Dann Tier

Dont know how i missed this little gem, but i'm glad i found it! -Fantastic kolor!!!, and i love everything about how this is looking!!!!

This really does look Brilliant!!!!

Looking SWEEET!!!! -those wheels are Killer!!!!

Its so cool watching this one evolve!!!!.....its looking Brilliant, Bud!!!!...i'd just polish this one out too. Need to find this kit -thanks for sharing!!

Outstanding custom job!!!...looks right at home! Is that Metallic Pewter from Duplicolor?....love the kolor!!!!

Love the mock up, Bud!!!

First off, you're doing a great job, Bud!!, and you always find unique ways to build Cobras. Secondly, i agree with everybody else...Fujimi really dropped the ball on this one...having said that, i also agree that this is a Fun kit to build, and looks great on the shelf. I treat it like its a kit of one of the kit car offerings...thats how i can, and will build mine. Looking forward to more!!!

Looking GREAT!!!...love the SBing!!!!

Thanks, Bud! -i know....Pantera, lol

I prefer it now.

Glad you like it, Bud!....i am 3/4 German.

LOL!!!!, thanks alot, Bud!....yes they do!

Thanks again, bud! the gas tank goes right behind the seats...at the base. I'm glad you are liking it!...i have another pretty decent update to post momentarily. I use to use Plasti-Zap until the last two bottles i got were bad. Now i like to use Loctite -this one:

COOL!...i will have to check it out!!

Much appreciated, Bud! I may go functional with the strut, not sure right now...i will give it a go whether i use them or not. By the way, have i ever told you that i like your avitar? we are a Jeep family as well....heres ours...we call him; Beast

Thanks, Bud!, unfortunately, its keeping me from my other builds that are waaay closer to being done....this bugger is just way too much fun right now, lol

Okay, everyone, i have got quite a bit done to show you all. My main focus right now is to finish everything that has to do with, or is interactive with the body so that i can primer, and paint. The doors are functional now, but i still need to make the struts for them before i can paint. I also need to fix a drivers door gap issue, clean up the base of the A-pillars, and etch the gas filler door. Lots of little nit-picking bits to finish....it feels like the list never ends, lol -Photo 1; To break up the flat...boring side, i decided to take a note from Pagani, and Mclaren with these side fins...they still need shaping. -Photo 2; This seems to be the best spot for the petrol cap door. Still need to scribe it. -Photo 3; Heres the bit i need to add too to close the gap. -Photo 4; I needed to add a lip for the side glass to attach to. -Photo 5; Just a view of the doors, and hinge work. I prefer to make things as much as i can out of plastic, and my hinges are no exception. I've never been too keen on the not so realistic metal wire kind. I will show how plastic hinges can look the part better, and still be strong enough for use. As you can see, i used an angle rod that is glued to the body opposite the door side. The super glue is built up here a bit so that it can flex enough to slide the door-pin under it into place -works a treat, and is easy, and strong! -Photo 6; To me there is no point in having the passenger door open, since all the details are on the drivers side, so the hinge is just a location nub to help glue the door shut. -Photo 7; This is how the dash and seats look sofar. -Photo 8; The petrol filler tube. Now that it lines up with the door, i will snip it shorter for more realism. -Photo 9; Slots for the hinges. -Photo 10; Adding sheet styrene for more visual interest to a flat, boring firewall. -Photo 11; If you look at the original chassis, you will notice that i reworked the interior tub, and removed alot of rear bulkheads. Eventually there will be a motor, so i needed to do this now, rather than after its been painted. -Photo 12&13; The new footwell creates a great contact for the dash! -Photo 14; Another good view of the door hingework. -Photo 15&16; The door nub works well, and will look like the functional one in the end. -Photo 17-20; The door functions perfectly! Notice the shaded tip of the door fin...it will be cut away, and a side marker will take its place. -Photo 20; The filler tube lines up nicely.

BRILLIANT 55, bud!!!!

Nice Lotus!!!

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!

Love the 55 Chevys, and this is looking GREAT so far!!!!

No....not bad at all, Bud!!!

Moving along nicely!!!

This is gonna be sweet!!! love the kolor!!!

Off to a great start!!!