Shelby Cobra Daytona

[Pierre Rivard]

Beautiful paint and the decals all seem to have held up well. The clear appears to be at a mid point between gloss and satin, which is spot on for a period race car.

[Mattilacken]

Epic kit and you are doing a great job on it! I haven’t tried the LP clear but bought som for the same reason as you. And I must say that I am pleased with the LP series paints overall and they are good priced as well in my opinion. Bought MR hobby leveling thinner to try with the LP paints next.

[2whl]

On 10/12/2024 at 5:12 AM, Pierre Rivard said:

Beautiful paint and the decals all seem to have held up well. The clear appears to be at a mid point between gloss and satin, which is spot on for a period race car.

Thank you Pierre

On 10/12/2024 at 12:10 PM, Mattilacken said:

Epic kit and you are doing a great job on it! I haven’t tried the LP clear but bought som for the same reason as you. And I must say that I am pleased with the LP series paints overall and they are good priced as well in my opinion. Bought MR hobby leveling thinner to try with the LP paints next.

Thank you.  I'm really enjoying the LP line also.  The next time I use the clear it will be with Gunze MLT.

 

Benn working on sub-assemblies in preparation of joining the body and chassis.  Doors are finished.

 

Firewall is also ready to go.

 

And I have a working gas cap.

 

  

[Bainford]

Glad to see this build back on. Everything is looking fantastic. The sliding windows are mind blowing. Very nice work.

[2whl]

Thank you Trevor

 

It's been awhile , so time for another update.  With the clearcote done, I started adding details to the rear end and front bonnet.

 

With that done, it was time to mate the chassis and the body.

[Pierre Rivard]

The big scale offers so many opportunities for adding a lot of detailing elements but requires the builder to have the skills to execute. It is without a doubt the case here. Fabulous work Mr. Cadwell.

[David G.]

I just love all the detail you're putting into this build. 

In some photos it's hard to tell that it's a model and not the real thing.

David G.

[Chinacar]

I may have to give you a Shelby Design Award for this one...;)

[Mark IV]

On 8/11/2023 at 2:08 PM, lucky 130 said:

Looks Great, I thought the 289 used in the Daytona's were black not corp. blue. I could be wrong.

Correct, Ford Corporate Blue was introduced for the 1966 model year.

[Brudda]

Hello Paul. Are you having clearance problems with the front hood clearing the engine? I had a chat with Chris Smith and he told me there was an interference issue with the front end with the engine. I’m also starting one and had this warning. I’m lucky because the problem starts with the very first assembly of the engine. Motor mounts with the frame etc. if there is interference, by how much? And how are you going to fix the issue. MFH kits are a pain with fit problems. 

[Mattilacken]

Epic!