Riverview Hobbies Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) My build of the 1/12 Tamiya Datsun 240ZG. This is an older build I did to showcase a product. I did a complete build journal more focused on the kit and thought everyone might enjoy it. For it's age, the kit is amazing. There's too many images to post them here so you'll be viewing them on my website (hope this is ok). Enjoy the build. 1/12 Tamiya Datsun 240ZG Build Edited April 24, 2018 by Riverview Hobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 That is a beauty! Very neat clean work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverview Hobbies Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very nicely built Jim... and in 1:12 scale this is a really clean looking model. Had a look at your website, great set of wheels for this car and superb engine detail too. Used to follow the Ford Escorts and Lotus Cortinas in UK rallying, and I seem to remember there being some Datsun 240Z rally cars that performed well against the mighty Fords at that time. Red has to be the best colour for these Datsuns, as with most Ferraris. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverview Hobbies Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Thank you David, I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Very nice.I always thought the clear headlight covers looked great on this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronic Designs Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Looks great, very clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Very nice paint job there.... you are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZero Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 On 4/24/2018 at 9:34 AM, Riverview Hobbies said: My build of the 1/12 Tamiya Datsun 240ZG. This is an older build I did to showcase a product. I did a complete build journal more focused on the kit and thought everyone might enjoy it. For it's age, the kit is amazing. There's too many images to post them here so you'll be viewing them on my website (hope this is ok). Enjoy the build. 1/12 Tamiya Datsun 240ZG Build Smooooooth paintjob! Did you polish it or is that straight from the sprayer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverview Hobbies Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) Thank you. It was painted with Tamiya Italian Red lacquer (single stage) then polished. Edited May 15, 2018 by Riverview Hobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Superb build-very sharp, my only critique is-should there be some bright work trim around windows??. Otherwise its FANTASTIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 8 hours ago, f1ford48 said: Superb build-very sharp, my only critique is-should there be some bright work trim around windows??. Otherwise its FANTASTIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 What a beauty, awesome work you should be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Still one of my favourite builds Jim, love this car so much. Outstanding finish on the paint work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Looks superb! I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverview Hobbies Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 3:35 PM, f1ford48 said: Superb build-very sharp, my only critique is-should there be some bright work trim around windows??. Otherwise its FANTASTIC. I agree and thanks. The issue is the front and rear window moldings are made of a flexible material so painting was out. I thought about thin strips of BMF but decided to stick with the blacked out theme. The flexible moldings are an interesting design choice but having them as part of the body would have allowed more options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverview Hobbies Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) On 5/15/2018 at 11:59 PM, peteski said: I've admired this car for some time. I'm also a fan of this JDM Legends 240Z. Both are premium examples of the 240. Edited May 19, 2018 by Riverview Hobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Beautiful just Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 They sure are great looking cars. And they run pretty well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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