afx Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake – CSX2248 “El Cid” Kit: HRM Dragonsnake Trans-kit (cast from my original master) –body, hardtop, engine, wheels and tires Base kit: AMT Cobra Engine: Ford 289 · dual intake – Revell 427 Cobra modified to fit the 289 · valve covers – Revell Shelby GT350 · coil and distributor – Replicas & Miniatures · scratch built headers and side pipes You may be more familiar with the all black version of “El Cid” which competed in ’65. I chose to model the original as delivered ’64 configuration; Princess (Viking) Blue, dark blue “small window” hardtop, dual 4V induction. I chose to install black interior in lieu of the original red for personal reasons. Also chose to install the full rear bumper in lieu of only the bumperettes. Unfortunately decals do not exist for the racing graphics. Hope you like it. Click on the pictures to see them full size. Build thread : Edited March 13, 2016 by afx
Phildaupho Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 may I be the first to congratulate you on your excellent Dragonsnake Cobra. It is beautiful in all respects. I am amazed at how good the wire wheels look which I assume are dechromed kit wheels painted and black washed.
afx Posted March 13, 2016 Author Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) may I be the first to congratulate you on your excellent Dragonsnake Cobra. It is beautiful in all respects. I am amazed at how good the wire wheels look which I assume are dechromed kit wheels painted and black washed. Thanks Phil. The wheels are actual resin and included in the trans-kit. Typically wire wheels used in racing were not chromed, just painted silver. Chroming weakened the spokes Edited March 13, 2016 by afx
Dandy Dan Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Are those ancient MPC Goodyear Power Cushions on the front?
cobraman Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Great looking Cobra ! You did a fantastic job on it .
afx Posted March 13, 2016 Author Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Are those ancient MPC Goodyear Power Cushions on the front? Could very well be Dan. I had them in my parts box so I don't know the kit source. I had to enlarge the center a bit to fit the wheels but they are correct for the Dragonsnake. Edited March 13, 2016 by afx
afx Posted March 14, 2016 Author Posted March 14, 2016 Thank you gentlemen. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
afx Posted March 14, 2016 Author Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks Jesse & Eric. Here is the Cobra build collection so far.
GlueTube Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 One never gets tired of looking at Cobras, especially yours JC, Well done.....again! RegardsBrian Kroon
Misha Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Congrats JC! Been following your build and have thoroughly enjoyed your skill in producing this particular Cobra and the rest as well. You are a master builder with an excellent eye for detail. Thanks for sharing.Cheers Misha
afx Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 Thank you all for the kind comments and I am glad you guys enjoy the builds, I enjoy posting them. I pulled the 427 off the shelf last night to get reacquainted with it. I think that is the next one I will finish.
echo Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 EXCELLENT ! It's a beautiful job on a nice version of the cobra.
cobraman Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks Jesse & Eric. Here is the Cobra build collection so far. Sweet Cobra collection.
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