CrewDawg15 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I've been working on and off again with this one for the last 5 or so years. I started out with a Fujimi 240Z kit, modding it extensively to bring it up to more respectable levels. I also built a new engine from scratch...a custom conversion produced by a Japanese tuning company called OS Giken for the Datsun/Nissan L series strait six engines called a TC24-B1. I replicated a F54 casting turbo L28 block and an early version FS5W71C 5 speed transmission. Thanks for looking. Jimmy Edited January 24, 2016 by CrewDawg15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great project. I'll be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks! I've got a sweet spot in my heart for '70' and 80's Japanese cars...I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 12 years when I was in the Air Force...and I love fabricating "Special One Off" performance versions of stock motors that most people have never heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Holy ?! Nice fab work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildnething Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 This is awesome. Giving me some ideas for my Revell BRE 240Z i just got. Will any of this work for my future build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Very cool -i'll be watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 that looks great !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) This is awesome. Giving me some ideas for my Revell BRE 240Z i just got. Will any of this work for my future build? Thanks guys! I did a mock up with my Revell 240Z and the TC24 fit like a glove. I've actually better hood to engine clearance in the Revell kit than in the Fujimi one. Edited January 25, 2016 by CrewDawg15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildnething Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Am I correct to assume this engine would work in the BRE or is that something different? I have no clue about these cars. Its a ways out before I will get to it anyways, I was just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Am I correct to assume this engine would work in the BRE or is that something different? I have no clue about these cars. Its a ways out before I will get to it anyways, I was just curious. I've never had the BRE kit, but knowing Revell, they are based off of the same molds...circa 1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very nice work on the engine details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wouldn't this essentially be a Fairlady Z 432? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wouldn't this essentially be a Fairlady Z 432? It could be a 432 if it had the S20 engine it. The S20 is the same engine that was installed on the 69-73 Skyline GT-R's. Here's a S20 in a 432 Z: Here's an OS Giken TC24-B1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The one car I'd trade the ol' RX-7 for. Looking forward to seeing more of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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