1/8 427 cobra

[Chris Smith]

So….. This is what you have been up to!

Your doing a great job on this my friend.

[Brudda]

2 hours ago, Chris Smith said:

So….. This is what you have been up to!

Your doing a great job on this my friend.

Hello Chris! Yes working on the big stuff. Mark and I are taking a trip to Shelby American in March to meet up with Liam White of Agora models. Here is a pic of the hood scoop. Color sanding and polishing the whole car tomorrow. Had to see what the finish might look like and could not wait. So I polished the scoop and am pleased. 

[Chris Smith]

12 hours ago, Brudda said:

Hello Chris! Yes working on the big stuff. Mark and I are taking a trip to Shelby American in March to meet up with Liam White of Agora models. Here is a pic of the hood scoop. Color sanding and polishing the whole car tomorrow. Had to see what the finish might look like and could not wait. So I polished the scoop and am pleased. 

I’m sure it looks even better outside in sun light..

Your trip sounds cool ? 

Next time I over they hill, there needs to be a lunch involved ?

[cobraman]

Paint looks great !

[Brudda]

4 hours ago, cobraman said:

 

[Brudda]

Thank you Ray. 

[Brudda]

[Brudda]

Sidepipes 

[Brudda]

16 hours ago, Chris Smith said:

I’m sure it looks even better outside in sun light..

Your trip sounds cool ? 

Next time I over they hill, there needs to be a lunch involved ?

We will have lunch. 

[deuces wild]

14 hours ago, Brudda said:

Woh!!!!!.......???

[Brudda]

2 hours ago, deuces wild said:

Woh!!!!!.......???

Thank you deuces wild

[Brudda]

This saved the day. Came out like glass

[Brudda]

1 minute ago, Brudda said:

This saved the day. Came out like glass

A better pic

[Timonator]

Nice ! I  wonder if one of thise would work on a plastic model without burning it.

 

[Brudda]

That polisher really put a shine on. 

[clipper57]

beautiful paint job so smooth.

[Brudda]

7 hours ago, clipper57 said:

beautiful paint job so smooth.

Thank you clipper57

[Brudda]

Have the chassis under the body. I’m not pleased how the side pipes fit. Have to model/ modify the exhaust. I want the sidepipes to be closer to the body and even. Going to be real picky on this. Not pleased with the rear tire/ wheel placement to the body. Need to modify the rear suspension and make a spacer to set the tire/ wheel closer to the body . Since I built the model factory hiro 1/12 cobra, I want this stance to be just like the mfh kit. 

[Joe Handley]

On 2/14/2022 at 8:27 PM, Brudda said:

This saved the day. Came out like glass

 

On 2/14/2022 at 8:29 PM, Brudda said:

A better pic

Whoa, I thought there was something wrong at first, I didn’t realize that was a fluorescent bulb and lamp shade!

[Brudda]

9 hours ago, Brudda said:

Have the chassis under the body. I’m not pleased how the side pipes fit. Have to model/ modify the exhaust. I want the sidepipes to be closer to the body and even. Going to be real picky on this. Not pleased with the rear tire/ wheel placement to the body. Need to modify the rear suspension and make a spacer to set the tire/ wheel closer to the body . Since I built the model factory hiro 1/12 cobra, I want this stance to be just like the mfh kit. 

Talked to my buddy Mick, he knows 427 cobras real well. He knows people at the Colorado cobra museum. Mick said the rear wheel/ tire position is pretty good, wide hipped cobras always had a issue with tire wheel. So I may leave this alone. 

[MrObsessive]

That is lookin' absolutely terrific Bruce! In regards to the rear wheels, all the original Big Block Cobra's I've ever seen, seem to have those wheels tucked in somewhat.

I too thought that the side pipes stuck out just a wee bit too far, but then I ran across a pic where I saw a Cobra that had the same positioned pipes. ?‍♂️

I didn't want to go through the hassle of re-threading screws and messing something up, so I left it alone.

[Brudda]

7 hours ago, MrObsessive said:

That is lookin' absolutely terrific Bruce! In regards to the rear wheels, all the original Big Block Cobra's I've ever seen, seem to have those wheels tucked in somewhat.

I too thought that the side pipes stuck out just a wee bit too far, but then I ran across a pic where I saw a Cobra that had the same positioned pipes. ?‍♂️

I didn't want to go through the hassle of re-threading screws and messing something up, so I left it alone.

Thank you Bill.  I will leave the rear end alone

[Brudda]

I am pleased with the sidepipes . A little work but worth it. Just painted the inner aprons/ shields silver. 

[Chris Smith]

Looks fantastic Bruce, can’t wait to see this on the large table in June ?

[Brudda]

On 2/18/2022 at 8:29 PM, Chris Smith said:

Looks fantastic Bruce, can’t wait to see this on the large table in June ?

Mark and I are comming to the NNL west . We cannot wait to have lunch with you Chris. It will be a great event. Mark is bringing a lot of stuff. Our friend Steve cannot make it but we are bringing his DeAgostini Ferrari. He detailed it and it rocks! I’m bringing the 1/12 Ferrari P4 and the 1/12 cobra and a few 1/8 stuff. The cobra, Supersnake and the ford GT if I get the parts on time. Cannot wait!