Ahajmano

Appreciate the compliments!

Thank you! ??

Building a custom 240z. Mixed the color myself, and happy with it. Interior assembled loosly for the photo. Need to correct some of the chrome trim.

I am happy with this one. The color is bright and wild. As always, painting the trim was the hardest task.

All done. Moving to “under the glass”

Updated shots. Now ready for clear coat.

Fantastic work

LOVE THE Z cars!!

Absolutely insane! Incredible detail. I have to say, I don't think I will ever achieve this threshold, but its inspiring for sure.

Love it! looks like the AMT kit.

Looks amazing

Some progress shots. Body color is by Zero.

You really did a fantastic job on the rubber moldings! how did you get them so perfect? Fantastic!

Its probably a personal problem for me Tommy. The paint sticks, it just rubs off as I handle the model to add additional details. Its probably just a personal preference at this point. Your Countach looks wonderful by the way.

Thanks guys! Color is Pearl yellow from zero. This gen came in pearl yellow, but this is not particularly color matched. The clear hood does come with the Tamiya kit, just like the R31 kit they make They are rare amongst their kits, so I tend to use the clear hood when available in one they offer. The problem I am having with applying paint to 2k is that there is practically no key for the paint to adhere to. Therefore, as you are handling the model adding additional details, you are constantly going back and applying touch-up paint on places were it chipped/peeled off. I think I’m just going to apply 2k in the future after my body detailing, then apply flat clear coat as necessary. Appreciate the the kind words!

My best build so far, but certainly a learning excersize! In the future, I will clear coat the COMPLETED body with the black mounding, then go back with flat PU. Applying paint to a clear coat is not the greatest... hope you enjoy

I have been using Tamiya dark brown and black panel line accent on this and all my models

This looks absolutely stunning!! how did you get the heated steel effect on the exhaust?

Thanks everyone! really appreciate the encouragement!

took your advice. Reduced the depth/darkness of the panel lines. Added a lot more detail and I am nearly done with the body shell. Next is interior and we can call this one complete.

very nice!

Love these Tamiya kits! well-done.

Fantastic build!