Revell Datsun 510

[slk320]

Since I have never seen a completed version of this kit on the forum (believe me I tried searching) I decided to give it a try...

I began working on the body first. I shaved the emblems, side markers, rear trunk handle and key whole and widened the body panel lines. I also modified the front fascia with new openings and enlarged grill openings. Everything glued together and puttied smooth.. no primer yet:









the kit requires a lot of clean up, but its pretty unique subject matter, so it makes it all better...

I am looking to use these rims: 17" Advan RG unless I can get a hold of some 16" RS wattanabes

Here is a mock up:


CF hood....of course



Side view:


What do you think? Anyone built this kit and if so any pictures??? Thanks!!

[86_SR5]

I think it looks good. i'm trying to get one of these, just to get me moving on another project and outta the slump I'm in with the R31

[CamaroSSBoy346]

Even though its an old kit, its still good. And believe it or not, the VG30DETT from the Tamiya Nissan 300ZX fits absolutley perfect with out any cutting.

[SchuberT]

the CF looks awesome like a possum... uhm, not sure about the rims tho, depends on the color tho... one of the sexiest naked kits i've seen so far

[Layla's Keeper]

I've always liked the kit, and having it reissued was a good move on Revell's part. I have one myself that I'm still trying to figure out what to do with it.

Beyond the Aoshima BBS RG's I have for it.

[willimo]

I agree with everyone else, this is a great kit. Not only is it good looking, a neat subject, but it's fun to build! Cheap too! Over all it's a very pleasant model that allows you to experiment. That's good stuff. Anywho, you asked to see if anyone's built any, my half-assed attempt can be found by following this link. Ratdat's awesome version is in that thread, too, but maybe you should talk him out of some more pictures of it....

Good luck with this kit, hope it turns out great. The Watanabes should look great, there are some OOP Aoshima's I wanted so badly...

[ratdat]

The sharpness of detail on this kit might not be up there with the likes of Tamiya, but I can say for sure, this kit is a very accurate representation of a 510. It's got heaps of potential too.

I quite like the choice or rims here. The CF hood is very cool and nicely done. Believe it or not you can actually buy a CF hood for real 510's! If you want to get trick with the engine how about chopping the side draughts of the intake and fabrication a plenum, then knock up a turbo and manifold ...if you want, I have pics of stock L series 510 engines with turbos on. Or take a look at this one ..this is actually a 1300!

One thing you might find with this kit..the suspension sits pretty low. You might have to do some alterations for big rims. Other things you can do to improve this one is to fit the grille and tail lights from the hasegawa 510 SSS kit, That kit has separate chrome tail lights and the grille is really nice. The exhaust on the Revell kit is a bit poor too but I would think just about anybody building this kit would be making a fatter exhaust anyway

The one I built before is now dead and gone...a parts donor for my Auster model. It was either break that one up or bust into a new kit just to take a few bits. I have three Revell 510 kits waiting to be built, two BRE ones and a tuner version. One will be built as the BRE #46 car, One as the #85 car and one will probably get built into something crazy, maybe with the Tamiya VG30DETT from the 300ZX kit. If only there was a 1/24 kit with an SR20DET in it

Ah, if only I had the time First to be done will be the #46. I've been collecting reference pics for months and have just ordered an aftermarket decal set. I can't wait to start but with ten kits on the go at the moment I've promised myself not to start anymore until I've finished one.

I'll be watching this build up with great interest!

[slk320]

RATDAT thats an awesome model you got there!! Can you post up some more pics of your awesome 510??

[Layla's Keeper]

Honestly, I think if you track down AMT/Ertl's quite good Datsun 280ZX Turbo kit, you'll be well on your way to a turbo L series engine (you'd have to resculpt the exhaust manifold to make it four cylinder, though. I'm going to do something a bit simpler by kitbashing the AMT 280ZX with the Revell 240Z).

I always love seeing these old Revell kits treated to a good clean build up. They're really proof that you don't have to be the Big T in order to produce a good kit.

And the fact that the kits are so much older than most Tamiyas makes them that much cooler.

[nis.k.a.]

This is going to be awesome.....

[Honoturtle]

Got myself one of these a few months ago, haven't started though.

I really like your CF hood, it looks excellent. Looks like you did quite a bit of work.

Ratdat, can you scan the decal sheet for your BRE model, or give me a lead to where I can find one?

[slk320]

quick updates. Began working on the engine parts. The engine should be fairly detailed, I have ordered a lot of parts like the webber carbs and engine wiring...etc.

but so far I got a couple of things sorted out.. distributor got wired up, billet aluminum pulleys, drive belts, oil filter, oil caps, etc...

[gunluvS14]

sweet
I like it a lot.

how do u make that CF hood? everything else is good but the wheels... really not my taste, especially in a old school Datsun.. I suggest something like the Panasport type of wheel, u know black/dark center with a polish lip.. and not too big of wheel diameter.

good luck man, keep us update.

[SonyMobile]

Gunsluv (sorry if i spelt it wrong) your from Bigboosting.com arent u?

anyways, this kit is a nice kit once it is completed, i build myself one a while back (my second model after i joined AF) and it came out beutiful if you ask me. i have 15" RS wannabees on order to put on my datsun once i get em... I did mine in Testors Met. Saphire Blue, with a bunch of tuner decals on each side, with a number on both front doors, a bottle of nitrous in the back seat, and i think im gonna put a racing seat and roll cage in it soon, its a great car for that "oldschool" tuner/racer.

Gonna keep my eye on this thread.

[SpoonMan Dos]

Looking good. Alot better than my "Dime". I need to buy a new one since my chassis is a little warped. I look forward to more progress.