Close, but no cigar!!!

So, here's the winner of 2nd place:) Many thanks to all those who voted for me btw.

The details;

-Tamiya 1/24 kit with my resin bodykit added.
-Painted with Volkswagon Canyon Red pearlescent spray, topped off with clear laquer, both from Halfords.
-Fujimi 18" Blitz 03 rims with the stock 350z tyres.
-Blitz style scratchbuilt intercooler as seen in the 'How-to' thread.
-My etched GT Wing.
-CF on hood and wing are samples of decals i have comissioned (available in about 3 weeks)
-Interior is stock, as per the instructions. I did a little pre-shading on the seats with Tamiya clear orange, the effect is very subtle, certainly not noticeable in the pics but does and realism to them.

http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/gallery/Chris_350z8.jpg

http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/gallery/Chris_350z3.jpg

Rest of pics at http://www.scaleautostyle.com/350z_g.php

MABEY THE NEXT FIRST PLACE PRIZE WILL ACTUALLY BE THE CAR YOU MADE....:D ......NICE CAR NONETHELESS...I LIKE IT

it was more than enough to get my vote. great work!

Very impressive work fly. And I wondered what is that sexy color :D can you tell me the colorcode?

Originally posted by flyonthewall

-Painted with Volkswagon Canyon Red pearlescent spray, topped off with clear laquer, both from Halfords.


Dont know the colour code for it?????

Very nice job youve done there Fly.

I gave you a vote (not telling if 1, 2, or 3) just because of the work you put into making it look so unique (until everyone buys the kit that is):D

I don`t make any sense do I? anyways perhaps this is the thing im looking for Colorado Red Metallic Clearcoat LB3Y/Q7

yuo you got my vote on this one... second was F&F Supra :D

Awesome job, congratulations on your 2nd place finish!

What patterns will you be making the CF available in, just twill weave, or basket weave (like the new Enzo)?

Originally posted by daggerlee
Awesome job, congratulations on your 2nd place finish!

What patterns will you be making the CF available in, just twill weave, or basket weave (like the new Enzo)?

Twill weave to begin with so that it'll be suitable for Hoods etc. Then i'll see what opinions are, if all's well then i'll do Kevlar next then perhpas the basket/spot weave types and go from there.

Ah man I wanted you to win.

Still your model kicks ass!!!!!1

That´s a bad boy, Chris. Is this color available in an online-shop which ships to Germany?

Nice Z Chris, amazing work as usual.

That model is a testament to your skill and creativity! You are truly an asset to the modelling community!! I'm proud to be associated with you! :bandit:

Originally posted by Snooker
That´s a bad boy, Chris. Is this color available in an online-shop which ships to Germany?

I cant help you there. I used an Auto 'touch up' paint spray from a UK store called Halfords, you might want to try your local auto store.

The only thing I could possibly thing to criticize are the end on the wing... C/f doesn't look right to me there, for some reason... :o

Other than that, you'll get nothing but compliments from me!! :D

my jaw dropped the second i first saw it. i gave it a first place vote, and if i could have, i would have given it a 2nd and a 3rd as well. SUPERB job, Chris. i dare say you are one of the best, if not the best, modellers that i have ever seen. that's one i would buy pre-built just to have it on my shelf. :D

Chris....you ever think of custom making models?

I know I would pay for that Z.

excellent build Chris!

I love the way the carbon fiber hood looks, I think mine will be on hold until you have those in stock, it looks amazing! How did you manage to get it onto the hood so smoothly over all those curves? teach me?

Originally posted by Dorikin
Chris....you ever think of custom making models?

I know I would pay for that Z.

What do you mean? Build one just like it to sell or build a one off conversion? I'd do either if your prepared to pay for it!;)

Originally posted by .porkchop.
excellent build Chris!

I love the way the carbon fiber hood looks, I think mine will be on hold until you have those in stock, it looks amazing! How did you manage to get it onto the hood so smoothly over all those curves? teach me?

Microscale Micro Sol is the key. I did end up with a couple of fine creases in it though. That was solved with a clear laquear coat on top, practically made them disappear.

That car is MINDBLOWING!!! Awesome work!!!!!!!!!! Should have been first!:flash: