Cobra Daytona Coupe

[2whl]

I started on this kit about a month and a half ago and thought I'd bring the WIP over here.  So if it seems as if I'm going at warp speed on this build, it's because I'm going catch you up to where I'm at.  Then I'll slow down to my normal glacial pace.

This is a 1/12th MFH kit of the Shelby Daytona Cobra.  Kit contents.......







 
 

[2whl]

I spent some time getting the resin pieces lined up and the holes drilled for them.








Basic engine and chassis pieces painted and assembled.

[406 Silverado]

This is intense!!! I’ll be bookmarking this Paul!!

[kyledehart5]

Well, I've complimented you over on the other board, but no compliments can be too much for this build. It really is some amazing work and I look forward to following it through to the end!

[garydavis]

I'm with you on this one. This is going to be a cool build.

[buddho]

Great looking progress...gonna be a beauty when completed. Itll be cool to watch come together.

[keavdog]

Awesome. I saw a real one in person at the Ford Museum in Toole UT. I've always want to see one of these Hiro kits. Following.

[deafpanzer]

I don't build cars but I enjoy following the builds. It is the firs time I have learned about MFH kit and it really looks nice so you definitely have my attention!

[handiabled]

Following this one for sure!

[2whl]

Thank you for all of the compliments guys.

Engine assembly is next.

[handiabled]

From the shift linkage to the bellhousing studs and nuts this looks incredible!

[kyledehart5]

Looks like if you attached this to a startup stand it would run with no problems. Beautiful.

[deafpanzer]

The engine looks fantastic!

[Joe Rix]

Whoa! That is one cool subject Paul and an amazing kit to boot. Superb work on the engine.

[Steve Zuleski]

Huge kit, excellent!

[project510]

WOW, bookmarked for sure. I'm gonna have to try hard not to buy this kit. Looks amazing!

[2whl]

Thanks for the compliments guys.   

Still catching up.   The antiquated leaf spring suspension was done with stacked p/e.    Once the suspension was on, I installed the motor, then the framework around it.









The radiator and shrouding 




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[Joe Rix]

That looks so dang good. Reall superb work Paul. This is looking way wicked.

[2whl]

Sept 12, 2023 11:43:41 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

That looks so dang good. Reall superb work Paul. This is looking way wicked.

You should realize that 90% of the "looks dang good" is the kit.  I'm only suppling 10% of that.  

[garydavis]

Hey Paul...but your 10% is outstanding...to say the least. This really looking GREAT!

[2whl]

Thank you Gary.


For some reason they designed the car with the window on top of the frame







Once I got the frame painted semi-black, I glued the window to it.  Once dry, I did the fine trimming and added the rivets.  I'm kinda proud of the fact that I was able to put in 40 rivets and only lost two.




  

[garydavis]

I'll tell ya Paul...that is waaay more than 10% building skill! Awesome job on those rivets too! Shoot...I'd be ecstatic if I only lost two... This is really looking good.

[2whl]

Sept 12, 2023 13:33:08 GMT -5 garydavis said:

I'll tell ya Paul...that is waaay more than 10% building skill! Awesome job on those rivets too! Shoot...I'd be ecstatic if I only lost two... This is really looking good.

Thank you, Gary

Decaling the switch labels and the gauges.  I didn't like the appearance of gauges I did on an earlier build when I used the provided lenses.  So I used the craft glue a friend had found.  It dries clear and is very strong.  It's also what I used on the rear window.

[deafpanzer]

This is so sick!!! Everything looks great! I am afraid to ask how much those kits cost today?

[2whl]

Sept 13, 2023 14:36:58 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

This is so sick!!! Everything looks great! I am afraid to ask how much those kits cost today?

Thank you Andy

I paid $680 for this kit with the shipping.  I know it sounds like a lot, but I've seen people spend more than that on a 1/12th Tamiya kit with all of the upgrades and extras that are available.   

[keavdog]

The center console and dash look fantastic. I'm tempted to spring for one of these kits... soooo tempting

[Steve Zuleski]

The fiddly bits are coming together, nicely.

[Joe Rix]

Those gauges turned out fantastic. You're letting it rip with that "10%" buddy. I may have to look into some that Liquid Glass your using there.

[handiabled]

You are killing this build sir! Absolutely wonderful watching this come together

[kyledehart5]

Such a beautiful build so far. Really wonderful work