Tamiya Datsun 240Z

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 1:20 AM, Pete J. said:

I bought one also that I need to get on with!  I had a 1972 in lime yellow.  Scale Motor Finishes got me the paint.  I am going to build my with the twin SU carbs.  I had a yellow brown interior.  Loved that car.  Wish I still had it. 

Thanks Pete! Yep, the stock SU’s and air filter are included in the kit. It’ll look great either way. Be sure to post pics!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:09 AM, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said:

Over the top Z build. Top Tamiya kit. Love the color. Thanks for showing this to everyone. 

Thanks Robert! My pleasure!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:28 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

Looks fantastic! It's a really nicely detailed kit and great to see an older subject given modern standards of kit design and engineering, you've really done it justice.

Thanks Nigel! It’s a really superb kit! Oh that every kit could be tooled like this one.

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 4:56 AM, STU111 said:

Truly awesome work! That is stunning. I have this kit, it’s one of my all time favourite cars. I’ll start building it when my skills are better. Again, that’s a great looking Z car. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

Thanks so much Stuart it was my pleasure. It’ll definitely stretch your patience but you won’t be disappointed in the outcome. 

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 12:13 PM, happy grumpy said:

beautiful take on that classic. Love the color. Very sharp.

Thanks so much Mario!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 1:26 PM, ncbuckeye67 said:

That looks amazing! I really love the color.

Thanks Jeff!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:31 PM, NOBLNG said:

Really nice clean looking build!👍

Thanks Greg!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:39 PM, VanGoGo said:

Very nice work 😃

Thanks so much Vince!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 3:58 PM, Kah puts said:

Oooo… Nize 👍

Thanks Glen!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 4:44 PM, espo said:

Beautiful paint finish and color. Great body trim detailing and interior. Colorful engine compartment. Like the wheels and tires. 

Thanks David! All of the trim being separate chrome parts makes an amazing difference in the finished build.

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 4:47 PM, karbuildr said:

Really beautiful 240z, I like the color you chose.

Thanks David!

[Radretireddad]

On 3/24/2025 at 4:59 PM, Jim B said:

Beautiful Datsun.  Well done.

Thanks James!

[Radretireddad]

13 hours ago, slusher said:

Fantastic looking 240!

Thanks so much Carl!

[Radretireddad]

5 hours ago, DJMar said:

Always great to see a Z! She's a beauty, and super clean. I'm digging the color, too.

I don't have this kit yet, but I think you might have just sold me on one.

Thanks DJ! Go for it, this one’s worth every penny! You won’t be disappointed I promise. 

[Radretireddad]

4 hours ago, ea0863 said:

Sweet build, and thank you for the kit review!

Thanks EMRE! It was my pleasure!

[Radretireddad]

4 hours ago, michelle said:

awesome work 

Thanks so much Michelle!

[Radretireddad]

4 hours ago, Mopar2 said:

Wow...Awesome build and the detail is perfect...

Thanks Anthony!

[Radretireddad]

2 hours ago, tahiti7 said:

Wow, that is beautiful! The trim details especially around all the glass is amazing.

Thanks Steve! All the window trim are separate chrome plated parts that fit incredibly. A little Tamiya panel line accent is all they need to really pop!

[Radretireddad]

Thanks again to everyone for all your likes and kind comments. Since this is the alpha Z, be sure to stay tuned for the Omega!

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Bainford]

Beautiful Z. Nice clean work, and that orange just pops. Very cool.

[PappyD340]

Super nice Datsun, well done. A buddy of mine had a new 1970 240z back in the day and it was an awesome car!

[XYHARRY]

Gorgeous Z, super clean build. Really well done Brian. 

[Zippi]

Nice looking build there Brian.  That Tamiya X-6 orange looks really nice on the body.  

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Awesome build!