Nissan 370Z - Tamiya

[C.A. Whitecloud]

let's try this one...

 

[mustang1989]

Well….. you most certainly can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit. That looks like a good subject too bud.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

What model year would you say this kits is? Literature does not specifically say. No biggie. I'm thinking 2010ish...

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

First foible.

I left the decals in water for more than enough time. I could not get them to slide and they fell apart. Don't much care about these particular decals, I just hope they are not all like this.

 

[urumomo]

What model year would you say this kits is? Literature does not specifically say. No biggie. I'm thinking 2010ish...

Scalemates says 2009 ,
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-24315-370z--106665

 

[mustang1989]

Scalemates says 2009 ,
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-24315-370z--106665

Right on. Beat me to brutha.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Scalemates says 2009 ,
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-24315-370z--106665

I always forget about Scalemates. Thanks.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Progress thus far...

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Do I really have to "roughen up" such a nice piece of plastic to lay down paint?

 

[urumomo]

no

 

[langy]

Like Urumomo says, No,
just make sure it's clean before laying paint down and it'll be fine.

 

[Belugawrx]

Even Tamiya has separation mold lines you might want to sand down..up along the top of the front fenders, the a pillar, and down along the rear fenders....just sayin'

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Even Tamiya has separation mold lines you might want to sand down..up along the top of the front fenders, the a pillar, and down along the rear fenders....just sayin'

I know, I know. He he.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Bigger Fish!
So, to be clear, don't use acetone on the plastic?

 

[urumomo]

no

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Alrighty then, right-hand drive it is.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Built up the courage to decal again. Warm water, dish soap, a $%& load of patience, and this happens...again!

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I really like the plating on the chrome pieces. It's not overly shiny. Also the way it's attached to the tree, you can clip without leaving marks on the visible surface.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

We'll have to go with the aftermarket gauges.

Not great, but...

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Tub is done.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I had to rethink the dashboard decals.
Before:

After:

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Should I add the etched parts and badge inserts before or after clear coat?

 

[scalebuilderchad]

I always add those things before the clearcoat.

 

[PatW]

Yes definitely before clear coating.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Looking sharp and shelf-ready. Sans decals

 

[PatW]

Superb, very well built!

 

[mark2]

Nice