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The New Tamiya Nissan Z is soon to be released (late 2022) with some new features that make it easier to paint.

On the outside, the model has a separate black piece that attaches to the roof. This means builders don't have to use masking tape to carefully protect the rest of the body when painting this section. Similarly, the metallic trim strip that follows the Z's roofline is also its own part, so that a person doesn't have to isolate this section to get the color right.

The window trim and pillars are some of the hardest parts of a car model to paint because it's so easy to get the color onto the clear plastic that recreates the glass. Tamiya includes custom-cut masking details for protecting these areas during this process.

The brake caliper and rotor are separate pieces, rather than molded as a single part. This is another case of Tamiya making the painting process easier for the builder.

For accuracy, a tiny, transparent part reproduces the Z's mirror-mounted turn signals on the model.

The new Z is available with a two-tone finish on the seats. To reproduce this, each chair consists of four parts: base, side, back, and cushion. The piece creating the bolsters comes in red (and possibly also blue judging by the photos). This construction method eliminates the need for painting this section with a brush.

Inside, builders can select between left- or right-hand drive steering wheel layouts. There are decals for all of the instruments.