VH45 240z Project

Been working on this for the past few days, inbetween new product development. This car was featured in Option 2 some time ago and I had to make a model of it. Wasn't interested in developing this into a t/kit so its just a personal project.

So far done most of the bodywork, apart from the front and added walls to engine bay.

Plan to scratchbuild the V8 block and possibly use it with RB26 trans from Ebbro 1/24 R34. Will scratchbuild all other ancillary parts too.

Some more details about the car can be found - HERE (http://www.zparts.com/showcase/engines/pages/q45v8z-testfit.html)

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Styrene structure on rear prior to applying putty...http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/240z/240z_3.JPG


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Process of adding door handles...
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Made the Volks wheels ages ago, this is the perfect opportunity to finally put them to some use...http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/240z/240z_13.JPG

you sir, are a genius when it comes to models!

I wish you would post more of the progressions of your projects. Excellent work on this 240, The attention to detail is amazing.

those door handels are AMAZING. u have some skill with that dremel.

finally after a long time on the side lines an outstanding project on the works. btw... can't wait for the release of the GT-C wheels. :biggrin:

Looks excellent so far, nice job with the Dremmel, personally im miles behind when it comes to such advanced work like your doing there.
Nice to see a project from you too.

Quick question for you Chris........do you know if any of the model shops on Deansgate (there's 2) have websites. Thanks, Mike :sunglasse

thats an incrediable door handle, i am amazed. And the quarter panels look amazing as wheel. I can't wait to see more of this one.

WANGAN MIDNIGHT STYLE!

looks really good so far, i want to see finished product!

Now you see why I keep getting on your case about doing some vintage/retro style bodykits and parts for public consumption. This Z is gorgeous! :biggrin:

Hi Chris,

a good start so far !!!!

I guess a V8 is a good engine for this car.

Micha

Awesome project, I can't wait to see how this one turns out!

This is turning out awesome so far!!! The real Z is insane...i couldn't imagine 720hp in that light-weight!! ...anyways can't wait for the end result on this project.

Simply AMAZING!! :naughty:

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing project!!!!!!!!!

RB26 is a very good option, try aoshima's engine!!!!

Keep it up!!!!

Cesar Bossolani

www.scaleimportracer.com

Looks awesome Chris! Keep it up!

Great project, and progress.

More pics...!!!

Quick question for you Chris........do you know if any of the model shops on Deansgate (there's 2) have websites. Thanks, Mike :sunglasse

Only know of the one Mike; Model Zone, which was previously The Manchester Model Shop. MZ is just a big UK chain of model shops - http://www.modelzone.co.uk/stores.html

you sir, are a genius when it comes to models!
I could not have said it better myself!! :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse

Having seen this model in the "flesh" I can confirm that it is awsome work !!

Can't wait to see the finished product.

i really think you should think about making this a trans kit. i think it would be a good idea.

Awesome car;) Progress is looking realllllllllllly good! Can't wait to see more:) Makes me want to do body modifications to my cars;) Awesome project;)

love the way you did that wide body.

Can't wait to see more progress.

simply superb chris
great to see your work again

JIM

Jesus!! I was already planning on doing this too!! You beat me to it!! I have that issue on my desk at work!! ARRGGHHHH!! It's all good, like I need to start something new....again!

Wow! Awesome work so far!

Bloody hell; it's a beast!

looks good, the door handles are top notch chris, keep us posted

Your work is always immaculate! I will be watching your attention to the engine bay closely. What's with Fujimi including a motor, and not providing engine bay detail, or even opening the hood? Oh well. Not that it stands in the way of a master like you. What do you use for the rim on your scratchbuilt wheels? I've been having fits finding plastic tubing the right size. Top notch work on your part! Great work, I am amazed as always.

Cool project. Nice work on the rims, they look great! :thumbsup:

Looking good, hope some how you come around to make this type of wide body kit sold to the public.

What do you use for the rim on your scratchbuilt wheels? I've been having fits finding plastic tubing the right size. Top notch work on your part! Great work, I am amazed as always.

Why use tubing when you can use rims?

fantastic work. you are really VERY good with putty work. I am still very afraid of putty...can't wait to see more.

Small update...

The dual intercoolers on this car are an interesting and unusual feature, I was looking forward to replicating them...

One of the annoying things about working with styrene rod is that it wont bend smoothly without kinks. I currently have no 3mm Modeler Fex rod at moment - a great product BTW which I highly recommend for exhausts, roll cages etc - therefore I opted to use something else for the pipe work on these intercoolers - sprue. As you know you can find some interesting shaped sprues in some kits. I've been in the habit of saving some for the spare parts box for years. In this case I just needed 4x 90degree bends, 1 pair (black) more acute than the other. The intercoolers themselves were made up similar to the tutorial I wrote except these are made entirely of styrene sheet and no putty. I sandwiched 4x 40thou sheets for this and each IC is made up of 3 parts. Another thing to point out is how I've made them attach to that front partition and thus stay in position. Its just simply discs of styrene punched out with the punch and die set to match the holes punched into the partition.
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looks great so far, keep up the good work.

Sweet! keep it up

Wow!!!! lookin good.

Very sweet man! Keep it going.

I'm happy to see your own progress. :smile:
Great start and nice intercoolers.

Fantastic work as usual, love the twin intercoolers!

Great to see you building again :)
Nice subject.

Coming along very nice! Very unusual subject. Keep up this awesome project!

Wow! Those things look incredible! :thumbsup:

A bit of topic but In styrene rod/tube bending, how do you keep the parts from being resilient, or trying to achieve it's original form?

you make it look so easy.

Wow! Those things look incredible! :thumbsup:

A bit of topic but In styrene rod/tube bending, how do you keep the parts from being resilient, or trying to achieve it's original form?

Normally you heat it up until it soft enough to bend, when it dries it should keep the new form. It's basically remolding it into a different shape.

As for the Flex Rod stuff, I've never used it before, so I dunno about that.

Absolutely inspiring work! I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye on this one :)

Very nice! The Intercoolers came out awesome!

ammazing...