Metalsoft Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Starting my second model ever. The BRE Datsun 240Z. Picked this up on my recent trip to Fergus Canada. I travel some for work and decided it would be a great souvenir. Will keep you guys updated.... Edited December 18, 2015 by Metalsoft
oldcarfan Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I'll be following this. I just saw this kit in the hobby store and almost got it. Now I'll have to go back!
Lizard Racing Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Good start! I have one in line for build. I built one in the '70s and it's a good kit.
ProStreetOnTheStrip Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Warning on the suspension and real panel fit plus it sits like a 4x4
Monty Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Other modelers have shown that there's a lot of reference material about the 1:1 car that should be useful for making yours as accurate as you can. I look forward to watching your progress.
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I will follow along as well...want this kit from Santa
Metalsoft Posted December 19, 2015 Author Posted December 19, 2015 Warning on the suspension and real panel fit plus it sits like a 4x4I have already noticed that the front suspension does not fit correctly. Not sure why they had alignment holes for nothing to fit into it....
Metalsoft Posted December 20, 2015 Author Posted December 20, 2015 Got a little bit done today while the little one was taking a nap and my wife was spending my money. I mean shopping.... I sanded the body completely smooth, ( Sanded off turn marker lights etc. ) and primed it. Now I am just doing some fit up work and getting ready for final sanding before paint.... Also was able to get the chassis assembled and painted black. I will go into detail now that the black has been laid. I can already see I am going to have to do a little modification to make this look and fit correctly. Tamiya > Revell and it's not even close. Still a good model though.
DumpyDan Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 alright, this is cool, I also built one in the 70's
Metalsoft Posted December 27, 2015 Author Posted December 27, 2015 Here is a little updated post. Got to do a little work on it today. The kit is OK, but the Tamiya Kit I built first was much better as far as fitment and just going together properly. You get what you pay for in Tamiya. Having said that, besides having to modify ever piece almost, I was able to get everything to fit. I have enjoyed building it so far. The interior is not as shiny as it shows in the pics... Currently I am letting the glue dry so I can finish running the wires on the engine. The decals were easy to apply, I was able to get all the gauges in.
vintagercr Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Looking good! I just picked up a Monogram curbside that I will do as a vintager racer.
Jonathan Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 You're doing good work. I'll point out that you can't really compare this kit to a newer Tamiya offering. This kit's tooling is *gasp* nearly 40 years old! If you were to pick up some of the very earliest Tamiya offerings, and you'll see that they weren't always as awesome as they are today. They were really motorized, yet decently detailed, scale toys. That said, your work with this kit is first rate. I think it'll turn out nicely. The Z is a timeless design. Keep posting updates!
Dann Tier Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 You're doing good work. I'll point out that you can't really compare this kit to a newer Tamiya offering. This kit's tooling is *gasp* nearly 40 years old! If you were to pick up some of the very earliest Tamiya offerings, and you'll see that they weren't always as awesome as they are today. They were really motorized, yet decently detailed, scale toys. That said, your work with this kit is first rate. I think it'll turn out nicely. The Z is a timeless design. Keep posting updates!I have a Fujimi one, and its the best one I've seen in this scale, and even though they do ALOT of kits without engines, this one has one! -GREAT JOB! always wanted to see how this kit builds up!
DanR Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Starting my second model ever. The BRE Datsun 240Z. Picked this up on my recent trip to Fergus Canada. I travel some for work and decided it would be a great souvenir. Will keep you guys updated.... I like that old NES sitting there. Does it work?
Zarana-X Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 As much as I want this kit, I'm pretty fed up with vintage Revell toolings.
Metalsoft Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 I like that old NES sitting there. Does it work? Yes sir it does! I still play it....
Metalsoft Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 As much as I want this kit, I'm pretty fed up with vintage Revell toolings. No doubt... This thing fought me the entire time...Word of advice. All of the line up tabs just cut them off, they don't allow the chassis to sit correctly. Learned this the hard way. Put the body on for a test fit and the wheels where way off in the fender well. The plastic is also very weak compared to the Tamiya kits. Fit is VERY sub par throughout the entire car. Hood dosn't fit. Front nose clip doesn't fit. chassis alignment is off. Muffler doesn't fit correctly. This kit taught me a lot about patience and learning to walk all when aggravation sets in. Here is a shot of the chassis completed, and please look in the " Under the glass forum for the finished car. I finally got it done... Thanks
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