1989 Nissan Fairlady 300zx (z32) (lots of pics)

[Marianitem]

Nissan Fairlady Z 300zx (z32)

Body color is supposed to be pearl white, but it´s hard to see on the pictures.

Kit: Tamiya 24087
Body paint: Eureka, Tamiya and ModelMaster acrylics
Other paints: Tamiya and Humbrol clear enamel, Uniball UM100 gel markers
Decals: Tamiya kit and custom printed
Optional parts: Nissan Skyline GT-R r34 stock´s wheels, disc brakes and steering wheel
Scratch pieces: complete 3-point seatbelt, LCD screen, poweramp, 12¨ speakers, black and white carpets
Project date: July 13th 2011/ October 3rd 2011

Kit review: typical Tamiya kit from 1989, great kit quality/moulding/details, everything fits properly, nice stock stance (lowered anyway), clear hood. Easy to get a good OOB model.

I might be retouching here and there, as I found some flaws, but I consider this project finished anyway.

Sorry for the lots of pics. I´m not a good photographer so I have to take different angles pics for the paint effects and details to be seen

There´s an engine in there, believe me. I just forgot to take pictures I´ll try to take some tomorrow.

Thanks for watching. C&C are welcome and expected





















































WIP thread
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1067830

[Marianitem]

I owe you guys an engine pic. It´s raining today so I only have this crappy indoor pic. Anyway it´s just an OOB engine, 90% following colors from the manual.



Thanks for watching!

[924_CarreraGTS]

That looks really good overall. The Z32 has always been one of my favorite Z cars.

Your panel lines look especially good.

For suggestions, I think some engine wiring would be a nice touch considering all the changes you made in the interior, but as you probably plan to keep the hood shut to show off that CF it is not a huge deal. Also, IF that entire black panel I can see behind the seats is the amplifier, that is outrageously large compared to the subs. I don't think Rockford Fosgate makes one that big. However, I can't tell if that is actually a support panel and the amp itself just sits in the middle.

Anyway, just some thoughts, take or leave them, but I like it a lot!

[Marianitem]

@924_CarreraGTS
Thx for your comments!
I might we adding some wires in the future as the whole engine bay looks pretty much empty.

For the poweramp (black panel) I based on the following pic. Mine is about 20 inch, and looks similar size to whatever is on the 1:1 photo The black rectangle with silver edges in my model is a HiFonics amp. Anyway I didn´t check if they make a 20 inch poweramp. Just thrown in the piece with a cool decal

[924_CarreraGTS]

Wow, that is a huge amp!! Well in that case you did a nice job replicating it, cool stuff.

Again, good work on the build. The carbon fiber turned out well.

[spaceratk]

nice build. Love the audio setup addition and the CF work.

[hirg]

Good!!

[SCORPIONFB]

Very nice built!!!. Congrats!!.

[Marianitem]

Thanks for all your comments.
The audio setup was a must after seeing the reference picture I posted above. It really fills up an empty space and adds to the tuner look.