Revell / Monogram Cobra 427 ... ?

[Jonathan]

This most recent issue, is the tried-and-true Cobra from forever?  I'm assuming no changes?

The last time I got this kit was the "Street Burner" boxing, which had great decals, but the overall detail and molding seemed to be less crisp than previous releases.

thanks!

 

[Daddyfink]

Yup, same kit. Not bad for a mold done back in 1988! 

[RancheroSteve]

Nice use of the LAX Theme Building on the box lid! Since Shelby had his facility near the airport at this time, I wonder if this is based on an actual photo or if it's just a fantasy?

[Force]

8 hours ago, RancheroSteve said:

Nice use of the LAX Theme Building on the box lid! Since Shelby had his facility near the airport at this time, I wonder if this is based on an actual photo or if it's just a fantasy?

Not just near the airport, Shelby American was located on the LAX airport grounds in an aircraft hangar from 1965 and the hangar is still there even tho' Shelby moved out of there, the first shop was at Venice Beach.

[RancheroSteve]

12 hours ago, Force said:

Not just near the airport, Shelby American was located on the LAX airport grounds in an aircraft hangar from 1965 and the hangar is still there even tho' Shelby moved out of there, the first shop was at Venice Beach.

Well yes, you're correct. I was just thinking "not right at the airport where the passengers come in and out, like in the photo". Incidentally, a friend of mine grew up (and still lives) just a few blocks from the Venice (now Marina del Rey) shop but didn't know about it until I told her.

[Fat Brian]

I only saw the single carb intake in this one and only the cast aluminum valve covers. I might try to pick the decal sheet up though.