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Old 2nd August 2015, 18:10
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This car is being based on the Z300s - I cant believe this hasn't been a more popular model.
Its a very pretty car and I almost just built an unmodified one.



It has a very large nose. Great on a 50's sports / racer but I want something more modern.



I love the low headlamp height and the way it rolls over the front wheels

If I take all the advice to put lamps behind lenses or use mini lamps then the nose will remain as long.



Now if you look at the Bertini - the lamps are higher dictated by the D type front end but the fiat lamps will allow the front to be shortened.
The dynamics will be different as the lamps are about 5" lower.

Chopping the nose off is also the basis of the cobra inspired front grille.
Chris instantly found a moulding that the front valance will be made from - giving the suggestion of the separate wing / bonnet elements.

If I was making the Zagato modern mini lamps or lamps behind covers is the way.

As for the rear lamps I will look at commercial units but the trouble with car builder lamps is they are recognised as kit car lamps- they can be found on every 3rd car at every show.
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