guy to promote Their goodies, My supplier gets an stocks most of what You have on Your Channel working out good for Me.
Great Build and show Hpi, so many good tips made easy, unreal thanks.
Thanks a lot Jono, much appreciated!
This is a definite buy, as always lovely build, thanks
Glad you like it!
Nice build as always Chris enjoy the video got to love the vintage kits
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was a fun looking build! I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for this one
Hope you enjoy it!
Over hear in the UK it was released with tartan seats with black seat bolsters.👌😁👍
Thanks!
love the vintage kits
Interesting subject.ive just completed a revell mk1 convertible. Love these cars, and love that paint.
Great
Very cool! I want to do that drop top as the car from Can't Buy Me Love!
Chris, from what I remember, granted little kid remembering, these were not fancy cars. Volkswagen "people's car" was basic and affordable. I don't remember any fancy stuff on the ones my friend's parents had. Maybe a silver window crank, but everything else was black. Big difference from the American cars of the 50s - early 70s. Great work on the kit. Keep it going.
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I was managing a VW Dealership when the GTI was released - could NOT keep them in stock. Worse, VW only allocated a FEW to each dealer. There was a LOT of telephone "horse trading" between dealers to get "...just one more GTI." Buyers willingly forked over extra bucks to get one. Crazy. That's advertising. Nice looking model. As to the details, I was too busy running the business to even stop and look PLUS they flew off the lot. Those were the days - everyone was happy (memories can be ANYTHING you want).
Nice story!
I built that kit, way back in the day. Excellent kit, and one of the first that I’ve built non-standard( built an air dam using dental plaster).
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Oh buy the way thanks for all your info. Its helped me alot
Glad I could help!
While I don't have experience with the GTI trim/performance level, my grandfather had more than 6 different late 70s Rabbits (him, grandma, and 5 of the kids that were still at home on the farm). Most were the diesel models, but one or two were gas engine.
The interiors in all of them were black vinyl. Some had carpet in red or brown. Door panels, seats, and dash were all black. There was some plastic and rubber, but it was also black.
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My little brother had a VW Rabbit, probably about the same year as this one but his had a little diesel in it, really small diesel! It ran good most of the time except it had a overcharging problem, we never could figure out what was causing it to do that! But anyways, I used to borrow it from him quite a bit, to go back and forth from Ky to Ohio, and like I said it would run like a “Wabbit”, lol! Anyhow, good job there buddy, as always! 👍👍✌🏻!
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hpiguys Workshop - yeah man YW!
My new '78 Rabbit was completely black underneath including the engine. My white car had Light brown door panels and the seats were lt. brown. It had chrome bumpers with black rubber inserts and a chrome logo on the grille.
That is so cool the revell Volkswagen rabbits is getting harder to find so I hope this one comes out that is a awesome kit!! Great job!! :)
I hope so too! Thanks!
Really nice build Chris, I love the Ginger Yellow color!!
Thanks a bunch!
I had an 1980 Rabbit. Best car I ever owned. Id love to build this.
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Your background music is so relaxing
Glad you think so!
5 star review and build. Looking forward to buying it.
ditto
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My wife and I test drove an '81 GTI in he mid '80s, a couple of yeas after we got married. We didn't buy it, but it would have been a BLAST to drive on the twisty Kentucky back roads that lead to our home!
Cool!
Very nice. Can’t wait to see when it comes out
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That's cool I had a 81 5 door diesel. Cool lil car
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I have the Esci rally version in my collection! I buils that 40 years ago.
Is that what the extra lenses are for? I thought they might be!
@@hpiguy Yes, the rally version is equipped with 4 extra lights at the front.
Great build..this is one of the most popular cars.i used to have a buddy L toy Volkswagen rabbit car when I was little, I hope they re-release this kit too.they should make a model kit of a ford escort gt 👍👍👍😊😊😊
Cool!
Nice job on the small fine details...
Thank you! Cheers!
My parents had a ‘75 VW Rabbit, while I was a kid, in the early ‘80s, and it was red with a white interior.
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Really hope this kit comes soon. I do have the Revell Rabbit. Always need more kits!
Me too!
Well, I guess that if Round2 issue this one, that mean that their own Golf/Rabbit will be discontinued. Which is kind of good. Hey, if anybody from Round2 watch the comments, could you guys PLEASE include a square light optional front grill as well? My dad had a Rabbit like this when I was 4, I still have good memories of that car, and I'd LOVE to make one like his.
As always, Chris, this is a neat build.
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I love building older/vintage kits. AMT and Revell/Monogram. Back when their kits were made in USA. 😉
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Really cool kit.
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Smokey little buggers in real life lol. Good build pal 👍
LOL, yeah!
Just one word; beautiful!
Wow, thank you!
I must admit I disliked these cars from the get-go BUT this built was one of your best yet... excellent work!
Wow, thanks!
Black foil from BMF might be a better choice than electrical tape. Nice build none the less.
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I had a 78 Rabbit, base model. The one thing on your build is the suspension, VW painted everything a dull
semigloss black as well as the engine block and valve cover, the cylinder head, manifold and transmission were bare aluminum.
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Nice build. Always thought those rabbits were so cute.
Thank you! 😊
Great job! I need this kit!!
Thanks!
Cool build Chris. Looking forward to seeing this kit released
You and me both!
Holy Farfegnugen VW, approve away. I would love to build this!
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Ok as a VW man that golf or rabbit as you call them in the US they had plain black brown, tan, blue, cream interior no chrome as most of it was plastic the higher range gti's had plaid interior in the seats and door trim (door card) as the us calls them. These trims were a sport package not all had them this being a single head light version no spot lights they were plain this was the first fast 4 banger at the time even though they were slow lol
I live in the US and while not a rabbit, I had and dearly miss, 2 VW Quantums. An 83 and an 85. In other countries it was known as the Santana. Damn good cars. The both of them
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You know, VW Golfs painted in yellow were a very common sight in the 80s in every german town. Yellow is the color of german mail ('Deutsche Post') and they used Golfs for package delivery etc. Of course these weren't GTIs, the engines were probably more from the opposit end of the line.
So, having a yellow Golf GTI mark I is funny thing on its own. A bit of an understatement here.
If it gets a re-release i'll buy one, looks like a fun kit.
Cool!
Yes please produce this kit
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Thank god they didnt send you the decals. Wood grain on a golf?? They must be smoking crack.
Exactly im a huge gti fanatic have had them forever they never had wood grain lol i think your right someone's smoking crack
I love it Chris and I have the original issue AMT rabbit and I would buy a couple more of these
I'm sure R2 will like to hear that!
@@hpiguy I bet they will. Lol
Nice kit ! Looks great hopefully no issues with VW to pop it
Thanks for the nice words!
I don't know why they are issuing the ESCI 1/24 kit when AMT had their own 1/25 kit. Maybe they can't find the molds.
Man! I hope they reissue this kit. I drove the Rabbit GTI with the square headlights and loved it. I think it had those plaid seats in it, but that was a long time ago!
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Nice build bud! Now all I would need is an 82 Chevy chevette to go with it.👍
That would be cool!
The Golf GTi was released in 1981 and never available in yellow in Europe. The US Rabbit version may have been. Only when the Mk 2 Golf GTi was introduced did the full colour palette become available. European interiors were predominantly black with red pinstriping to the door trims and seats. Bumpers and grille also had red pinstriping which became iconic and carried on all GTi models since.
Yes - red pinstripe on the grill was de rigeur. Nice job on the wheels but the plastic arches need to be a flattened black, semi flat/satin as they were palstic and sat slightlightly off the vertical so on the production build you may want to mask it with Tamiya tape...tricky but worth it. I also hope they include a good decal for the instrument binnacle as that had satin silver finish.
The decals I show do have nice options, two I think.
On the production I'll have more time and try to get it closer to the real thing. I went off the box for this one.
😎 decals too!!
I just to work in them, easy to get to everything. I don't remember ever seeing a woody. Most were red and some yellows. Interior was black, if memory serves me some had cloth inserts on the seats and door panels. They even made a pickup truck and called it a Sport truck.
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Looks really good 👌👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh hell ya. A golf 1. Hopefully they will bring back the vw corrado as well.but the vr6 version this time.great build. Funny how they are giving you the US spec bumpers when the first thing to be switched out is the USBumpers for euro bumpers.😃
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The US version of that generation of Rabbit (and GTI I think) was built at a plant 2 miles from where I lived in southwestern PA. They were built there until the late 80s. The plant was originally built for Chrysler in the early 70s but that fell through.
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Awesome kit.
It sure is!
@@hpiguy hey my friend, what can I use for a gloss coat when using water based acrylic paint?
@@mikesmodelbuilding2045 Future Floor polish is my choice. Now called pledge.
@@hpiguy brush or spray it on? Sorry so many questions
Fun fact: The Dodge Omni is a re badged VW Rabbit, at least the first ones were....and you could lay smoke if it had a manual trans...
Shiny Paint too!!
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice GTI 😍
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Chris, do a Google photo search of Rabbit or Golf Mark 1 GTI interiors. I found lots of good photos. I got better results this way as opposed to searching by the year. By the look of it, Round Two should add plaid seat insert decals. Lots of plaid in those photos.
Thanks, those would help!
Good job on this one, was interesting seeing the proto type model, I'd buy one if they bring out a GTI kit. Thanks for the video.
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Nice work. So you just brush on the Future and it lays that neat? That's amazing. I thought you had to airbrush it to get a finish like that.
That is correct!
Great video as usual!
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Great build Chris , just got the revell version of this kit
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Try sales brochures. Great build Chris.
Thanks Bob!
Awesome work as always.
SOO KOOOOOLLLL.
Mike Espo .
Thanks again!
Nice job looks awesome 👌 love the videos very helpful 👍 😀
Glad you like them!
These are still quite common to see here in the UK, even the early mk1's. Not sure if the American version had it but the UK GTI had a black surround around the rear window, red pin stripe around the grill and I think Pirelli P slot alloy wheels, though the wheels might be a later addition.
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Much nicer than the vintage AMT kit.
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Looks Good
Thanks man!
cool model!
Sure is!
This car was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro the same guy that designed the Lancia delta, Lotus esprit, and the BMW M1
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Pretty cool
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Hoping the trademarks go through on this, now I admit I do have the Revell Germany version of this kit but it’s very much more complicated and I’m sure it’s more expensive over what Round 2 will charge and I won’t touch it until I get more experience building but this one looks good and I’m going to do this one first.
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Chris have you ever tried the chistle sharpie,they work pretty good with the flat edge on it. PS. Calligraphy pens are chisled as well but much smaller. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE VIDEOS. 😎
Not yet! Thanks for the tip!
Excellent so far but I know it will be better than the box art
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Hello and thank you for your Videos I owned a VW Golf wich was the Name of the rabit in Germany and the interior was all black in the Original GTI the inner section of the seats wer Red fabrick .
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Nice..I hope they come back out with the scirocco as well
I hope so too!
Again a wonderful build.
You ask about the interior for this car?
Well i one's own a vw golf GTI mk1.
It had a lot of diverend seat upholstery.
Just look for a folder you can find a lot of nice reverens on the net.
Gr
Dirk
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Looks real.
I noticed you painted a tinted sun shade onto the windshield. Did you just mask it and spray it or how did you achieve that look? I’ll be building a Lamborghini Countach and I noticed the real thing has one of those, so I want to add that. I want to do it right.
Thanks for sharing your professional tips and creating empowering videos that get the viewer to believe we can do this too, if we want. I like that you do practical things that don’t overwhelm someone who is thinking of trying this. Some other channels do great builds, too, but they can seem overwhelming and make it look more difficult than it needs to be.
I used the electrical tape for the blackout across the top of the glass.
Thanks for watching and the nice comments. I like to show anyone they can build models and have fun! That's why I toss my mistakes up for everyone to see as well, not every kit comes out 'perfect'. :)