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IMHO there isn;t much difference between the AMT and MPC 71-73 kits. Finding one with the correct 71-72 bumper and grille is harder as both kits were updated to the 73 bumper/grille. Neither kit has a correct 351C engine or 429CJ/SCJ engine. Keith Marks makes nice decals for these kits. http://www.plazastudios.net/Museum/Keith_Decal_Store.htm If you are looking for some detail upgrade parts look no further than here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291202162006?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

$45 entry fee so I'm out. $5 for spectators. I'm not sure if I'll do a one day road trip there. One of the themes is the Ford Mustang. http://www.ipmsusa2014.com/contest.htm V. Automotive Factory Stock 500 All Entries, 1/32 & smaller 501 1959 & older body, 1/31 to 1/20 502-A 1960 & newer body, 1/31 to 1/20 502-B 1960 & newer body, 1/31 to 1/20 Pre-Planned Split IPMS/USA © 2014 National Contest Categories All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 7 Hot Rods, Street Rods, & Street Machines (all scales) 506 Hot Rods & Street Rods, 1948 & older body, 1/20 & smaller 507 Street Machine, 1949 to 1972 body, 1/20 & smaller 508-A Street Machine, 1973 & newer body, 1/20 & smaller 508-B Street Machine, 1973 & newer body, 1/20 & smaller Pre-Planned Split Customs (all scales) 512 All Entries, 1/20 & smaller Competition Vehicles 516-A Competition, 1/32 & smaller, open-wheels 516-B Competition, 1/32 & smaller, closed-wheels 517 Drag Racing, Purpose Built, 1/20 to 1/31 518 Drag Racing, Modified Street, 1/20 to 1/31 519 Open Wheel, 1/20 to 1/31 520 Closed Wheel, 1/20 to 1/31 Large Scale (except Motorcycles) 529 All Entries, 1/19 and larger Conversions and Scratch-Built 534 All Entries & scales Documented Replicas 535 All Entries & scales Commercial Vehicles 539 Light commercial (2 axles), 1/20 & smaller 540 Heavy commercial (3 or more axles), 1/20 & smaller Motorcycles 545 All Entries & scales Curbside 550 All Cars & Trucks, 1/20 & smaller Out-of-the-Box 560 Factory Stock 564 Hot Rods, Street Rods, Street Machines, & Customs, all scales 568 Competition, all scales Automotive Technology and Culture 599 All Other Entries, all scales

Did the kit come with any engine compartment decals? Fred Cady did decals for every Ford engine (260, 289, 302, 351, 428, 429) and the caution fan ones too for that extra touch. Congrats on the clean build. The Magnum 500's look good and a black wash in the center cap would highlight the running horse in the middle. I hate mold lines too but I noticed something you rarely see - the paint markings on the leaf springs and rear end and you have to flip the model over too see them. Too bad the NOS shocks were black - a different color would really stand out. Check out this restored Boss 302: http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=64188.0

That Cobra book is pretty pricey now. i bought one when Pete Brock was selling them at a Shelby convention in the 90's. $100 and he signed it for me.

Same car different color wheels. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204522832777688&set=pcb.10204522839817864&type=1&theater

People expect a model (from China no less) to be 100% accurate and not resemble a toy in some ways. Thankfully the aftermarket steps up and makes up for glaring omissions and provides some better parts than the originals if one chooses to "upgrade." The photo etch metal upgrade kits are for those that want to add more details. Of course the modeler can add anything they want and scratch build their own parts too. The kit is not perfect from what I have read but what kit is? Consider the alternative of no kit at all. I have yet to start on mine but when I do will refer back to this fantastic build by Jason. http://www.ebay.com/itm/KS-1-12-GT40-Super-detail-up-pack-for-Trumpeter-KS00007-/250606669197?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3a59524d8d

To save you a little time check out the parts Larry Boothe did for R&M. Larry did some nice conversion parts for this kit. http://public.fotki.com/crstan/replican-and-miniat/replicas-and-miniat/ I can send you pics of the parts as I did not see them on the link above.

Looks too clean. It needs some rock chips and road grime and rubber on the rear quarters Seriously - nice build.

You guys are starting to sound like IMPS guys looking at a WWII airplane on a specific date and mission. Anyway - great model and I like the choice of not doing the #2 car colors. As with any GT40, these cars changed from race to race so to build an exact replica is difficult unless you have bunch of photos from that one race.

I build a somewhat decent Mach1 from the MPC kit. Too bad the door panels are for a 68 Mustang :-( http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/mustang-model-cars/101-0132.html

Nice hinges :-)

Compare to pics of the race cars. The reflector lights were filled in.

Should be in stores soon http://www.revell.com/images/new-product-crawler/85-1685-350.jpg

My story isn't quite as exciting (neighbor let me drive his 355) but I did get to drive it for about 60 miles.

I have the Cady decals but those Pattos Place ones look great. Can you take a picture of them?

Like the t-bird taillights too.

The first driverless Cobra? The wheel can look big compared to the car because the car is small except next to a Mini Cooper. Does it take some muscle to drive the car at low speed - yes. Could I swap the wheel for a smaller one - yes. Do I like mine just the way it is - yes? Do I like the Daytona Coupe parked in front of mine? I'd put some sort of steering wheel on it from some kind of Ford but that's me.

One of the 427 kits has wire wheels but of course hardly anyone with a real 427 Cobra would drive on the street with them as they could not handle the torque. You typically only see them on a stock 260 or 289 Cobra. Some black wash in the wheels would bring out the spokes.

Love the color. I use bare metal foil to cover the emblems then carefully scrape the paint and foil after the paint has dried for a week. Painting the Cobra and 427 Emblems take a lot of patience but it is doable. I built this one 20 years ago so it is a little dusty.

dang - I thought I had a lot of Cobra kits. Oh - and enjoy the video

Very cool and unusual to see a 72 sprint over there. There were three at the recent All Fords @ Carlisle PA show.

I just realized you are a long ways away. I don't mind gathering the pieces if you do not mind paying the shipping costs.

I've got a bunch of extra parts for this MPC kit. Post your wants.

Something tells me I need to stop collecting and get building.

Mr. Bond had nice taste in women too.