1/43 monogram cobra.

[Brudda]

I just could not just sit and watch tv. Sanded the seams out of the body. Primed with tamiya primer. Sprayed the blue next. It’s an automotive toner, thinned out . Urethane automotive clear really thinned out. Shot thru a pasche single stage old airbrush. I think my 1/43 corvette is going to have some competition. 

[Brudda]

[Brudda]

[lordairgtar]

I think this will look pretty nice.

[Brudda]

Thank you Greg.  A mock up. 

[drodg]

Looking forward to this build also

[Brudda]

On 6/9/2025 at 7:08 AM, drodg said:

Looking forward to this build also

Here is the latest update , not much just painted chassis. 

[beeRS]

Very nice paint job. Those wire wheels are amazing considering it’s 1/43 scale. 

[Brudda]

7 hours ago, beeRS said:

Very nice paint job. Those wire wheels are amazing considering it’s 1/43 scale. 

Thank you beeRS, The wheels are photoetch from the kit. These are amazing little kits. 

[Belugawrx]

Front inner fender wells...? not even the 1:25 kits have those...

Paint looks flawless Bruce

[Brudda]

On 6/13/2025 at 6:12 AM, Belugawrx said:

Front inner fender wells...? not even the 1:25 kits have those...

Paint looks flawless Bruce

Thank you Bruce. I find it very interesting that monogram put such effort in these kits … and it shows. The corvette I finished was one of the best model cars I have ever built. And I have built most. These are tamiya quality maybe better in some cases. I keep saying this, why they never caught on. I could understand here but Europe or Japan? These should have taken off. 

[Brudda]

Test fitting the frame. Meaning will all 4 tires hit the ground, well there was a slight twist to the frame . Took the twist out and now she sits flat on all fours. 

[Brudda]

Here she is interior tub in place. This is the stance of the car. This car is a little more finicky than the corvette. But a fun build.