Toyota 2000GT and Datsun 240ZG, Hasegawa, 1/24

[mattbacon]

Two of Japan's finest ever sports cars, both products of their era, both designed by the same guy, Albrecht Goertz. The 2000GT was a Yamaha proposal which Nissan turned down, and Toyota didn't. The Z-car is Datsun through and through...












What a lovely car, and what a great kit...

bestest,
M.

[mattbacon]

...and now the 240ZG









It's not as beautiful a car as the 2000GT, but I like its style and even the colour. That front overhang is a bit much, but it does lend it a real "shark-like" look. Still, I wouldn't say no if I found one for sale!

(and I'd better replace that rear offside wheel badge that's moved during the photo session. Rats!)

bestest,
M.

[mattbacon]

...and finally, compare and contrast:






bestest,
M.

[mattbacon]

They may both be curbside, but I think these are fantastic kits by Hasegawa. I've previously built the Miura and the 250 Testa Rossa, and these two models have just confirmed Hasegawa's position as my personal #1 maker for car kits. They are precise fitting, well-engineered (not overcomplicated but as detailed as is needed, wherever it's needed), and really look like their full-size prototypes. Highly recommended.

Build thread is here:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1122520

bestest,
M.

[Maysula]

Nice work on both of the cars, and they are beautys ! I do like the 240Z even more because of the different front design.
Thomas

[rollin80s]

Fantastic builds.

[RonCla]

That's a nice pair of classics.

[OWhite3]

Great job on them Matt!

[Kjenjak]

Great work for sure. Something you don't see every day!