280z project

[z_trbl_mkr]

This is my brother's 280 datsun. The previous paint job my brother and dad did went to shiot so I told them I would paint it. I believe it will do quite well in the show circuit. Anyhow here are some pics of the work in progress.

The concept drawing...off of WWII bomer plane and Japanese fighter plane


Datsun in Primer



Now the airbrushing...I had to start by taping off all the lines and spraying the black then go back and do all the tedious shading to make it look real. Once the metal was where I liked it I went back and did the rivets as well as the bullet holes. I am half way done and have already put 14 hours into airbrushing it. I have two more days of work ahead of me so I can get it done before the Funk Flex show in Ocean City where our Team (Fusion Modified) is premiering out Team.



The vents have smoke stain on them for now. I will be going back and putting true flames coming out of the vents.






























Bullet holes

[Neder/Brit]

So this is for your first gig/show. I'm sure it will be a show stopper. Cant wait to see some more, keep us post please and good luck in Ocean City.

[ralph]

Looks great keep em coming!!

[lsabourin]

Looking good Z. Nice rivets and bullet holes!

[OzDesigns]

Looks killer, That design is hot.

[malleywood]

Looks great, the finished product will be hot, remember to showe use and some pics of the show you are putting it in.

[yardartnut]

Sorry I somehow missed your first post here..I went back and looked, and I should say you can add this one to your list of great projects!!!!
So WELCOME to the forum! Love your work the Bomber concept is awesome!

[z_trbl_mkr]

Thank you all very much for the comments

Here are some updated pics...I'm just about done...I have to do some finial touch up stuff and add the rust in today but it's almost there. If any of you have any idea's on what I can do to make it even better or where I can fix something let me know. I love learning new tricks and want to grow with my airbrushing. Alot of you have a bit more skill then I and I'd like to get some tips BTW I also have a pin-up I'm putting on the hood but don't have enough time before the upcoming car show...so that will be brushed on at a later date.



Rear view







Rear driver side



















Driver side









Rear passanger side











Passanger side







Front Driver side







Front







Hood











Thanks

~Christina

[rowie]

Chris, this is rockin the rafters girl!

[blackdragon]

very cool nice job

[KwitcherBitchin]

Hard to critique, it's looks outstanding.................................Kwit

[z_trbl_mkr]

So here is the damn close to finished product! I still have to paint the spoiler and a few misc things. But the body now has a nice layer of clear on her. Due to some fish eye issues I am waiting till after the show to throw another coat of clear on her. Here are some new pics.

I will get some better shots outside once the wheels and everything is put back on.

[GrossGraphix]

looking pretty sweet.

[OzDesigns]

This thread pwns. Awesome work, the car is looking great!
Oz

[Diaz Dezine]

Pretty cool project Z! Thanks for sharing the progress pics.
DIAZ

[ghooptie]

Very cool work... Enjoyed watching the progress, you have done a great job....

Bill

[z_trbl_mkr]

For those of you who have been watching the process of me painting up my brothers Datsun, I am finally finished...well Kinda. I have to paint a pin-up on the hood but wont be able to do that until the car show. Here is the 280Z ready for show before we load it on the trailer.









also here is my riced out little show car...even though she's an import she took best toyota in the nation back in 06.

[ArtWorld]

Those are some very fine Jobs there!!

Brad

[xzotic ink]

holy macaroni this is great,,big project,,good post