Nissan 350Z ST option

This will be my next project.

The Nissan 350Z ST option '07 from Aoshima.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_001~26.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_002~26.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_003~25.jpg

The hood will be carbon I think.
I'm also not gonna use the CE28 rims, but I have a 2 pieces set from Pegasus. The spokes will be painted in body colour I think.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_004~23.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_005~23.jpg

I also have 2 sets of Nissan sporscar decals.
I think to use the Nismo Zero decals from Crazy Modeller.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_006~21.jpg

I'm not sure about the bodycolour yet.

Kris.

After some panelscribing, I primed the body.

Yesterday I painted it with 4 layers of TS-38 Gun Metal.

It shines already and I still have to clearcoat it :D

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/gun_metal_001.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/gun_metal_002.jpg

I'll bring on the Nismo Zero decals this weekend and clearcoat it.

The spokes from the wheels will be black. The dishes wil be red I think. I think that looks great with this body colour and decals.

Kris.

The color is fantastic and the shine is excellent! Keep us updated!

I also did some work on the Fairlady Z.

I used the CM Nismo Zero decals for the body. I really love the quality of these decals. They work very well.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_001~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_002~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_003~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_004~6.jpg

I also want to have a CF spoiler and hood, so I used CF from CM and after placing it I added the Nismo zero logo on the hood.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_006~3.jpg

I also want to paint the wheels. First I painted the spokes in Dark metallic grey. I also added Nismo logo's on the wheels. I wanted to make a red trim around the wheels but I like the subtile chrome trim now, so I leave this.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_007~2.jpg

And some dryfit photo's :)

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_008~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_009~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/decals_010~0.jpg

Meanwhile I also clearcoated it, and I have to wait a week before polishing the paint.

Kris.

Looking real good!

i love 350z,i have one but made by tamiya

I've got to track down some of those decals for myself.
Looks good so far! I like the subtle carbon fiber spoiler; sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference.

the wheel looks cool, good choice!

I haven't much done last days on this car, but I forget to place some pictures of the clearcoated body.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_001~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_002~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_003~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/clear_004~4.jpg

I think I just polish it up with some polishcompound instead of sanding and polishing the paint.

Kris.

not interesting enough guys?

Last week I polished the body of the 350z.

I think this model is one of my best at the moment. The paint was already smooth and I started sanding with grit 4000 till 12000 and than polished it with different compounds. It shines like a bowling ball :D

I also painted the windowtrims and placed the lights.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_001~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_002~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_003~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_004~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_005~6.jpg

I'll start on the interior and chassis as soon as possible.

Kris.

Looking good.

Great job on the cf hood, and I'm glad you left the chrome on the rims, looks better in my opinion than red. I'm felling a bit reserved about the decals though. Fantastic shine! Oh and I like the cf around the headlights but shouldn't they have some light layers of smoke too?

This 350Z was enough for me to buy some CM ZERO decals.
See what you've done? :lol:

Simply fantastic! I am curious to see what the rims would look like with some clear red on the edges. :sunglasse

Great job on the cf hood, and I'm glad you left the chrome on the rims, looks better in my opinion than red. I'm felling a bit reserved about the decals though. Fantastic shine! Oh and I like the cf around the headlights but shouldn't they have some light layers of smoke too?

CF around the headlights? I didn't use CF on the headlights :P

Kris.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/polish_004%7E7.jpg



I've been fooled into thinking there was CF around the headlights! :cwm27: Looked like plain weave to me....must just be the moulding, haha!

let me tell you sir..... that is one sexy looking car. I love the CF, i gotta order some sheets for my next builds..... Looks killer :)

That's a nice looking car and the decals are awesome! What did you clear it with? Any fear/hint of trouble with the decals? Sorry, I always ask this question, I'm paranoid about it, I just have to do my own and learn the hard way I think. :)

Very nice so far, the shine is absolutely good, and the rims are good choice also! What color do you plan for the interior? Maybe some red/black combo?

That's a nice looking car and the decals are awesome! What did you clear it with? Any fear/hint of trouble with the decals? Sorry, I always ask this question, I'm paranoid about it, I just have to do my own and learn the hard way I think. :)

I had no problems with the decals. Just use Microsol SOL and a hairdryer.
I clearcoated it with Tamiya TS-13.

And for the interior it will be flat black/red and aluminium (maybe carbon) details.

Kris.

Today I completed the interior.

I didn't use any accesoires except for the interiorflocking. The rest is a custom idea of colorsheme.

I think it looks great.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%281%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%282%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%283%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%284%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%285%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%286%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%287%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/interieur_%288%29.jpg

Now it's time to start and finish the chassis in a week, because the 18th it must be completed for a competetion here.

Kris.

initially when u paint it gun metal i dint quite like the color, so as the zero decal, BUT once u put everthing on and clearcoat+polish...fuh...i change my mind totally, great job...:bigthumb:

I'm in love with this Z. :lol:
The combination of paint, decals, interior colours, and wheels works extremely well.

Interior do looks good for sure, now that is what I was thinking of by suggesting the black/red combo! Perfect for my eyes!

Thanks guys :)

Yesterday I started with the chassis.

First I modified the PE discbrakes to fit on the chassis. I also modified the calipers to fit it on the discbrakes.

After that I replaced the ugly exhaustends for metal parts. I think it looks 10 times beter :)

The exhaust was first painted silver, followed by some tamiya wheatering and after all I clearcoated it.

Now this was done, I painted all the chassis parts and glued it together. The last thing was wheatering the chassis.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_004~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_005~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_006~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_007~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_008~4.jpg

I also completed the body. I added a nismo licenceplate and the other left-over parts.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_001~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_002~7.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_003~7.jpg

and this is how it stands now:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_009~3.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_010~3.jpg

I only have to add these things together and than it's finished.

I hope to finish it today or tomorrow.

Kris.

awesome work, nice work in the c/f and decals (not my favourite decals)
the wheels are wicked and tight very tight, that car would have problems with speed bumps lol.

seriously it's a lovely car nice colour combination and very good work in general

Julian

Great Work! One small suggestion. Cut the decals at the door openings - or apply a wash to simulate the darker door opening lines.

Nice work, Love the colour & carbon
Q. I think I noticed in one of the first photos that the exhaust & suspension are seperate parts, is this correct? The only reason I ask is that Tamiyas 350Z has EVERYTHING molded to the chassis and I really wanted to do a custom exhasust on mine. Cant wait to see it finished

Nice work, Love the colour & carbon
Q. I think I noticed in one of the first photos that the exhaust & suspension are seperate parts, is this correct? The only reason I ask is that Tamiyas 350Z has EVERYTHING molded to the chassis and I really wanted to do a custom exhasust on mine. Cant wait to see it finished

Yes the suspension are separate parts. And it's already finished guys... someone pulled up this old wip from me :D

In the completed section you can find it with the same title.

Kris.

I like a lot your clean style, Kris. Very nice combination of colors, fiber and wheels!

Robi :)