Hasegawa Nissan 240z

[Ajay]

Had this kit lying around for while as I couldn't decide what to do with it. While I was browsing the web I came across this 1:1 :

which gave me the impetus a to make a start on it.

So far I've added the front spoiler using the one from the Aoshima Jun Prelude kit as a start ing point (still needs a bt of work) & swapped the stock wheels for Aoshima BBS ones - they're only placed under the arches for pic purposes so the rear looks a bit off the vertical.

Haven't really thought too much about colour but initially I thought blue with silver racing stripes -

I'll post more progress when I'm able to make any- either too wet or too cold for spraying over here @ the moment.

Thanks for looking

Andy

[Brendan]

Looks pretty darn good from what you have so far. I was looking at the Hasegawa kit; perhaps buying it. What are your impressions of the kit?

[LVZ2881]

I have the Hasegawa kit and some XS tuning wheels.....hmmmmm.

great start, looks really good even in mock up form.

you know, its funny, I'm not a big fan of late model imports, but 70's 240z's, celica's and b210's are pretty cool.

[Wildrice]

Ajay I'm sure it will turn out great. You have a way of building those cars.

[MonoPed]

Do any of these Z-car kits have a left hand drive dash and us spec mirrors? Is there a 280Z kit out there? I'd love to build a model of the 75½ 280Z I owned back in the day... gold paint, black interior, and fuel injected - lotta fun to drive

[Gray Smith]

looks good already Ajay, what color do you plan on going with on this? I've got the z-432 kit and I'm impressed with the quality of it..

Good luck with the rest of the build.

Gray

[Ajay]

Looks pretty darn good from what you have so far. I was looking at the Hasegawa kit; perhaps buying it. What are your impressions of the kit?

Hi Brendan

The only other Hasegawa kit I've built was their Celica - I was impressed with that one so I think this will be much the same.

Cheers

Andy

[Ajay]

Do any of these Z-car kits have a left hand drive dash and us spec mirrors? Is there a 280Z kit out there? I'd love to build a model of the 75½ 280Z I owned back in the day... gold paint, black interior, and fuel injected - lotta fun to drive

Hi Brian

I have a Revell BRE 240Z kit and that one's LHD (the interior has a racing seat & roll bar) - I'm not sure if the stock version comes with the same interior or a more stock one. The BRE kit doesn't include wing/door mirrors though.

Hope above helps a little.

Cheers

Andy

[Ajay]

As the weathers got a bit warmer & drier (plus I have a couple of extra days days off work) I've managed to make a bit of progress - body's been sprayed with Zero Paints Lamborghini Candy Blue basecoat (it's not actually a candy colour - more pearl).

I've decided to cop out on the stripes and just keep it a single colour as the front & rear have complicated shapes to mask & I don't want paint creep.

Actually managed to get the clearcoat on as well but too late in the day to take any pictures.

Wheels are just placed in wheelwells for the time being -sorry for the poor quality pics.

Cheers

Andy

[modeldude]

i love the older z cars looks like its gonna be a killer build

[jbwelda]

yeah that looks very nice and the blue is smooth and cool too.

[Steve H.]

Great looking color for that car! Are you going dark or light on the wheel spokes?

[Ajay]

Thanks for the interest guys.

Spent some time yesterday polishing out the Zero Clear with various grades of micromesh & then Tamiya fine/finish polishing compound.

Steve - the wheel centres are sprayed with Zero silver basecoat (although doesn't show too well in the earlier pics) - I'm undecided whether they'd look better with gold centres.

Cheers

Andy

[MoparMarc]

Look at the shine on that car, nice work.

[cruz]

Darn it, I just started another project and you are kinda detouring me from it with this build, now I wanna do mine :lol: Love the color and polishing work, outstanding..... :lol:

[Raul_Perez]

Very nice paint and BMF work!! I can't wait to see this one finished. I always loved the early Z's!!

[atenzapower]

Thats awesome dude .i love those bbs rims.

[Steve H.]

Thanks for the interest guys.

Spent some time yesterday polishing out the Zero Clear with various grades of micromesh & then Tamiya fine/finish polishing compound.

Steve - the wheel centres are sprayed with Zero silver basecoat (although doesn't show too well in the earlier pics) - I'm undecided whether they'd look better with gold centres.

Cheers

Andy

Andy, Beautiful paint and polish! That color really highlights the lines of the body.

Yeah, I couldn't tell there was paint on the spokes. Personally, I think gold or graphite would really enhance the look of the wheels.

[catpack68]

the paint looks great andy.i can't wait to see it finished.

[Ajay]

Kind of got sidetracked on this one by other builds but I've dragged it out of the box again - the interiors been completed together with most of the external bits & pieces - just need to find some suitable door mirrors.

After a quick mock up the ride height is too high using the kit suspension so I think I'll have to ditch it & go the metal axle route to get it as low as in the pics.

I'll finish it eventually !.

Thanks for looking

Andy

[Nick F40]

I've been looking ever since you've started! It is just orgasmic, you probably know why!

[tooltime-fan]

Kind of got sidetracked on this one by other builds but I've dragged it out of the box again - the interiors been completed together with most of the external bits & pieces - just need to find some suitable door mirrors.

After a quick mock up the ride height is too high using the kit suspension so I think I'll have to ditch it & go the metal axle route to get it as low as in the pics.

I'll finish it eventually !.

Thanks for looking

Andy

i love it, looks great