tjones87 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Unfortunately I will not be finishign this for awhile. I have had soem stuff come up and not into building at the moment. On a good note..I did get my laptop fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) This is my build so far: It's nothing special at this stage, although I did paint the body twice. I wasn't happy with the outcome the first time around so why not make it perfiect the second? It's a vintage Essex Wire kit and I thought that it would be perfect for this build. I don't recall seeing any other Essex Wire finished builds, so hopefully I can do a decent job! While no one knows what ever happened to the original Essex Wire Cobra, here is my reference material: http://www.legendary...y_Cobra_Racecar Edited July 9, 2012 by Intmd8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Looking good Steve, I am trying to decide on what I want do next for this CBP, cant decide on a newer or older Shelby Mustang , hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Looking good Steve, I am trying to decide on what I want do next for this CBP, cant decide on a newer or older Shelby Mustang , hmmm If you ask me, the Shelby Mustangs are more readily available (at least around here) than the Cobras. You can't go wrong with either generation because it's a SHELBY! The newer generations seem to have more aftermarket support if you want to try your hand and a one off, custom build with wild wheels, resin hoods and scoops. Whatever you decide, just make sure to share the pics BTW Thanks for the feedback! Edited July 9, 2012 by Intmd8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 You have some good points, I have been thinking about doing the 68 shelby and either the 2007 shelby, or the 500 KR shelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I know how you feel. Right now in additon to the Cobra, I have two GT 350-R builds under way. One is a detailed race car replica build, the other is a top secret custom. On top of whish I have the itch to go out and get an '07-'12 Shelby Mustang. I know that it's a bit of builders ADD, but it keeps me busy while waiting for paint to dry or parts "extras" to arrive inthe mail. No one ever said that you can't do both, and you certainly don't have to build them at the same time. Take your time and have fun! -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I've been silent from this build for some time while i try and figure out what to do for my racer. I think I have it figured out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I painted the Cobra Body last week, but had no time to post these pictures here. It's just spray paint, and next it needs some Decals, clear and of course, polishing. I hope it turns out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That is beautiful, what paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Small progress today, but progress all the same: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks, Jonathan! I used Maston spray paints, the color code was 803, if I remember correctly... I can check it again when I'm back Home. Don't know if there are Maston paints in the States, but here in Finland they are easy to get and they work very well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 The color on that Cobra looks fantastic. That is some killer paint, too bad we yanks can't get it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks, Ray ! Luckily there's at least one thing which is available in Finland, but not in USA. But of course, you have tons of different paint manufacturers and different paint brands there, what we don't have (or then we have to order those paints). I'm planning to add some decals on the Cobra body, but I'm not sure if I can do it today or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 STATUS UPDATE: Moving Along..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks great ! I like the engine and chassis detailing . Where did you get the Essex Wire decals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Aren't those decals in the Essex Wire Cobra kit by Monogram ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Aren't those decals in the Essex Wire Cobra kit by Monogram ? Yup. That would be the one. I searched high and low for the Monogram Essex Wire kit and found one on Ebay factory sealed for $5+Shipping just before the passing of Corrol Shelby. Good luck findinding this kit in the same condition now for that price. So far, the results aren't too bad for a 20+ year decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Status update: Almost there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I just discovered this thread but I have been building my own tributes to Carroll Shelby. I have two traverse-spring Cobras on my bench which I hope to finish before departing on vacation the middle of August and will post photos here. I am unable to go to this month's Monterey Historics honoring Caroll and the fifieth anniversary of the Cobra but the first vintage races I ever attended [Palm Srings 1990] and the first Monterey Historics I went to [1997] were also tributes to Carroll Shelby. The model picutred here was built in 2005. It is my version of the 1964 Targa Florio FIA 289 Cobra driven by Dan Gurney and Gerry Grant. The body is a combination of the 1/25 AMT kit and the Academy 289 [which is actually the AMT kit with a 427 body and headers]. I used parts from Replicas & Miniatures [wheels, Weber carbs], the great detail set from Acu-Stion [no longer available] and the beautiful UMI/Cartograph decals from Scale Coachworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Very nice. I like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I like it too You would think that after all this time, I would have figured out what shelby kit I wanted to do next, but nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Me too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Nice collection! Let me know if you ever want to part with some of thosse kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ok so I opted to pick up another Shelby based car for this. Subject: 2006 Mustang GT-H Going to build it box stock, as I am trying to hone in my basic building skills such as seam lines, ejector pin moldings and a clean paint job. For the motor, I am using the Metalizers line of aluminum plate and only making sure to polish some parts of it like the valve covers and the oil pan. I don't have pics yet but will as soon as I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Phil , I like the mods you have done to the body . The cut-back doors and FIA trunk lid look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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