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10-08-2015, 05:42 AM
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Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Working on a Dragonsnake conversion for the AMT Cobra. Started with the hardtop from AMT's '55 Corvette.
Initial test fit:  Further shaping:  Quick mockup: 
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Looking good already !
I don't know the subject : big flares are to be fixed over the fenders ? |
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Extended the lower edge of the roof.
 
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Very nice, interesting that the parts of a totally different car/brand is the same (roof). Will you try to match the rounded rear window or keep it the straight lines you currently have.
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
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 I am trying to replicate the roof on this car. 
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
another super cool subject. Also I deeply love cobras.
didint know they had so many different hoods there. Must find pictures of the racing ones I spotted around here
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
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 and the soft top: 
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Very nice!
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
This is now available as a resin trans-kit from Historic Racing Miniatures. The kit includes everything shown here.
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Lost track of posting progress photos. None the less here is the completed build.
    
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Looks great!
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Re: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake
Does HRM have the square should style roof's available?
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