LSP_K2 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks Dan! The HRM kit and Harold (the owner producer) are both top notch. This is my first ever go at an all resin kit and has been a pure delight to build so far. I looked at the MFH and Gunze kits as well, decided to go big once and be done with the subject lol. I've picked up a few other "famous fords" as well, 289 Cobra and GT40 MK1 to go allong with my 427 Cobra I built years ago. This looks great, Shawn. MPC (at least I think it was MPC), did a large model of the Cobra, as did, I think, Monogram. I'll probably snatch one,... one of these days. Very nice work on the Cobra. A gent in town here has a reproduction Cobra, looks and sounds sweet....maybe I'll win the Lotto.... Dan A fella out by my old work place, also had a 427 Shelby Cobra kit car, and it sounded so good. Daniel460 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 always had a thing for Cobras, started with the 427 but now Im in full on lust mode for a 289 FIA car Daniel460 and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'd be happy with a plain ok 289 early Cobra.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 as would I Harv, as would I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Nice! Forgot about this thread and I'm glad to see it updated. You got new camera equipment? Picts look fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi Shaka, thanks for dropping in! Same camera gear as always LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 more progress, time to start working towards the firewall found some extra Koni decals got the fire bottle, spare tire and tie downs in Shaka HI, Big Texan, Harold and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 now, following the directions (LOL) you're supposed to add all this stuff AFTER you put the body on the interior tub... w t f i have a better plan... Shaka HI, BloorwestSiR and Big Texan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Crazy instruction writers. Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 ....and written they are, an addendum page of illustrations, but 4 pages of typed single spaced written instructions! That so far have missed the addition of: seats door latches fire extinguisher some decals which side of the chassis (top/bottom) the sway bars go on etc BUT, thats what makes model making fun. If I wanted a fully illustrated almost snap together kit I wouldn't have bought this resin one. Shaka HI and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 i should have the basic tub assembled tonight, then I get to start on the body color! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 now, following the directions (LOL) you're supposed to add all this stuff AFTER you put the body on the interior tub... They were probably ship in a bottle modelers in a previous life. Great looking build so far. Ever try any of the Model Factory Hiro kits? I have a couple and to say they're daunting is an understatement. Carl Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks Carl, I have not tried a MFH kit 'yet', most of them are too rich for my blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 i should have the basic tub assembled tonight, then I get to start on the body color! Lacquer? What color. I've become a "born again lacquer user", it's just wonderful stuff. Ironically, I used lacquers quite a bit when I was a tyke, but had no idea back then that they could be so easily polished. Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Zero Paints Guardsman Blue is what I have, Gorgeous color but damn stinky! Need to spray it on my mule to see how it goes. Nice part is they are flat out of the bottle so some future should bring the shin up to snuff with out issue. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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