Tamiya 240ZG 1/12

[i luv drift]

This looks really cool! I love this car and that engine looks really good and real. This is going to be great. Dont mean to change any ideas but did you ever think about adding a front bumper like this?



Alot of Zs in Japan have these and I think they look cool. But it is just a idea. Anyway cool car!

[blueboost]

beautiful work so far. The stain looks fine.

[bhop73]

Originally Posted by i luv drift

This looks really cool! I love this car and that engine looks really good and real. This is going to be great. Dont mean to change any ideas but did you ever think about adding a front bumper like this?

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Alot of Zs in Japan have these and I think they look cool. But it is just a idea. Anyway cool car!

That's a sweet pic. Do you mean the front air dam or the regular spec nose? I actually prefer the non-G nose, but it's not an option for this kit. It's only got parts for the G-Nose only. I think that'd be a lot of work to change.

[bhop73]

Couple small things tonight.. Even though the kit is nicely detailed, it doesn't have a few small things, like a dipstick to check the oil level, so I made one from styrene rod and wire.




The oil cap is pretty plain and even has a sinkhole in the middle .. *doh* So I made the word "oil" with some wire so it would be raised.. (that's a toothpick next to it for scale) Looking at this pic.. I might repaint it since it looks rough..

[tonioseven]

Your progress is amazing!

[Scuderia.]

Keep the updates coming, that engine is looking great so far.

[OrangeR]

Your work is wonderful!

Love the stains and different looks on materials you have achieved. Those letters are just LOL

Keep the updates coming opcorn:

[rsxse240]

oh, stop taking pictures of your neighbor's L28 and posting them up on A/F!! haha, that's fantastic! I actually thought I was looking at areal motor for a second there, and the oil cap! wow, I'd say leave it rough, makes it look used, and abused, kinda like your motor.

[auw12]

That engine looks real! Very nice weathering!

[stump]

WOW................
Awesome work mate.
I love the detail on the motor....It does look very convincing..
I don't know how you go, getting/buying spare parts from Tamiya, but one of the Caterham (?) cars had the similar rims....
Might be worth an email...

Look forwrd to more progress mate.
cheers
Greg

[bhop73]

Originally Posted by stump

I don't know how you go, getting/buying spare parts from Tamiya, but one of the Caterham (?) cars had the similar rims....
Might be worth an email...

Thanks..

Yeah, I actually have already sent them an email about it. They replied a few days later with a number to call. I'll probably give them a ring on Monday and see what the deal is. Hopefully it'll be good news about availability.

[gionc]

As Andy said, also I have to stay away from this threat, temptation is extremely strong . Well those engine is real, great job and weathering too.

[Decs0105]

The engine looks great, good job on the weathering!

Originally Posted by MPWR

Wow, the finish on that engine is gorgeous. Leave the streak, it looks great. Man, I really need to stay away from this thread- I do not need the temptation to a 1/12 Z.

My first thought too, it's a cool looking car

[slk320]

awesome job - the washed and engine work is spot on!

[CeeElle]

i'll weigh in and say leave the oil stain and the battered filler cap. they look great. the engine is gorgeous.

i love the 240... i drove a '73 through my senior year of high school. 20 years later, it's still one of my top 4 favorite cars. hell... i've even forgiven it for that bad habit it had of vapor locking on really hot days.