In Progress: Tamiya 350Z with some body mods

[builderweave]

Here's what I have so far. It's painted with Tamiya clear red over pearl white (wasn't satisfied with the white). SMS carbon decal on the hood. There is also a link in my sig that shows what all I've done with this never ending build up.





Next on the "to do" list is clear coating. From what I've read Tamiya TS-13 doesn't agree too well with decals. So I had to test it first to see for myself.

This pic is of the decal after using wet coats as if I would do the painted body. As you can see the decal didn't fair too well.


This pic shows how much better it turned out when I used a few mist coats. Now that I know this I can proceed with the body.

[24chromes]

[quote=builderweave]Here's what I have so far. It's painted with Tamiya clear red over pearl white (wasn't satisfied with the white). SMS carbon decal on the hood. There is also a link in my sig that shows what all I've done with this never ending build up.





i like the exterior paint but i do not like the rims red srry just my opinion but great job so far

[mozli]

Great job! looks good! i agree on the rims, consider a different color.. with that chrome lip, it will look even better IMO.

[builderweave]

Well I had thought of going with these wheels. What do you think?

[eph2]

Nice start.. Looks great!

[willimo]

I like the look of it. I love what you did with the trunk carpet! That's a cool touch. Great work, dude!

[NissanSkylineGTR98]

nice colour choice, i actually think the red wheels look pretty good, your choice though, looks good so far

[alakai]

I think the wheels are original, although it might bee too much red with the red CF too. Reminds me of the color matched Porsche wheels. I like it!

[sideshowscrappy]

I vote for the red rims.I think they look good for the car. Great job on this one weave. This is one of the better attempts at the 350z widebody............*Ryan*

[MidMazar]

Definetly looks like a racer, the interior is sweet!!

[Wheelin75r]

The wheels look awesome!!

[Veyron]

Looking good, Weave!

[aN4rK1]

That looks awesome, but i must ask, where did you get those chrome lips for the wheels?

[builderweave]

Originally Posted by aN4rK1

That looks awesome, but i must ask, where did you get those chrome lips for the wheels?

I stole them from an Aoshima Veilside Combat Skyline GT-R kit. The wheels are Andrew Racing Dish. They are 2 piece wheels. The center and the lip are seperate. Click on the link in my sig and you'll see how they go together.

[klutz_100]

very nice. I've got to say I like the red rims better.

Also nice to see someone demonstrating a "test it first" philosophy! wish I had more of that

Roll on!