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I noticed that the desk lamp light effects the photo color - when the Cobra was wheeled into the sun light this AM and photographed w the same device - I phone - the blue is much bluer …

What are the dues ??

No Vikings were harmed in the painting of this Cobra …

Repeat after me, e n a m e l ….

This is basically two light coats - the second sprayed within five minutes of the first - very little grain and smooth/consistent - thinned Model Master air brushes very nicely - might be able to polish it without sanding. - I don’t have much stock- I’ll miss it -

The kit directions specifically said to not leave body hair on the roof when you spray the color coat - but I’m directions-challenged - so i may need a re-do on the roof- we’ll see …

Time for some paint - im pleased with the color ….

https://bringatrailer.com/2022/12/02/video-inspiration-target-200-the-early-history-of-the-ford-gt40/ remember that poster car that i posted on an early page ?? here's an excellent video of the early development of the GT40 posted on BaT ...

Yup …

Yup

God gave us ten digits - the first three are practice digits

the cigar is cool with the label - WAY cool can you get it to "smoke" ???

Model Master beat out Zero paints for the color coat - but I’m impressed w the Zero aluminum paint …. Looks good under the bonnett - i’ll use it on the interior and the bottom of the car too … similar to alclad - mite be a little easier to use …

And some minor tweeks to the surface of the bonnett …

Some more primer on the body - need a smoother transition fr the fender to the deck - where the tail used to be ..

At The Gap …

MJ. gracias - but don’t say thru the roof - I’ve already done that .. Cman : are you holding out ?? we’ve got 1 Cobra finished, 2 more started - and 7 left that haven’t been tagged yet - see page 1 - which Cobra is yours? Or are you eyeing one of the Ferraris ? No rush though - completion date for the thread is March something 2024 …

Now a third coat of Tamiya rattle can primer - probably the final primer coat - that strip of Renshape is finally well hidden ….

There is a small hinged hatch on the bonnett - for adding oil ? - this was riveted with some Master Club rivets …

Once i re-profiled the beak - i realized that i had to follow the new shape down around the radiator opening - with some bits of Evergreen strip and putty - i wanted to get the correct shape - its a design feature that has been copied in Generations of sports cars since …

Lengthened the rocker panels to match the longer bonnett and added louvers that were unique to chass 2287 - i think - that diamond coated cutting bit is useful for gauging the louvers - i think they are made by Eurotool - which caters to jewelry makers …

Top Studio rivets for the fenders - with dimples - these are barely visible on the Simeone Daytona Coupe - the hope is that a couple of coats of paint will have the same effect in scale …