Japanese spec 240Z with G-nose [FINISHED]

Modeling Subjects Autos
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This is going to be an early '70s Fairlady Z with a G-nose. It will not be one of the factory colors for a true 240ZG, but rather a “wish it had been offered” dark blue. It will not be getting the bolt on flares of the ZG cars either since they make the car with stock wheels (and hub caps) look anemic. It will keep the fender mounted mirrors since they go with the right hand drive. This could be a semi-clone built back in the day, or something that was done recently.

I started with the exhaust.

For a detailed How To on detail painting the exhaust, check out this link:
https://finescale.com/how-to/2023/07/how-to-paint-a-scale-model-car-exhaust

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The engine built up nicely…



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I painted the chassis as if it was factory stock then added some grime and dirt.

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I painted the windshield washer bottle to be 3/4 full.

To see how it was done check out this How To:
https://finescale.com/how-to/2023/07/paint-a-solid-reservoir-to-look-like-it-has-fluid-in-it

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The rear suspension and engine were added. So was a little surface rust on the brake drums.

For a step-by-step explanation of the painting and weathering of this chassis (with plenty of photos) check out this How To:
https://finescale.com/how-to/2023/08/up-your-model-car-chassis-weathering-game

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The wheels are part of why I wanted to build this kit. I’m not a fan of these iconic hubcaps, but they looked to be engineered so well I just had to build them.

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The finished engine bay.

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I test fitted the exhaust, but it needs to be dirtied up a bit before final installation.

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Finished underside.

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Looking awesome Mark. And moving along quite swiftley.

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Thank you John! It doesn’t build up as quick as I’m posting. Paint has to dry of course. I gave myself a headstart.

I was a bit disappointed to see this. It was visible on both sides. I filled it with CA and continued to paint it Wolf Blue.

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Interior progress.


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Dash.

Interior is done.


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Trust me, it is blue…

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I’ll take your word for it. lol.

Man those A pillars are super spindley!

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Yes they are. That’s why the sprue is still in there for support.

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Windshield with chrome and rubber trim.

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Installing the glass and headlight covers. So far so good…

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Most of the chrome and glass are installed. I’m leaving the side glass out until just before mounting it to the chassis for ease of handling. Talk about a dust magnet…

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Well Now!

That is a beautiful Build. In Blue/Black no less. One of my favorite colors when I am doing a classic build!(“Wolf Blue”, Good sounding name too!)

Excellent work so far and I just loved that gleam on the window chrome in the photo! Your dash is super great too. Athough it reminded me to much of my original Austin-Healy(Same colors as the Revell model too!) Gosh, I haven’t thought about that car in years!

When you are done, just pull her into my Garage and leave the keys on the dash! I would be proud to see that on my shelf. Awesome job so far!