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Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?

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Post pics of the two bodies side by side. Who makes the non ABC body? Are more of those available?
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Alvin wrote:
jamesw wrote:Score! ABC Hobby contacted me that they has one NOS Roadster body kit in their warehouse. It arrived today :-)

Comes with the decals and window masks.

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is your kit fit for the ABC body?

Thats BS ! I contacted them a few times and they say they had none !!
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WOODY wrote:I contacted them a few times and they say they had none !!
Same here.. They said they checked here and in Japan.. Lucky James!
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I hear you guys. I somehow "motivated" my Suda to go back through the warehouse and look. It may have something to do w/ the pictures of car #48 etc :-)

I'll share the love - don't worry. If the CA folks can come up w/ the blank bodies, I may be able to supply the instructions and decals.

Of course, that will kill the "collector" market for these but - meh.

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Hey ask them if they could produce a 1/1 scale .....in aluminium or carbon fiber
we might but a few ... LOL i'm bored....iiit's... cccold
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redroadster wrote:Hey ask them if they could produce a 1/1 scale .....in aluminium or carbon fiber
we might but a few ... LOL i'm bored....iiit's... cccold
Ha ha ha. I vote Carbon fiber!
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Sorry - I'm stalled out rebuilding some Solex carbs but will get back to the roadster model soon. I want to measure the wheelbase on the body and see what would be a good chassis for it.

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Take your time on the carbs...

There is a guy on Kijiji in Edmonton selling the 510 model for $500. Sounds like it is a built car... I didn't follow up because I don't need one. Although, that criteria doesn't always apply to my purchase decisions... Search Datsun RC if you are interested...
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$500!! You can get a NICE Datsun 510 model for $200.

Ofna JL12e "Ready to Run" on Ebay for $147
ABC Hobby body for $50

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Clearly, he may be holding onto it for some time...
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I just ordered some vinyl decal paper - and will try to make some good reproductions of the OEM decals and window masks.

What do you guys think about applying a BRE livery to the Roadster body? I can use the decals I have from the BRE 510 or 240Z - just need some good pictures of the BRE Roadster so I know how to paint it.

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jamesw wrote:I just ordered some vinyl decal paper - and will try to make some good reproductions of the OEM decals and window masks.

What do you guys think about applying a BRE livery to the Roadster body? I can use the decals I have from the BRE 510 or 240Z - just need some good pictures of the BRE Roadster so I know how to paint it.

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I have the Z decals as well. I was thinking about painting BRE style....but then I decided I will paint to match my car or my car's future color.

I did watch a video on how to make your own decals, which is better than my previous idea of making my own stickers on clear sticky paper, but I have not attempted it yet.

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Do you have a link to the video Greg?
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jamesw wrote:Do you have a link to the video Greg?
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jamesw wrote:I hear you guys. I somehow "motivated" my Suda to go back through the warehouse and look. It may have something to do w/ the pictures of car #48 etc :-)

I'll share the love - don't worry. If the CA folks can come up w/ the blank bodies, I may be able to supply the instructions and decals.

Of course, that will kill the "collector" market for these but - meh.

Cheers
James
Any luck on scanning the decals?
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