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Old 05-29-2010, 04:18 AM   #1
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1/12 Datsun 240Z

Hello, your friendly neighborhood Spideyman here.

Ok, so I have been holding out to post this thread till after I had finished my engine for this build, however I can no longer wait to share. I know, I know Im just giving into weakness and temptation.....

But I figured one tiny little sneak peak wouldnt be too bad.......right?



Now before anyone says anything, I am using the two kits to build one car. The problem is that there are parts from both kits that I want to use to build the perfect Z (in my eyes). More specifically, I have owned two 1:1 Z's in the past, and this build will become what I only wished I could have done to my real Z's.


I am considering this build as what will be the "Crown Jewel" of my work and collection. So I am not sure how long it will take to finish, since I have a lot of detailing, scratch build, and modifying to do, but I will try my best. None the less, I will be taking my time with this since there is a lot of sentimental value in this, as well as the desire to do the best work that I can. My hopes are to reach the level of what Greg (Stump) has set SO high to reach with his on going build.


So wish me luck as I set off in my epic build and lets hope for the best.




Some pictures of the kit.....







And what's a 12th scale Z with out a specially made set of Stumpanabes or..... um Watastumpies!!!






A quick mock up....








And hopefully I can squeeze those big wheels in!






Ok, so on to that teaser that I was telling you all about.....








So there you have it. I know its not much, I have been working on it pretty hard. I have a lot of detailing and scratch building already in it and still have a bit more to go.

Once I finish it up I will post a full update and details of everything that I have done.



Thanks and I hope you enjoyed,






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