A big hole in my collection... 427 Cobra

[Kmb0319]

I built models from the time I was 8 until I was 18.  Then, almost two years ago, at age 45, I started again.  Despite my proclivity for building muscle cars and my love of this vehicle, somehow, I never built a Cobra.  This was a major issue that needed to be corrected.  So, as I built a stash of kits this summer, I purchased the Revell Germany kit.

I wanted to keep this one as a roadgoing version... no race decals and the full windshield.  These are beautiful kits... simple, but they really work.  I did have a couple issues at the end... the hood doesn't quite want to fit closed, I think I put the radiator in at an incorrect angle the first time (rookie error), and my rear suspension wasn't centered in the fenders.  It took a couple attempts breaking them out and resetting.  Finally, I mounted the radiator into the body, then glued the frame to the radiator.  It also seemed like I broke a little piece every time I touched the car in the final stages... the little bumper hooks and rearview mirrors all seemed to break off several times.

Anyway, I now have a Cobra!!  Not perfect, and I know there are some huge Cobra aficionados who have done far more realistic and authentic versions, but for my first one, I just needed a general version to fill the gap.  Paint is Duplicolor Deep Jewel Green, which I loved, then Automotive Touchup spray clear.  I used Duplicolor chrome for the trim rings on the wheels, then burnt iron metalizer for the wheel center.  Flocked the carpet, made seatbelts from masking tape (first time I've tried that), wired her up, and she's done.  I did realize as I took the pictures that I didn't paint the side emblems, so I will cover that detail.  I'm surprised that wasn't a decal in the kit.  Anyway, thanks for looking.

First, a couple WIP shots.

Chassis... really nicely done by Revell:

Engine wired up and ready for installation:

One other detail I LOVE about this kit was the Shelby Motors license plate frame:

OK.... done:

 

 

[Mark IV]

Small point but the shift lever is installed "backwards" on your car....on the 427 the lever points forward and you actually shift more "up and down" than back and forth. The Galaxie shifter used would place the knob well behind your elbow making shifting very difficult so it was reversed on the linkage mount and points forward.

[wayne swayze]

Seems to me that you did a very nice build there. Great colour! 

[Kmb0319]

Small point but the shift lever is installed "backwards" on your car....on the 427 the lever points forward and you actually shift more "up and down" than back and forth. The Galaxie shifter used would place the knob well behind your elbow making shifting very difficult so it was reversed on the linkage mount and points forward.

A-ha!  It was strangely shaped, so I wondered if I had that correct.  Thanks!!  I will reverse it.

[Snake45]

Very nice! I especially like the color and finish. Well done!

[donb]

Nice looking Cobra Kevin., We done.

[Fanof69]

Very Nice!! Great color!!

[carman1]

Very nice,  I like the color as well  !

[cobraman]

Looks very nice. Been too long without a Cobra being posted around here. : )

[GeeBee]

Very nice build, I've never built a Cobra either, something I must put right In the future ....

[Zoom]

Nicely done!

[Jmaracing]

Very nice looking cobra. 

[slusher]

Super nice..

[1930fordpickup]

I like the color of this, well done.

[Aaronw]

Very nice, I built one of these last year. It is a nice kit, and you've done a nice job on it, I particularly like the color you chose.

[Ulbo]

This one is on my built list and I think you have made it!!! I like whole concept, finish an details. Congratulations

[ChrisR]

Very nice!