1/16 Shelby Cobra by MPC

[Mittagskind]

This kit didn't just bring me luck. A few days before Christmas, when the postman rang the bell, I ran towards him, slipped on the stairs and fell to the floor. The result was a broken sternum and a rib. What does that tell us? Model building can be dangerous.

I want to build the kit "OOB", but will try to upgrade the engine compartment with some details. The vehicle will be painted metallic gray, perhaps with red stripes. I will largely avoid chrome because I don't like the chrome-plated parts. Instead they become dull black.

 

Here are a few finished components.

[dino246gt]

Looks excellent so far!

 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Das sieht wirklich toll aus! ??

[Mittagskind]

1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

Looks excellent so far!

 

 

13 minutes ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Das sieht wirklich toll aus! ??

Thanks a lot, Dennis.

Danke dir, Mathias.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Man...I haven't had a broken rib in a long time, but I sure didn't feel like building models for some time afterwards.

You sir, are a true hero.  

Looking good. The leather effect on those seats is particularly realistic.

[Mittagskind]

13 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

You sir, are a true hero.  

Thank you, Bill. It's been 4 weeks since the fall. Now, thanks to medicine, sniffing paint and glue is fun again.

[Gord55]

Nicely done so far, looking forward to watching your progress

[Rattlecan Dan]

Sorry about the rib injury. Glad you're feeling better. Work looks good.

[lordairgtar]

Where did you source your gauges from?

[floodstang]

I built one of those years ago. I might have to do another one. 

[BDSchindler]

I have this very same kit but I haven’t started it yet. There’s a few issues with it…like the chromed side gill vents. The kit provided ones look cheap. I’ll prolly use styrene and fab my own.

I also picked up TX3DCustom’s 427 for it with the webers. I modified the intake so the webers sit straight up as opposed to being canted inward at an angle.

it’s in the queue to be built but I have other projects on the bench first.

[Mittagskind]

On 1/12/2024 at 9:14 PM, lordairgtar said:

Where did you source your gauges from?

What do you mean exactly, the dashboard? It's from the kit.

[Mittagskind]

The trunk is finished. I also wired the battery and added a tank filler neck.

[Mittagskind]

The engine is making progress. I didn't like the lots of chrome plated parts, especially the carburetor intake funnels. Because I didn't have a really good chrome paint, I decided to paint them gold.

I admit the wiring looks a little confused, but form  follows function.
The valve covers and the gearbox received a light blackwash.

[Mittagskind]

The firewall and the rear wall of the cabin are about 2 mm too high, so the body does not fit well on the chassis. So I have to sand both down.

[Mittagskind]

Almost ready for marriage.

[Mattilacken]

Nice build! might need to get one of those! i like the 1:16 kits and the possibilitys to ad detail.