Tamiya Xanavi Nismo Z JGTC 2004

[TanKaBoY]

I have a few questions regarding this kit.
1. Do i paint the body in Italian Red?, because I don't know which colour to spray it in, Red or silver.
2. Do they supply all the decal's to make it exactly like the real thing?
3. Do i need to do like any 2-tone colouring?

[spitfire143]

1. TS-8 and TS-76
2. Yes
3.you will have to do the two tone color.
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[TanKaBoY]

awww. ok, im gonna change my order....
i cant do 2-toning.
has anyone done it on this car?

[SupaMan89T]

Originally Posted by TanKaBoY

awww. ok, im gonna change my order....
i cant do 2-toning.
has anyone done it on this car?

steve hiroboy built this kit very well might i add

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by TanKaBoY

i cant do 2-toning.

Only way you'll learn how to is by trying. Take a look at some of the build diaries for this model and the Skline in the same livery. I think Tamiya have it well sorted so the areas to be masked off aren't too tricky. If you are interested in the car have a go, if not the there are pleny of other models to build.

[TanKaBoY]

maybe i should get the calsonic Z?, anyone built this kit?
I'm just scared that if i screw up the 2-tonning, and i dont really have the money to buy a few models to try it on... and besides, modelling is just something i do for fun and not take seriously, id rather be driving(when i get my license)

[Sticky Fingers]

You could always give it a try. And, strip it if you mess up!!

[Technoman]

Originally Posted by TanKaBoY

maybe i should get the calsonic Z?, anyone built this kit?
I'm just scared that if i screw up the 2-tonning, and i dont really have the money to buy a few models to try it on... and besides, modelling is just something i do for fun and not take seriously, id rather be driving(when i get my license)

Practice on a metal can like a coke can. The thicker ones work best. Or just grab any old piece of plastic and try on that, if you can find something with small surface imperfections like details on a model then all the better.
One of the next cars I am going to build is the Trampio Sierra Cosworth which has a three tone paintjob so I have been using coke cans as a rough practice.

[Scale-Master]

This is one of the easiest models to paint two tone. Just pant silver, and red and decal, clear coat if you wish.
The instructions are very clear and the mask lines are all on major engraved lines. All the colors are called out in the instructions.
Just make sure the under coat for the Italian Red is uniform or you will see it through the red.
The decals match the colors, you won't be able to tell what's paint and what's decal when you are done.
Also, you can substitute Gloss Aluminum for the Mica Silver, I did and the decals still match.
I am also building the Skyline while I build the Z, the Z is easier to paint the two tone on due to the areas the color breaks are.
Dive in and you will be pleasantly surprised... - Mark

[proosen]

I've just started fiddling with my 350 and the two-tone isn't very hard to do. Just as Scale-master said, it's clearly shown where to divide the two colours. Give it a try, I think you'll enjoy it...I know I will.

Niclas

[Vric]

this is quite easy 2 tone paint job. Tamiya supply decal to "hide" a bit the color charge. The F1 William is much harder than this.

just get it and order some Tamiya masking tape. It's easy.

[TanKaBoY]

Would this kit be easy for a beginner(me)?

[Murray Kish]

You can do it!!!

Worst that can happen is that you strip it and start over!

Just be patient...

Murray

[spitfire143]

The kit itself goes together well, you shouldn't have a problem with it at all, Just make sure you have some Decal solution

[TanKaBoY]

so did tamiya like mark out where the "tear" stripes are on like the roof, sides, and hood?
and how would you paint the "tear" stripes?, brush? or spray?