cobraman

He was a no BS man and I really liked him . Rest in Peace .

Thanks guys. I am sure I am doing somethings wrong and in fact now know I did. As this is my first wooden kit I am not going to be too hard on myself and just view it as a learning lesson. I tried to do my best but I am sure my next project will be better. I have the masts built and did not think to taper the ends. Too late now. I should have known better. If nothing else when done it should provide a good laugh. There are two extra large holes ( the size for a mast ) in the deck with no mention of them and nothing to go in them. Looking at other photos I just don't know why they are there. I do think I will get better results with a better kit. I need more practice before I attempt to build the Russian 1700 wooden submarine kit I purchased. I may be in way over my head with that one.

Great pics ! Thank you for posting.

Thanks Bob. I am finding it to be a challenge. I may post some pics of where I am tomorrow. The instructions do not address some of the parts I have and some parts it looks like I could use are not included. There is nothing to describe how to mount the sails or how or where to put rigging. I looked at photos of other boats/ships (?) to see if I can get an idea . I will probably have to Mickey Mouse that a bit and it doesn't look like they supplied me with enough rigging material which looks like its just sewing thread. I think for my first effort it will be OK but just OK. Guys that know their stuff will find several of my errors and that's alright. I will just try and take what I learned on this one and hopefully do better on my next. I find this much tougher than building a model car at least to my standards (low).

That is one mean looking model !

Way back when I bought a new one with the Pinto body. At that time it was the best most detailed kit I had ever built. I only wish they were available again.

Very cool.

Nice models.

I like what I see !

Excellent work !

Very nice but it ain't a Ford !

Looks nice, great color.

Looks like it will be one mean truck.

Very sharp model.

That loco is a beast !

Don't forget you can always post that you need a part. Someone probably had that. I think I did.

I hope all that go have a great time. I would love to go again but once again a family event has been planned. I hope someone will post some photos please.

That looks great ! I am plugging away on doing the planking on mine. Not going great but there is a learning curve and I will push through .

I kind of like Cobra's and yours looks nice.

I find the Tamiya to be better than Testors. I also believe it sprays better but I do use both.

Great looking model !

I like the front end but I also think it looks good without the pointed piece. Reminded me of a F86 fighter jet.

That episode still make me laugh .

I agree, nice model.

No. Wally and Eddie chained Lumpys car to a tree as a prank but it did pull the rear end out.