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Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:22 am
by spl310
Post pics of the two bodies side by side. Who makes the non ABC body? Are more of those available?
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:02 pm
by WOODY
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.
Cheers
James
pics please when done!
got any cool wheels?
is your kit fit for the ABC body?
Thats BS ! I contacted them a few times and they say they had none !!
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:19 am
by RCMike
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!
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:17 pm
by jamesw
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
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:14 pm
by redroadster
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
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:10 pm
by Solex68
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!
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:12 am
by jamesw
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.
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:52 pm
by Datsun.David
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...
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:31 pm
by jamesw
$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
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:03 pm
by Datsun.David
Clearly, he may be holding onto it for some time...
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:48 pm
by jamesw
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.
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:46 pm
by Solex68
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.
Cheers
James
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.
Greg
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:50 am
by jamesw
Do you have a link to the video Greg?
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:46 am
by Solex68
jamesw wrote:Do you have a link to the video Greg?
How To: Make Custom Decals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0uvpCaRbbU
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:36 pm
by Solex68
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?
Greg