Shelby Cobra CSX2127 Sebring Roadster

[250 Testa Rossa]

Thanks Maxx & Ray.

We have color.  Will see how well it rubs out in a few days. Fingers crossed.

Dude that looks awesome already! 

[Brizio]

Looking good!

[afx]

Thanks Brizio.  

Color mockup.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Historically accurate period racing cars are among my favorite modeling subjects, and yours are certainly among the best. Your research and choice of components that let your models reflect the subtle differences between some of these cars is always appreciated and informative, and watching your cars come together is a real treat. 

I had the opportunity many years back to work on and drive a real 289 FIA car, and to this day, it ranks as one of the scariest things I've ever been behind the wheel of...in a good way. 

[250 Testa Rossa]

That looks great already!

[afx]

Thanks Bill I appreciate your kind words.  Thanks Maxx.

Finished chassis:

[250 Testa Rossa]

This keeps getting better and better!

[afx]

Thanks Maxx.

Finished front.  I may still paint the bolt heads on the jack points.

 

[Randy D]

Hey JC,     That black looks great !!!!  Love the front end shot.

 

Randy

[afx]

Thanks Randy.  I'm anxious to get the roundels and numbers on but they will be the last step - shouldn't be too far away.

PS: I just signed up for your mailing list. 

Edited March 9, 2017 by afx

[afx]

Not that you're going to sneak up on anyone in a 289 with race exhaust but here she is in sheep's clothing.  We unveil the wolf next.

[Bill J]

JC, you really do nice work and the attention to detail is very impressive!

[250 Testa Rossa]

This is so awesome!

[cobraman]

Mighty fine looking Cobra you have going there.

[afx]

Thank you gentlemen.

Are here is the wolf revealed.

More photos in the Under Glass post.

[Randy D]

Hey JC,     That is one good looking Cobra !!!!!  I do like your choice of finish on those wheels.

 

  Randy

[afx]

Thanks Randy.  The wheels are Tamiya gray primer to simulate a sand finish.

[tedd60]

I love this project!

+1   The research too.  It just gets better every day.  But then I LOVE old race cars.  Especially road racers.

AFX:  Have you ever built an AC Ace?  I've only seen one, 1:1.  It was at a car show in Red Bank, NJ, many years ago. 

 

 

[afx]

+1   The research too.  It just gets better every day.  But then I LOVE old race cars.  Especially road racers.

AFX:  Have you ever built an AC Ace?  I've only seen one, 1:1.  It was at a car show in Red Bank, NJ, many years ago. 

 

 

I'm working on one Ted.  Historic Racing Miniatures is going to offer it as a resin trans-kit for the AMT Cobra.

Here is my thread on the WIP project.

Edited March 15, 2017 by afx