AMT Datsun 280ZX Turbo Decal Question

[Jim B]

I started this kit a bit ago 

And I'm coming up on starting to do some of the decals.  (Sorry for the fuzzy pic.)

I have figured out where all of the decals go except #10.  There is no reference to them anywhere in the instructions, nor can I find anything like them in actual cars in photos online.  Since there are two, maybe they go somewhere on the doors?  Headrests? Floor mats, maybe?  No idea.  Any suggestions?

[espo]

Two possibilities for the #10 decals. I have noticed in a few kits lately that some duplicate decals for certain trim items are being included, or maybe one for the rear of the vehicle.  

[stitchdup]

steering wheel centre?

 

[Jim B]

@espo It's possible, but I've never seen a logo like that on the outside of the vehicle.

@stitchdup According to the instructions, Decal #13 is for the steering wheel (that itty-bitty one by the gages).

The mystery continues!

[espo]

3 minutes ago, Jim B said:

@espo It's possible, but I've never seen a logo like that on the outside of the vehicle.

@stitchdup According to the instructions, Decal #13 is for the steering wheel (that itty-bitty one by the gages).

The mystery continues!

Does look like the steering wheel emblem based on the picture Les sent you. 

[Jim B]

Just now, espo said:

Does look like the steering wheel emblem based on the picture Les sent you. 

They really do, but they're too big.  Maybe they do go in the floor mats. 

[espo]

1 minute ago, Jim B said:

They really do, but they're too big.  Maybe they do go in the floor mats. 

Never even thought of floor mats, didn't think this kit was that well detailed. 

[Jim B]

42 minutes ago, espo said:

Never even thought of floor mats, didn't think this kit was that well detailed. 

For an early 1980s AMT kit, the fit & detail are pretty good.  (Can't believe I just wrote that!) Some odd things, like a hole in the fan pully for the engine fan, but no pin on the fan. I'm actually kind of enjoying this one, which is saying a lot for an AMT kit.  It's no Tamiya, but it'll look good on the shelf.  I just wish AMT had left the rear louvers & spoiler in the kit.

Edited 16 hours ago by Jim B

[NOBLNG]

I googled it a number of ways and this is the closest image I could find.

[Jim B]

Belt buckle. Interesting. 

[rattle can man]

Steering wheel gets my vote. What about the door cards? Left over from a Euro/ Asian market/ custom steering wheel variant?

[NOBLNG]

According to “google AI” they belong on the doors near the front fenders, but….”check the instructions”.🙄 I haven’t seen them on any pics I’ve googled.

[Jim B]

Door badges? It's possible, I guess. I've never seen them there either. Strange. No idea what AMT was thinking. 

Wonder if they're roof pillar emblems?

Edited 11 hours ago by Jim B