Nissan NISMO 380RS Competition WIP

...the Nismosis continues...

For this one I am combining Tamiya's NISMO Fairlady Z and their JGTC Z kits.

I'm making something close to the 380RS Competition shown at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon. It will have a full race interior and similar graphics to the real car.

http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/complete/380RS/img/380rsc_main.jpg
http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/84FB8CSP.jpg

So far I have chopped up a SAS Skyline resin hood and dissected the vents into four sections. Marked lines on the hood and cut holes for the vents. I also filled the stock fuel door and drilled a hole for a dry break fitting.(not pictured) The 'B' pillar has been removed and the rear side window opening adjusted to accept the blank window panel from the race Z kit. The side view mirror mounting panels have also been removed and the locating holes drilled for the race mirrors.(not pictured)

http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock1b.jpg
http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock4b.jpg

Here you see the body in final primer and ready for paint.

http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock3b.jpg

Here's the unpolished painted body with a collection of some parts for the project. I'll use the racing RAYS rims from the race kit as they will help me lower the car without a plethora of other modifications. I am mating the rear 'package bin' from the stock Z to the race interior since there will be a rear window. The rear wing will be from Tamiya's Ings Z Power wing kit.

http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock6b.jpg

Happy to see a progress from you. Very interesting project, I'm tuned... :grinyes:

Robi

Happy to see a progress from you. Very interesting project, I'm tuned... :grinyes:

Robi

Yep, we don´t see progress pics that often from you. Looks very promising what you have so far - can´t wait to see more.

Robert

Great start, should be a very interesting build, good job on the bonnet.

Got interior completed and have began laying on some decals. Detailed brakes have the red anodized look in the center which should add a nice touch to the color scheme.

http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock7b.jpg

Polished body with light bezels and fuel filler inserted. Also lower body work and window trim painted. Decals to be put on next.

http://infinite1der.org/~dino/380rsmock9b.jpg

Very nice Brian.
Haven't seen a WIP from you for a while. Just your creations showing up in the Completed Models section.

great progress...:thumbsup: everthing looks great...i like the disc brake, what color is that? or is it PE?

great progress...:thumbsup: everthing looks great...i like the disc brake, what color is that? or is it PE?

Thanks!

The brake disk was sprayed with Tamiya gloss black then Alclad chrome.

thanks, it do looks nice, the tamiya gloss black u using is which type? acrylic, enamel or can spray? :)

thanks, it do looks nice, the tamiya gloss black u using is which type? acrylic, enamel or can spray? :)

TS14 Spray.:)

Does "Nismosis" start with itching and then you break out with a silver rash?

Clean and sharp as always!

Looking awesome Brian. I think this will be one of my favorite of your Nismo conversions.