Scuderia Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 cool cool thanks. i'll save the pic n bring it when i go next time
tjones87 Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 just picked me up a Cobra kit off ebay...will be starting to build it as soon as I can, probably after the 9th (car show weekend here). Still unsure on how I will build this Cobra....too many choices
wgflatliner Posted May 29, 2012 Author Posted May 29, 2012 Mine is about 75% complete. I got the chassis put together with the interior. The body is curing with the clear coat. I opted to do a single wide white stripe and will be doing the short windshield and removable tonneau cover over the passenger seat. I need to finish the wheels with aluminum next and get them installed and maybe accent with a gunmetal or exhaust colored inserts. So I'm in the final stages and will get pics when it's done.
TooOld Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 I'm still trying to decide what to build for a Tribute , so I dug out something I started a looong time ago ! Back in 1982 I started a 1/16 Cobra modeled after the Steve Arntz Replica that was on the cover of Hot Rod in 1979 . Using the MPC kit , I scratch built the frame and suspension using brass tubing . I just unboxed it for the first time this past weekend and took these photos . It's pretty banged up and the paint has yellowed . It was Bright Red with a Bright White stripe ! The interior panels are aluminum and have oxidized pretty badly . Overall , I think it looks pretty crude and may not be worth rebuilding . I have anither MPC kit that hasn't been touched yet . This shot shows the front frame extension is broken . Also the working suspension can be seen . Bottom views showing the frame and all the plumbing . One of the lower control arms is broken . I'm not sure why the rear links are rect. tubing , and there are no uppers ! The braided hoses are the shielding found in electronic wiring . It looks pretty bad compared with what we have available today . The fuel tank is an R/C item and the battery must be from the kit . That aluminum floor is probabably the worst part of this thing ! Okay , like I said it's probably not worth saving , but I'm looking for ideas . Save all or part ? Or set it aside and start over . I got carried away with the photos , didn't mean to take up so much space . I really need some input on this one ! BOB .
Intmd8r Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 I'm still trying to decide what to build for a Tribute , so I dug out something I started a looong time ago ! Back in 1982 I started a 1/16 Cobra modeled after the Steve Arntz Replica that was on the cover of Hot Rod in 1979 . Using the MPC kit , I scratch built the frame and suspension using brass tubing . I just unboxed it for the first time this past weekend and took these photos . It's pretty banged up and the paint has yellowed . It was Bright Red with a Bright White stripe ! The interior panels are aluminum and have oxidized pretty badly . Overall , I think it looks pretty crude and may not be worth rebuilding . I have anither MPC kit that hasn't been touched yet . This shot shows the front frame extension is broken . Also the working suspension can be seen . Bottom views showing the frame and all the plumbing . One of the lower control arms is broken . I'm not sure why the rear links are rect. tubing , and there are no uppers ! The braided hoses are the shielding found in electronic wiring . It looks pretty bad compared with what we have available today . The fuel tank is an R/C item and the battery must be from the kit . That aluminum floor is probabably the worst part of this thing ! Okay , like I said it's probably not worth saving , but I'm looking for ideas . Save all or part ? Or set it aside and start over . I got carried away with the photos , didn't mean to take up so much space . I really need some input on this one ! BOB . This may not be the most accurate Cobra chassis, but you certainly put a lot of effort and thought into it. I'm sure that your skills have come a long way since '82 and this would make for an excellent foundation for a future project. No matter what you decide, I'm sure that your next Cobra buld will turn out great.
martinfan5 Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Well I calling the 427 done, there are a few little things I want to do still, but overall its done, I am sure I will be back with another Shelby kit for this CBP
vintagestang Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I'm still trying to decide what to build for a Tribute , so I dug out something I started a looong time ago ! Back in 1982 I started a 1/16 Cobra modeled after the Steve Arntz Replica that was on the cover of Hot Rod in 1979 . Using the MPC kit , I scratch built the frame and suspension using brass tubing . I just unboxed it for the first time this past weekend and took these photos . It's pretty banged up and the paint has yellowed . It was Bright Red with a Bright White stripe ! The interior panels are aluminum and have oxidized pretty badly . Overall , I think it looks pretty crude and may not be worth rebuilding . I have anither MPC kit that hasn't been touched yet . This shot shows the front frame extension is broken . Also the working suspension can be seen . Bottom views showing the frame and all the plumbing . One of the lower control arms is broken . I'm not sure why the rear links are rect. tubing , and there are no uppers ! The braided hoses are the shielding found in electronic wiring . It looks pretty bad compared with what we have available today . The fuel tank is an R/C item and the battery must be from the kit . That aluminum floor is probabably the worst part of this thing ! Okay , like I said it's probably not worth saving , but I'm looking for ideas . Save all or part ? Or set it aside and start over . I got carried away with the photos , didn't mean to take up so much space . I really need some input on this one ! BOB . I know the paint yellowed but it still looks good red and yellow.
TooOld Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Steve , Ray , and Patrick . I appreciate your comments . When I did this build , I had never seen a Cobra in person and really was working from pictures in Magazines . Alot has changed in the last 30 years ! I boxed it back up the way I found it , and will save it for another time . I plan on building a new Cobra using the kit I have and everything I've learned since then . I hope there is no deadline for this CBP . I might be awhile . BOB .
wgflatliner Posted June 4, 2012 Author Posted June 4, 2012 got mine done and off the bench. i did it box stock, as i wanted to get something completed to keep me motivated to build. here's some pics!
tjones87 Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Looks great...cant wait to get mine in, will more than likely be done box stock, but not blue...love them in blue, but too many out there...will have to think of a different color.
jcbigpaw Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 Bob I gotta tell you I am very impressed with the level of detail on that cobra. Incredible. I can only hope to some day aspire to your level of expertise. In the mean time I do have a GT350H I've been wanting to get to so this is a good excuse. Count me in.
tjones87 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Had my laptop crash on the the other morning, so had to put a halt on this build...so I will be using the laptop as a place to snap pics, until I get it fixed (if its fixable)... Finally got a chance to work on my Cobra. I dont all this today...got just about everything ready for assembly. Just need to clear the body and add the small pieces afterwards. I had initially planned on wrapping the body in BMF (after getting hood wrapped within 2 hours, the body did not coporate as well) but ended up going yellow. I will be using the cover for the pass side of the car. Hope to get it finished before the weekend.
Scuderia Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Nice clean work and that dash looks super too, good job. Sorry to hear about the comp, good luck with the save on that one.
TooOld Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I agree . And the yellow is going to look great ! People think I'm crazy , but I've seen a couple bright yellow cobras and they are beautiful .
tjones87 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 yeah i think they look amazing in yellow. Would look better with black stripes, but this one got the stripe delete option lol. Hoping to have it done a little later tonight, but probably this weekend...got the clear sprayed today, not just all the little details. thanks for the comments.
tjones87 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 It is Createx Opaque Yellow. Was the only thing I had when I was ready to spray the body. It looks alot better than I imagined it would.
cobraman Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Cobras look great in yellow and yours is no exception. I have several yellow ones. Nice paint job !
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