Shelby Cobra 427 – CSX3016 Sebring '66

[afx]

Thanks Dann.  As far as the heat shield,I thought it would be challenging to recreate in the correct scale thickness.  Also it doesn't rest directly on the side pipe so a scale means of attachment will be an additional challenge.  I didn't want a poorly executed detail to detract from the completed model.  Therefore no heat shield.

[250 Testa Rossa]

Looks great!

[dublin boy]

The Windscreen surround looks a hell of a lot better JC.

The molded in wipers are dreadful.

[Dave B]

Nice build afx.  When is someone going to build the "flip top" 427.  Could be a project for you in the future.

Dave B

[afx]

Nice build afx.  When is someone going to build the "flip top" 427.  Could be a project for you in the future.

Dave B

Thanks Dave.  Yea I was contemplating the flip top car.  However a gentlemen in our model club is already working on one, it is the unpainted body in front of the line of Cobras. He started with the Revellogram 427 body.  Looks darn good so far.

[MeatMan]

Very nice. Fantastic detail.

[Daddyfink]

Wow, what a stunner! Great build

[Dann Tier]

Thanks Dann.  As far as the heat shield,I thought it would be challenging to recreate in the correct scale thickness.  Also it doesn't rest directly on the side pipe so a scale means of attachment will be an additional challenge.  I didn't want a poorly executed detail to detract from the completed model.  Therefore no heat shield.

That's what I figured, sometimes we have to make choices like that, I was curious. you do OUTSTANDING work!!

[Ulbo]

Sharp clean authentic - nice model

[afx]

Thanks again for the comments.  I added the identification stripes to the front passenger fender.  Had to cut the decal down a bit to fit my 1:25 scale body.  I updated the pictures in the OP.

Edited May 2, 2016 by afx

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[wsmckelvy]

This was one of my fathers cars. He bought it and at some point sold a 49% interest in to Grossman. (I was at both the 66 Sebring and the Watkins Glen race where it was wrecked) The name of  my Fathers team was Scuderia Bear, and was based in Pittsburgh. This being said, you have done a great job of recreating it as it sat on the grid at Sebring. Most of the models out there have duplicated the restored car as it sat in the Peterson Museum, (Wrong windscreen and number font. to name just a few.)

As a side note Scuderia Bear also entered a GT40 in 66. ( Chassis 1029) If you ever think about selling this model, contact me.

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[landman]

On 2016-04-24 at 9:37 AM, Mercelo said:

Amazing workmanship here, it looks fantastic. You have just the right amount of sheen on your paint job to give the model that true race car look.  Your collection is excellent as well so far. Awesome!!!

X2

[afx]

12 hours ago, wsmckelvy said:

This was one of my fathers cars. He bought it and at some point sold a 49% interest in to Grossman. (I was at both the 66 Sebring and the Watkins Glen race where it was wrecked) The name of  my Fathers team was Scuderia Bear, and was based in Pittsburgh. This being said, you have done a great job of recreating it as it sat on the grid at Sebring. Most of the models out there have duplicated the restored car as it sat in the Peterson Museum, (Wrong windscreen and number font. to name just a few.)

As a side note Scuderia Bear also entered a GT40 in 66. ( Chassis 1029) If you ever think about selling this model, contact me.

Thanks William. It was an enjoyable build and glad you like it. 

Here is the build in progress thread if you are interested.

 

Edited May 28, 2018 by afx

[om617]

Excellent replica. Really got an eye for details.

[ewetwo]

Really nice JC.

[ismaelg]

Very nice looking snake!  Love those wheels.

[afx]

Thanks Pat, Tommy & David.  Ismael the wheels are from the Revell 427 Cobra, stripped of chrome and painted Tamiya Titanium Gold with a brown wash. 

[aurfalien]

Hi,

Wow another JC Gem!  Phenomenal!

[Anglia105E]

Lots of detailed work have gone into your project JC, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking!

Just shows what can be done from a basic kit by Sunny / Academy / Minicraft, which in my experience applies to the Minicraft / Academy / Revell / Masterkit / Hubley Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, so I see where you are coming from.

David

[afx]

Thanks Brian.  David, if a kit gets the body lines right it’s a worthwhile kit in my humble opinion.  From there it is just a matter of how far I want to go with the build.   I’m fortunate to have sufficient skills to add some of the missing details.

[ATHU]

What a beauty. Superb work!!