Model Car Kit 1/24 Datsun 240Z Fairlady 1971 Safari Rally from Hasegawa | Full Build Video

I remember watching pictures of the Datsun 240Z Safari in the 1980 Tamiya Cataloque as a young teenager. This model kit was produced by Tamiya on a 1/12 scale. The Datsun was shown in the catalogue in combination with a rally team and a tool set, and I absolutely loved it. But the model kit was unfortunately not for me because it was far too expensive for me.
After 43 years, I was thrilled when Hasegawa produced the same rally Datsun 240Z on a 1/24 scale. So I immediately recharged and bought this Hasegawa model kit.
In this video, I walk you through the process of building the model kit from start to finish. For the record, this is a model kit of the winning Datsun 240Z Fairlady Rally Edition that participated in the 1971 Safari Rally with start number 11. I did make some modifications during construction, such as an open door and some changes to the safety belts.
With the intention of later placing the car in a diorama. The construction of a diorama is not covered in this video. I planned that for a later video.
I hope you like the video and who knows, maybe I can motivate some people to start with this fantastic hobby.
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[@acrowe2512]

Really nice job. This is one of my favorite cars. Thanks for the demo.

[@jonjepson3650]

Nice build. I think that I know why you made your own seat belts. The decal ones are very tricky to apply. I failed 😂

[@You068]

Thank You

[@jonjepson3650]

Nice build, I've got this one waiting in my stash. I also prefer to use vallejo air. An easy way to achieve perfect flat black is to use tamiya flat black enamel by brush. You can just lash it on and it dries perfect without much effort.

[@richnellalbano4232]

Hi! Question, how do you put the decals? I thought it was a sticker.

[@ptd-plankgas]

No sticker, these are waterslide decals.
You immerse the decal in hot water after which it releases and you can slide the decal on the body

[@fogtown3027]

Should’ve used an epoxy primer.
Now it’s gonna rust later on.