300ZX progress...

[mhpspeed]

those lights are awsome. could u maybe fit it between the chassi and the trunk? or maybe just put it in the trunk and figure some creative way to hid it like a stero system. im not sure how big the everything is so its just a suggestion.

[Integra14]

yes exactly both of u are right....i tihnk the wires will be fine, and i don't really wanna do them again. but as soon as the body is ready, iss when i will get serious with the placement of the wires /etc.

[Colov99]

i will admit im not the best modeler out there but i do know electronics. i did a Chevy S-10 model where i put a super bright blue LED in the bottom to give the car an underglow. i hid the batter and stuff in the bed and used the toneu cover to cover the 9v batter and slide switch. (i can try to post a pic of anyone really wants). for your car i would use some really thin wireand rune it between the body and the interior pannels of the car and put the batters and switch in the trunk. (if the car has a trunk) .. if you dont want to keep the batteries in the trunk run the wires out of the car and externally hook them up... hope that helps.. and it looks really cool :grey:

[jsb88]

Maybe you could give it a neon glow? That would look really good I think, I have never seen that on a model before.

[primera man]

Originally posted by jsb88
Maybe you could give it a neon glow? That would look really good I think, I have never seen that on a model before.

Yeah...it would set the car of nicely

[Colov99]

thats actualy waht i was saying. underglow=neon glow(i think at least). as i said in an eairler post i did that with a Revell S-10 lowrider model. i used a super bright LED. ill explain further with pics if anyone wants to know.

[Integra14]

id be posting more, but i have to pospone my 300ZX project until i get my order from HLJ!!! should be in about a week.. or maybe less... ALSO, i have an important question...'


for the first coat paint job, How thick should it be, beacuse i see some people with the whole car covered with teh first coat, and then mine, which is just barely lightly covered... Also, painting with a spray can (tamiya) do you want to paint Up and down, or one stroke LEFT TO RIGHT?? not explained in the FAQ!

[Jay!]

Originally posted by Integra14
for the first coat paint job, How thick should it be, beacuse i see some people with the whole car covered with teh first coat, and then mine, which is just barely lightly covered...

Paint coats (after primer, if you desire (but recommended)):
1. mist coat
2. mist coat
3. heavier mist coat (should see light paint coverage on 98% of part by now)
4. wet coat
5. wet coat
etc...

Originally posted by Integra14
Also, painting with a spray can (tamiya) do you want to paint Up and down, or one stroke LEFT TO RIGHT?? not explained in the FAQ!

Either one works, but since your goal is to get even coverage, it's best to take the fewest number of passes possible. This will lead you to want to make you passes aloge the longest dimension available. (Usually from the front to the back of the car, or vice versa.)

[Hiroboy]

Originally posted by Colov99
thats actualy waht i was saying. underglow=neon glow(i think at least). as i said in an eairler post i did that with a Revell S-10 lowrider model. i used a super bright LED. ill explain further with pics if anyone wants to know.

Go on then

[tomazws]

WHOA LIGHTS!!!! YAYAYAY I love lights.. hahahaha gj man.. can't wait to see the finished product

[joecwlaw]

hey Integra14 . I suggest to keep the 300zx in white color or have it white pearl......seems white more suitable to the car. just a little suggestion......

[jsb88]

Could you post the underglow picture please?

[Integra14]

hey hey guys... no progress yet.. and bout those under body lights.... what kind of bulbs should i use.. and TOMAZ, i love ur lighted car.. it sa mazing!

[primera man]

Originally posted by Integra14



for the first coat paint job, How thick should it be, beacuse i see some people with the whole car covered with teh first coat, and then mine, which is just barely lightly covered... Also, painting with a spray can (tamiya) do you want to paint Up and down, or one stroke LEFT TO RIGHT?? not explained in the FAQ!

3-4 Coats of finish coat about 5-10 minutes apart....thats it...nice a simple.(keep the can warm)
The first coat is a very light mist coat...the paint should only just be landing on the car.
Do the same for the second coat
The third coat you can spray a bit more heavy.
The last coat is the one you want to get perfect.
I always spray the front and rear bumpers first...then both sides along the whole length of the car body.
Then the last bit i do is the bonnet/boot and roof last

[jsb88]

thats actualy waht i was saying. underglow=neon glow(i think at least). as i said in an eairler post i did that with a Revell S-10 lowrider model. i used a super bright LED. ill explain further with pics if anyone wants to know.

Well, that sounds like sound advice.