C-West 350z transkit preview

http://www.c-west.co.jp/2img/new_model/new_z1.jpg
http://www.c-west.co.jp/2img/new_model/new_z2.jpg

Here's a peek at my version of the above pictured future release from C-West. I'm not going to claim that this is completely accurate coz all i've had to work on are those two pics which in themselves are out of proportion.

What you see here is just a dry fit so please excuse big gaps between body parts etc as it just bonded with tape. This will be one of the first Scale Auto Style releases and parts are being molded and cast in the next couple of days. The transkit includes - front and rear bumpers and side skirts. No wing as in the pics above coz to do it properlly it will require etched wing supports that differ from those in my planned set. However i may do it if it sells well, the below pics just show a mock-up wing.

LMK what y'all think!? ;)

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w3rd :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wish i had skills like that!

You're one sick Brit!!!!! :cool: the kit looks great, amazing skill. but i'm not a fan of "combat kits". i'm a JDM kinda guy! :D
did you paint the "Blitz" in the intercooler? if you did how'd you do it?!?!?:eek:

*preorders*

:cool:

if you put that transkit into production, i will buy a 350Z JUST so i can have that kit on it. that is beautiful. you should be very proud of your skills. you can be sure that if that get's produced, i, for one, will buy it.

Chris,
I have enough af a chore trying to do some bodykit pieces on the cars themselves, but to make separate pieces as masters for resin? Now that's a chore! Amazing work for your business. I have the time, but not enough resources ( no job ) to attempt stuff like that. Trying to finish the several customer kits right now. Hope to see some more real soon, as I'd like to try out a few of your pieces when available. Impressive!
-Walter

Sweet!:D
So the transkit consist of the front and rear bumpers, bonnet and side skirts? Will it include the 2 front air guide thingy on the side of the front bumper? And price? hehehehe

Originally posted by MaxSE
You're one sick Brit!!!!! :cool: the kit looks great, amazing skill. but i'm not a fan of "combat kits". i'm a JDM kinda guy! :D
did you paint the "Blitz" in the intercooler? if you did how'd you do it?!?!?:eek:

Here's how... (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=59570&highlight=how+to+intercooler)

Originally posted by turbos86
Sweet!:D
So the transkit consist of the front and rear bumpers, bonnet and side skirts? Will it include the 2 front air guide thingy on the side of the front bumper? And price? hehehehe

Oh yeah, i forgot the bonnet!;) As for the air guide thingy, i had planned to include a template so it can be cut from plastic sheet.

Price??? Not confirmed yet but around £8.50

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

awesome work

eh will you releas ethe transkit?:D:D;)

looking nice im sure to buy it when it comes out. How long does it take u to make a copy for just one transkit? do u just pour the resin in a mold and let it dry then pop it out and its done?

That is sweet! Could I buy the transkit, even though I'm in the U.S. Also, about how much is 8.50 in U.S. dollars.

Originally posted by mhpspeed
looking nice im sure to buy it when it comes out. How long does it take u to make a copy for just one transkit? do u just pour the resin in a mold and let it dry then pop it out and its done?

Its not a lengthy process, once the mold is made - over a couple of days - casts can be made quickly as resin sets in a few minutes.

Originally posted by Zwaag
That is sweet! Could I buy the transkit, even though I'm in the U.S. Also, about how much is 8.50 in U.S. dollars.

Just over $13 http://www.xe.com/ucc/

you are awesome. when are you going to open up?

I was wondering that also. I will definently buy one. I need to get a 350, but I'll buy one.

next preorder from me

hey,i am outside of us,hope you ship to europe?i need it;):D:alien2:

I hope you are going to send to "NEW ZEALAND !!"

I really commend you for hitting this segment of modeling right in the heart. The tuner arena has been largely ignored by the aftermarket, except for wheel kits from Hoppin Hydros and Pegasus. I think your renderings are great and your passion, dilligence and patience is evident in your work. I will definitely get my gluey fingers on some of your transkits!:) :D :flash:

really looking forward...++i just took again a look,and it looks so amazing

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
that is some sick stuff good work man

FOTW you have done great work so far and you've managed to impress us once again.:)

Hi,
exceptional work.....incredeble......
:eek2::eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
Laurent

WOW, love the kit. I'll have to get one maybe. You said that making the wing look right, you'd have to make etched parts. Just use your wing but move the supports further to the outside. Just a suggestion. Can't wait for your other kits. Keep porin' that resin.

Great work once again, Fly!!

Originally posted by primera man
I hope you are going to send to "NEW ZEALAND !!"

twice?


Nice work FLy

Very nicley done,that's probably the nicest car i've seen(when it's finished..)just one request,can someone,ANYONE please write a FAQ on how to make bumpers like that???I''m a newbie and i dont know what resin is and i have no ideas how to make a mold and what to fill the mold with,I DON"T KNOW ANYTHING,can someone please write a faq so newbies like myself can enjoy the pleasure of having our models look as good as the pros cars(or close to it)
Knowing how to make bodykits would me one of the happiest modelers around,PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE:( :( :( :( Someone write a FAQ about bumpers!!!

yah fly you need to teach us how to make body kits...by the way i love that car like ever other car u made lets see some more of your handy dandy work show us all your customized kits ehehehe ive been tryin to make body kits nd i suck at i just got some styrene sheets today so im goin to give that a try whoo hoo ahahhaa but yha u need to show step by step how to make kits and i that hood is awesome!

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Want IT!!!!
PREORDER; PREORDER, PREORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D

WHOA!!!! you GOTTA write a tutorial on how to do that man!! It's awesome!!!!

Amazing work, Fly! From what I've seen of the S2000 and this 350Z, I think you should get a hell of a lot of orders from the guys here at AF. I'll certainly be looking to order some stuff :D

So, any clues on release dates?

OMG! :eek: Unreal! Can't wait to see it finished.

dont you think its unfair that he should write a turotial on how to do something hes selling? I am sure he did'nt just get a tutorial and started building. thats why we buy from him, because we can't make our own. if we could make our own aftermarket wheels we would'nt buy them would we?

anyways, chris, amazing work! from what I saw from the hoods I received from you your work is very chrisp. evrything is smooth and sqaured up right, they dont look like a blob of sanded putty like most body kits people do. my other S2000 is still waiting, and now I will have to get a z, I am runnning out of time to build models!

Very impressive!
Living here in England makes it easier to get the parts off you. Let me know when you start releasing some stuff! I really fancy having a go with some of your mods!

How about group order from AF and get 1 or 2 dollars off from each people????

Isn't that good idea future customers????? (OMG:eek: Flyonthewall will hate me forever:D )

Originally posted by rcmaxx
dont you think its unfair that he should write a turotial on how to do something hes selling? I am sure he did'nt just get a tutorial and started building. thats why we buy from him, because we can't make our own. if we could make our own aftermarket wheels we would'nt buy them would we?

anyways, chris, amazing work! from what I saw from the hoods I received from you your work is very chrisp. evrything is smooth and sqaured up right, they dont look like a blob of sanded putty like most body kits people do. my other S2000 is still waiting, and now I will have to get a z, I am runnning out of time to build models!


Word! :smoka:
Lets kick him in the family jewels next!:eek:
Here's a idea send me a writeup on this and I will post it for a fee!!
and send you the cash in Canadian dough which is a good deal for me. haha j/k
No really:D
haha:silly2:

Thank u all very much for your comments, you have all been very encouraging. I'm glad to hear that some of you are interested in making a purchase and its relieved alot of my anxiety.

For those that are interested the site should be ready for taking orders this week so look out for annoucements.

In the mean time here's a couple more preview pics of the first lot of transkits.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/205167margatranskit.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/186065350transkit.jpg

chris, what about the hood? will it be included in the trans kit? also, when will there be photoecthed wings available? and, is the vent on the M. Hills front bumper open?

Don't go near the family jewels:finger4:

Where's the F&F Supra kit that's the one I really want oh and some GT wings for my Efini RX-7 please Chris
:D :D

*waiting*

;) ;)

it's past late september. :p

i guess you're just letting the anticipation build up so that when you do open, all these orders roll in. well, i, for one, can't wait. please let us know when you open up.

Originally posted by rcmaxx
chris, what about the hood? will it be included in the trans kit? also, when will there be photoecthed wings available? and, is the vent on the M. Hills front bumper open?

The hood and Hardtop are seperate pieces and not part of the Marga transkit. Etched wings are being done at the moment by etching company, saw pics of the fret yesterday and they look good but asked them to rework it coz they missed out some parts:rolleyes:

Originally posted by fatboyslim
Where's the F&F Supra kit that's the one I really want oh and some GT wings for my Efini RX-7 please Chris
:D :D

I've not touched the F+F supra for weeks coz it was troubling me and i wasn't in the right frame of mind!:rolleyes: You will just have to wait a while longer for that. Its not the only transkit to be missing from the starting line up; Ultimate Celica, Kaminari Celica and Alfa GTV Cup will be too. The decal sets are also not complete coz i just havn't had the time!

Originally posted by flyonthewall


The hood and Hardtop are seperate pieces and not part of the Marga transkit.

He knows how to do business ;)

But I'll get those parts tho.....:D

Just waitting now......:)

I wonder if Chris will still talk to us when his company grows like studio 27 or something.......

Originally posted by rcmaxx
I wonder if Chris will still talk to us when his company grows like studio 27 or something.......

:D :D :D

I can't see that happening but i won't let it go to my head - i'm just a guy that makes models!!!;)

here is one C-West Fairlady Z Spinnin' in my Showroom...and i gotta say..it looks like your model


great job you did there:D

Would you be taking paypal payments?

Originally posted by Serge2k
Would you be taking paypal payments?

That's the plan!;)

oh sweeeetness. you have truelly got a skill. I predict we'll be doing a lot of business together in the future.

hands down that 350Z looks f*en amazing.

Very nice body kit, Chris!

Will you producing the wheel too? Do you have any idea on printing decal for the TK as well?

Originally posted by LauBak
Very nice body kit, Chris!

Will you producing the wheel too? Do you have any idea on printing decal for the TK as well?

It was intended to have wheel sets as part of my range and i had arrange with a guy in the states to make some masters for me. He had all the neccessary equipment and claimed he could produce them from acrylic at a good price. All went well for some weeks until i heard no more from him, none of my countless emails were replied - not even when all i asked is that he tell me he didn't want to be part of it!

So to answer your question Lau, there would have been the wheels for it if i hadn't been let down. As for decals, i am working on designing some sets of sponser logo's and graphics as and when time permits.

awwwwwwwww

I can't wait until web-site comes out~!!!!!!!!!!:D