IMC Ford Cougar II Concept 1:25 - the model of dreams and nightmares!

[iBorg]

I have always found this car attractive. I'll admit, I'd love to attempt it but the opening closing panels scare me. Your build is very nice, one of the best I've seen completed

I notice one question in the original design. The top of the back edge of the doors seem to create a huge blind spot. Does the door need reshaping although I'm not sure what rabbit hole correcting that would create. 

The convertible is also a tremendous design. Both of these designs, really should have been made into show cars if not luxury production cars. The Cobra fit into a class all by itself while these two would have been Corvette killers and could have competed with Aston Martin and other cars in that class.

[ea0863]

1 hour ago, Oliver77 said:

Fine work on this kit. Remarkable detailing on all parts of this beautiful car.

Thank you Jeff. The Molotow pen is certainly a mighty weapon!  

[ea0863]

1 hour ago, cobraman said:

Great job on a tough kit. I actually modified one to make the Bordinat Cobra Photos are around here somewhere. 

Oh, believe me Ray, I have been poring over your posts on this topic as I get ready to try my hand at it.  

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18 minutes ago, iBorg said:

I have always found this car attractive. I'll admit, I'd love to attempt it but the opening closing panels scare me. Your build is very nice, one of the best I've seen completed

I notice one question in the original design. The top of the back edge of the doors seem to create a huge blind spot. Does the door need reshaping although I'm not sure what rabbit hole correcting that would create. 

The convertible is also a tremendous design. Both of these designs, really should have been made into show cars if not luxury production cars. The Cobra fit into a class all by itself while these two would have been Corvette killers and could have competed with Aston Martin and other cars in that class.

Thanks for the kind comments Mike. The door design seems to have been one of form over function, which is particularly funny since these cars didn't even have sideview mirrors.  But for accuracy sake, the door shapes seem to be in line with 1:1 photos (kind of a nod to the Miura design in many folk's estimations). As for the build, I would humbly say jump in with both feet, and if worst comes to worst - do what I did and weld the panels shut. The rest of the build besides the opening body panels is a delight to build.

[slusher]

Gorgeous model!  Perfect color choices!

[ATHU]

Super nice work!!

[ChrisR]

VERY NICE!

[ea0863]

8 hours ago, ATHU said:

Super nice work!!

 

2 hours ago, ChrisR said:

VERY NICE!

Thank you gentlemen.