Shorty Shelby Cobra

[cobraman]

I didn’t really start out to build this silly thing . I had a couple body pieces left over when after I created the long nose Cobra drag car I plan on building . I meshed these two left over pieces and puttied them up and figured I would see what I could come up with . I had it painted black but messed it up so started over and decided to go with some Tamiya Racing Green I had . No engine or chassis , just a flat sheet of plastic . Parts from my parts box inc. wheels , tires , hood scoop, side pipes , rear spoiler and tail lights , roll bar and straight pin for shifter . 

[vamach1]

I’ve never seen a cute Cobra but now I have.  I saw a Griffith recently and the wheelbase looked close to your shorty.

Edited November 18, 2021 by vamach1

[Zippi]

Good looking shorty there Ray.  Looks really kewl.

[Classicgas]

Nicely done. 

[happy grumpy]

Great build for a multi spare parts project. When I look at it it make me think of a kit car. I like the color, gives it a British accent somehow. 

[cobraman]

Thank you very much fellows.

[FLHCAHZ]

Cool!  The green really suits the car.

[Rich Chernosky]

Definetly different Ray, but still a Cobra. Very creative and thanks for sharing. 

[cobraman]

Thanks guys.

[Snake45]

Very cool! Came out better than I expected when you first told of doing it. The proportions remind me a little of an MG Midget. Still think it would look cool on a chopped VW chassis if you ever decide to upgrade it. Well done and model on! 

[cobraman]

Thanks Snake, your idea was a good one but I didn't want to invest in another kit and I wanted to get it done and it probably would have taken a couple weeks to get the buggy kit.

[PappyD340]

Another great looking Cobra Ray!

[cobraman]

Thanks Larry !

[Lunajammer]

Dare I say it’s adorable? Seriously that’s a nice chunk of work to bring it all together.

BTW love the alternative thinking 

Edited November 19, 2021 by Lunajammer

[slusher]

I really like this Cobra Ray, i like the green..  what color and brand did you use…

[Old Nasty]

Kinda cute.

[spencer1984]

As if the full-sized Cobra wasn't scary enough to drive! Nicely done, the green suits it perfectly.

[cobraman]

Thanks a lot guys ! Carl , the green is Tamiya Racing Green.

[crazyjim]

Cute little bugger Ray.

[cobraman]

Thanks Jim !

[TooOld]

Great little Cobra Ray , I like the shorty look but not so much the wing .  I'd be willing to bet that somewhere somebody has built one just like this !

[OneTrickPony]

It makes me think of a cooler looking version of an MG Midget. Well done!

 

[cobraman]

Thank you Bob and Dave.   The wing was an afterthought and I too don't think it was a good addition.