PROGRESS Project '04 Cobra

I think by now it's obvious I have no life, as all the progress threads I'm posting right now are of the stuff I've done in the last week alone. Anyways, about this build, Revell dissapointed me so much with their failure to release a Mustang newer than the '99 Cobra, after all the wonderful cars Ford's come out with since then. I was so disappointed, in fact, that I decided the only way to deal with it would be to build my own. Take that, Revell. Here's my custom 99->03 Cobra build so far:

What I started with:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/238578tony_12.jpg
What I had to end up with:
http://www.svt.ford.com/images/gallery/04_y_dead%20front.jpg

Through some miracle, the '98 Saleen hood fit well enough to be considered as a doner. So, on with the putty party! (Also note the reference pictures, I'm a stickler for accuracy!)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/238578tony_13.jpg

There's putty everywhere!!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/238578tony_14.jpg

Driver's side and hood are pretty much done:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/238578tony_15.jpg

Now if only I knew what color to paint it!!!

black or that nice yellow!!

sonic blue, or mystichrome. :D

ArticSilver w/Black and Chrome wheels.

ArticSilver w/Black and Chrome wheels.

Oh yea a Honda colour on a Ford! Nice one Josh :grinno: Are you using that Bondo Spot Glazing & Putty :uhoh:

That putty is a bit messy :mad:

Awesome conversion! The front bumper looks so close! I made this same model(red) and I never thought about modifying the bumper. You rock!
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=249702
Are you going to modify the side skirts, rear bumper and add the little tail spoiler?
Suggestion: Paint it yellow or comp orange to show-off the new body mods!
What kind of wheels to duplicate the '03s??

that's some really nice idea!
i already thought about converting this 'stang into the bullit

I'm using Model Masters Red Putty. It is messy, but it's really easy to sand, sands smooth, and well, it's cheap.

I've already started on the C-scoops, I'm working my way back on this car. I did fill in the rear bumper where it says "Mustang," I don't think I could carve out the word Cobra...that would just be insane. I'll figure something out. Spoiler's next, after the C-scoops are done. When I finish, and it's painted, you will not be able to tell that it was once a 99. I promise.

Now I'm in trouble.

About wheels, I thought Maisto made a 1:24 Cobra I could rob the wheels off of, but all I've been able to find are the 1:18s so far. I'll keep looking.

It would certainly be a lot easier to build a Bullitt, that's for sure.

I'm already set on doing a factory color; it's a 100% factory build. Well, except for the transmission....which I just may cut out of my Camaro model....nah. That's just crazy.

for the cobra on the back bumper. is it done body corlor or is where the word is cut out, in black? if it is black you could make a decal.......just a thought

It's actually inset into the bumper, and stock is unpainted, like it originally was. The '99 is the only Cobra to not say "Cobra" on the rear bumper; Ford had ordered the bumpers, they weren't ready by their release date, so they just sold the 99's with "Mustang" rear bumpers. It's a shame Revell didn't build a 2001 Cobra, then I wouldn't have this problem. I'm probaby going to make a decal for it, unless I can find a way to do it in chrome. Some aftermarket companies make inserts for the rear bumpers of these cars, and my favorite inserts are made of polished stainless steel. We'll see what I can pull off!

look cool, ive only built one mustang but it was pretty much stock

Through some kind of miracle, a friend of mine back home decided to paint his race car Screamin' Yellow and there's a chance I'll be able to shoot a few coats of factory Ford paint on this Cobra! Guess that answers the question of what color this thing is getting painted!

That should look nice. 1:24 just look nice when they are painted with factory colors. I'm curious to see which project you will finish first (2 Mustangs and a Lightning); more pics would be appreciated, but if you don't have any I guess we can wait!

Yes, Maisto make a 1:24 diecast cobra. I believe you can get the "Assembly line" (the one you put together) If the bumper on the diecast is recessed with the word "COBRA" on it, then take a little liquid latex, and brush a light coat on it to take a mold. Then just cast a copy in resin. The hard part will be lining it up right and puttying it all smooth.
Just a though!!

John

I have never seen the Maisto 1:24 Cobra, and they don't have it listed on their website......If anyone sees one PLEASE PLEASE let me know!!!!!

I should be getting a digital camera this weekend, then I'll actually be able to put up more pics for you guys. So far I've been struggling with 35mm and not much of a macro lens.

The Lightning and Cobra are both on hold until next semester...I'll resume work sometime in the middle of January. I have to finish the 90 Mustang before the 9th of Dec, after that I have finals, then I come home, and I don't have anywhere to work on models here and I don't want to pack everything up. I'll probably spend all of Christmas break working on Will's 1:1 car, trying to get it running. It's unfortunate, I wanted to enter this one (the 04) in the model of the year contest, looks like it won't make it! Oh well. Next year...

im pretty sure u are mistaken with the 1/18th diecast.

I just went to the website too and didnt see it. But they also do not have listed on their website, but I know for sure they are made: 1948 ford f-100, the new beetle (hard top), a Shinoda cobra mustang, and the street tuners, impreza, focus, acura, and one other one. (All I can remember off the top o my head) I will see if I can pickup one of the cobra stangs.

John

Ok I have a maisto catalog and thumbed through it. There is an Assembly Line Mustang Cobra in 1/24th scale. Except its a '99 So that doesnt help you any. Sorry for my useless info.

John

The kit I'm using is a 99 Cobra, so the wheels are the same. I still don't know what wheels to use for this one or the Lightning.

I decided this one is going to be a "curbside," so I went ahead and glued the hood down. Here's what I have so far:

The model on the left is a stock-built 99 Cobra, the model on the right is the '03-'04 Cobra I'm building now:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/238578cobra_compare-med.JPG

Here's the side scoop:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/238578cobra_sidescoop-med.JPG

A comparison:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/238578sidescoopcompare-med.JPG


I still have no clue which wheels to use, I'd like to use either of these if I can find something like them in 1:24/1:25 scale:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/tn/M1007A179M.jpg or http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/Part/Tn/M1007F500_a.jpg

Anybody know of anything I could use?

i can't seem to find them right now but it seems like the revell civic kit came with similar wheels to those on the left. this is looking to be a killer build. glad to see you still working on this one

I still have no clue which wheels to use, I'd like to use either of these if I can find something like them in 1:24/1:25 scale:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/tn/M1007A179M.jpg or http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/Part/Tn/M1007F500_a.jpg

Anybody know of anything I could use?

Some close matches for the right one would be Aoshima's Altstadt or Materasse. The lugs don't line up with the open areas and spokes don't go all the way to the center, but it's close.