bryan_m Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) ok guys, i am all over the place tryin to nail a project down.........it happens i guess, and usually it works out and i finish something! ive been diggin through some old stuff, and heres another one i forgot about. 1/16th scale shelby cobra! i musta started this one back in 2006 or so........geez! im thinkin about workin on it, im actually kinda proud of the detailing i did on it... heres a few shots, lemme know what ya think. i dont remember what i used for the grille, but i really like it! the engine is fully wired, and i added alot of detail to the firewall..... thats all for now.........hopefully i can stick to one thing, and get it done! LOL thanks for lookin guys, lemme know what ya think! cheers bryan Edited August 10, 2012 by bryan_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I think it looks great, love the paint job, I say, with all the work you already put into it, it deserves to be finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't know if you've got all the wireing correct but, it looks convincing enough. That Cobra is going to be Awesome! You need to finish it for that Shelby Tribute thread. Bryan, I think you have as many on the back burner as me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 thanks guys! ron, i have so many projects on the back burner it should be illegal! LOL bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Holy smokes, you gotta finish that one. Great paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Dude, that is really nice. The wiring is awesome. I look at stuff like this and wonder if I'll ever build anything even close. Something to strive for. Keep it up! Here's some pics of the 1:1 that I built a few years back. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v705/baddogracing/Cobra/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yes you should finish this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Bryan, Would you just sit down and finish something already ! : ) Nice start on this Cobra. Not that you asked but I would love to see this one finished first. As you may be able to tell from my avatar I just love Cobra's. Bar none my all time favorite car. I collect them in all shapes and sizes and materials. Have over 600 as of now. Please finish this baby !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71datsun1200 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 you really need to finish this one. looks so good just the way it is but i need to see some finished pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 geez Bryan! the thing is about done! finish it!!! lol, very nice work too by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Dude, that is really nice. The wiring is awesome. I look at stuff like this and wonder if I'll ever build anything even close. Something to strive for. Keep it up! Here's some pics of the 1:1 that I built a few years back. http://smg.photobuck...ogracing/Cobra/ Tom, you built that?? is it one of those kit ones? either way, it looks great man! do you have a bodyshop or somehting? cause i know a body guy/painter who could use a new job, and maybe some scenery! LOL anyways, it looks great Tom, nice work. my brother has been talkin aout building one, i told him i would, but he doesnt wanna spend that much dough right now. i told him we can do it in stages........build a rolling chassis, then buy and engine and trans.....and then do the body......we dont have to do it all at once... ok, i think im gonna take the advice from you guys, and work on this one......stay tuned! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 ok, i have done some minor stuff, nothing worth posting pics over. i installed the rad, and tranny cooler, gonna make hoses for them now. but first i gotta fuel up..........time for a sandwich! LOL more to come bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Fuel up and keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You can't eat and build at the same time ? : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Ray, someone has to make the sandwiches........i sent the butler and the maid home for the evening! LOL stay tuned. more to come bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Ha ha. I hear you. Thats why I got married so I would have someone to make my sandwiches. Come to think of it that didn't really work out all that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 LOL :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Tom, you built that?? is it one of those kit ones? either way, it looks great man! do you have a bodyshop or somehting? cause i know a body guy/painter who could use a new job, and maybe some scenery! LOL anyways, it looks great Tom, nice work. my brother has been talkin aout building one, i told him i would, but he doesnt wanna spend that much dough right now. i told him we can do it in stages........build a rolling chassis, then buy and engine and trans.....and then do the body......we dont have to do it all at once... ok, i think im gonna take the advice from you guys, and work on this one......stay tuned! cheers bryan Yeah, I built it. It was a lifelong dream to own one and then when I owned one I found out what a PITA it is to own one. A buddy that had one told me but I didn't listen. His had a real 427 side oiler. Mine was a breathed on 302 out of a SCCA American Sedan race car. They're hot, loud, no AC, no top, the fuzz want to stop you all the time, etc. It was a Factory Five with a bunch of mods. It started out to be a standard build but as I went along, I was a member of a forum http://www.ffcars.com/ which gave me a lot of ideas, so I changed it quite a few times. The rear of the body was lowered quite a bit necessitating cutting the upper frame structure and rewelding the supports plus rebuilding the door openings. I still have that license tag (65 Cobra) hanging in my basement. The guy that bought it from me only lives about 3 miles away. The only thing I didn't do was the paint. My brother in law shot it. I did all the body work, priming and prep though as well as all the assembly. It was a lot of work and a lot of fun. I was pretty proud of the finished product. The color was a Miata color, Merlot. The new owner repainted it black. He rides a Harley so what would you expect. Still looks good but I don't think it looks as good as it used to.. I was asked recently if I'd build another one for someone but my 68 year old back won't allow it. That's why I'm doing models again. If I was capable, I'd jump into to it but years of racing motorcycles, a broken back in 1989 (racing a go kart) and a ruptured disc in 2004 (throwing up) have pretty much put all that nonsense to a stop. I've had my fun though. PS I've got a great workshop now, but that one was built in my garage and in front of it at my last residence. Painted it there too. Edited August 9, 2012 by Miatatom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Man you are very lucky to have built and owned a Cobra even if a kit car. I want one very bad since that has been my favorite car for a very long time. But with a daughter in law school my "extra" funds have to go in that direction. She has only one more year to go. After that , who knows ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have a 1/16 MPC Cobra in the stash but i have never read any articles on a detailed build. I will certainly be interested in your article. good luck, btw, did you ever find any aftermarket sets for this car? thanks and good luck, joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 GREAT PAINTING BRYAN!!! Nice Detailing too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 thanks guys! my power went out last night so i accomplished NOTHING! LOL........just another night at the bench i guess......... hopefully ill get someting done tonight, stay tuned cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I managed to get a little bit done..........rad and tranny cooler installed.... and started detailing the tires, sanding the tread and painting the white letters... those are some FAT tires... a little bit of tread sanding goes a long way towards realism! and a little bit of white lettering.... more to come! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Man you are very lucky to have built and owned a Cobra even if a kit car. I want one very bad since that has been my favorite car for a very long time. But with a daughter in law school my "extra" funds have to go in that direction. She has only one more year to go. After that , who knows ? Go for it! My car inspired several builds in the area where I live. I did a lot of things to mine that added a lot of extra work like rounding the leading edge and rear edge of the cockpit opening. The Factory Five is flat and I wanted it to look like the real thing. The rear on the Factory Five sticks up too high too so it had to lower it. Hiding the bolts that hold the body onto the frame had to go. I would have finished it several months sooner than I did but sometimes that anal retentive stuff kicks in. I'd do one a lot simpler if I did one again. In fact, a buddy in our Miata club wanted to know if I'd do another one. I told him no, just can't hold up physically to that kind of work. Get that gal through law school and do it. You'll be glad you did. I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 i was just lookin at those pics again tom, really nice work man. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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