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Description
This is an injection-plastic passenger car kit.
The Volkswagen Golf first appeared in 1974, and has set a benchmark for popular compact cars ever since. The front-engine, front-drive hatchback body has become a familiar concept for small-car manufacturers; the first Golf from 1974 was equipped with a transverse in-line four-cylinder engine. It also adopted the FF system of front-wheel drive. The efficient styling and packaging by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro has become a global standard as well. The first-generation Golf was also equipped with a high-performance hot hatch and GTI, and is active in circuit racing. It was produced until 1982, at which time it passed the baton to the Golf II.
This kit from AMT/ERTL models the 1978 three-door hatchback Volkswagen Golf, with the high-performance hot hatch GTI. Giugiaro's distinctive body style is accurately modeled, as is the horizontally-placed front-mounted engine. The hood can be opened and closed after completion to admire the engine; the interior, front-drive system and front and rear suspension are also highly detailed. The GTI logo is on the front grille, and the GTI-exclusive front spoiler parts and custom decals are also included. Add this history-making car to your lineup today!
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.