Pierre Rivard

Wow, this is a beautiful replica of what might be the best looking F1 ride ever!

Andrew, I'm interested. I don't know which entry yet. I have the Alpine A110 kit, a Grand Sport kit but really I'd like to do one of the 250 GTO cars if I can find a kit. Plenty of time so I'll look into my options.

Unfortunately not, must have been epic. I've been mostly at F1 and CART races here in Montreal or Toronto.

Thanks Rich. Slow progress as my build time is just a few hours per week in summer time but I like how the two look together so far.

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The kit came with something that looked 25% the part so I have gone aftermarket with Harold Bradford's cast wheels & tires. Purchased through Randy Ditton's site. Link below https://www.modelbuilderswh.com/collections/all

We've missed you professor Reckner!

Wonderfully set up scene for the photos. I remember when you presented this diorama a while back and I was so impressed. I still am, possibly the best garage did ever! Oh yes, the car is also beautiful!

Thanks Ray, first time I build either of these 2 kits so advice / tips welcome.

I finally primed the Cobra body and fixed the few defects showing through. Chassis mock up of both cars also done to set ride height, wheelbase and track.

Interesting, looking at ref pics I posted when doing the hood color tests (page 2, July 27) it looks metallic on some pics and painted white on others. I thing you could go either way.

What happened to the streamer door trim? I like the gauges

Cobra body mods finally done. It's the first time I build one of these so along the way I discover a few fixes needing attention. I opened up the hood scoop and did some filling at the top of fenders as I saw a bit of a depression along the tool parting lines. On changes to make the body closer to the Sebring specs I filled the body side vents & exhaust ports, added the little flares at the back of the front wheel openings and moved the fuel filler port (with a splash guard). The flares may be a bit overdone... I'll wait to see what it blends in better after primer.

I can't believe how you can start from resin body panels and bags and bags of little white metal parts and turn it into such a magnificent model. You are a true artist. I salute you!

Thanks Gary, really a beautiful build. The mods really work, looks like it was molded that way.

Nice, very nice. Please please please post more pics!

Beautiful build in so many ways but particularly with the awesome motor compartment detailing. Top notch!

Beautifully done David, as all your builds are. Congratulations and thank you for sharing it.

Wow, wow, wow! My vocabulary is somewhat more developed but that's all my gaping mouth is capable of right now...

Well that's an easy correction. Coming together quite nicely

John, this engine is simply wonderful to look at. It could be a model to display on it's own. I've done some weathering on engine and other mechanical components but I would not do it on this baby. it looks like it just came off from the rebuild bench and ready for installation before the Grand Prix weekend. It's perfect for your build. You inspire me to up my game on engine detailing. Thank you for showing us your process.

Nose job, before and after pictures. I still need to add the 2 brake cooling ducts, not sure if they attach under the nose of embedded in the lower part of the bodywork.

I also opened up the rear wheelhouse to make room for building up a flange. Going by my ref pics of CSX2026 like the one seen above, the idea is of a flanged rear fender as opposed to the bulged out fenders of a 427 Cobra...if that makes any sense. Thin sheet Evergreen strips glued to the opening, then putty using round side of toothpick to shape it, trim, sand, etc.

Finally got some work done on the Cobra body. The plan is for a series 1 in Sebring specs. The starting point is the Revell "62 Cobra 289" which in effect is a series 1 chassis and a body looking like a series 3 427 Cobra. I believe this kit originates from the Sunny/Minicraft kit. The body molding looks like a series 1 (narrow body) from the inside and a 427 from the outside i.e. thick fenders that I can grind down The front fender opening lips were just gently sanded with a stick to mimic the squares lip series 1 The rear were slimmed down with a mini grinder

Taking notes my friend, I'll follow your lead when I tackle the same kit (but different driver) in the fall. Again, I'll just copy your stuff! ?