Fujimi 240Z "Scarelady"

[CrewDawg15]

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

[afx]

Great project.  I'll be following.

[CrewDawg15]

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. 

[Zarana-X]

Holy ?! Nice fab work.

[buildnething]

This is awesome. Giving me some ideas for my Revell BRE 240Z i just got. Will any of this work for my future build? 

 

[Dann Tier]

Very cool -i'll be watching this one!

[crazyrichard]

that looks great !!!!!

[CrewDawg15]

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

[buildnething]

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. 

[vintagercr]

Coming along nicely!

[CrewDawg15]

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

[Dogfish_7]

Very nice work on the engine details.

[Zarana-X]

Wouldn't this essentially be a Fairlady Z 432?

[CrewDawg15]

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:

[Jonathan]

The one car I'd trade the ol' RX-7 for.  Looking forward to seeing more of your work!