Tamiya 350Z

well this kit has been sitting here in front of me for awhile now. Initally it was going to be painted white but after a few 'issues' with the painting (damn cats) I am begining to head in a different direction.


Having seen a magazine article here with an old 240Z sitting beside the 350Z it got me thinking.

Why not paint the new 350Z in the calssic 240Z look. So it will now be . . . .





wait for it . . .






ORANGE :smile:

which leaves me again with the decision of what wheels to use :frown:

Orange is a cool choice!!:sunglasse

:useless:

Just kidding! :wink: Take your time, keep the cats away and it'll come out good!

Try and give it a old school look, I think stockies would look old school...

240z good, 350z good, orange good!! nice color choice, i have the 240z in orange and i love it.

the most popular color for 350Z is Sunset Leman which is orange.. if you want the color code it's Nisan A17 :tongue: I got myself some

Originally posted by Vric
the most popular color for 350Z is Sunset Leman which is orange.. if you want the color code it's Nisan A17 :tongue: I got myself some

thats what mines gonna be, if i could ever find one here:mad:

white rims

if you're doing orange, go with black rims. the stock ones in black with maybe OZ lettering on one spoke would be cool. :tongue:

Which magazine was the Datto in? Orange would be real nice with some BBS Y spokes painted gloss black with a chrome rim :cool:

Originally posted by Mopar Muscle Maniac
Which magazine was the Datto in? Orange would be real nice with some BBS Y spokes painted gloss black with a chrome rim :cool:

It was that "Turbo" magazine, I had it and I was lookin for it yesterday because I just got a 240z and wanted to Replicate it. I couldnt find it though! :swear:

Originally posted by Vric
the most popular color for 350Z is Sunset Leman which is orange.. if you want the color code it's Nisan A17 :tongue: I got myself some

nah I was going for a color more like the car in tonioseven's sig or maybe even a bit darker.


the magazine was New Zealand Classic Car Mag. Issue #147, Vol 13 No 3

Originally posted by tazdev

the magazine was New Zealand Classic Car Mag. Issue #147, Vol 13 No 3

Originally posted by Camber

It was that "Turbo" magazine, I had it and I was lookin for it yesterday because I just got a 240z and wanted to Replicate it. I couldnt find it though!


:huh: :sly: Coincidence?

That's a bit odd, thanks for letting me know though Camber and Tazdev, I can try look the datto up on the turbo site and if not I might go get the NZ Classic Car Mag. Is it the newest Issue Tazdev? Full article on a 240Z or a 350Z?

march 2003 issue

article on 350Z

Any pics yet :wink:

Originally posted by primera man
Any pics yet :wink:

Only if you want pics of a primered shell.

My kiwibot is still on back order :(:spit:

well here is the begining.

The colour is from a testors spray can (never used them before, and probably never again) and is called Competition Orange. The spray comes out very thick (not sure if its just the cold temp here at the moment or if it is a typical trait of the tesors spray).

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/513513Dsc00013.jpg

and here is a sneak peak of my next project

:smile:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/663530Dsc00016.jpg

Nice wheels, and is that a veilside R32 in the next pic? not very secret then, isn't it? :rolleyes: good job on the Z.

nope not veliside at all

finally getting closer to compleation


Interior pics
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/258089aDsc00010.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/473407aDsc00011.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/609221aDsc00015.jpg

looks good, i couldnt really get a feel for that orange tho. Its looking good tho:bigthumb:

nah I don't like the testors paint. :frown:

is it possible to spray the tamyia sprays over the testors or is it looking like time for another strip?

I don't think there is a problem with spraying over it.

But I wouldn't suggest it. I'd rather strip it.

But I think veyron did like around 13 coats on one of his civics.
First he painted it black then changed his mind but didn't strip it.
I really can't remember if it was veyron, vric or somone here.
You choose, whether you want to strip it or leave it. :smile:
But I think it was veyron.:rolleyes:

shes getting stripped AGAIN.

the tamyia paint didn't seem to like being applied over the testors spray so off it comes.:mad:

Originally posted by tazdev
shes getting stripped AGAIN.

the tamyia paint didn't seem to like being applied over the testors spray so off it comes.:mad:
man another set back, hoping for it to be complete soon :smile:

Project has stalled


AGAIN


need motivation to get this one going again.:bloated:

If you don't make it orange make it look like this:iceslolan
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/362702Copyj3ts350.jpg

BTW, is your next project an R32 GTs:biggrin:

Originally posted by z33guy


thats what mines gonna be, if i could ever find one here:mad:

a store in my town sell paint for car.. I just asked Nissan A17 color and he asked me if I wanted actual color, or with a bit more metalic effect.. I took the metalic one and it's really great ! cost me 20$CND (14$US) for a spray can but it worth it.. with 1 can you can make over 3 models so the cost is right..

Originally posted by T\/\/iN-Tu|2Bo
If you don't make it orange make it look like this:iceslolan
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/362702Copyj3ts350.jpg

BTW, is your next project an R32 GTs:biggrin:

Ooooh, makes me want to just get up and dance. :wink:

Originally posted by tazdev



need motivation to get this one going again.:bloated:

How about the PMan heading up your way and kicking your arse !!!

j/k.
This new project has me thinking

guess what I screwed up :bloated:



In stripping the crap testors paint off I broke the A pillar. Tried to fix it but with no luck so I decided what the hell CUSTOM time :P

decided the easiest fix would be to shorten the height of the windscreen to the end of the side mirrors and chop the top off. Also decided to cut out the drivers side glass, left the passenger side glass in to hold it all together.

opinions welcome.

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL60/944371/1745642/31682285.jpg

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL60/944371/1745642/31682352.jpg

still going to go with orange as the colour, we'll see how it goes

I like the original body style, but I guess since you broke it, there is no other way, good luck.:bigthumb:

I think Nissan is actually making that open top concept. I've seen it around somewhere....Anyway, good luk with it..keep us posted:bigthumb:

Originally posted by pettercardoso
I think Nissan is actually making that open top concept. I've seen it around somewhere....Anyway, good luk with it..keep us posted:bigthumb:


They have made it. Its the roadster, but it doesn't have that rear window.

If you're going to shorten the windscreen, you ought to shorten the rear window and deck to match. That's my opinion, at least, but I really like it. Short windscreens are trick.

think I'll leave the rear as it is, we'll see what it looks like with a coat of paint or 4

well after serious consideration I deemed orange to be a color not worthy to sit on this car so am painting it in Alclad II Prismatic jade paint.

here it is with its black base
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/618664Dsc00002.jpg

The paints used (this stuff is awsome well worth the cost)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/433841Dsc00003.jpg

The shell and what it should end up like
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/341418Dsc00004.jpg

Looks very nice man. Keep the pics coming.

After the first coat of the prismatic paint, still a few more coats I think and then a few layers of clear.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/466739Dsc000012.jpg


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It looks like you are saving this kit and creating something different. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on that paint work :grinno:

now seeing the color on the body the interior color just doesen't seem right so the centre inserts in the seats are getting a light spray of prismatic paint so as to better match the exterior.

more pics to come when paint is dry

more pics :)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/229885prismatic.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/709078Dsc00007.jpg

Damn! That is one kick-a$$ mean looking street machine! Congrats. You saved that kit and turned it into a great looking car!! Great job, I love it :sunglasse

next change. All windows tinted out with 20% limo dark tint.
NOTE: this was just a test to see what it would look like, it will be redone properly and without finger prints later :)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/857143z(1).JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/726666z(3).JPG

Nice color. How are those Alclad Prismatic paints? I've been thinking of picking up all four types for some upcoming projects. Are they worth the nearly $10 a bottle for them? From your pictures, the Z looks real nice. How is it in person?

looks better in person and after the clear coat even better again, just waiting for the clear to dry now.

So yeah I'd say they are worth it

looks better in person and after the clear coat even better again, just waiting for the clear to dry now.

So yeah I'd say they are worth it

Cool. Thanks for the info. I'm going to pick some up. Probably try the Alclad Sapphire first.

car is now 90% complete and is looking good. Will take more pics when theres some sun to be seen the flash makes the color look terrible

Funky paintjob. I think it'd benefit from a heap of layers of clearcoat though.

After the first coat of the prismatic paint, still a few more coats I think and then a few layers of clear.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/466739Dsc000012.jpg


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I was freaking out because i thought you had broken the passenger side a-pillar off, but then i saw it had a shadow. :lol2: :rolleyes:


One word to sum it up... interesting. i'll give better feedback when it's more assembled :biggrin: