Fujimi 427 Cobra

[cobraman]

Although I pretty much stopped building models a couple months ago I still want to throw a Cobra together once in awhile. This was built stock right out of the box. I wanted something different to add to the collection so I decided to try and build a barn find Cobra that was rode hard and put away wet several years ago. The fact that I screwed up the paint job I was going for had nothing to do with my idea to try and build a barn find. : ) Not to good really but it does stand out in the cabinet if even for the wrong reasons.

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[slusher]

Great weathering and build Ray!

[cobraman]

Thanks Carl. I really did mess up the white paint job I was going for . The  clear did some funny things and I am not sure why as it was the same brand/type paint.

[DumpyDan]

This looks great love the little details, like the spilled gas on the rear quarter.  What is on the paint for weathering? 

[afx]

Ridden hard and put away wet!

[FabbricaP]

Nice build! That Cobra's had a hard life indeed. What did you use for the tarp covering the interior?

[crazyjim]

Pretty hard to quit building isn't it Ray?  Keep on building brother.

[cobraman]

Thank you much fellows. To answer the questions. Paint started as a bright white followed up with a clear that really made a mess. Then I misted on from a distance some spray fabric tan to give it some texture. I followed that with some spray flat O.D. also from a distance. Next I dry brushed some Tamiya Dark Yellow. The cover was made from a piece of paper towel with some diluted white glue brushed over it. When hard I brushed it with the Dark Yellow and followed with dry brushing on some black Detailer. Stains are AK winter grime. And that my friends is how you screw up a model. : )

[mustang1989]

Man I didn't know you stopped building Ray. Glad to see you get back in the picture with this ol' gal though. No screw ups here. lol. Weathering is lookin' good.

[Dann Tier]

NICE realism!!   Q: what did you think of the ride height of the Fujimi kit?

[vamach1]

You did not want anyone to catch up to how many Cobras you built.

Nice job by the way.  Sometimes things do turn out well in the end.

[cobraman]

Thank guys. I hope to just build a Cobra every couple of months but keep up with my collection. Probably some out there with more than me but have not found them yet. As far as the ride height goes , it looks pretty good to me when just built stock. The kit is pretty nice but to be honest the weak spot is the engine. It is really not too good.

[Jaguar man 21]

Very cool!!! 

[wayne swayze]

Great to see that you're still building Ray!  Your latest Cobra looks good...nice weathering! I might get going again too.

[cobraman]

Thanks. I guess after building for over 50 years it is hard to quit cold turkey but I plan to just do a Cobra once in awhile. I must admit that the new custom Cadillac kit is calling to me. Must resist !  : )

[Hmann68]

Nice weathering job! I haven't had time to sit at the bench and work on anything lately, so I say if you have the time build the Caddy!

[cobraman]

Thanks ! I may just have to have the Caddy, not sure,

[crazyjim]

Go for the Caddy, Ray.