AMT Datsun 280ZX Turbo

[Casey]

Edited November 1, 2018 by Casey

[Art Anderson]

That's been gone a LONG time--it went away with the bankruptcy of Lesney, who owned AMT at the time (1981).   I did the box art model you see in the artwork you posted, along with a "custom version" in red & black, in early 1980.

Art Anderson

[niteowl7710]

That's been gone a LONG time--it went away with the bankruptcy of Lesney, who owned AMT at the time (1981).   I did the box art model you see in the artwork you posted, along with a "custom version" in red & black, in early 1980.

Art Anderson

It has been 20 years, but AMT/Ertl reissued the kit in 1996.

[Deathgoblin]

Got one of these. Original issue. 

[pack rat]

I did the box art model you see in the artwork you posted, along with a "custom version" in red & black, in early 1980.

Art Anderson

Having recently studied the box art Casey posted, I compliment you on a job well done, Art.

For this reissue, Round2 is planning to re-create the Lesney-era box, which is to include a model built to resemble yours (although I believe the gold striping may differ).

 

[martinfan5]

Neat that they are reissuing this one,  I have the 90's issued one still to build so I will be passing this one up.

[jefropas]

Awesome, now I can build the Florida Highway Patrol confiscated car they used on limited patrol...

 

Jeff

[RickRollerLT1]

Wonder if it'll still include the custom option (body kit, ducktale wing, etc) from Matchbox Street Machine issue, which was also carried over to the 1990s reissue?

Since the MPC Datsun monster truck is out, lets hope the 82 Celica isn't too far down the line.

Edited November 29, 2016 by RickRollerLT1

[Mark]

The Nissan dealer I drive past on the way home from work had a 280ZX on their lot, in front of the showroom just last week.  It was gold metallic, looked like it was a really clean unrestored piece.  I can't imagine the expense that would be involved in restoring one, probably way more than you could ever expect to get for it.  I didn't see a price on the windshield, maybe they just had it there as an attention-getter.

[Daddyfink]

[charlie8575]

Waiting for this to come out. I suspect it'll be a pretty good seller.

Charlie Larkin

[Chevydave331]

Very Nice!  Have an original that i "ruined" by trying to convert it to a hard top. cant wait to to get another try to replicate my car

[Rob Hall]

Never had either release of this one, so I'll probably get one...

[unclescott58]

I have a soft spot for the ZX from that time period. I like original 240Z better. But the ZX was cool for the time.

 

[Reeves Racing]

I am using one of these (original issue off eBay) and the sad Air Fix kit to build Paul Newman's race car.

[stavanzer]

I'm waiting for this kit, to make to Hobby Lobby. I need one to go with my Opel GT, and Mazda RX-7. Will make a great set of Road Burners.

 

[oldcarfan]

I'm hoping it hits Hobby Lobby shelves as well. I haven't seen the Datsun Pickup, Opel GT or the RX7 there. Are they out yet and is HL carrying them? Here's hoping Monogram will reissue their Datsun 260Z also.

Edited June 11, 2017 by oldcarfan

[SSNJim]

Just saw the 280ZX on the shelf today at my LHS (along with the RX7 they've had for a couple of weeks), but not at Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby did have the Foose pickup that my LHS still hasn't gotten.

Edited June 11, 2017 by SSNJim

[stavanzer]

LHS has the RX-7, I had to mail order the Opel GT.  Good Luck.

[Casey]

Maybe next time the custom parts can be included. We can do without the dry transfer graphics though. 

[randyc]

I built one last year for a guy. Comes out pretty nice.  I did replace the wheels and tires with some aftermaket style wheels and tires.  May have been the ones from Revell 70 Cuda.  I don't remember.   Builds nicely and if your interests lie in that area, won't be as disappointing when finished and hard to build as the Revell 240Zs.  I thought those were pretty darn fiddly.