Matt Bacon Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Two of Japan's finest ever sports cars, both products of their era, both designed by the same guy, Albrecht Goertz. The 2000GT was a Yamaha proposal which Nissan turned down, and Toyota didn't. The Z-car is Datsun through and through... What a lovely car, and what a great kit... bestest, M.
Matt Bacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Sorry... they're both the Hasegawa kits... ...and now the 240ZG It's not as beautiful a car as the 2000GT, but I like its style and even the colour. That front overhang is a bit much, but it does lend it a real "shark-like" look. Still, I wouldn't say no if I found one for sale! (and I'd better replace that rear offside wheel badge that's moved during the photo session. Rats!) bestest, M.
Matt Bacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 ...and finally, compare and contrast: bestest, M.
Matt Bacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 They may both be curbside, but I think these are fantastic kits by Hasegawa. I've previously built the Miura and the 250 Testa Rossa, and these two models have just confirmed Hasegawa's position as my personal #1 maker for car kits. They are precise fitting, well-engineered (not overcomplicated but as detailed as is needed, wherever it's needed), and really look like their full-size prototypes. Highly recommended. Build thread is here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85404 bestest, M.
Mr Stock Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Superb Matt, I could kick myself I had the chance to buy a racing version of the Hasegawa Toyota 2000gt a few months back for £10 and I turned it down....wish I didn't now its a beautiful looking car, you have done a very good job on both of these. Now give me the keys to that Toyota !!
Matt Bacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks, guys! Gary -- that is a shame! I suspect the race version has the parts for the street version as well -- there are certainly a few marked "not for use" in my street version. There's also a "super detail" version with full engine -- and you should REALLY kick yourself if it was one of those you passed up for a tenner! ;-P bestest, M.
Mr Stock Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks, guys! Gary -- that is a shame! I suspect the race version has the parts for the street version as well -- there are certainly a few marked "not for use" in my street version. There's also a "super detail" version with full engine -- and you should REALLY kick yourself if it was one of those you passed up for a tenner! ;-P bestest, I did pick up a Fujimi Enthusiast (yes the kit with a ton of parts) Ferrari Daytona Speciale and a Fujimi curbside Ford GT40 for £15 the pair now thats a bargain! Edited February 24, 2014 by Mr Stock
Skydime Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Wonderful replicas of these cars! They look so realistic!
Erik Smith Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Two great looking models. The GT is one of my favorite designs - and yours is a great replica. I like the color with the dark wheels too. Zs are great little cars - but those stock wheel covers they used are plain ugly. Fantastic model though. Great work.
Prince Ital Mike Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Both of them are simply beautiful. Great work!
beeRS Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Love these two cars! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us Matt - you've done a fine job!
Harry P. Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Beautifully done! They look good together!
Plastheniker Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Beautifully executed! Both kits that are not seen very often when finished.
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