Nissan 300ZX WIP

this is my first car have done 2 ore 3 before but i thinking of get serious whit this one what is putting and where can i find it iam from sweden need a little help
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an one question more aa how do i easiest cut in the glass material ? want to get rid of the side and top window so i can go targa :P hehe

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I would suggest referring to a real car to see where the glass is supposed to be, or rather, where it shouldn't be if the windows are open, then go from there. I used to own a twin turbo Z (similar to that one) and when the side glass is down, the door frame extends up to the roof line and has a slot that an alignment pin from the glass slides in to keep the glass straight with the door. it SHOULDN'T be that difficult to reproduce. Now for the roof, I'd suggest just cutting the "glass right where it has the notch for the windshield frame, and CAREFULLY cutting the "T" top frame out, as well as the piece that connects the A pillar to the B pillar. then just glue those parts to the leftover glass from the T-Tops, and put them in the trunk.

Using a pe saw works, or you can drill a tiny hole in the window where you want to cut it and put in a small piece of thread (yarn) and pull on it back and forth. What that does is it basically melts the plastic leaving a flawless edge. I think there is a tutorial here, if not search for it.

Here's a pic of my Z in the bottom corner, and a friend's Z on the driveway (both with windows down). Not the best shot but it's all I have with me at work - hopefully it'll give you an idea of where to cut the window.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/captain_mark/Z01.jpg


For cutting I'd personally use a scribing blade. I've never tried the thread method mentioned above, but it sounds interesting.

thank you guys i am taking that in consideration i was down to the chop an bought some epoxy and some plastic "sheet" :P its not gonna be original

thank you guys i am taking that in consideration i was down to the chop an bought some epoxy and some plastic "sheet" :P its not gonna be original


this is what i made to day
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That's quite the wide body.

thats what i was thinking about :evillol: :p have more things to it :P post that tomorow when i come home from work :)

i have to much spare time :P ore i take much time :P this is what i'w done tonight:P http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3414/dscf2672fw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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some differ ens :P

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Um, wow, that is going to be one sturdy model there! I am curious of what it will look like now.

mm iam not that good at anything of this but i am trying as good as i can to get my thoughts down to the body hopefully i get what i am searching for :P

This should be an interesting build. I have 2 concerns though:

1. You completely removed the front bumper, hopefully this isn't going to give you trouble with assembly.

2. Looks as though you puttied the hood to the body, any plans to have an opening hood?

Keep up the good work!!!

yes thats already taken care of :) yes i know that its risky taking the front bumper of the chassi has its mountings there :D but i figure that out some i think :p


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i was down at the lokal hobby shop to day :D:P
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this is what i made so far
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c&C are welcome say what you think its my first build so i want to here what i can do better

I'm just wondering what kind of putty you are using that you keep changing the body kit, without messing up the body.

the body kit looks alright, but just needs some refinement, and definition. I can feel where you are going with the front bumper, it's just not a route I'd normally see here on A/F

I'm just wondering what kind of putty you are using that you keep changing the body kit, without messing up the body.

I think the last picture answers your question lol Its Tamiya Epoxy Putty Smooth Type

As for the body kit, its very original. Which is always refreshing! I can't wait to see more progress!

I love the bodykit! Somewhat...DTM-ish with some Japanese "Highway Racer" Style on it?? Hmmm...

Now,things that may make your model a bit better:
If you could take some pictures under the sunlight,without the flash function "on",it'll be easier to point mistakes.

If you do that,it will be a great help! For us,for you,and for the model,of course ;)

no the first epoxy is plastic putty from a chop called biltema here in sweden a universal cheap car shop :P and the epoxy from tamiya i bought yesterday and yes i am going to take some pictures in the sun light soon

here is some pixs i took today say what you think and what i can do
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C&C are welcome PS dosent it look a little mean :P

Whoa! It looks very smooth!
The only thing I can apparently say,it's about the left door look a bit...Rough?
It looks that it has some MINOR dents... Some sandpaper and a bit of putty may make it look very good! ;)

i am afraid i do it to smooth no but se what you say when i load up the pictures later