DynoMight Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Are they out there? I know of the Rallye 240 but I wondering about stock ones... Thanks
1972coronet Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Revell produced a c.1972 Datsun 240-Z in 1972 , and it has been reissued a few times since its introduction ; I haven't seen it since c.2004 . There are rumours of it being reissued some-time this year ...
DynoMight Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 Revell produced a c.1972 Datsun 240-Z in 1972 , and it has been reissued a few times since its introduction ; I haven't seen it since c.2004 . There are rumours of it being reissued some-time this year ... Thanks for the info John! I'll have to keep a lookout for it if they do re-pop it this year.
martinfan5 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 There are some on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Revell+datsun&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XRevell+datsun+240.TRS0&_nkw=Revell+datsun+240&_sacat=0
Matt Bacon Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Hasegawa Historic Car Series kit 18 is a regular Z, it seems: And I think you could probably also make one by combining the more easily found ZG and Safari kits -- you really just need the regular nose from the Safari. If someone will cast you one, then you don't even need the kit. The ZG has a normal interior etc, and you just need to leave off the wheel arch extensions and spoiler... And it's a fantastic kit, in terms of fit and detail: bestest, M.
unclescott58 Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 I built a stock Revell 240Z within the last year. A pretty nice kit. It would be nice to see it re-released again. Though I don't need one now! Scott
unclescott58 Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) By the way, the Revell has a left hand driving set up and parts to build a US spec 240Z. Most of the Japanese kits can only be built as right hand drive, Japanese spec cars. Which is OK, I guess? But, living in the US I like to build models of cars as they were when the real cars were sold here, if I can. Yes, good or bad, I'm US centric. Sorry. Scott Edited January 23, 2015 by unclescott58
Scuderia Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Good info on the Revell kits as far as the dash setup, thanks for adding that
The Creative Explorer Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 If it doenst have to be 1/24, Tamiya has a great 1/12 kit.
om617 Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Here is an cheap one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujimi-ID-95-Nissan-Fairlady-240ZG-HS30-1971-1-24-scale-kit-/390877647256?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5b021f9198
DynoMight Posted July 11, 2014 Author Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks for the info guys, I'll have to check all these out..
AC Norton Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I just recently bought 3 versions of fujimi 1/24 240z fairlady kits....and they are very nice....even have 2 dash options for left and right hand drive. I will try to post some pics and more info over this weekend, as I have just now seen this thread,,,,,the ace.....
Pete J. Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) If you are building a stock U.S. spec Z you are going to have to kit bash the Hasegawa kit and the Revell kit. The Revell kit has mag wheels only. You need to get the rims out of the Hasegawa kit. Kind of a lot to spend on a set of rims. Edited January 23, 2015 by Pete J.
Greg Myers Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) and something here http://zhome.com/BRE/RevellModels.htm Edited January 24, 2015 by Greg Myers
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 I was working on Z-cars for a dealership when they were introduced. There was a running joke at the time that nobody had ever seen one with the stock wheel-covers. They were so appliance-like blah compared to the rest of the car, that every one that went out of our place had been fitted with mags
Pete J. Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I bought a '72 new and traded it in for a new '74 911. I never had time to change the wheels out and so I always had the stock rims. By the way I really liked the car but it was is serious need of a 5 speed transmission. Always felt it was not a great cruiser. I drove it across the USA twice in the two years I owned it.(Air Force transfers)
aurfalien Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 A buddy of mine but a V8 in his, or was a 280? Was high school so I don't recall exactly, I do recall how redonkulously fast it was OMG!
Greg Myers Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I was working on Z-cars for a dealership when they were introduced. There was a running joke at the time that nobody had ever seen one with the stock wheel-covers. They were so appliance-like blah compared to the rest of the car, that every one that went out of our place had been fitted with mags Never did like those slotted aluminum "mags". there are better
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Yes, the Minilite-look suits the car well, especially in BRG. I put one together for a client back in the mid-'80s with 3 sidedraft 40mm Webers, a cam, headers and a 5-speed box. Also lowered, with urethane suspension bushings all around. Absolutely wonderful car.
Greg Myers Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 WOW! All the good stuff, things dreams are made of.
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