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This is the latest issue of the old snap kit from monogram, which I think makes it about the 4th or 5th one... :unsure:

I had this in a Community Build off, but I think only the same 30 people even go in that section.

Being a snap kit, I had some work to do correcting shortcuts and oversights, including replacing the "spare tire" lump with an actual tire, fixing the gaping hole in the firewall, and adding rear shocks.

I also had some serious fitment issues with the window, interior tub, and chassis going together. So, I shaved down the window and tub to get the needed clearance.

When I was a kid I had two of the original release, which is where I got the "Goodyear" tires and license plate I used on this.

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Glad I spent the extra time to detail the Datsun script on the grille :rolleyes: , also added a radiator. You cant see it, but there's an opening behind the bumper, if I didn't add it, you would see the fan.

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You can sorta see the Datsun script here. The "holes" in the skid plate should be actual holes, but its a mounting point on the model, otherwise I would've opened them up.

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Distributorless engine, not really enough room to add one, either. I did add a carburator, but you can't see it anyway.

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Added a rearview mirror.

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Replaced blob with an actual spare tire. (yeah, I know it has lugnuts in it still, I'm not that good) and added shocks.

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For whatever reason, there's a pretty big gap behind the cab, and roll bar, so I made it a double tube to fill in the gap. Added the license plate from the original release.

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The taillights are molded into the body, that's one of my bugaboos. Tried to shade them, but I have mixed feelings how it turned out. :unsure:

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Edited by Zarana-X
Posted

Very well done. Best build of that kit I have seen. Only bugaboo in my book is you forgot to sand the seam on the tire tread. Great job!

Posted

Thanks everyone.

It's a good kit for a beginner, if you don't try to fix everything... :wacko:

I really wanted to go for a period, semi-custom look. I kinda wan't to build another one, but then again... :unsure:

Think I'll see how the Aoishima ones are.

Very well done. Best build of that kit I have seen. Only bugaboo in my book is you forgot to sand the seam on the tire tread. Great job!

Oh, I sanded them... The tires have a weird sunken area at the seam, I was erring on the side of caution and didn't want them to look worn out, or give them a wear pattern like over-inflated tires. :(

Posted

Good idea. They dont look too bad.

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