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Yea, the Spaulding Flamethrower was available in a few kits. I didn't care for them so I built my own. It is very prominent in the engine bay. As for the HRM parts, I bought the parts individually.
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'63 Cobra's were only available in (3) colors red, white and black
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Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red
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The louvered rear side windows are kit parts. I drilled the front side vents windows and the rear glass.
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Yea, I dont care for any of the cars after the 80's.
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Thanks. The 429 just clears the shock towers. It is one BIG engine.
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Decals are from DMC. I just checked thier website and these are sold out. I don't belive it every raced with the funky number just the block style.
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This was the lightest production 911 ever built (less than 1800 lbs). Gerald Larrousse drove this car to 3rd place in the '70 Tour de France Rally finishing only behind two Matra V-12 prototypes. Kit: Fujimi Enthusiast 911R - modified Paint: Tamiya Chrome Yellow Decals: DMC
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Thanks Tony. I thought about doing Pearson's car but I decided to do some thing a little different
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No, it took some work. But the Polar Lights' chassis and engine is WAY more accuracte than the MPC kit.
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Thanks Marcos. I hope you don't mind that I used your photos.
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The transkit is absolutely worth the money. HRM's resin is gorgeous!!
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Body: Original MPC Mercury Cyclone Chassis: Polar Light's Torino
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Trans Kit: Historic Racing Miniatures Cobra LeMans 1963: body, hood, trunk, roof w/back glass, windscreen, engine, wheels/tires Base Kit: AMT Cobra
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Model represents the Shelby Cobra's very first race win. Base kit: AMT Cobra Engine: Monogram GT350R Mustang Key Aftermarket parts: Historic Racing Miniatures: wheels, tires, brake duct scopes. wind screen Scratch Built parts: Spaulding Flamethrower magneto, headers, exhaust, and expansion tank
