1/12 Datsun 240ZG - Page 11

five&dime · 10-08-2009, 05:16 PM

Greg,

I have gone through and read this whole thread a few times. My eyes hurt... I think it's too funny that Eiji's orange car is in here. Not too mention he just built an identical car in blue as well

His 1:1 G nose S30's are the most incredible Z's I have ever seen. And Eiji is a super nice guy!!! He lives an hour north of me and will be down here in Richmond for the Z show in October.

Anyway, back to the model.... Are you going to cut the diamond pattern into the trans tunnel panels and rear shock tower panels to simulate the real vinyl from the 1:1?

I am curious how you did the radiator support. Also, how did you make the brake line brackets both for mounting to floor and the ones that stand off in the wheels wells? Also curious how you did the hood latch support. What kinds of materials do I need for scratch building things like this? I have never done stuff like that but really want to start.

I love the idea of solder. What gauge are you using for other wiring? Maybe you could list your sources for some of this stuff. I have been out of the modeling game for so many years I don't even know where to begin.

BTW, My dad has 4 S30's. All years and all immaculate.

Here are the links to his cars and the current resto we are doing. You will see I take tons of photos. Many of which will help you with your detailing efforts I imagine

Great model. I hope you start this one again soon!!!

Here are the flickr links. My dad and I do all our own work. Except my dad is having someone else paint his current resto. I normally do my own paint and will be stripping my 510 down soon for a respray in the orange.

Dad's collection
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7600346077563/

Current resto
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7603350695459/

Had to throw in my 510

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7622252247780/

stump · 10-09-2009, 01:57 AM

Thanks Bob..

Five&dime,
Those are a couple of amazing photo albums, many many thanks..

I can already see more than a couple of useful pics there...underside details etc...

You don't have a close up of the fuel door area do you..? I sorta winged it there...it's not real accurate.

You and your Dad definatly have a very nice collection..my hats off to you. A great credit to you both for doing most of the work yourselves too..

Hey, if Eiji is willing enough to let you close to his motor..I'd love some detail pics...maybe have a go at replicating the induction...

Would be the ultimate to build it identical to his 1:1....

Say "hi from down under" when you see him..

I'll go back through all the bits I've used so far and try and cobble a list of stuff mate..the least I can do.

Stay tuned.......
cheers
Greg

Khier · 10-09-2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by five&dime

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Dad's collection
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7600346077563/

Current resto
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7603350695459/

Had to throw in my 510

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7622252247780/

Envy.......

five&dime · 10-09-2009, 07:00 AM

Thanks for the compliments!!! We are datsun nuts!!! I want a 610 and a 521 & 620 pickup as well

I have a few detailed photos of the engines in these photos. There is so much more detail to be seen though so I will try to make an excuse to go up to Northern VA to do a shoot of his cars

Here is the meet we attended a few weeks ago with his blue car
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7622066579803/

stump · 10-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Hey, that would be awesome, and much appreciated..

S'long as you don't have to go out of your way too much...

Just had another squizz through your albums, that's a fairly unique induction set up on the blue Z of Eiji's....Are they 6 individual throttle bodies..?
I'd love to have a go at making them..

And yes....as Khier said....ENVY....

five&dime · 10-09-2009, 09:23 PM

Those are slide valve carbs. Like on motorcycles. They go up and down instead of twisting like buttefly valves. Big $$$. I told Eiji about your model and sent him the link. He thought that was really cool

stump · 10-10-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by five&dime

Those are slide valve carbs. Like on motorcycles. They go up and down instead of twisting like buttefly valves. Big $$$. I told Eiji about your model and sent him the link. He thought that was really cool

Aha...many thanks.

I did wonder about that...and yes, they DO look expensive..

Hey, thanks for passing it on to Eiji, I'm pleased he likes it..
Tell him it's definitely getting changed to orange...it's official.

I found your thread on Zcar too...

mopar man · 10-14-2009, 12:25 PM

How could I miss this you are insane which psycho ward did you break out off lol great work

stump · 11-02-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mopar man

How could I miss this you are insane which psycho ward did you break out off lol great work

Thanks Mopar Man..

Small update..................
WO-HOOOOO !

..oops, sorry guys...

Just received my first two "test" sample wheels and tyres.....

Please...please excuse their dirty condition, I did not even give them a clean up for the pics....

But in general, they are quite clean, free of too much excess flash and will only require minor clean up to look real good...

The rims will only need a clean up on the inside of the outers, and the spokes of course..very easy stuff...

I'm waiting on email from a mate about some turned aluminium valve stems.
If the price is right, I will ADD a set of 4 to each set of wheels/tyres...

Ok...pics......

So....the Datto will be back on the bench......real soon........

If there is any interest in a set of wheels and tyres...please hit me up, here or with PM...the more interest there is, the cheaper they will be..

cheers guys
Greg

five&dime · 11-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Very excited!!! Any idea of pricing yet???

tuned.by.twenty · 11-02-2009, 06:31 PM

Let me just say....

OH MY GOD!

Yeah, those are nice. If I had a 1/12 kit on the go I wouldn't hesitate to order them.

stump · 11-02-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by five&dime

Very excited!!! Any idea of pricing yet???

Thanks Brandon..

Been tossing figures around, wondering how many sets to order...

But they look like being $49 AUSD per set...plus postage.
This WILL include a beautiful set of 4 turned aluminium valve stems from Rob @ RBMotion..

stump · 11-02-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tuned.by.twenty

Let me just say....

OH MY GOD!

Yeah, those are nice. If I had a 1/12 kit on the go I wouldn't hesitate to order them.

Thanks Bill..

Well...you know what to do....go and get yourself a Datto...

BTW guys....these also look WICKED under the 69 Camaro.....

I did try that while I was building them...
Even though I scaled these at 16 inch, the difference between 15's is negligible...

spideyman · 11-03-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stump

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Originally Posted by tuned.by.twenty

Let me just say....

OH MY GOD!

Yeah, those are nice. If I had a 1/12 kit on the go I wouldn't hesitate to order them.

Thanks Bill..

Well...you know what to do....go and get yourself a Datto...

He doesnt have one cause I just bought the one that he had!

Sorry Bill.....you are still mailing it right....

.....Greg hasnt made you change your mind has he????? ..........Greg, we will have to have words if he has!

stump · 11-03-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by spideyman

He doesnt have one cause I just bought the one that he had!

Sorry Bill.....you are still mailing it right....

.....Greg hasnt made you change your mind has he????? ..........Greg, we will have to have words if he has!

....

That's too funny Bob..

Sorry to open old wounds Bill.....ya better go find another one.

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