I'm building this to duplicate one of the most beautiful Z's I've ever seen(and heard!), Paul Hooks' 1971 240Z.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284meandhooks.jpg
I'm using the Fujimi 1/24 240Z "L" kit, which is bad kit to begin with. How bad? I'm even using the REVELL 240z to supplement this! First of all, they give you a wonderful engine to create, but the hood is molded shut and the engine bay is barren :mad:
Here's what I need to duplicate for the engine bay:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284engineleft.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284ITG.jpg
What I've done so far:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284progress1.jpg
I cut out the hood, which turned out horrible.
I'm using a battery and a brake master cylinder from a 280zx kit.
Triple Mikuni carbs from the Revell 510 kit(will have to be super modified)
An ITG filter made form foam
Radiator/seats from 300zx
6-2-1 exhaust from solder
various wiring/plumbing
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284wheel1.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284strut.jpg
I'll make the strut towers/roll bar from sprue/plastic rod
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284porsche.jpg
I'm using (what else?) 17" Watanabes with the supplied discs/calipers painted red to simulate the Porsche big reds on the real car.
Anyone got some 1/24 Ao32Rs for me :iceslolan

Here are some ride height pics
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284side.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284rear1.jpg

wish me luck!

this will be interesting, great diversity of parts here it will be one unique 240 and I allready like it. Good luck!

fun project and definately a beautiful subject you have there!

great work so far!
i love those classic sports cars

Great kick off! :thumbsup:
Z32 seats for S30? interesting. :p
I respect your passion for detailing work, probably your affection for Japanese classic cars is reflects on it. :smile:
Keep it up!

I also have that kit on my table. I used that z engine in 510, and it had three carbs from 510. My Z has big block with turbos.

Wow! Looks promising.
Great subject to replicate. :)
Can't wait to watch this build progress.

VERY cool project!!:sunglasse

Cool, I'm working on a 240Z as well, which has Watanabes. Where'd you get 17" Watanabes, the biggest that I could find was 16".

By the way, Nice Fairlady!

Thanks for the enthusiasm!

Great kick off! :thumbsup:
Z32 seats for S30? interesting. :p
I respect your passion for detailing work, probably your affection for Japanese classic cars is reflects on it. :smile:
Keep it up!

Kunta, this is the seat I need to duplicate, a Recaro
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284seat.jpg
This is what I have to choose from :
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284seats.jpg
Z32, 280ZX, and kit supplied(S30)
Is there a closer option out there?

Cool, I'm working on a 240Z as well, which has Watanabes. Where'd you get 17" Watanabes, the biggest that I could find was 16".

By the way, Nice Fairlady!

Jumpman, I got the Wats from here:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?FUJ19120
The package and the tire say its 17", but I'm not sure how exact in scale they are. Do you have a picture of your 16"s on hand?

I love Datsuns

Oops, I guess I have 17's too. I had three different sets, and all I could remember was the 15"s and 16"s, that pic of the box reminded me that I have those as well. As for the 16s, I can't take any pics as I don't have the model ormy camera's USB cable at this time, but they came with this AE86 model I got from HLJ. Item FUJ03236. Also, the 16"s are male wheels. Kinda rare for Fujimi wheels.

I'm trying to duplicate the aftermarket 6-2-1 header with solder. The first branch turned out alright.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284m028.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284189568998iCBcqM_ph.jpg

looks good so far :)

i'm itching to build a model right now =/

Superb.

headers look real good so far

You have always done your Datsuns proud. I am looking forward very much to the rest of this build.

One question I have is regarding the real car. You had mentioned that the real car had Porsche 996 TT (Big Reds) brakes. I was unable to fit this set up on my car and I am running 18X9.5 rim set up. How was the owner able to fit 88mm brake set up like this in a 17inch wheel? Isn't the caliper and rotor quite a bit bigger than the allotted space?

Otherwise, fantastic work!

SLK320,
Thanks, I love Datsuns, 1:24 and 1:1!

This is a picture of the front calipers/rotors in a 16x7 wheel.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/175152107/175157072GyJQPt

These are stock 993 Turbo(Brembo) Calipers, and the rotor diameter I'm sure has been machined down to fit. It was a custom application done a to few Z's at ZCarGarage. Maybe the later model 996 calipers are much larger?

Wheels differ in so many ways with respect to inner rotor/caliper clearance, hub dimensions, spindle locations, etc.
Maybe the 996 rotors need to be trimmed to fit in your wheel?

I have that same kit awaiting a very similar treatment, except I'm going to try to make it a period (mid 70's) car, along with a Skyline of the same vintage (same paint, same wheels, similar mods; "team" cars). I am going to watch this build closely do see if there are any pitfalls to avoid, though it looked simple enough. I'm also looking forward to seeing what great mods and scratchbuilding you do. That header is gonna be a toughie, but awesome.

SLK320,
Thanks, I love Datsuns, 1:24 and 1:1!

This is a picture of the front calipers/rotors in a 16x7 wheel.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/175152107/175157072GyJQPt

These are stock 993 Turbo(Brembo) Calipers, and the rotor diameter I'm sure has been machined down to fit. It was a custom application done a to few Z's at ZCarGarage. Maybe the later model 996 calipers are much larger?

Wheels differ in so many ways with respect to inner rotor/caliper clearance, hub dimensions, spindle locations, etc.
Maybe the 996 rotors need to be trimmed to fit in your wheel?

Thanks for the photo. You are right, my set up is VERY different and can not be accomodated, however I have installed BREMBO GT kit with good results. I opted for a smalled 4 piston set up.

Never-the-less I will look forward to your progress photos, especially the engine and the air cleaner! Should be very interesting.

I added the 2nd branch of the header. It's still rough, and I missed some bends. The hard part will be merging and creating the collectors.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284190973172UcBlbq_ph.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284190972429JMXauK_ph.jpg

The merging pips and collector are difficult indeed. You've probably already got an idea on how to do it, I don't doubt your fab skills. Here's what I do anyway... After doing all the bends, I take it all apart. Then I file th ends of each pipe into a triangle shape, then use a bit of bare metal foil to make the collector (I've had no luck with heat shrink tubing - I've seen it look great, but I can't get it to shrink well). However, that's only been for 4 pipes, so it's been easy. 6 is a whole new animal.

wow i loved your previous models and i think this one's gonna top them all!

[QUOTE=675datsun]Thanks for the enthusiasm!



Kunta, this is the seat I need to duplicate, a Recaro
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284seat.jpg
This is what I have to choose from :
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284seats.jpg
Z32, 280ZX, and kit supplied(S30)
Is there a closer option out there?

Get you an AMT 1988 Ford Mustang GT kit. They have a set of Recaro seats that are real close to what you need. Here's a pic of a set I used in my Cobra II.
http://images6.fotki.com/v78/photos/2/224343/973695/CobraIIseats-vi.jpg
You will have to remove some material off of the bottom of the seat to get it to sit close to the floor and the headrest will need to be modified.

These seats have their origin in the MPC Indy Pace Car Mustang from 1979. They came in the 1:1 IPC.

Marc

Great progress!

You`r doing a great job on the header , I love them I6s!

Awesome so far! Always a big fan of the z-cars. Those wheels are perfect.

Most of the time Japanese classics are not really my cup of tea, but that doesn't really matter when you post progress pic, I just love your attention to detail and the will to replicate every minute detail on the real car in scale; hats down for another great model !

Oli

Great job so far! That header is really awsome!

How nice does that car sit!!!
This is looking sweet!

what about this for the seat

http://www.rndunique.com/rnd_displayitem.cfm?pk=103

Nice! That looks perfect! Great find, you da man!

no worries. that's why we're all here - to help each other.

Lookin' sweet so far, Great job on that header!

Great work so far man! Your fab. skills are excellent.

Looking super!

This is going to look sweet when its done...keep the updats coming.

This is gonna be something special. Keep it up.

JeFF

Got back to work on the Z! Not much but I've mocked up a new exhaust. If you want to do a custom exhaust I highly recommend working with solder. It's easy to bend and looks natural.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284ex3-med.jpg
Collectors are made from heat shrink tubing.

Hee's a comparison of stock, kit-supplied exhaust.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284ex2-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284ex1-med.jpg
Next I'll be detailing the engine/bay.

:eek: That looks very good! The headers are amazing. Wish I could do something like that:thumbsup: Awesome job on the exhaust ! Can't wait to see more !

Looks great!

I painted the engine bay and underbody, body color.
Engine/headers and exhaust now fit perfectly.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/451234049hZFbyU
http://community.webshots.com/photo/451234314/451234314bFtDvZ
http://community.webshots.com/photo/451234510/451234510AxpFgZ

:thumbsup:

lookin good :smokin: the header and exhaust look awsome :sunglasse
p.s. i have a datsun project im working on and i wanted to know what size solder you used for your header?

Header primary tubes are made from .062" solder I think, but I can get the specifics when I'm back home.

nothing much cooler then a 240Z done right.

Header primary tubes are made from .062" solder I think, but I can get the specifics when I'm back home.
thanks for the help. :) i appreciate it :)

No problem!
I think the beauty of solder is that it comes in a bunch of diameters... you're bound to find something big enough for big-block headers, small enough to plumbing brake lines, and it's super flexible!

Great work so far :)

Lookin good. I have always liked those cars. Almost bought one once.. sometimes I wish I would've. Oh well..

As far as the seat. I think if you modify the white ones they would work. They seem to be the closest as far as shape and it looks like you have the skills to mod them.

stock exhaust is NOO good, great progress.

The Fujimi kit doesn't have any brake detail, so I am using the master cylinder from a 280zx kit. Brake lines are next.
Here is the detailed brake M/C and the proportioning block I salvaged from the other Z kits:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/457234094/457234094ajlvfu
I tried to simulate zinc plated reservoir caps by using a fluorescent marker on silver paint!

Here you can see the holes drilled for the front/rear brake lines and the vacuum line for the brake booster.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/457233471/457233471xiNIqs

Mounted on firewall
http://community.webshots.com/photo/457234107/457234107XQwfFo

Added the front and rear main brake lines from the master cylinder!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/457955865/457955865wpissi
http://community.webshots.com/photo/457956217/457956217EzrvcN
http://community.webshots.com/photo/457955295/457955295XKatPO

wonderful job.

those brake lines look perfect!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284474476279hCInmR_ph-med.jpg

Finally finished routing the brake M/C, clutch M/C, front and rear brake lines and fuel feed line. I'll replace the silver tape with some photoetched pieces once the engine is mounted.

great work on the lines... Coming along nicely :biggrin:

Thanks!
I'm debating which cam valve cover to use, the Revell 1/25 Chromed cover or the Fujimi 1/24 bright silver cover.
The 1:1 car uses a chromed cover but the Revell one is too cheesy I feel.
Silver(I painted the Nissan oil filter too!)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284silver-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284silvreng-med.jpg
Chrome
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284chrome-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284chromeng-med.jpg

Here is mock-up of the ITG foam air filter I'm trying to replicate.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284airfilter-med.jpg
SIde view of carbs and headers... a heat sheild will be placed here.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284side1-med.jpg

Wow! That looks great :) :thumbsup:

I'm stoked!
Making the ITG foam filter for the triple carbs was a hurdle for me.
I found a better type of foam and the stuff is great...it can be cut into any shape and it's texture is spot-on!

I will include the mounting tabs and backingplate as well but for now I'm happy!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284480274091lqnccn_ph-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284480274188UChasI_ph-med.jpg

More pics:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/480273575oJyVpQ
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284ITG.jpg

looks greeeeeeat!!!

What did you use for those red stripes? Colored tape?

Jurva that's exactly what I used!
3M makes a red color tape but I don't have that so I painted some Tamiya masking tape with red.

I'm thinking about making the strips thinner...on the 1:1 the red is actually 2 plates, not painted stripes.

Oh man, I enjoy watching this thread......keep it up!!

That aircleaner looks great. I really like how you did the red stripes around it. Your builds are always impressively detailed, great work!

Some awsome detail. So much for just taking it out of the box and builting it.

I started working on the triple carb throttle linkage and detailing. This is my attempt at making small enough return springs.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284carbs1-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284carbs2-med.jpg

Each carb will have a linkage on the left side...it's a pain!
I'm using parts from a photoetched carb-linkage set.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284carbs4-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284carbs5-med.jpg

I think they're small enough! Wow, what attention to detail! Please continue, I'll be watching eagerly.

wow those throttle return springs look awesome. I think they look as close to perfect as your ever gonna get. great job................*Ryan*

I had to compromise a little for the linkages... so it's kind of simplified but I think it worked out okay and looks similar to the 1:1's!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/175152107/175156278xIgojz
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332841912-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332841911-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332841900-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332841908-med.jpg
1/3 of the way and I'll finish this sucker off!

Magnificent, I love it! :thumbsup:

awesome!

Thanks! The three linkages are finished.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284done-med.jpg

Looks good to me! I can already hear the air sucking past the butterflies. Amazing work.

nice!

Wonderfull Work!!

Thanks for the feedback!

The carbs/air filter are now in place. I'm not sure about using the Revell(1/25) chrome valve cover or the Fujimi(1/24) matching silver valve cover...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284492851531qvLsGF_phsilvercrop.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284492851145AjMomR_phchroecrop.jpg

Distributor is on and needs to be wired:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284492850983qQeCrQ_phsilvercrop2.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284492850878SszXbW_phfront.jpg

Next up is the fuel line to carbs and back...then onto the accelerator linkage :smile:

Sweet! I am loving all the little details you are adding to this car. Keep it up!

More progress:
The Fujimi kit is missing ALOT of details...it doesn't come with an alternator for one!
I used the Revell alt. and I added a few things to it to replicate the 1:1
Alternator
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/495494187iLlNeW
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494288/495494288qUrkdD

The fuel filter is also visible so I am using a clear sprue to start:
Fuel Filter
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494283/495494283DQCCiz
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494553/495494553AcOutO

Fujimi also does not inlcude upper/lower radiator hoses/or their respective inlets to the engine. This is the upper rad hose inlet, near the distributor:
Radiator hose
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494452/495494452HCdrHg
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494450/495494450CrDHLj

I added a heat sheild beneath the carbs/above the exhaust header:
Heat sheild
http://community.webshots.com/photo/495494644/495494644dQLzlo

Fuel system finished!!!
Fuel filter in place, detailed:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/496257757/496257757IjOQGk

Fuel filter line to carbs:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/496257755/496257755KxMFTH
Then it snakes around the distributor to feed the carbs:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/496257853/496257853lFkNyB

http://community.webshots.com/photo/496257030/496257030WQtvcr
Anothe view of the rubber fuel line/inlets to carbs...I'll add some hose clamps later!

:eek:

Hi, the buildup so far is well sweet, just one thing puzzling me is, the dizzy is off a V8, apart from that :cool:

Hi, the buildup so far is well sweet, just one thing puzzling me is, the dizzy is off a V8, apart from that :cool:
Good eye! I was waiting for someone to mention that!
Only 6+1 plugs will be used when I get to that wiring.

The throttle linkage is complete!!
I tried to keep it as faithful to the original as possible...it's a tricky linkage that uses dogbones instead of shafts/wires/cables. :uhoh:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/498815736HPCmXm
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/498856186qXTzsm
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284linkage1-med.jpg
The Z also has a little courtesy light in the engine bay, on the passenger side inner fender...I made a tiny light bulb/housing and used small diamter wire to simulate the toggle switch :lol2: and wiring.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284light1-med.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/498812808dbVhzI
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/499270931kYNwxi
A picture of the 1:1 is also shown.

Next up is the Radiator/hoses and heater hoses.

wow you are really detailin this thing. Most people would not have even thought about adding the dome light on the fender well. The linkages look great too. All around this is just turning out awesome................*Ryan*

Looks sweet! Keep it up!

fantastic work keep it coming!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/500465668TmykCw
http://community.webshots.com/photo/500465204/500465204huupcR
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284hose2.jpg
Added the rubber hose for the vacuum line to the brake booster...and started making some heater hoses on the passenger side.

No Datsun would be complete without the ID plate so I added one in the appropriate location:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284datsunIDplate-med.jpg

Also started making the Crane Ingition box...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284cranebox-med.jpg

Started working on the battery. Paul Hooks uses an Interstate battery with J-bolts to secure it.
Here's the mock-up: It started as an old 6-cell so I sheved them off and also added the 2 octagon-like panels, 1:1 for reference:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284battmock2-med.jpg
Added the J-bolt and "interstate" decal
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284jb.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284jboolt-med.jpg

Detailed the starter too...wiring to come!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284starter1-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284starter2-med.jpg


I finshed the brake booster by adding the red/silver "Master Vac" decal to it:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284booseter_decal-med.jpg

Great work

You b#stard! I'm going to have to do SOOOOO much more work to my L-motor now, it looks like crap compared to that :banghead: :biggrin:

Looking awesome man!

Thanks for the compliments! Your L-series uses velocity stacks, which is tons sexier than an air filter!
Left side of the engine bay is almost complete!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284enginebay.jpg
1:1 for reference
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284real.jpg
Wiring the battery is a pain. Crimping the terminal clamps and then positioning them on the battery and the other end on the starter was tough. Here, the cable is mounted, but not painted black:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284batteryground.jpg
Now painted black:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284blackstarter.jpg
Also visible is the Crane iginition box:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284black.jpg

Next up is the postive cable, voltage regulator and this side is done!

Most excellent!

Positive cable hooked up!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284starterhooked-med.jpg
Added voltage regulator/sheild
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284real1.jpg
Heater hoses now in place
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284heater.jpg

Man, that is looking awesome!!!

So how long till you fire this puppy up?:evillol:

Hey gang I added a few more items to the engine bay...
I tried routing the spark plug wiring like the 1:1, my first time wiring a distributor was okay :mad:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284Untitled2.jpg

Oil pressure sender/wiring(to the right of the blue oil filter)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284top-med.jpg

Dipstick(between plugs 4-5!), oil press also visible
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284dipstickoilsender-med.jpg

Added the vacuum advance/hose to the distributor and igntion coil/wire.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284vacuumadvancewiring.jpg

Put the valve cover K&N -style breather
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284valvebreather-med.jpg


All that's left is the windsheild washer reservoir, alarm, oil catch can and the radiator...I promise!

Very Nice!!!!

wow, what an amazing journey of model making. truly inspirational and captivating, 675. beautiful work.

wow, what an amazing journey of model making. truly inspirational and captivating, 675. beautiful work.

Thanks so much!
Now if you want to see some REALLY mind-boggling work check out any thread started by "HiroBoy" or "Scale-Master"

Just wanted you to know, I sat through and read every page of this thread and it is AWESOME! Great detail!! I can only sit and wait for more of this great build!!!!

Just wanted you to know, I sat through and read every page of this thread and it is AWESOME! Great detail!! I can only sit and wait for more of this great build!!!!

Wow! Thank you that means so much to me! Really appreciated. I thought I was surely boring people to death.
The thing is that once I'm finished I wil be giving the car to it's owner...so I won't be able to admire her anymore...hence the gaziillion pictures!

I'm loving this thread, the detail is very inspiring.
keep up the good work :)

Alright I'm officially done with the driver's side of the engine bay!!
My goal has been to replicate everything thats in clear view so the washer fluid bottle, alarm horn and fuse grounding block had to be made.

For the washer bottle can you guess what I used? Yes that's right it's a muffler! It's hard to tell but to simulate the blue fluid inside I painted the lower half blue, masked the upper half to leave it white, then painted the whole thing tan!
1:1 for reference
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284on2one.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284alarmfuse-med.jpg

Here you can also see the alarm horn which was made from a pen cap and exhaust tubing:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284alarm.jpg

And finally the grounding block thingy aft of the shock tower which was made from plastic and gold paint!

AWESOME WORK!! I always get inspiration when I look at your progress!!

Started the interior work. I really wanted to do carpeting, replicate the vinyl on the transmission tunnel, rear struts, etc, but I'm going to keep it simple to get this project done!

I'm using the gas, brake and clutch from the Revell kit:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/518100269AOTGVg

Shift knob, e-brake added. I used small wire painted tan to simulate the gear shift boot tie.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/518100386/518100386CDfmig

That shift boot tie is a perfect detail! Wow!

This is unbelievable...

Hey guys!
I thought I'd give flocking a try on the Z's interior...it was tougher than I thought(and messier) but I think it makes a big difference from a bare interior!

Next time I use less dilute Elmer's glue or even try spray-on glue...
Before
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/518099931RbXCgI
After
http://community.webshots.com/photo/539647280/539647280xfsuoX

With the dash in place
http://community.webshots.com/photo/539647428/539647428TgraiS
And the rear hatch area
http://community.webshots.com/photo/539646126/539646126PtKgEg

Next up is the rollbar, belts and rear strut tower bar.

Crazy detail! When are you going to start it up?

Very impressive attention and patience. Looking great.

Murray

Hey all,
I had the wonderful opportunity to drive a RB-powered 240z today!
http://rabbit.circa.ufl.edu/albums/alvin/MOV05126.mpg
Needless to say it motivated me just a bit to get going again on my 240Z:grinyes:
Just need paint and some interior work...
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2316466670058696712Tglgzr
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2340295560058696712ZJAZEK
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2758776960058696712WkyTtc
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2047784440058696712cVeWgE
The Recaro seats came in from R&D Unique...they are super-close to the 1:1's REcaro LXF seats, and thanks to "dyowelb" for the find!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2798328210058696712mWksaQ

This is absolutely amazing - I cannot believe how much detail you are managing to add at this scale! As others have already said, this model is truly inspirational!

Btw, if you're still undecided about the cam cover, I think that the Revell one looks better since it provides more contrast with the other finishes (however it could probably do with a mild black wash to tone it down ever so slightly).

Thanks for the feedback! I went with the Fujimi dull cam cover b/c it just looked more beefy than the REvell. Chroming it would have been better!

More interior progress:
The Recaros:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2953408740058696712CmSUrY
Dash, with toggle swtich added, Kenwood cd player, Auto-Meter tach/speedo and stock tiple gauges...
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2959558460058696712GhzChm
Mocked-up in place
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2363355740058696712zODQcj

Reference:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/175152107/1175155583057997554rUHUmf
http://community.webshots.com/photo/175152107/1175157496057997554CkYQlR
Next will be the steering wheel, rollbar, belts, fire extinguisher and strut bar.

I've been wondering where this car was at, though I seem to have missed the last couple installments. For the flocking, I've heard people use matching paint to glue it down - like black paint with black flocking sprinkled (or whatever) over it while the paint is still wet. Not as troublesome as glue.

The work is gorgeous! Your builds are great, I'm glad you're still at them.

For the flocking, I've heard people use matching paint to glue it down - like black paint with black flocking sprinkled (or whatever) over it while the paint is still wet. .

Thanks Will, I don't know why I even bothered looking up a tutorial on flocking...oh well ya live and learn!

Nice build and great detail. just so you know, when i flock i use the Elmers spray glue. i mask off the area to be flocked, spray a good heavy coat and add flocking though a tea strainer. works great. Keep up this awesome build!

unbelievable!!!!!! excellent detailing

Do you have more info on that RB powered 240? A website with lots of pics or something? That car is badass, as is your build.

Do you have more info on that RB powered 240? A website with lots of pics or something? That car is badass, as is your build.
Sure do!
That is Rob Fuller's RB25DET-powered 240z, in go-green. I'll be doing a replica of the Z too! It also has the Porsche big-brake kit. Dyno'd at 448rwhp, untuned!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/548236327/2398201850085141062bTlRRb
http://community.webshots.com/photo/354097244/1354097815070816858AEFjBf
http://community.webshots.com/photo/548236327/2115193350085141062FsTbpT
http://community.webshots.com/photo/471649451/1471636469079534354DuetlD
http://community.webshots.com/photo/471649451/1471636162079534354IHThrJ
http://community.webshots.com/photo/471649451/1471636277079534354mcpIpI
There are a bunch of videos of it in action here:
http://rabbit.circa.ufl.edu/gallery/alvin
enjoy!

I'm stoked!!!
Thanks to AF(tpliquid especially) I now have decals for the Porsche "big red" calipers, and they are an important part of this project!

I ended up buying an entire kit for these decals(Tamiya 911GT2 CS) but I couldn't be more happier.

I detailed the Fujimi discs(Tamiya was too large) by blackwashing the cross-drilling/slots...I didn't go too crazy with the clean-up so I could get that "used" look. I also picked out the rotor "hat" mounting bolts in brass.
I shaved the "brembo" logos off and painted the calipers bright red. Then I applied those Porsche logos, I felt like a little kid again:grinyes:
Pics:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2574802350058696712JVYWmy
Inside the watanabe wheels
http://community.webshots.com/photo/183330861/2678558320058696712mvAwWI
Also pictured is the MOMO steering wheel I bashed from a NSX-R kit.

Rear strut tower bar, harness hooks, seat belts, fire extinguisher, and roll bar added.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2699104600088060124locgoi
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2922631880088060124QdPdYO
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2995178060088060124sXOzNQ

I'm working on the I/O port camera mount, trying to keep it simple though!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2483541420088060124jvpgwP
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2969092900088060124vfaZMF
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2089984140088060124YULzUz
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2413634180088060124TlaTcn

I love that camera mount! It looks great. I wondered where you had been.

Thanks!
THe camera mount is finished and you can see the build-up here:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2354688730088060124kOsthL

They can take my models away from me, but they can't take my "models in-progress" away:grinyes:

Here are some pics of the chrome trim application. Window frames, door handles mainly:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/1332842925429020088060124qgDkbh_ph-med.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2000375160088060124EIBxTh
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2925429020088060124qgDkbh
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2446434080088060124MoALXV
Are the panel lines to dark/thick?

wow top top top work

Coming along great. I always am enamoured with your little detail additions. They are stellar.

Thanks for the feedback guys!

I finshed the headlight and tail lights.
The tail lights were tough since no chrome trim was detailed/molded into the kit-supplied lenses.
I used a chome/black chrome combo to simulate this:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332842155369740088060124IPrYrU_ph-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332842260459670088060124XdAIri_ph-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/1332842780900070088060124eZemxN_ph-med.jpg

Could be better, but good enough for me:p

stunning!

On the home stretch! The engine bay is now complete, whew!
I added a hood latch, strut bar(left bare metal), radiator, upper hose, expansion line, Canton oil catch can and the cold-air duct to the carbs:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284bar.jpg
The body/interior were mated, but unfortunately the front valance cracked, I guess from cutting the front grille/hood. :banghead: F/R lights complete, added keyholes for door/hatch. Used Revell front grille.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284right-med.jpg
Cool thing about the hood latch is that it's totally useful!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284front.jpg

Just need suspension/exhaust and to somehow chrome the bumpers.
I hope to deliver the model to Paul Saturday June 10 at a local Datsun car show.

This is a great looking car and you are doing it full justice!
What color is that BTW (sorry, I'm too lazy to dig through the whole thread :( )

Thanks! It's supposed to be a metallic blue but I had a tough time replicating it. It still doens' tmatch the 1:1, too dark IMHO.
I used Tamiya Mica(TS-50?) and Tamiya Metallic Blue.

The engine bay is great looking!

Winston

Great! It's nice to see it coming together after all that hard work and amazing detail. I can't wait to see it done!

Couldn't finish by June 10, but I will finish soon!
Still working on suspension/chassis:

Added front sway bar, shocks and steering rack, also visible is the lower radiator that I made from solder:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284Untitled2-med.jpg

The rear suspension was pretty tough. I had to remove and relocate the control arms, alter the halfshafts, route brake lines, and align everything because of the lower ride height:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284Untitled2.jpg
The modified halfshafts:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2761508050088060124IBetsx
Brake lines:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2367442050088060124azhmem
Halfshafts in place!!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284Untitleda-med.jpg
I love this view!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2748908020088060124RLhEXl
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2738830990088060124gpHffi

That's awesome. I love those 240z's

Looks great! I love this build. Your builds are always inspiringly detailed, and I love that you build cars that you know. Keep us informed!

Thanks for the motivation Will, and everyone else that's following this too!

Here are some final updates. All that is left is to chrome the bumpers!!!!!!!!

I added the front brake lines to the calipers:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2971742810088060124sdjIgV
To finish the front end I added the T/C rods:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284frsusp.jpg

Made a license plate replica and added the hatch vents:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2243496800088060124acnITj

Next is the exhaust:
I made this from solder, the muffler is plastic and the tip is a straw, I like the trumpet-style tip even though the 1:1 doesn't have one:grinyes:
also visible are the "240Z" vents/emblem and the antenna.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284exhtip.jpg
Rear view:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/133284exrear.jpg

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549112478/2627903570088060124QRfGyg

I can't believe it's almost finished!

Amazing details. I can't wait to see the final shots.

I want to mention that this thread has made me decide to persue the purchase of a 240z of my own.. (start saving some cash for it anyway) ...awesome.