Maisto 370Z repaint

Lemers · 04-24-2011, 11:49 PM

I found a die cast model of the 370z today at Walmart. It started out silver (they also had blue), but no Blackcherry. even though I dabbled in models a little as a kid, that was many moons ago and I am not that versed in the art of painting. So, it was only $9.00 and I thought what the hell and got it and a can of spraypaint. The closest paint I could find was gloss burgundy. Not enough black in it. There were only 2 screws to undo and the body came right off. I taped all the windows and areas I didnt want painted. Attached are the photos.

christian370z · 04-24-2011, 11:52 PM

Ha, that's awesome! This has me wondering where I can get some platinum graphite like paint and a model Z.

Lemers · 04-24-2011, 11:59 PM

Im sure that your paint will be easier match than mine

Trips · 04-25-2011, 12:05 AM

Nice job!

Isamu · 04-25-2011, 12:49 AM

that's pretty slick... I thought about pickin up one of those transformer 370z's and doing MB :0

Lemers · 04-25-2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the good words both of you. Yeah, I wanted one of those transformer ones too. If only I had a better color match.

ONEighty · 04-25-2011, 12:58 AM

Would you guys be interested in 1:18 scale 370z's painted bodycolor? lol

Lemers · 04-25-2011, 01:00 AM

Yes depending on cost

Isamu · 04-25-2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor@ONEighty

Would you guys be interested in 1:18 scale 370z's painted bodycolor? lol

I might.. whatchoo got!

ONEighty · 04-25-2011, 01:04 AM

Damn they don't have any 1:18 scales yet

bluelion · 04-25-2011, 09:38 AM

walmart huh? what is the brand? so i know what to look for....black cherry here as well, and i also used to build model cars when i was younger....if i'm not mistaken, i think i remember Testers used to have a dark cherry color spray paint.....i'll have to hit up the hobby shop

edit:: just saw the title and it says the brand.....my bad.

Lemers · 04-25-2011, 09:46 AM

If you find that testers paint and it's close let me know. I just might have a redo on the color.

m4a1mustang · 04-25-2011, 09:46 AM

Tamiya sells a higher quality 1:24 scale 370Z model kit if you guy are are interested in building your own Z. However it's a curbside kit so no engine details or anything like that.

I was really hoping they'd do a full kit, and that AutoArt or Kyosho would release 1:18 scale diecasts of the 370 (They have a billion different 350 diecasts) but it's been over two years and nothing yet.

bluelion · 04-25-2011, 10:31 AM

this color, matched with a black base cost...MIGHT get it very close to black cherry....but you'll have to put base coat since it's the candy color is transparent...

Testors » Testors » Enamel Paints » Paints » Transparent Candy Grape

djpathfinder · 04-25-2011, 10:50 AM

Or, you could go through the trouble of going to an automotive paint supply shop to get colour matched metal paint. They might be able to put it in a spray can for you, if you don't want/have an airbrush.

I have a Tamiya 1:24 but I'm painting mine 40th quartz. Tamiya has a gunmetal that looks pretty close to the 40th colour, so I lucked out.

04-24-2011, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Ha, that's awesome! This has me wondering where I can get some platinum graphite like paint and a model Z. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-24-2011, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Im sure that your paint will be easier match than mine __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-25-2011, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Nice job! __________________

04-25-2011, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Thanks for the good words both of you. Yeah, I wanted one of those transformer ones too. If only I had a better color match. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-25-2011, 12:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
ONEighty The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 G37S & 2010 S4 Rep Power: 16	Would you guys be interested in 1:18 scale 370z's painted bodycolor? lol __________________ CUSTOM HEADLIGHT DESIGNS AND MODIFICATIONS - PRICES & DETAILS Contact: (347) 821-6176 (M-F 9AM-6PM EST) EMAIL: info@oneightynyc.com

04-25-2011, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Yes depending on cost __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-25-2011, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
ONEighty The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 G37S & 2010 S4 Rep Power: 16	Damn they don't have any 1:18 scales yet __________________ CUSTOM HEADLIGHT DESIGNS AND MODIFICATIONS - PRICES & DETAILS Contact: (347) 821-6176 (M-F 9AM-6PM EST) EMAIL: info@oneightynyc.com

04-25-2011, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
bluelion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 91 Drives: 2010 370z & Maxima Rep Power: 14	walmart huh? what is the brand? so i know what to look for....black cherry here as well, and i also used to build model cars when i was younger....if i'm not mistaken, i think i remember Testers used to have a dark cherry color spray paint.....i'll have to hit up the hobby shop edit:: just saw the title and it says the brand.....my bad.

04-25-2011, 09:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	If you find that testers paint and it's close let me know. I just might have a redo on the color. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-25-2011, 09:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Tamiya sells a higher quality 1:24 scale 370Z model kit if you guy are are interested in building your own Z. However it's a curbside kit so no engine details or anything like that. I was really hoping they'd do a full kit, and that AutoArt or Kyosho would release 1:18 scale diecasts of the 370 (They have a billion different 350 diecasts) but it's been over two years and nothing yet. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-25-2011, 10:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
bluelion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 91 Drives: 2010 370z & Maxima Rep Power: 14	this color, matched with a black base cost...MIGHT get it very close to black cherry....but you'll have to put base coat since it's the candy color is transparent... Testors » Testors » Enamel Paints » Paints » Transparent Candy Grape

04-25-2011, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Or, you could go through the trouble of going to an automotive paint supply shop to get colour matched metal paint. They might be able to put it in a spray can for you, if you don't want/have an airbrush. I have a Tamiya 1:24 but I'm painting mine 40th quartz. Tamiya has a gunmetal that looks pretty close to the 40th colour, so I lucked out. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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