Greg Myers Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Sunny ? This one had a 289 in it. Looks a lot like the complete AMT chassis and drive train, with a 427 body. Edited June 13, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not to forget these jewels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) No, these ain't too popular. I don't think a Daytona would do well. Edited June 13, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) ^^^ There must be an awful lot of us old guys, buying these, to warrant 9 releases. Jeff Edited June 13, 2013 by cartpix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) I have the Fujimi Cobra, and it has the parts to build the 289 I beleive. I'll have to confirm when I get home. I can't speak from experience (don't own the Fujimi kit) but I understand that the knock on the Fujimi kit was that the reference used was a kit car that was found in Japan and that the windscreen/frame were dramatically too thick. Edited June 14, 2013 by The Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) THIIIIIIS is a real Cobra model kit...1/43 model kit... http://www.flickr.com/photos/23231238@N02/sets/72157610839323305/with/3092933788/ http://www.makeupcoltd.co.jp/webshop/f_gallery.html Simón P. Rivera Torres Edited June 14, 2013 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 It's a magnificent hand made work of art in a tiny scale no less. But there are many, many inaccuracies to 1:1. But well worth having and I'm sure the price is scary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 And it's the wrong scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) They come in all sizes mate. Edited June 15, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Now that ones too big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Now that ones too big... Not too big. I would like to see one in 1/8 scale ! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Franklin mint version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 EXOTO bring yer check book, http://www.exoto.com/s/1/ProductList.aspx?Language=en&ProductName=RLG18133&attributetype=category&attributeid=404&productID=1382 very nice. I have one to join my Daytona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 here's a build of the TDR Cobra http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/models-collectibles/108248-building-new-1-8th-scale-tdr-427-roadster-kit-2.html it's big scale 1/8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Okay, so I'll ask the question no one else has asked, What ever happened to the person that started all this six years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 His last post was over a year ago. Not exactly the most active forum member... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 His last post was over a year ago. Not exactly the most active forum member... Yeah I figured that. Not exactly accurate with his information either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah I figured that. Not exactly accurate with his information either. Well.....it's a matter of point of view. Accurate about the info.......maybe at the time. I do know Accurate Miniatures had many planned kits in the pipeline. They had some fantastic people on staff. If you own a B-25 kit from the Concord era of AM I packed it. I got to help out time to time because my brother in law was a primary staff member of AM at the time, in fact two of my brother in laws, my kids, my nephew all put in time there. AM had one of the all time best kit designers. Many of you know who I am talking about. He had already designed a 1/18 die cast Cobra Daytona so he had the info on hand and it just needed to be modified to a design for a 1/24 scale plastic kit. All was roiling along well........ Then my brother in law passed very unexpectedly. He was only 49 and in very good health. He got sick and dies 3 days later. This was a huge blow to the AM team. It caused, in my opinion, everyone at AM to look at themselves and their life. The kit designer left and moved back to his home state, and doing well today BTW. This pretty much caused the remaining AM staff to split up and go separate ways....and all the planned 'stuff' just went away. As you know Revell bought the leftover GS Vette kits, reboxed them and sold out quick. The rest of the kits went to MRC as the guy there was a ex Revell guy and knew the AM guys. The tooling....not 100% sure but I bet we never see the cars, Vette and NASCAR Taurus again. So the info was correct at the time.....but as the saying goes.....'Life happens'. Thought maybe enough time had passed I could tell what I know anyway. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, after almost 6-1/2 years, I guess this topic has finally been wrapped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Top of the list ???? http://www.cybermodeler.com/special/kit_auto_manuf.shtml ???? OH, Darn !! It's 1/24th scale Edited May 4, 2015 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Well, after almost 6-1/2 years, I guess this topic has finally been wrapped up. Only because you moved the last post here from What's "new" coming our way in the next few months, model wise ? http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=100648&page=3 Edited May 4, 2015 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Top of the list ???? http://www.cybermodeler.com/special/kit_auto_manuf.shtml ???? OH, Darn !! It's 1/24th scale That flyer is from over 5 years ago...apparently was cancelled? Edited May 5, 2015 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) this is rather more recent: 2015 Announced Auto, Truck and Motorcycle Kit Release Schedule Sorted By Manufacturer Last updated 28 Apr 15. If you have any news or corrections, please contact Michael Benolkin. The 'New or Updated' column shows what's been added or changed since the last update. Manufacturer Subject Scale Number Release Date New or Updated Academy Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe 24 15507 2015 jb Edited May 5, 2015 by jbwelda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 So is this coming for sure? And are Academy models any good? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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