Ajay Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Ajay I'm sure it will turn out great. You have a way of building those cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeldude Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 i love the older z cars looks like its gonna be a killer build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 yeah that looks very nice and the blue is smooth and cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Great looking color for that car! Are you going dark or light on the wheel spokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMarc Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Look at the shine on that car, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Very nice paint and BMF work!! I can't wait to see this one finished. I always loved the early Z's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atenzapower Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Thats awesome dude .i love those bbs rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 the paint looks great andy.i can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've been looking ever since you've started! It is just orgasmic, you probably know why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime-fan Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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