Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake - 3/13 Update - Finshed

[250 Testa Rossa]

Thanks for the comment gentlemen.  I'll show it to HRM and see if he is interested in casting it.

And also the '63 Sebring Cobra as well

[Greg Myers]

 the '63 Sebring Cobra

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[afx]

Maxx is referring to this build where I have enlarged and flared the rear wheel opening to replicate the '63 Sebring Cobra..

Edited August 21, 2015 by afx

[Casey429]

Hot Rod Magazine did a very nice write up on the Reimer Brother's Dragonsnake in the May 2015 issue, an good read if you haven't seen it. This car was the only privateer Dragonsnake factory equipped with Weber carbs, a pretty neat setup. It was also the only Phase III built, and the only yellow Cobra ever to leave Shelby per the article. 

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1505-forgotten-shelbys-cobra-drag-car/

I'm looking forward to seeing this one come to life.

 

[afx]

Hot Rod Magazine did a very nice write up on the Reimer Brother's Dragonsnake in the May 2015 issue, an good read if you haven't seen it. This car was the only privateer Dragonsnake factory equipped with Weber carbs, a pretty neat setup. It was also the only Phase III built, and the only yellow Cobra ever to leave Shelby per the article. 

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1505-forgotten-shelbys-cobra-drag-car/

I'm looking forward to seeing this one come to life.

 

I have read this article.  Thanks for posting it.  I really like the color of this car but that convertible up top would be challenging to recreate.

From my research:

Phase I: single 4-barrel carb, 270 HP

Phase II: dual 4-barrel carbs, 300 HP

Phase III: Weber carbs, 325 HP

[afx]

Continuing to refine the hardtop.  I stood the windshield up a bit more and added some locating aids.

 

[Greg Myers]

So, basically you're just trimming the Corvette top ? aside from the locator pins and front header bar ? 

[SoCalCarCulture]

This may help...

[SoCalCarCulture]

You might enjoy looking through these albums...

Shelby American Collection, Boulder, Colorado

Larry H. Miller Total Performance Museum, Tooele, Utah

 

[SoCalCarCulture]

[afx]

So, basically you're just trimming the Corvette top ? aside from the locator pins and front header bar ? 

That's it.  I sectioned it down the middle and removed 3 mm (3 scale inches) then just sanded and shaped it.

Edited August 22, 2015 by afx

[afx]

This may help...

Some great pictures there Dave, thanks for posting them.  I would love to see that black '62/'63 Falcon hiding under the tarp

Edited August 23, 2015 by afx

[afx]

Quick mockup.  Not the correct wheels but I think the stance looks good.

Edited August 23, 2015 by afx

[cobraman]

Some beautiful Cobra pics here.

[Speedfreak]

This is looking good JC. 

[250 Testa Rossa]

Patto's Place has the correct Dragonsnake decals if anybody's interested. 

[afx]

I wasn't satisfied with the back edge so I extended it to better represent the top on El Cid.

 

Edited August 24, 2015 by afx

[afx]

Thanks Gene.

 

Maxx do you know if they have the El Cid decals?

[250 Testa Rossa]

Thanks Gene.

 

Maxx do you know if they have the El Cid decals?

Not sure if they do. 

[afx]

Not sure if they do. 

This is the only sheet I could find - No El Cid

[geemoney]

that top is awesome!

I swear no two cobras were alike anyway.

[250 Testa Rossa]

For some really high-quality 15-inch wire wheels, check these out. http://www.3dmodelparts.com/1-24-1-25-wire-wheels-15-inch-60-spoke/

[afx]

that top is awesome!

I swear no two cobras were alike anyway.

Thanks Mike.  Yea Cobra where in a constant state of development with improvements being incorporated along the way. In addition they where hand built so some variation is inevitable.

[afx]

For some really high-quality 15-inch wire wheels, check these out. http://www.3dmodelparts.com/1-24-1-25-wire-wheels-15-inch-60-spoke/

Those are nice but a bit pricey. HRM offer some nice one-piece wire wheels that I used on my build of CSX2026.  I'll use them again this build.

[Art Laski]

This is going to be cool, JC!

Edited August 24, 2015 by Art Laski