Tribute Z3gato (?!!) - Page 25

Barber · #**481** 23rd January 2020, 16:09

Yes, that is the one

IanA · #**482** 23rd January 2020, 18:09

All looking rather good. I like the "ready-frenched" light mountings.
Are you going to keep Z3gato as the model name?

Munky · #**483** 23rd January 2020, 19:26

I pulled these pics from FaceAche earlier.

Watching it closely (well as closely as anyone 5000 miles away can...) I for one can’t wait to see it with a final coat of paint on it!

Lucky@LeMans · #**484** 23rd January 2020, 19:31

Nice example here !

molleur · #**485** 23rd January 2020, 21:05

color codes nearest to the 2VEV car is almond green.
ALMOND GREEN PPG# 400525 (RKB-85A)

CALIFORNIA SAGE ?

ASTON RACING GREEN
PPG# AST 1140

DBR1 PAINT CODE R-M PAINT CODE R-3213

2000 Lexus dark green mica PPG 48460

Hughandjen · #**486** 23rd January 2020, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

Nice example here !

That is a lovely colour and really suits the car. I thought i was going yellow hmmmmmm

Barber · #**487** 24th January 2020, 20:24

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Originally Posted by molleur

color codes nearest to the 2VEV car is almond green.
ALMOND GREEN PPG# 400525 (RKB-85A)

CALIFORNIA SAGE ?

ASTON RACING GREEN
PPG# AST 1140

DBR1 PAINT CODE R-M PAINT CODE R-3213

2000 Lexus dark green mica PPG 48460

Thanks for all the information.

molleur · #**488** 24th January 2020, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Barber

Thanks for all the information.

sample of Almond Green on Zagato replica

Barber · #**489** 25th January 2020, 06:10

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Originally Posted by molleur

sample of Almond Green on Zagato replica

That looks good enough to lick.

Jaguartvr · #**490** 25th January 2020, 07:47

I would stick to the original green you tried ages ago

Barber · #**491** 25th January 2020, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Jaguartvr

I would stick to the original green you tried ages ago

If ever I needed to vandalise someone's car, I have just the right paint. 😂

Paul L · #**492** 26th January 2020, 11:00

Barber (& Tribute) – Looks like you have a developed a great car.

I am sure the fact you are not using door skins with this design will make the build easier.

Actually, given Tribute’s years of experience working with Z3s, I am sure other lessons have been learned that also make assembly easier.

I am really looking forward to seeing the final transformation on this.

Good luck, Paul.

PS
I am sure there are many of you who like this style of car, but don’t visit my build thread.

So, here is a link to some photos I took at Goodwood last year.

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&postcount=425

DaveP · #**493** 26th January 2020, 21:55

The new model looks very nice indeed.

Still unsure whether it will use Z3 hinges as other models or this one is a flip front.

#wondering A Z3gato bonnet and Kobra rear ?

Hmmmmm

Lucky@LeMans · #**494** 26th January 2020, 22:32

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Originally Posted by DaveP

The new model looks very nice indeed.

Still unsure whether it will use Z3 hinges as other models or this one is a flip front.

#wondering A Z3gato bonnet and Kobra rear ?

Hmmmmm

There are several mix and match options that could be built. The only one I know of so far is WCA's 250SWB - Z300 although that was a bespoke one off creation I believe !

If you can hang on a bit the convertible Z3gato will be available later in the year.

Mitchelkitman · #**495** 27th January 2020, 11:45

Does the Z3gato use a Ford grille? would seem a way to avoid any err 'problems'

DaveP · #**496** 27th January 2020, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

There are several mix and match options that could be built. The only one I know of so far is WCA's 250SWB - Z300 although that was a bespoke one off creation I believe !

If you can hang on a bit the convertible Z3gato will be available later in the year.

I will await the soft top model. Was thinking how I could be ‘first to market’ with a Z3gato

I think you’re right about WCA’s 250 bonnet. Marvellous what C and D can do with a straight line or two and classy glass skills. I have first hand knowledge of this with Kobra bonnet sans bonnet scoop.

Dave

DaveP · #**497** 27th January 2020, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Mitchelkitman

Does the Z3gato use a Ford grille? would seem a way to avoid any err 'problems'

Mondeo I believe. Back when Ford owned AM and then ‘nicked’ their grills

Barber · #**498** 28th January 2020, 16:35

As promised, here are the pics of the painted buck. Chris starts mould making tomorrow. The grill is a Ford Mondeo, with a nose modelled to suit, so by no stretch of the imagination could this be misrepresenting the Ford range.

For the technically adept, you could try the car in colours other than blue. As you can see the paint finish is good, and the painter did a few additional fixes on the lines, so Chris and i are well happy with the buck. Chris and Dan just have to make it happen "out of the box" now.

Barber · #**499** 28th January 2020, 16:36

The rest of the pics

Lucky@LeMans · #**500** 28th January 2020, 18:17

That rear 3/4 shot No 10 shows the car off really well. Any more photos of the drivers side with the big alloys, they could be an alternative to the vintage wires look.

The Aston almond green will look period and if you want blue then a midnight blue would be stunning.