Greg,
I have gone through and read this whole thread a few times. My eyes hurt... I think it's too funny that Eiji's orange car is in here. Not too mention he just built an identical car in blue as well
His 1:1 G nose S30's are the most incredible Z's I have ever seen. And Eiji is a super nice guy!!! He lives an hour north of me and will be down here in Richmond for the Z show in October.
Anyway, back to the model.... Are you going to cut the diamond pattern into the trans tunnel panels and rear shock tower panels to simulate the real vinyl from the 1:1?
I am curious how you did the radiator support. Also, how did you make the brake line brackets both for mounting to floor and the ones that stand off in the wheels wells? Also curious how you did the hood latch support. What kinds of materials do I need for scratch building things like this? I have never done stuff like that but really want to start.
I love the idea of solder. What gauge are you using for other wiring? Maybe you could list your sources for some of this stuff. I have been out of the modeling game for so many years I don't even know where to begin.
BTW, My dad has 4 S30's. All years and all immaculate.
Here are the links to his cars and the current resto we are doing. You will see I take tons of photos. Many of which will help you with your detailing efforts I imagine
Great model. I hope you start this one again soon!!!
Here are the flickr links. My dad and I do all our own work. Except my dad is having someone else paint his current resto. I normally do my own paint and will be stripping my 510 down soon for a respray in the orange.
Dad's collection
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7600346077563/
Current resto
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7603350695459/
Had to throw in my 510
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1404980...7622252247780/