350Z Gulf Drift Machine

[crisjr]

This is my choice to be part of a Gulf e-group building, as i am a big fan of japanese car, i´ve decided to create a version of what could be a Gulf Drift Machine.

primer applied


White base coat to apply the Gulf orange stripes


Orange applied


Masking to create the central stripes


Masking tape used to do the stripes


Masking applied


Masking applied to the whole car


I know that the stripes looks a bit .. weird but it is some kind of effect from the camera or from the photo, don´t know


Rear side, i was not sure about the stripes going to the end of the car


It´s very hard to make the stripes perfectly, but i´m very happy with the results.


Side look, skirts was painted with black


Following a tip from a friend, i´ve removed the stripes from the bumper skirts and where was painted in black, now have carbon fiber.


I noticed that all cars have flags from the country that they belong, wouldn´t be fair if the car doesn´t have a a japanese flag.


Another tip from a friend, wheels will be painted in black, just don´t know if i do a orange thin stripe on the wheels or let a trim chrome.

[ales]

Fantastic idea, I love Gulf liveries, and very well done so far too.

Can I make a suggestion? I know this is purely my personal taste but I'm not sure the wheels in pictures suit the car. And I would paint them orange

[Drift F.C]

The Z looks good with the gulf colours!

Can I ask, what type of tape did you use for the thin stripes?

[crisjr]

Thanks for the commets guys

Here a new wheels options, think that this fits better

Ales, thank you for the orange wheels reference.. looks nice.. i´m definetely not sure about what to do...





Regards

[da_ashman]

Go with the 2nd Wheel choice, I used those on a Charger I built & they look great in gloss black. Nice work

[crisjr]

Just a small progress of the chassis built, i still need to work on the weathering but it is possible to check how does it will look when it get ready.


Tought that it got too lowered and i don´t even changed anything


Ashman i´ve Followed your suggestion, wheels in gloss black , i loved the new look, it also helped to contrast with the orange brake disk pad and the PE that came from Hobby Design


Sorry for the dark photos, i´ll try to take others during the day.


Next steps, interior and clear coat.

Thanks for visiting

[denilsonvm]

Very good Cris!

[crisjr]

Just a small update, rear spoiler and side view mirror with carbon fiber.





Today it will shine!!!

[Wolf95]

looks fantastic. great job on the cf. How did you get the mirrors so perfect?!?!