Jason Rothgeb Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 This is the second completion of the year. Details include Tamiya clear over Testors Laquer Grabber Orange over Tamiya grey primer (all rattle can) the car is box stck with the addition of some of the Model Car Garage photetch pieces including the front fender badges, rear license plate frame, and the radiator cap. The Cobra badges on the C pillar are from the Fred Cady decal sheet. I also used Slixx decals for the gauges as well but you really can't see them at this point. Looking back, I should have used the MCG pieces for the C pillar Cobra emblems as well. This is a great kit with a detailed decal sheet including three stripe sets in white, black and maize. I'm not sure the maize ones are correct. In addition you get two decals for the aircleaner, a nice battery decal and a "caution fan" for the radiator shroud. Assemblywise, it went together well and the only hangup was the tail light panel which sticks out slightly due to the rear edge of the chassis. Further there was no support provided on the body for this panel so it kept wanting to fall into the body. It was such an enjoyable build that I am going to do a 1970 with the slight changes that that entails since the 1970s were '69 leftovers with a couple of tweaks, namely adding a Boss Mustang sourced front spoiler and dual black stripes on the hood. A great reference for this build was the book Shelby Mustang: Racer for the Streets by Randy Lefingwell. The book covers Shelby Mustangs from 1965-1970, Shelby Cobras and Daytona Cobras, and the newest Shelby Mustang. Aside from the great and detailed colored pictures, the book does a great job of telling the tale of Shelby and his relationship with Ford and how that affected each year's Shelby Mustang. Without further ado here are the pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Jason, that looks super clean! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Wow, nice one! 8) Love that color! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Nice job, Jason, on the model and the write up! The car sure "sits" right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Nice build and great color. Keep us posted on your 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Great build of a great looking car ..B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygre Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Nice clean build Jason! Grabber Orange certainly makes the '69 Shelby stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hey Jason, Nice job, keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot_Rod_Bob Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Nice!!! very tight and clean. great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Super smooth build. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Cardz Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 That looks great, I like what you did with the rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedonplastics Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I really like the build. Very clean and the underhood detail is awsome. What manufacturer is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rothgeb Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 I really like the build. Very clean and the underhood detail is awsome. What manufacturer is it? Hooked, Sorry for the late response. That kit is a Revell kit and recently reissued as a "2 n' 1" with the 19" TT wheels in the Pro-Touring style. I had the original kit for a few years, but had to pick-up a parts kit due to a failed experiment with using the photoetch MCG grill. I was able to get the parts kit at my local Wal-Mart. My local hobby shop also had one in stock that I picked up to do that eventual 1970 Shelby project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedonplastics Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 gr8 build! one of revell`s better kit`s from the late 80`s luv the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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