Another Started: 240z - From Paper to Plastic

Well, I saw this kit in Walmart after seeing a real one in an old magazine of mine. It deffinately needed to be done. The model will replicate the Datsun in the magazine. The rims ill be using are Stich Mesh III's thanks to toinoseven. So far Ive made the front bumper from styrene. I still need to make finish the side of the bumper, with some more styrene like the one is in the magazine. Enjoy.

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I remember that car, should be one sweet model

Kaneko's cars are so ultra-sweet. Your Z looks to be coming along beautifully and you should keep it that way. Good choice of project.

....and I hope you plan to do his 13B Rotary powered 510 soon. :icesangel

Hi Camber! The wheels went out today! That 510 is :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse !!! You just gave me an idea as to how mine should be built.....

Originally posted by Octagon
Kaneko's cars are so ultra-sweet. Your Z looks to be coming along beautifully and you should keep it that way. Good choice of project.

....and I hope you plan to do his 13B Rotary powered 510 soon. :icesangel

I sure will :bigthumb:

Originally posted by tonioseven
Hi Camber! The wheels went out today! That 510 is :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse !!! You just gave me an idea as to how mine should be built.....

Sweet, Thanks again... Cant wait to see it!! :bigthumb:

I have a question about which TS orange i should use for it.. Bright Orange or Normal orange. Tonio, what orange is that on the car in yur sig, that looks pretty close. Thanks in advance for your help.

Looks good man, i like it so far, good luck

Originally posted by Camber
I have a question about which TS orange i should use for it.. Bright Orange or Normal orange. Tonio, what orange is that on the car in yur sig, that looks pretty close. Thanks in advance for your help. That Toyota has "Cpmpetition Orange" Pactra R/C paint formulated for Lexan R/C car bodies; I used Plasti-Kote #T-235 Automotive primer from Pep Boys.:smile: Testors makes the same color in an enamel; Pactra and Testors are withinthe same company of ownership.

Noooo! Don't show me this, you'll make me want to buy one! Great project, the car in the pics looks stunning!

I have this kit.
(i got it 4 $6.50:iceslolan )

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Noooo! Don't show me this, you'll make me want to buy one! Great project, the car in the pics looks stunning!

Were'nt you workin on a 240 at one time? Like a body kit for it? Or was it a 300zr?

Originally posted by Camber


Were'nt you workin on a 240 at one time? Like a body kit for it? Or was it a 300zr?

Z31 - shelved again for now:rolleyes:

Man, you've done it again. I can't wait to see this one finished.

i love Tod Kaneko's cars. the man is a Genius with Datsun's. keep this one true to his "mold"!

Originally posted by S13_Iketani
i love Tod Kaneko's cars. the man is a Genius with Datsun's. keep this one true to his "mold"!

Don't worry, Its in good hands :wink:

Yeah Datto! I want a 240Z, both real and in plastic! I see a really straight turbo maroon one go down the highway when I am waiting for my bus in the mornings. Also see a Silver S1 RX7, usual big turbo noise and BOV it sure does get the arse out when it's wet :eek: :bigthumb:


Can't wait to see this done, I know which Datto you were talking about in Tazdevs thread before now, sorry I got mixed up. I already got this Datto in my pics :sunglasse