Ahajmano Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I modeled this car after my own 240z that I owned in HS and college. It had an L28et motor and many many aftermarket parts, electronics, and systems. Some quick highlights: 1) paint is “Crystal Paladium” (Mercedes) by Gravity Colors 2) seats are resin replica recaros. I added a 5-point harness set from studio 27. 3) kit is from Fujimi “devil Z”, from Wangan Nights. 4) I added photo etched hood pins for a visual accent. Hope you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Beautiful looking build. Excellent paint and interior finish. I have always liked those wheels on "sports cars" they just seem right. This should bring back some fond memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Thanks! Yeah I believe the wheels are intended to emulate the “Panasport” wheels. I think they are also called “watanabe” wheels. They came as bare plastic, so it took quite a bit of work to get them chromed, clear coated,, and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Very nice. I especially like the subtle detail of the open buckels on the 5-point harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Very cool. This is one of my favorite cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Looks great!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Great looking build with lots of nice little details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Wicked ! TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks again for all the kind words! Just an FYI, this kit kind-of sucked. Minimal detail, fit was not great, and did take quite a bit of work to make it looked more polished. Still... I have not seen another 240 z kit with this kind of subtle fender flares, rear spoiler, and especially this front spoiler in an all-in kit. I thought the color came out great. I’m a big fan of gravity colors (out of Spain not the us). The US vendornis a jerk and seems to only ship after you stir up trouble with PayPal. The Spanish vendor seems to ship next day for me consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkzwolf Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Very cool Z car, Aydin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 13.3.2019 at 4:56 PM, Ahajmano said: Thanks again for all the kind words! Just an FYI, this kit kind-of sucked. Minimal detail, fit was not great, and did take quite a bit of work to make it looked more polished. Still... I have not seen another 240 z kit with this kind of subtle fender flares, rear spoiler, and especially this front spoiler in an all-in kit. I thought the color came out great. I’m a big fan of gravity colors (out of Spain not the us). The US vendornis a jerk and seems to only ship after you stir up trouble with PayPal. The Spanish vendor seems to ship next day for me consistently. I hear you! This kit is far from great. Wonder how I know? You did well on yours however. The Watanabe wheels are the right choice for this car, although I believe the Fujimi kit needs a slight bit of lowering (which is what I did on my build). As regards Gravity Colors, I second your opinion. I ordered twice with them (Spanish vendor) around 1 1/2 years ago, and it all went fine and pretty fast. In fact, they were so fast that I couldn't add another color to my order 2 hours later, one which I missed to order in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Looks amazing, great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Great looking build of an iconic '70s machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 7:23 AM, Tommy124 said: I hear you! This kit is far from great. Wonder how I know? You did well on yours however. The Watanabe wheels are the right choice for this car, although I believe the Fujimi kit needs a slight bit of lowering (which is what I did on my build). As regards Gravity Colors, I second your opinion. I ordered twice with them (Spanish vendor) around 1 1/2 years ago, and it all went fine and pretty fast. In fact, they were so fast that I couldn't add another color to my order 2 hours later, one which I missed to order in the first place. Agree completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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