Tamiya 90-96’ 300zx TT (Z32, Fairlady)

[Ahajmano]

Continuing on my Z-car series. I decided on pearl yellow for the body (zero paints). This is literally my third body attempt on this car. If you have never done pearl yellow before, it’s tricky! Also got some engine detailing done.

100% instructions except the engine detail. Photo etch set by hobby design. 

Hope you enjoy! 

Edited November 18, 2018 by Ahajmano

[da_ashman]

Great choice of colour! I also painted my 300zx (convertible) in Pearl Yellow!

[Ahajmano]

57 minutes ago, da_ashman said:

Great choice of colour! I also painted my 300zx (convertible) in Pearl Yellow!

Thanks!!! I added more engine detail. I think I’m done now 

Edited November 19, 2018 by Ahajmano

[kelson]

I like the color choice,i built the coupe when it came out in 1990 I think,but I did a lousy job.Since then I've added a couple more coupes and convertibles to the stash,a well engineered kit by Tamiya.

[iamsuperdan]

Looking good. Great detailing!
 

[Ahajmano]

So I do want to emphasis something here. I am learning the quality and technique of the wash (for shading) if absolutely crucial. The more and more I practice, it seems it makes all the difference in the world! In these close-up shots of the engine, its hard to appreciate how much more realistic it looks with the shading. Next time, i will post a before and after shot from a more reasonable distance (that a human would stand from) so you can see how dramatic the effect is!

[Ahajmano]

My least favorite part... the rubber mouldings and black trim... 

[Italianhorses]

I know its too late for this one, but next time when you have a light-color car, try to do panel lines with a darker shade of the base color, i.e, dark yellow, or brown. Would look much more realistic.

http://italianhorses.net/Tutorials/Panelines/panels.htm

[Ahajmano]

I appreciate it! That's a great tip!

[Ahajmano]

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.  

[Funkychiken]

Great start!

[kelson]

Looking really good!!

[Ich_Will]

My favorite 90’s car. It looks awesome!!

[Ahajmano]

Thanks everyone! really appreciate the encouragement!

[da_ashman]

Looking Good!

[Jhedir6]

Nice start. I agree with Alex, either use a darker shade or a darkened mix of the base colour or something like Tamiya panel line accent. Or take your black and thin it out to the consistency of water and let it flow through the lines rather than just painting them.

[Ahajmano]

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

[Belugawrx]

Looking good

Nice work with the light weathering washes...I agree ..looks so much better than just freshly painted...

Keep at it ..Cheers