Chris Smith

I sprayed the wings on a Tamiya 312T in Molotow. I really like the finish just would like a sealer that will allow me to handle the parts without ruining the finish. I saw this thread during a search. I ordered it off of eBay. e7 website is as vague as the directions for use. I am sure the paint line works great. But I assumed the sealer was not water based. Just trying to safe and not ruin #1 the parts and #2 my airbrush. thank you all for the feedback Chris

So this is a small update. I forget how much you need to be three steps ahead to make sure everything fits as it’s supposed to. I got the tub drilled and painted, the front frame painted, fire extinguisher finished. Peddle assembly constructed and painted. trying to figure out the right color to paint the brake reservoirs, still need to build shocks and get the radiator together. Thanks for looking Chris

I know this an old thread, I was curious on what air pressure you used and also what you used for cleanup? I just got this sealer to try and not very good directions for using and been trying to finish this project. Any help would be greatly appreciated Chris

Bruce, buddy! This is coming along nicely. I am so glad you decided to take this kit on, cannot wait for more updates!!

Looks good Bruce! I see you decided on the distributor....definitely not cool, to tell you “you do the research “... but remember not all cobras where built the same...

Tim, they are more than worthy! As you have told me in the past “it’s the sum of the parts” and boy it’s a lot of teeny parts

I thought I was slacking, but nope, just doing other things. I have been slowly getting the tub where I need to. There is a lot of stuff that goes into it. The directions ask you to attach the tub to the rear engine cage. I decided not to, I don’t want to over handle everything and have something tragic happen. building the front frame took a wile to do, I am glad I used the tub as a jig, If I was gonna try without it, it would take forever. Hopefully I will get the tub painted and also the front frame soon. thanks for looking Chris

Awesome stuff Bruce!! Looks fantastic!

Outstanding stuff Bruce!! That black reminds me of 32 Ford I had the pleasure of working on. Pushing the envelope, naw...you can get lost in that deep shine! keep it up my friend

Agreed ... not much more to say!!

Couple more pictures

So after 3 + months, I picked up where I left off, sorta... I did get extremely frustrated with the decals and wings. I enlisted some help from a great friend to get me through this. Thanks BRUCE TANAKA!! For the help? I hope to get some more work done on this, but this is where I am at. Thank you for looking Chris

Dude!! Nice ?

Your being too kind Bruce...Thank you

I just finished getting the fuel system installed. I will be holding off on the plumbing. Thanks for looking Chris

Good stuff Bruce!! I sure wish you got parts more frequently, waiting to see how this turns out

This evening I had a chance to install them, as well as the sway bar and the rest of the the braces. I had them already painted a couple weeks ago. thanks for looking Chrid

Last night I was able to paint the coils

I had a chance to get some work done today, I was able to squeeze the engine into the rear frame. Attached the gear box. The exhaust is complete, just need to do some weathering on it. Also got a couple of braces in as well. Now what I need to work on is the drive shafts and coils, and the rest of the chassis braces. This kit is a test of patience and perseverance. It’s coming along well, just hope I can keep it going ? Thanks for looking Chris

I spent the entire weekend painting the rear frame. Actually about an hour of spraying, most of the time waiting on it to dry. I used Eastwood’s epoxy primer and paint in chassis black.

Looking good Bruce! But you are showing off ???

Should be a great adventure, I am sure you’ll do a great job on this. Besides I need some one else to join me in therapy ?

Bruce this is looking fantastic, you do out of the box well ?

Thank you, it’s going to get more interesting as I move forward. Not much going on at the moment. I ordered some epoxy paint for the frame, after talking to other people who have built this type of kit, the engine takes a little finessing to get it the frame.

Looking good Bruce ?