Revell 1/25 289 Cobra--1st look, (I think)

[Ralph Henderson]

Found this by way of ebay and google. It does look like the Sunny/AMT Cobra.  Neat box, hopefully some decent decals...

Follow the link..  it is clean!

289 Cobra

[dbostream]

I was told on another forum to stay clear of this one because it is no good.

[randyc]

The photos on the link seem to show old MPC/AMT hollow vinyl tires.  That sample looks nicely built in the photos.  What could possibly go wrong?  LOL

[Gramps46]

Well this is kind of bizarre.   The box is labeled 1962 289.  In 1962 Cobras had 260s and no flared fenders and what looks like the large grille opening and the exhaust pipes exiting the body and not under the frame which appears to be a leaf sprung chassis.  Then there is the grille bars which comp Cobras did not use. 

I do not have experience with the 1/25 Sunny kit which was a mishmash of features but it sure looks like that is what it is. The one option I can think of is to graft an AMT nose on and call it an FIA.

I think JC is familiar with the Sunny kit and can join in.

Edited July 14, 2020 by Gramps46

[afx]

Revell is re-issuing the Sunny/Academy/Minicraft kit.  It most closely represents an AC 289 which was a 427 body/chassis with the small block 289 engine. 

With a little work the kit can be built as a FIA Roadster:

With a little more work (to be accurate this requires changing the suspension to coil-overs) it can also be built as a 427:

Edited July 14, 2020 by afx

[Bainford]

4 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

Well this is kind of bizarre.   The box is labeled 1962 289.  In 1962 Cobras had 260s and no flared fenders and what looks like the large grille opening and the exhaust pipes exiting the body and not under the frame which appears to be a leaf sprung chassis.  Then there is the grille bars which comp Cobras did not use. 

I do not have experience with the 1/25 Sunny kit which was a mishmash of features but it sure looks like that is what it is. The one option I can think of is to graft an AMT nose on and call it an FIA.

I think JC is familiar with the Sunny kit and can join in.

Check to see if the badge engraving on the front fender says 427. My Minicraft branded version, labelled on the box as a 289, has the 427 emblem on the fender.

Edited July 14, 2020 by Bainford

[cobraman]

I will order one just to have it.

[lucky 130]

Ray, don't throw your money down a black hole. It is one of the most inaccurate kits I've ever seen.

[vamach1]

4 hours ago, lucky 130 said:

Ray, don't throw your money down a black hole. It is one of the most inaccurate kits I've ever seen.

  I have the Sunny kit and aside from a few unique parts as others have said it’s not as bad as putting a Cobra badge on a Miata but if nothing else it’s a starting point if you want to mix and match parts with some of the HRM parts.  So if it’s over $20 I’d say pass unless you really got to have it for the box art and maybe the decals or wheels.

[Ralph Henderson]

10 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

Well this is kind of bizarre.   The box is labeled 1962 289.  In 1962 Cobras had 260s and no flared fenders and what looks like the large grille opening and the exhaust pipes exiting the body and not under the frame which appears to be a leaf sprung chassis.  Then there is the grille bars which comp Cobras did not use. 

I do not have experience with the 1/25 Sunny kit which was a mishmash of features but it sure looks like that is what it is. The one option I can think of is to graft an AMT nose on and call it an FIA.

I think JC is familiar with the Sunny kit and can join in.

Actually, if you're careful, you can carve the grille opening down to fit the 289 grille and just have to fill in a bit along the bottom.  It is not perfect by any means, but it is another body in 1/25 to monkey with.

It does show how much RoG does NOT care about American subjects.  1962 Cobra....right..

[cobraman]

I hear what your saying I have a couple of the Sunny kits as well as many others and i don't want it to build I want it for my unbuilt Cobra collection. I have worse kits than that one. ?

[Roncla]

Here is another Cobra kit that is being listed at HobbySearch made by a new manufacturer called GTM Models out of Hong Kong. 

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10696673

[Ralph Henderson]

2 minutes ago, Roncla said:

Here is another Cobra kit that is being listed at HobbySearch made by a new manufacturer called GTM Models out of Hong Kong. 

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10696673

yep, same kit, different package...

[Rob Hall]

So this is supposed to represent an FIA 289 Cobra from around 1965?   289 w/ flared fender body..

https://www.shelby.com/en-us/Vehicles/FIA-289-Cobra

Edited July 15, 2020 by Rob Hall

[Gramps46]

Maybe it is time to file a class action lawsuit for false advertising. ?

[vamach1]

9 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

Maybe it is time to file a class action lawsuit for false advertising. ?

If Shelby were alive he would sure for sure. ?

[keyser]

Sunny brought that thing out ages ago. Shel didn’t know or didn’t bother. 
they called it an AC originally. Prob stood for Absolute CXxx ? 

Arii/etc should have been burned at stake for the C111 though

Edited July 16, 2020 by keyser

[cobraman]

Since we are mentioning disappointing Cobra’s let me show the one that disappointed me . This kit sure looks like a replica of the Shelby Super Snake . When I got it and opened it up I discovered it is just a stock standard kit . Not the right engine and not the right correct hood . False advertising I think . 

[keyser]

That’s either the Sunny again if misshapen 289 with transverse leafs, or a Monogram rebodied, which I doubt. Could be the Fujimi mess 427. 

[vamach1]

13 minutes ago, keyser said:

That’s either the Sunny again if misshapen 289 with transverse leafs, or a Monogram rebodied, which I doubt. Could be the Fujimi mess 427. 

Same kit new box.

[keyser]

Wix did a diecast of the super snake I think. They did awesome 427 s/c. 
if it wasn’t them it was Franklin Mint Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake Limited Edition  Sry. 
One very cheap on bay now. 

Edited July 19, 2020 by keyser

[Snake45]

25 minutes ago, keyser said:

Wix did a diecast of the super snake I think. They did awesome 427 s/c. 
if it wasn’t them it was Franklin Mint Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake Limited Edition  Sry. 
One very cheap on bay now. 

Both covered very well down in the Diecast section. 

[keyser]

2 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Both covered very well down in the Diecast section. 

I know that. Unsure if many others wander down that far to the diecast section. Ray does. 

Yes, sir!! Sorry, won't do it again. Didn't think it was offensive LOL. 

People get upset about the darndest things. Complaining about inconsequential stuff makes me laugh. 

 

Edited July 19, 2020 by keyser

[Snake45]

7 hours ago, keyser said:

I know that. Unsure if many others wander down that far to the diecast section. Ray does. 

Yes, sir!! Sorry, won't do it again. Didn't think it was offensive LOL. 

People get upset about the darndest things. Complaining about inconsequential stuff makes me laugh. 

 

Wasn't offensive. Not "upset." Just pointing it out for those who might be interested. 

As Sgt. Hulka said....

 

[Rob Hall]

10 hours ago, vamach1 said:

Same kit new box.

So the Sunny one says 427, the Academy Minicraft says 289...what actually is the engine?  a 289? a 427?  Both?  Neither?