AMT 1/16 Shelby Cobra

[cobraman]

Just starting another one of these kits . Not everyone likes these but I do . I ordered one of those Roth custom paint bomb kits to try out on this . I know the scale will be wrong but I want to test the paint as I am thinking of building one of those pedal car kits for my grandson . I think this paint would be ok for that . 

[vamach1]

Looking forward to seeing how this turn out.  Have you decided on a color yet?

[cobraman]

I ordered the Tropic cali.   I bought the 3 can kit .

[FLHCAHZ]

Looking forward to seeing this!

[JohnnyK]

I have my eyes on this build. It should prove interesting.

[cobraman]

Got a chance to work on this one a bit . Body in primer . Chassis almost done . I have never been good at engine wiring and this one is no different . I did not have a distributor so I used a mag that I had . This model is just going to be a custom so anything goes ??  Actually just using this kit as a test bed for some custom paint . The flake will no doubt be out of scale but I just want to experiment with this paint . If anyone has used it please let me know what you think .

[TooOld]

Built one of the MPC kits back in the 80's and have another in my stash , guess they deserve all the bad press but I like them too !  Following along to maybe get me motivated to build it .  Never seen that paint before , looks interesting !

[cobraman]

This is the third or fourth I have built.

[FLHCAHZ]

Looking good.  I'm curious about the paint as well

[cobraman]

Got the Cobra up on the wheels . Need a little better weather before trying out that paint . 

[cobraman]

Very nice out today so I was able to spray the black base coat . If nice tomorrow I will spray the flake . 

[slusher]

Real nice work so far Ray!

[ewetwo]

This is going to look so cool in black.

[Pierre Rivard]

What...a Cobra. You keep surprising me Ray!

Seriously, looks like a good kit and a nice build so far.

[cobraman]

I shot some of the flake a bit ago . This paint comes out fast and heavy . I can not recommend it for our small projects .. (pics later ) .  I may have to do a little wet sanding and a recoat ? This was pretty much a test anyway so no big deal . I think it would be good for larger things like the pedal car kit I am thinking of building and painting for my grandsons   . 

[thebavarian]

A really „great“ kit. Good work till now. 

[cobraman]

I sprayed the metal flake the other day and here is the result without any clear . Keep in mind I only used this paint on this model to test the paint . Did not plan a metal flake Cobra but I will finish it and put it in one of my cabinets . Way out of scale to be sure . 

Edited January 15, 2023 by cobraman

[TooOld]

It maybe out of scale but I've seen worse and it looks like it sprayed evenly and laid down pretty smooth , I like it !  I've tried other glitter sprays (Testors & Krylon) , they are never very smooth and need lots of sanding before any clear , plus the nozzles always clog up .  For some applications this may be worth trying , where did you find it ?

[cobraman]

I saw an commercial for it while watching a car show. Lil Roth custom spray bombs will get you to the site. Tried to give ya a link but could not get it to post.

[cobraman]

I should note that this is not as smooth as it may look. Now waiting for the right time to clear.

[TooOld]

6 hours ago, cobraman said:

I saw an commercial for it while watching a car show. Lil Roth custom spray bombs will get you to the site. Tried to give ya a link but could not get it to post.

Thanks I found it , looks like they have some really cool stuff !  I'm wondering if just spraying the Basecoat Rattle Bomb or Pearl Rattle Bomb would give a more in-scale finish , I'm goin to give it a try .

[cobraman]

I thought about trying that also.

[KWT]

I kinda dig that paint job Ray. Looking good so far

[cobraman]

Thanks Jeremy. Should look much better with the 2K clear but weather has not been just right lately.