I've got a few 1:24 Hasegawa 240z's waiting in the closet, and a 1:1 Datsun 240z waiting in the garage. 😜 Excellent job on some things like the engine block color and OEM oil filter. You captured the look of the real car very well. Looks like the biggest thing Tamiya overlooked which would have been very easy to mold in is the diamond pattern vinyl that lines the transmission tunnel and area just behind the seats.
Just found your channel. I like build videos where the builder actually talks to us. I find the build process very enjoyable to watch as much as the finished project. On my channel I try and document as much of the build as I can. I will be subscribing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Hi John, that was an absolutely stunning build, you have completed another Masterpiece, looking forward to the next build, best regards from Australia, Les
Nissan Fairlady. A cool car and you achieved with the kit a very convincing model. Impressive work with the engine Great result which surely can be shown on a exhibition. Best wishes, John. Joachim
@@johnalecsscalemodeling It's so ironic that a car that was a bargain basement steal when it was introduced has now become out of reach for those who don't have large bank balances.
Nice work! One question I always have, how do you glue painted parts together? Do yo you scrpe the mating surfaces and use regular glue, or just use cyano on painted surface? Thanks
Hiya Mark - great question. The Tamiya extra thin will cut right through the paint and weld the pieces. I do that when the join is not that visible. Otherwise I use CA glue and yes I will try to scrape off the surface. Thanks for watching.
Thats funny John, I thought car bodies were supposed to be full of sink marks and distortion? My Dad bought three 240Z's when they came out in the states, one brown, one lime and one white. Unfortunately he crashed the white on into a tree, sold the brown for a profit and kept the lime one. I loved those cars..
a fantastic video, love the calm music, the narration. a refreshing change from the techno asmr building videos thats flooding youtube!
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that!
Beautiful build John, love it!
Thank you kindly Alex!
Nice Fairlady, beautifully put together. What an excellent, relaxing video....... 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it buddy - cheers
I've got a few 1:24 Hasegawa 240z's waiting in the closet, and a 1:1 Datsun 240z waiting in the garage. 😜 Excellent job on some things like the engine block color and OEM oil filter. You captured the look of the real car very well. Looks like the biggest thing Tamiya overlooked which would have been very easy to mold in is the diamond pattern vinyl that lines the transmission tunnel and area just behind the seats.
Just found your channel. I like build videos where the builder actually talks to us. I find the build process very enjoyable to watch as much as the finished project. On my channel I try and document as much of the build as I can. I will be subscribing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Stunning!
Hi John, that was an absolutely stunning build, you have completed another Masterpiece, looking forward to the next build, best regards from Australia, Les
Thank you so much Les! It was a fun one for sure, I really enjoyed it.
Nice work! The 240Z has always been a favourite of mine so I think I’ll be getting this one.
Thanks Ian yeah it's a beautiful car. In the States, it was eclipsed by the 280Z.
Another great build and vid, John.
Thank you Paul!
Very clean build and looks great in that color.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it Joe!
That's a really nice finish, John. It looks like a fantastic kit 👍
Thank you Rob - appreciated!
Very impressive, John, be well!
Thanks very much Steve - take care mate
Very nice work John…looks like a great kit.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it Terry.
Nissan Fairlady. A cool car and you achieved with the kit a very convincing model. Impressive work with the engine
Great result which surely can be shown on a exhibition. Best wishes, John. Joachim
You too Joachim mate. Thank you for watching. I always appreciate your view and comments. Cheers.
Very cool Fairlady, John! I like these classic Nissans 🌟👍🌟
Thank you Dave
A great build love the 240Z
Thanks Wayne mate yeah it was a great kit
Hello John, very clean , tidy work,. Thks for sharing,,,,, shaun
Thank you so much Shaun, I appreciate it!
Outstanding👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@toboldlygosmodelworks1973 thank you James, cheers
Beautiful car, and the model is stunning, masterpiece.
Thank you Alex, appreciated!
So much detail. Very clean build John. I love the enamel flocking technique. It turned out great. I will have to try that sometime. 🐌
Thank you Jess. Yes, paint a wet enamel down and then use a tea strainer. Clean up the excess. Works great. Cheers
Nice work John
Thank you Johnny
Excellent build! Nicely added details to boot. 🤙
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
Very Nice work😊
Thank you Alex, cheers
Love your style John, very relaxing, you could do voice over work with those tones you have!
Thank you Gary I do appreciate that. Maybe when I retire I'll start a sideline LOL. Cheers
Very nice 240Z build. I've heard and seen great reviews about the original version. This kit is on my acquire list. thanks for a great video.
Thank you Dean for watching, this was the car that we thought could afford, but couldn't. Cheers
@@johnalecsscalemodeling It's so ironic that a car that was a bargain basement steal when it was introduced has now become out of reach for those who don't have large bank balances.
Very nice 😊
Thank you Tammy!
Nice work! One question I always have, how do you glue painted parts together? Do yo you scrpe the mating surfaces and use regular glue, or just use cyano on painted surface?
Thanks
Hiya Mark - great question. The Tamiya extra thin will cut right through the paint and weld the pieces. I do that when the join is not that visible. Otherwise I use CA glue and yes I will try to scrape off the surface. Thanks for watching.
Thats funny John, I thought car bodies were supposed to be full of sink marks and distortion? My Dad bought three 240Z's when they came out in the states, one brown, one lime and one white. Unfortunately he crashed the white on into a tree, sold the brown for a profit and kept the lime one. I loved those cars..
Thanks for watching Nigel! I just wish they had molded on those wheel well fairings. My friends dad had a Japanese 240Z cheers mate
Hello Steve