Cobra in a crate

[cobraman]

Always trying to do something different with a Cobra for my collection . This is my idea of a kit car Cobra being prepared to be shipped to a customer . I could not find any photos to go by so I just winged it . Cobra is a AMT kit which was just put in primer . Crate was made with Basswood . They probably don't do it this way but what the heck will look ok on display . Comments good or not so good always welcome . 

 

[landman]

Whether they do it or not I like it.  Crates, especially closed ones have a touch of mystery about them. I find it tells a story.

[Jhedir6]

To my shock, when I read the title of the thread, I was amazed it was not a build by Ray.....oh wait......

Love it Ray, break the mold baby, go for something different.

[FabbricaP]

Cool idea!

[Ace-Garageguy]

That is one of the coolest models I've ever seen.  

[KWT]

I dig this! Very nicely done.

[Psychographic]

That is a GREAT idea!

[Pat Minarick]

I like it!

Was thinking about something similar. 

[afx]

I like it Ray but you may have to adjust your back story a little, from Friedman's book Shelby Cobra.  Maybe a Cobra being shipped off for restoration.  

[cobraman]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad you like it. That Jeep in the crate is way cool and sure would be a cool project.

[Gt fan]

Way cool idea ! Well done

[Rider]

Very cool. I had to check the form to make sure I was in the finished section. I like this a lot, but I truly thought is wasn't finished. 

[cobraman]

Thank you fellows ! 

[TooOld]

Great idea Ray , it looks good !

Having built crates to ship Cobra kits I can say that you're actually on target . The entire floor of the crate is actually a large pallet that's completely bolted together (no nails) . The frame would be bolted to the pallet and then the body would be bolted down to the frame . The crate was then built around the body and boxes of parts would be packed in and around the body , probably some tie down straps added , and the crate would be shipped by a private carrier such as Reliable transport .  No way it would survive going commercial freight .

[stavanzer]

Your Build is just Too Cool! Great Idea, and even better execution.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very cool. You definitely have some interesting ideas for doing cobra themed models. Well done.

[Phildaupho]

This definitely a really neat modelling project. I did once saw a Factory 5 Cobra in its shipping crate and thought it was very interesting to see.

[Dann Tier]

This was a BRILLIANTLY creative idea, excellently built!!!

[Jantrix]

Outstanding.

[1930fordpickup]

I guess this is thinking inside the box.  I like this a lot. 

[Mark IV]

This is how our Caterhams "kits" are shipped. Note that the crate contains neither umbrellas nor wineglasses!

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[cobraman]

Thank you very much to all of you. I am running out of Cobra ideas !

[crazyjim]

What a great idea, Ray.

[vamach1]

Cobra in a bottle.  Cobra burned to the ground.  Cobra limo.  Cobra 4x4.  Cobra in outer space.  Cobra with a V10.  Cobra pained mystic color.  Unicorn Cobra.  Lynn Park collection.  The possibilities are endless.

[mecklm]

Cool idea! You did a great job capturing the real deal. I found these pics that show a real Cobra in the crate. 

Mike