cobraman Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thought I would share some photos of my unbuilt Cobra model kits. I collect Cobras of all sizes and materials and have been collecting since about 1995. I have a bit over 600 as of now and often find ones I have never seen before. I hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwit Pushin Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Impressive collection, what say we see a few of these get to the 'under glass' forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I wish I had at least a few cobras. Nice collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nice theme collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Almost looks like every Cobra kit ever issued so far ............. Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Still missing at least 2 of the Cobras made by Aurora. Had them but sold them when I got a offer I could not refuse. Need to locate replacemants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Wow, love 'em . . . I've been building a few and I like the way they turn out. Great collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I did not know that many of them were made, and I can barley find a few of them, I have been wanting to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 That's an amazing collection ! Here's a couple of pictures of where I worked the last 20 years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Oh man, great photo. Made my heart skip a beat. The plan is to get a drivable kit car Cobra when my daughter finishes law school. Thats the plan at least. Will it happen ? Only time will tell. It is one tough car to get in and out of when your 220 lbs. Maybe I should start my diet now. Are those Factory Fives ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I know a guy that has 4 or 5 Factory Five MK4 Roadsters which are Cobra replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I wish I was that guy. Don't know what it is exactly about these cars but man they get my blood going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksarben Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Nice collection Ray, any photos available of ones you have built up? Also, just curious, being such a die hard cobra fanatic, what do you think of the redesigned cobra Ford did in 04? I thought it was very cool and have often thought of scratch building a scale replica of it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I didn't care for either the "Cobra" with the Olds engine nor did I like the latest "Cobra Concept. Just didn't like the style of either of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Have you started your reference library ? http://www.amazon.com/TOP-ELEVEN-COBRA-BOOKS/lm/R3HOPU136F8IRG/ref=cm_srch_res_rpli_alt_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have some reference books but not that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Check the link, http://www.amazon.com/TOP-ELEVEN-COBRA-BOOKS/lm/R3HOPU136F8IRG/ref=cm_srch_res_rpli_alt_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Now you can start adding all of the different 1/43 scale Cobra model kits that are out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 See my newer posting " The rest of my Cobra collection" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 nice size collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 600 WOW ! Is that all shapes n sizes ie kits, hot wheels ect or just kits ? I've got nearly 100 kit issues of 57 Chevys (some are slight variations) but nearly 1000 of all sorts in my collection at 1 time. After 20 years of collecting, the 1;1 became a reality & most (except the kits) have now been sold. I kept the kits, as thats what got me into 57's (hence username) even though most are 2 door coupes & I bought a sedan ! Keep collecting Cobraman & 1 day the 1;1 will be the ultimate edition to you collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 My collection is made up of everthing. Models built and unbuilt. Die cast, pewter, crystal, crayons, resin, white ware, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 sorry to bring this back up but im still wonderin about 1/25 / 1/24 scale cobra daytona coupes, what brand is that one with the usa flag on it? Remember I got my blue crew and i still keep an eye out hoping some idiot is cleaning out his grandpas attic and sellin really cheap on ebay, even though most builders that know something would jump on it faster than a bugatti veyron.(<--- Oh No!). Id be happy just finding a body and glass and slapping an amt or revell cobra under it. Or even a 1/24 diecast. Again after almost a year great collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hey Jake. I think your talking about the small box. If so it is a 1/40 th I think and it is a very simple kit that looks no where like the photo on the box. There are a couple of nice Daytona Cobra kits out there but one will cost you about 120.00 and the other ( a resin one) is closer to 200.00. I don't have either now. Had the Gunze kit but sold it when I got an offer I could not refuse. I will get another at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Impressive collection Ray, l had no ldea there was so many kits of them. thanks for sharing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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