cpspoogie Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 Started this old kit today. Unwrapped original plastic. Haven't done that before. This kit is VERY well made and the parts fit perfectly. Hardly any trimming needed either. Love these old kits before they all went to China.
landman Posted April 21, 2017 Posted April 21, 2017 Yes, those are nice kits. I love your vise, where did you get it?
cpspoogie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Posted April 21, 2017 Got it from a Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes flyer, believe it or not! One of the few things I've ever ordered from them that is useful!
cpspoogie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Posted April 21, 2017 Just realized the tach decal is upside down. Dang.
vamach1 Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 I remember the headers and side pipes did not line up perfectly.
cpspoogie Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 Exactly. And the interior tub didn't fit all the way up, so I had to Dremel it and the frame to get it to fit. Turned out pretty nice, though. 90% done here. I ordered Guardian Blue and this is what the company sent me. Not as dark but I like it. I decided to go without the stripes.
dragmodels44 Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Awesome build on the Cobra. I actually found that kit at a hobby store in Lagrange. So after I finish the paint chip code Cuda, that's next. How did u paint it? Just out of the airbrush? I was afraid the pattern wouldn't be wide enough for paint/clear.
socal76 Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 I have a vise like that too. I got mine at Radio Shack a number of years ago.
cpspoogie Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 On 5/5/2017 at 5:02 AM, dragmodels44 said: Awesome build on the Cobra. I actually found that kit at a hobby store in Lagrange. So after I finish the paint chip code Cuda, that's next. How did u paint it? Just out of the airbrush? I was afraid the pattern wouldn't be wide enough for paint/clear. Thanks! Yes I used an airbrush and lacquer from Mcw auto finishes. They mix factory paint. I originally ordered Guaradian Blue (the dark blue like on the box) but this is what I got. As it turns out, I like it better.
DrKerry Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 I’ve got that same kit!!! Built it once years ago until my son, 3 at the time decided to see if it rolled!!! Yeah needless to say I got another one as that one was toast. Just gotta build it again!!!! It does build up nice too!!!!! Oh and ya better charge your phone, ya only got 5% left!!!!!! ? lol
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now