Shelby Cobra 427 SC

[Filthysanches]

Been working on this for a couple weeks off and on. With each new project I try to get a bit more detailed, but sometimes my impatience takes over. 

 

Here's the nether regions. Had trouble getting reference photos of this exact model, paint guessing was had. 

I know these plugs are not in scale. Ripped them out of an ethernet cable. Today I made a trip to frys and got several spools of wires that are in scale. I'll be using them on my next project. Used panel liner washes to give the aluminum and carb some depth

 

I stripped the plating off the chrome parts to get a deeper reflection with moltov liquid chrome. 

Added some linkage and stuff. Again it was hard to find the exact engine and I suspect the model maker took some liberties. 

Engines need oil

Interior. Here we are with the flocking in place with mixed results 

Paint. I went with a deep blue

Upol clear coat. All orange peeless and polished up. And only one slip of the dremel chuck. 

More chrome parts

Radiator with some panel liner weathering 

The tarp. I did some airbrushing to give it a bit more dimension 

[cobraman]

I think your doing a fine job ! Love the paint. I would be proud to have that displayed in one of my Cobra cabinets. Keep er' goin'.

[vamach1]

You have some great skills and eye for realism.  You can mix up the firing order of the plug wires so it does not look like they are in a 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 pattern.  Keep up the great work.

[dwc43]

Looks good, just one thing, your linkage for the carbs on the wrong side. Cobra carbs mount backwards with the vacuum secondary pod on the drivers side and the linkage and springs on the passenger side.

 

[vamach1]

31 minutes ago, dwc43 said:

Looks good, just one thing, your linkage for the carbs on the wrong side. Cobra carbs mount backwards with the vacuum secondary pod on the drivers side and the linkage and springs on the passenger side.

 

Good catch.

[FabbricaP]

Great looking build! Build this same kit last year

[dwc43]

On 4/21/2018 at 7:46 PM, vamach1 said:

Good catch.

Thanks.  Still a good looking build though.

 

[Oldcarfan27]

If I might ask, what kit is this? Is it the old Monogram? It looks great! I've wanted to build a nice 427 Cobra, but I've read so many bad reviews about so many Cobra kits that I've been reluctant to buy any of them.

Is this kit accurate enough out of the box or does it require a lot of corrections to make it right? I'm not a Cobra expert, so I don't know what is different between the small and big block Cobras. I just like the overstuffed look of the 427s!

[Filthysanches]

On 4/23/2018 at 8:11 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

If I might ask, what kit is this? Is it the old Monogram? It looks great! I've wanted to build a nice 427 Cobra, but I've read so many bad reviews about so many Cobra kits that I've been reluctant to buy any of them.

Is this kit accurate enough out of the box or does it require a lot of corrections to make it right? I'm not a Cobra expert, so I don't know what is different between the small and big block Cobras. I just like the overstuffed look of the 427s!

It may be accurate technically, I'm just a hobbiest as this thread clearly points out, but the model from a build perspective is poorly made in the sense that allot of the pieces don't fit together well. Allot of sanding and allot of gap filling. Even then it's a bit horsey to assemble. My guess is that the size of the car doesn't lend itself well to scale. 

Another thing missing is the moldings and hood ornament of the cobra which is a bummer. 

[Filthysanches]

On 4/21/2018 at 5:09 PM, vamach1 said:

You have some great skills and eye for realism.  You can mix up the firing order of the plug wires so it does not look like they are in a 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 pattern.  Keep up the great work.

Yeah I'm dipping my toe in slowly. My research is lacking. And the scratch build materials don't lend itself to accuracy. Fully aware the firing order is wildly inaccurate. 

My next build will be more meticulous, I should have known better with this car in particular as the fan base is on point. 

[Filthysanches]

On 4/21/2018 at 5:14 PM, dwc43 said:

Looks good, just one thing, your linkage for the carbs on the wrong side. Cobra carbs mount backwards with the vacuum secondary pod on the drivers side and the linkage and springs on the passenger side.

 

BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH it I went back and forth depending on the image I found. I'm not as well versed in engine construction, only have had to work on a couple of trucks in my life, but Google turned up mixed results. I eventually landed on this. I'll have to up my research chops me thinks. 

[Filthysanches]

Update. More assembled lots of struggle with this one

[NOBLNG]

On ‎4‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 3:30 AM, Filthysanches said:

Been working on this for a couple weeks off and on. With each new project I try to get a bit more detailed, but sometimes my impatience takes over.

I hear you. I have the same problem with impatience. I too try to get better with each model, but I am not going to lose sleep over incorrect details or proper paint colors. It is after all only plastic. The main thing is to enjoy what you're doing. The paint job on yours looks fantastic!

[Filthysanches]

More updates. Found out that this clear coat in addition to almost guaranteeing to give you cancer without a respirator, dries soft if your not careful making handling somewhat challenging. 

Added Some various parts. Also had to hand paint the emblem which while I think it works with the naked eye, will likely look poor in image but I'm starting to lose patience for this model in particular given how poorly it was made. It almost seems as though they knew they wanted a skill level 3 model to be marketed for a higher skill, by making extra parts while leaving out some other parts that would add to the car. Ill likely pick up the Revell version at some point when I'm up for some punishment. 

[shaunmza]

It looks good in the photo's for sure.

I love that shade of blue!

[Filthysanches]

As far as I'm concerned this is done. It's dead to me. Take a look at where it. 

Thanks for all the feedback, onward and upward! 

[cobraman]

Good looking Cobra. Nice work.