Let's Build: Tamiya"s 300ZX Turbo

[@tonyguerra1273]

I like the running freeform commentary. Learned a lot from this one. Especially about acrylics. You're like the Bob Ross of model car building, just more upbeat. :-) FYI: I owned a Black on black '96 Nissan 300ZX Turbo with the Steve Millen (Stillen) engine power upgrades. That thing could get up and GO, GO, GO. Bought it new out in San Diego when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton. Quickest, best-performing car I ever owned in the 1990s. Eventually sold it with super low miles to a Miami auto dealer who sent a car carrier to come get it. He was ecstatic. Probably sold it to some drug lord LOL!.

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thank you so much, I really should do more 1/24 scale builds on my channel, I have plenty of kits! I’m glad that you enjoyed the show! I have a lot of fun making these. And wow! I always wanted one that’s bad arse! Thank you so much for your service, my father was NAVY. If I would have know it was for sale I might have traveled to the west coast to pick it up! My first car was going to be a twin turbo model but when I got to the dealership three states away it was sold, I settled on an 88 LX Mustang convertible which was fun but I always wanted a Z. I might go for a more recent 270 model though. Thank you for watching and you compliment! Stay tuned for more 1/24 goodness.

[@brandonb1681]

17:22 That is me obsessing over my primer coats. Thank again. I love these car builds. Until I get an airbrush, I'm limited to rattle cans.

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Wow I just re saw this video, my audio was terrible back then, I hope to build another car soon with better video and audio for sure! An airbrush is a very worthy investment.

[@m3528i]

Zip Kicker and baking soda are the afterburners and ejection seats of the super glue system in model making. Good video. Personable and great skills! I just got the kit in the mail. Built it when it originally came out. I'm 45 now and Im looking forward to seeing that car in my office. Pearl white and light tint maybe?..

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I'm honored that you watched this video, It's good to know that it's still going strong! I would TOTALLY LOVE to see yours when built, I have the Facebook Page if interested where you can post called The Miniature's Paintbrush Legion where you can show off your work. I'm 46, and my son just started college, man where did that years go?!

[@m3528i]

The yellow tape from 3m is a low stick for fresh paint. It's like a wide version of tamiya's thin tape. Good stuff.

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Awesome I’ll defiantly pick some up! Thank you!

[@tabletoppainter7390]

Love that build. you could use special aluminum to put on the inside of the lightning fittings and use transparent colors to make it look more like glass on the car. Just an idea mate. ty for a great video

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Tabletop_Painter that’s a good idea! Thanks I’m glad that you like the video!

[@stephenbraddy9925]

Very cool video, good job. FYI - The wheels are on the wrong sides. At the top half of the wheel, the "flat" edge of the "swoosh" shape should be facing forward.

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Stephen Braddy hay man thanks, I’ll fix that. Welcome to the channel!

[@stephenbraddy9925]

Thank you sir. Owned this car in the 90s. Obsessed over it for years. Even if you google-image-search this, you will find real-world examples that disagree with my description. Those guys have their wheels on wrong too. :-) Search youtube for "1990 Nissan 300ZX Clean Sheet Commercial" or "MotorWeek Retro Review 90 Nissan 300ZX" to be sure.

[@Sideshowbrush]

Good job look really good but you forgot the rear side marker red ;)

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I need to add that thank you 🙏🏼

[@binal-flecki2387]

My favorite model company Tehmyah

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

There’s my Brooklyn New York accent, fogettaboutit!

[@binal-flecki2387]

@@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush HAHA love it

[@Zlife-kz1go]

Great video!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thank you! If interested or know someone who might be, I was considering putting that model up for sale.

[@Wesley_C]

Dudeeeee, I like this sporty car, this one's a nissan's drift sports car legend, from gran turismo games and forza motorsport games, good work.

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Wesley C I’m glad you like it, I will have more scale model cars on the channel in the future.

[@Wesley_C]

Sounds good brother, such as, a civic type-r ek9, trueno ae86, nissan 180sx, silvia s13, GT-R r35, corvette C4, C5 and Diablo VT?

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I do have a racing version of a c5 I will build in the future.

[@victortapia5444]

Very nice

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thank you very much! I need to complete and video more scale models for the channel.

[@Kacper300ZX]

Great work man !

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I'm glad you like it. :)

[@ericmcginnis2097]

A budy of mine had a red '96 It looked like your modle's box. I got to drive it a couple of times. They are awesome cars . They were built cool as well. The only brakes i have ever changed where i didnt have to remove the brake caliper. U just unclip the pads put in new ones, reclip the pads in place, and put wheel back on, u might be able to just turn the wheel all the way one direction and change them that way probably. The rear differencial was awesome looked like something u would see on a ferrari. He offeref to trade me n i prob should have accepted but didn't bumer

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Eric McGinnis save for the ZR1 with the wider flairs I was not a fan of the body style. I am in love with the new Sting Ray. I’ve worked on upside down bathtub with the stove bolt 6 Blue flame 1953. I was a mechanic’s assistant in the summers way back when we had quite a few exotics come in.

[@bwb009]

How are you getting the pieces to stick to the pill bottle top? gum?

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I use Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Tabs, AKA Poster Tack

[@smackbottom53]

Hi. I know this was posted a few years ago, but I am just trying to build one now. Can you tell me what size tip is that you used for the trim lines and are they acrylic or oil based? Thanks

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Are you referring to the panel lines for the exterior. If so I used a .005 micron pen, which is an ink. I also have used Tamyia panel liner, as well as oil pin washing with similar effects.gloss varnish before applying the last two goes a long way to keeping the ink or paint in the recesses.

[@smackbottom53]

Thanks!!

[@smackbottom53]

One more question if you don’t mind. I watched your video because I am building that exact same model. I am total newbie at this. Only my third car build. I am very impressed with the Tamiya model. The fit of pieces is so much better compared to the other two I built. They were older Revell models. Mustang and Shelby Cobra. Trying to fit some parts was a tearing out my hair experience. I have recently come to realize that the older models weren’t built as well, and even the companies that reissue them (Round 2?) use the same older molds. Is that your experience? Would you recommend that I stick to Tamiya brand as a beginner to avoid the frustration and are there other brands that use newer molds. Sorry if this is a run on paragraph but can’t see anyway to put paragraph breaks in. lol On my Ipad. Thanks again.

[@turbochilyman6543]

Its a diff not a transfer, transfers are for all wheel drives or 4wd

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thanks man! Yeah, you are right of course!

[@nancitomp]

34:00 I have a question here, so first thing you do is paint the lights (red, orange and white / silver), you let it dry and then you paint the whole thing (without masking the lights)? Thanks!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thank you for watching, on to your question! My process with painting the light clusters includes: * paint the body completely first * make a decision whether to paint the reverse side of the lights or the actual body of the car. The benefit in painting the reverse side of the glass for the light clusters is that you get really clean lines. At times they lack depth. As for painting the body, this adds depth to your light clusters, it can however be tricky, a steady hand is needed for sure. I hope this helps!

[@nancitomp]

@@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush Thanks a lot! Now I'll know when I get the kit

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

@@nancitomp Sorry for the typos, I would love to see your WIP and Finished Product I'm at The Miniature's Paintbrush Legion on Facebook if you care to Join.

[@nancitomp]

@@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush Sure thing I will! Just give me a moment

[@lt3mony]

I notice one error on the built: the B pillars are black, no matter what is the exterior color of the car. I own one of these in the 90 so I know them well. Thanks

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

You are 100% correct, I ironically I just washed the model this morning, and I said to myself, "you know, I think these B-Pillers are black, WOW you and I had the same thought! Thank you for watching!!! I need to build another Scale model on the channel, it's been ages! I'm thinking a 66' Shelby Cobra.

[@pnamajck]

yo, mate … realize you've put a lot of attention and patience into your creation. mind if i point out one very small issue? take a close look at the rear of the automobile … the rear parking light assembly … between the reverse lights … notice the decal for 300zx … the "z" is backward. best wishes … 1:00:44 .

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

They say that the devil is in the details, thank you for pointing that out, and thank you watching and commenting!

[@gregdesalvo4534]

I have a 1990 300zx Twin Turbo (my High school car)... Would love to see if you would do one for me ?

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I can sell you this one if interested, I am not going to do anything with it.

[@gregdesalvo4534]

Mine is a Off White (Glacier White) with red interior.. Left hand Drive. Not a Fairlady car... So would want it to be close to my car as possible... You do amazing work.

[@contentdeleted1755]

Do the pieces snap together or is glue required

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Glue is required with the Tamiya kit.

[@contentdeleted1755]

Thanks!

[@liamailiam]

my right ear liked this video

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I have since last year upgraded my audio with $1,600 camera and audio system. Unfortunately My computer died (sob, sob) recently and I'm stuck doing Vlogs on my phone until I save enough to buy new ones. I am selling T-Shirts to help save for the new equipment if you are interested in supporting the channel.

[@tymbeats2846]

@@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush theres alot of free software that can take your mono signal and make it stereo

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

@@tymbeats2846 Thank you, this was an old video, moving forward I am using stereo input.

[@adrianasecas2107]

Is there any site for people without talent to parchaste fully assembled models from artists of modeling?

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

I've never hear of the site but, I can sell you this one.

[@adrianasecas2107]

@@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush I don't know if I can afford it. You did a superb job bomie. I am from México btw, so, 'how much por el tambach?' (Mexican slang)

[@ogloc8212]

What kind of glue do you use

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Well, it's a combination depending on the situation. * Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, *Gorilla Glue (super Glue) Although I like Loctite as well. *I use Testors Clear Parts and Window Maker exclusively on windows.

[@victorurseanu1212]

Hello...I wanna buy ...for my heart,one of yours,300 ZX...please,help me !!!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Iulian Urseanu it’s not for sale. I mean it would have to be a hefty price so I can invest into the channel.

[@roadpilot3863]

Pleass me help me or held me held me. Hahahaha!!!!!!!+!+!

[@roadpilot3863]

Im mocking that guy Lulian Urseanu lol

[@ローガンモケーマン73チャンネル]

日本の物とは箱が違いますね。

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thank you, I think.

[@oscarcsar]

Let me see... Sorry but I have a complain, you did a great job on interior detailing and then you paint windows with "smoke" paint so no one can see that interior?

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

You are correct with your complaint! I was hoping to tint the windows but It came out a lot darker than I intended, this was my mistake, I should have diluted the smoke so that it would not end up so dark. It was the first time trying to tint the windows. I learned for the next time. Thank you for complementing my interior, I'm glad that you like it! Thank you also for commenting, I know you are complaining but that's not a bad thing, I lean when people complain, and when I learn, I become better at painting, so thank you!

[@maxbrandt6]

Gentlemen prefer a Z!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Indeed they do, but have you seen the 2020 Corvette...gasp

[@hanscombe72]

Sorry mate but it’s pronounced Tah me ya

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Thanks, hopefully I can remember, I always forget lol 40 years of saying it "Ta-my-a" will do that.

[@ohchapeau9348]

Un solo appunto..il vano motore doveva essere bianco come la vettura, i passaruota fanno parte della carrozzeria.