Nissan 300ZX WIP

[frag_angel]

this is my first car have done 2 ore 3 before but i thinking of get serious whit this one what is putting and where can i find it iam from sweden need a little help

Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-08


Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-08

an one question more aa how do i easiest cut in the glass material ? want to get rid of the side and top window so i can go targa :P hehe


Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-08

[rsxse240]

I would suggest referring to a real car to see where the glass is supposed to be, or rather, where it shouldn't be if the windows are open, then go from there. I used to own a twin turbo Z (similar to that one) and when the side glass is down, the door frame extends up to the roof line and has a slot that an alignment pin from the glass slides in to keep the glass straight with the door. it SHOULDN'T be that difficult to reproduce. Now for the roof, I'd suggest just cutting the "glass right where it has the notch for the windshield frame, and CAREFULLY cutting the "T" top frame out, as well as the piece that connects the A pillar to the B pillar. then just glue those parts to the leftover glass from the T-Tops, and put them in the trunk.

[MidMazar]

Using a pe saw works, or you can drill a tiny hole in the window where you want to cut it and put in a small piece of thread (yarn) and pull on it back and forth. What that does is it basically melts the plastic leaving a flawless edge. I think there is a tutorial here, if not search for it.

[Captain Mark]

Here's a pic of my Z in the bottom corner, and a friend's Z on the driveway (both with windows down). Not the best shot but it's all I have with me at work - hopefully it'll give you an idea of where to cut the window.




For cutting I'd personally use a scribing blade. I've never tried the thread method mentioned above, but it sounds interesting.

[frag_angel]

thank you guys i am taking that in consideration i was down to the chop an bought some epoxy and some plastic "sheet" :P its not gonna be original

[frag_angel]

Originally Posted by frag_angel

thank you guys i am taking that in consideration i was down to the chop an bought some epoxy and some plastic "sheet" :P its not gonna be original

this is what i made to day

Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-09


Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-09

[Ferrari TR]

That's quite the wide body.

[frag_angel]

thats what i was thinking about have more things to it :P post that tomorow when i come home from work

[frag_angel]

i have to much spare time :P ore i take much time :P this is what i'w done tonight:P
Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-10

some differ ens :P


Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-10

[Enzoenvy1]

Um, wow, that is going to be one sturdy model there! I am curious of what it will look like now.

[frag_angel]

mm iam not that good at anything of this but i am trying as good as i can to get my thoughts down to the body hopefully i get what i am searching for :P

[Dying Fetus]

This should be an interesting build. I have 2 concerns though:

1. You completely removed the front bumper, hopefully this isn't going to give you trouble with assembly.

2. Looks as though you puttied the hood to the body, any plans to have an opening hood?

Keep up the good work!!!

[frag_angel]

yes thats already taken care of yes i know that its risky taking the front bumper of the chassi has its mountings there but i figure that out some i think


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Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-11

[frag_angel]

i was down at the lokal hobby shop to day :P

Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-16




this is what i made so far

Shot with FinePix A500 at 2007-08-17
c&C are welcome say what you think its my first build so i want to here what i can do better

[rsxse240]

I'm just wondering what kind of putty you are using that you keep changing the body kit, without messing up the body.

the body kit looks alright, but just needs some refinement, and definition. I can feel where you are going with the front bumper, it's just not a route I'd normally see here on A/F