Baldwin Drag Cobra, stock form (I finally finish something)
Hawk312
08-10-2003, 12:59 PM
I built this one using the Revell Baldwin Motion Drag Cobra kit. I decided not to use the decals that came with the kit, and instead build a "stock" looking version. I also decided to try something different and paint on Gold stripes. What does everyone think?
The only modifications were lowering the suspension in the front, and lifting the suspension in the rear. The kit was very detailed, and the proportions seem nearly perfect. It is a very convincing replica in real life. Sorry once again for the quality of the pics.
Let me know what you think.
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The only modifications were lowering the suspension in the front, and lifting the suspension in the rear. The kit was very detailed, and the proportions seem nearly perfect. It is a very convincing replica in real life. Sorry once again for the quality of the pics.
Let me know what you think.
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Toyotagt1
08-10-2003, 01:09 PM
Really good work
bigfrit
08-10-2003, 01:18 PM
Gorgeous looking model !
I love it , once again, a fine model from you...
Looking super!
olivier
I love it , once again, a fine model from you...
Looking super!
olivier
kunta
08-10-2003, 01:24 PM
Beautiful paint job as always!! :thumbsup:
gold stripes looks fine to me.
windshield looks so clear and flawless, is that stock parts? or did something secret work?
gold stripes looks fine to me.
windshield looks so clear and flawless, is that stock parts? or did something secret work?
blueboost
08-10-2003, 01:27 PM
Soooo nice! look at that shine :eek:
love the gold stripes, excellent idea!
love the gold stripes, excellent idea!
Hawk312
08-10-2003, 01:36 PM
Thanks everyone!
windshield looks so clear and flawless, is that stock parts? or did something secret work?
Yep, that is the stock windsheild. It came nicely packaged so it wouldnt get scratched. I am pretty sure it was in its own seperate bag. I was careful not to get it out of the box before it was ready to go in so I wouldnt mark it up at all with my grimey hands. :biggrin: :loser:
windshield looks so clear and flawless, is that stock parts? or did something secret work?
Yep, that is the stock windsheild. It came nicely packaged so it wouldnt get scratched. I am pretty sure it was in its own seperate bag. I was careful not to get it out of the box before it was ready to go in so I wouldnt mark it up at all with my grimey hands. :biggrin: :loser:
tonioseven
08-10-2003, 02:06 PM
Beautiful!!!:eek: :eek: :bigthumb:
Towelboy80
08-10-2003, 02:14 PM
Great work, the paint is very shiny. :bigthumb:
73superduty
08-10-2003, 02:15 PM
That is awesome! Just the right lowering and heightening!
A-1 in my book! Makes me wanna build one!
:bigthumb:
Chris
A-1 in my book! Makes me wanna build one!
:bigthumb:
Chris
Valentino
08-10-2003, 03:19 PM
So shiny, excellent job ......... :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:
Midnight Racer
08-10-2003, 03:37 PM
:eek2::eek2:Amazing work as usual.:bigthumb: :bigthumb:
hondaaccordboy21
08-10-2003, 03:40 PM
BEEEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFUUUUUUU LLLLLLLL. Nice great paint job and its just really nice
primera man
08-10-2003, 06:34 PM
I WAS JUST STARTING TO WONDER WHEN YOU WOULD POST UP ANOTHER MODEL.....WELL WORTH THE WAIT
Model is fantastic.....paint looks sooooooooooo deep looking
Model is fantastic.....paint looks sooooooooooo deep looking
BaNe
08-10-2003, 06:36 PM
Originally posted by tonioseven
Beautiful!!!:eek: :eek: :bigthumb:
:werd:
Beautiful!!!:eek: :eek: :bigthumb:
:werd:
SpoonMan Dos
08-10-2003, 06:49 PM
That Cobra looks fantastic. I have the exact model waiting to be built. Keep up the great work.
Layla's Keeper
08-10-2003, 08:23 PM
Looks concours ready, congrats. :thumbsup:
gt1car
08-10-2003, 08:24 PM
:bananasmi good gob man:icon16:
spymaker
08-10-2003, 11:14 PM
Simply beautiful!!!!
Andrian aka spymaker
Andrian aka spymaker
tazdev
08-11-2003, 01:36 AM
Simply Stunning.
:bigthumb:
:bigthumb:
Bloodhound
08-11-2003, 01:51 AM
I think it's an awesome job on an awesome car. good to see you're back! :ylsuper:
Purpura Delujo
08-11-2003, 01:55 AM
Looks awesome as usual from you. Burns mine up real good
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chaos
08-11-2003, 02:25 AM
:eek: Simply stunning!!! Beautiful work!
Afrofent
08-11-2003, 03:23 AM
Great job dude, I love the paint job.:bigthumb:
Hawk312
08-11-2003, 09:17 AM
Thanks everyone! :smile: You are all too kind! :tongue:
Mopar, I really like yours! That is the perfect shade of blue! What color is that? Did you start a thread on yours yet?
Mopar, I really like yours! That is the perfect shade of blue! What color is that? Did you start a thread on yours yet?
Martbee
08-11-2003, 11:35 AM
Hawk312, your paint job is the best I've seen for a long time now ! What's your secret ? Is it Sikken Autoclear on it or what?
Hawk312
08-11-2003, 01:49 PM
Hawk312, your paint job is the best I've seen for a long time now ! What's your secret ? Is it Sikken Autoclear on it or what?
Thanks! Here is my technique:
First is the color coats, after priming of course. I usually use Duplicolor whenever I can. If it is a solid color like this one, I wetsand after the color coats. Then I apply 4or 5 coats of clear. Wetsand again after allowing it to dry for about a week. Apply several more coats of clear, and allow to dry for another week. I dont think anyone else here does it this way, but it is giving me great results. I wetsand after its completely dry, then use 3M compound, followed by Tamiya compound. Using the Tamiya compound is where it really becomes glossy and smooth. Rub with this stuff as long as possible, or until your arm falls off. :tongue: I finish it off with Zaino polish, and then maybe another coat of Zaino. You might want to try Zaino! Did I mention you *NEED* to use *ZAINO*?:tongue: It is really good stuff.
With this one the stripes we kinda tricky. But, by applying all the clear coat, sanding, and then clear coating again, there isnt any "ledge" where the stripes are, and you cant even feel where the stripes are if you run your fingers over them.
Thanks! Here is my technique:
First is the color coats, after priming of course. I usually use Duplicolor whenever I can. If it is a solid color like this one, I wetsand after the color coats. Then I apply 4or 5 coats of clear. Wetsand again after allowing it to dry for about a week. Apply several more coats of clear, and allow to dry for another week. I dont think anyone else here does it this way, but it is giving me great results. I wetsand after its completely dry, then use 3M compound, followed by Tamiya compound. Using the Tamiya compound is where it really becomes glossy and smooth. Rub with this stuff as long as possible, or until your arm falls off. :tongue: I finish it off with Zaino polish, and then maybe another coat of Zaino. You might want to try Zaino! Did I mention you *NEED* to use *ZAINO*?:tongue: It is really good stuff.
With this one the stripes we kinda tricky. But, by applying all the clear coat, sanding, and then clear coating again, there isnt any "ledge" where the stripes are, and you cant even feel where the stripes are if you run your fingers over them.
Mulsanne
08-11-2003, 02:36 PM
Amazing paintjob. The car looks so real!!!
I love it!
:bigthumb:
I love it!
:bigthumb:
SuperStreet reader
08-11-2003, 02:51 PM
:eek2:so shiny:eek2:
Gainsbourg
08-11-2003, 07:24 PM
Another brilliant work from you Hawk312.
Excellent paint job and a great colour scheme that suits well and don’t take any of the beauty of the Cobra.
Excellent paint job and a great colour scheme that suits well and don’t take any of the beauty of the Cobra.
pettercardoso
08-11-2003, 07:38 PM
WOW! :D Those stripes are killer! And the colours...oh, the colours....:bigthumb:
tanner07
08-24-2003, 10:49 PM
Awesome, but I think you should of built it with all the decals and made the exact Baldwin-Motion car, that car was unbeatable in its day! :P
flyonthewall
08-25-2003, 05:22 AM
Superb as always!
Martbee
08-25-2003, 07:16 AM
Beleive me or not, you made me buy a Baldwin Cobra too ! Can't deceide if it's gonna be black or blue but it'll be with the white stripes for sure. No Baldwin decal though, I want it like something I could have in my own garage. Seem to be a really good kit. Didn't started it yet, I have so much in the waiting process that I can't see the day I'll finish all this !
Maybe I'll try Duplicolor. I have problems with Tamiya Clear, didn't seem to dry... after a month, you've got to be carefull not to stick your fongerprints on the body. Way too soft for the handeling I have to make. I ruined my finish on a RX-7 by doing the window trims... frustrating, you can beleive me. It almost fly across the room... Wooo a flying RX-7! :banghead:
Maybe I'll try Duplicolor. I have problems with Tamiya Clear, didn't seem to dry... after a month, you've got to be carefull not to stick your fongerprints on the body. Way too soft for the handeling I have to make. I ruined my finish on a RX-7 by doing the window trims... frustrating, you can beleive me. It almost fly across the room... Wooo a flying RX-7! :banghead:
Hawk312
08-25-2003, 09:15 AM
Wow, I thought this thread was dead. Thanks again everybody!
Martbee, I had a hard time deciding which color too. I was standing in the paint section at advance auto with three different cans in my hands holding the caps next to each other, trying to see how they would look together! :rofl: :banghead: :banghead: I am seriously considering doing another one sometime, because there was this dark blue color that had just a hint of purple in it that looked *really* good with the gold. I may try those two colors together.
The kit was great. You will want to make sure you lower the front end about 2 scale inches and lift the rear about the same, or it will look really awkward.
Martbee, I had a hard time deciding which color too. I was standing in the paint section at advance auto with three different cans in my hands holding the caps next to each other, trying to see how they would look together! :rofl: :banghead: :banghead: I am seriously considering doing another one sometime, because there was this dark blue color that had just a hint of purple in it that looked *really* good with the gold. I may try those two colors together.
The kit was great. You will want to make sure you lower the front end about 2 scale inches and lift the rear about the same, or it will look really awkward.
hrmodeler
08-26-2003, 01:13 AM
Looking great Hawk! :bigthumb:
Macro
08-26-2003, 01:31 AM
Holy crap! Awesome model, awesome car!
Damn, you make me want to buy one now, just don't have the cash. :disappoin
Not to mention the fact that the kit probably isn't sold in my neck of the woods. :crying:
Damn, you make me want to buy one now, just don't have the cash. :disappoin
Not to mention the fact that the kit probably isn't sold in my neck of the woods. :crying:
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