Cobra & Mustang gathering!
Purpura Delujo
08-17-2002, 12:53 AM
Anyone with pics of Cobras, Mustangs or anything old Shelby, please post pictures here! I'll get my 427 Cobra pics up soon and pics of my completed Firebird 400. Hell, anyone with old american car models post em here!
TheSyndicate
08-17-2002, 12:59 AM
I can't say I put as much dedication into my models as you guys, but heres a pic of some of my models. I had some more but they came out extremely blurry :(
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/118467Img08.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/118467Img08.jpg
Purpura Delujo
08-17-2002, 01:03 AM
HOLY CRAP!!!That Viper is HUGE is it 1/18 or 1/12? And it that white blur to the right a 69 Camaro? Nice choice of american muscle there :D
TheSyndicate
08-17-2002, 01:03 AM
Oh yeah I forgot to tell about the pic. The far left is obviously a Viper. It's a 1/18 scale GTS-R die cast kit (waste of money). Then the middle one is a 93(?) Foxbody Mustang Cobra. The one on the right is a '69 Cobra Jet.
mstngcobrasvt98
08-17-2002, 02:58 AM
Mustangs, Cobras and Shelbys. Wow, here come alot. Wait for the pics to load.
1965 Mustang Coupe 1/18th scale.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/126853aug17_36.jpg
1998 Mustang Cobra SVT
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/393594aug17_37.jpg
1969 Shelby GT-500
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/629104aug17_38.jpg
1967 Shelby Cobra GT-500
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/383879aug17_39.jpg
1989 Mustang GT Hatchback
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/956128aug17_40.jpg
1999 Mustang Cobra SVT
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/835216aug17_41.jpg
1998? Mustang SVE
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/829382aug17_42.jpg
Shelby Cobra 427 1/32 scale
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/179177aug17_44.jpg
19?? Shelby Cobra GT-350 1/18th scale
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/398204aug17_45.jpg
That's all of them. Hope you like 'em.
1965 Mustang Coupe 1/18th scale.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/126853aug17_36.jpg
1998 Mustang Cobra SVT
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/393594aug17_37.jpg
1969 Shelby GT-500
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/629104aug17_38.jpg
1967 Shelby Cobra GT-500
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/383879aug17_39.jpg
1989 Mustang GT Hatchback
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/956128aug17_40.jpg
1999 Mustang Cobra SVT
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/835216aug17_41.jpg
1998? Mustang SVE
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/829382aug17_42.jpg
Shelby Cobra 427 1/32 scale
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/179177aug17_44.jpg
19?? Shelby Cobra GT-350 1/18th scale
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/398204aug17_45.jpg
That's all of them. Hope you like 'em.
Purpura Delujo
08-17-2002, 05:35 AM
I think thats a 1966 GT350, I got a 66 GT350H and it looks nearly exactly the same. Good to see that you got so many stang models! They all look very nice...especially the 1998 Mustang SVE
Honoturtle
08-17-2002, 05:45 AM
Nice cars, I'm actually workin on a Mustang at the moment 2 past time while my civic dries, well Im converting it into a Cobra R. Right now I got the Interior, R.Bumper, F. bumper, and spoiler, gatta get a cool hood!
modelfan1
08-17-2002, 09:25 AM
Here's one of my Cobras,it's the Revell 1/24 SC version w/ Ken Miles
and "ole Shel" figures
:bandit: Mike
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/264738shel&baby1.jpg
and "ole Shel" figures
:bandit: Mike
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/264738shel&baby1.jpg
Hawk312
08-17-2002, 02:24 PM
Ranger_X
08-17-2002, 05:05 PM
Targa top super stallion
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p25ece5fcf474f0a455b1ceaf72091901/fd643376.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p25ece5fcf474f0a455b1ceaf72091901/fd643376.jpg
primera man
08-17-2002, 08:54 PM
Heres the Mustang i done awhile back
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/297046DSCF1657.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/886011DSCF1654.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/297046DSCF1657.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/886011DSCF1654.JPG
Purpura Delujo
08-17-2002, 09:03 PM
Damn that Boss looks sweet, very nice model. Is it all sunny in NZ Pman? It isn't over here in Oz, and that sux because I want to finish taking photos of my Cobra, Mustang & Firebird.:(
Ranger_X
08-17-2002, 09:27 PM
I just got that model!
How did you get the lowered stance? I haven't even onpened the model yet. Does it use rear leafs and an IFS? Does revell include the chrome trim for around the windows?
I don't think I'm gonna go with the hood scoop or boss 302 paint scheme/decals. I think I'm gonna go with a nice modern modified look with a bright metallic paint, shaved, lowered stance layed out on newer 5 spoke cobra rims. What do you guys think?
How did you get the lowered stance? I haven't even onpened the model yet. Does it use rear leafs and an IFS? Does revell include the chrome trim for around the windows?
I don't think I'm gonna go with the hood scoop or boss 302 paint scheme/decals. I think I'm gonna go with a nice modern modified look with a bright metallic paint, shaved, lowered stance layed out on newer 5 spoke cobra rims. What do you guys think?
Ranger_X
08-19-2002, 09:35 PM
bump. Damn things move fast in this forum.
primera man
08-19-2002, 09:52 PM
Originally posted by Ranger_X
bump. Damn things move fast in this forum.
;) ...hint taken...didnt see your question sorry.
The trim around the windows is all done with BareMetal Foil for a better look.
It uses leaf springs.
As for the lowering....this was one of my first goes at lowering. I just off-set the axles into the inner wheels as they would not be seen at all as the chrome wheels are solid and not see though from the outside.
Does not have to be lowered much to get a nice height
bump. Damn things move fast in this forum.
;) ...hint taken...didnt see your question sorry.
The trim around the windows is all done with BareMetal Foil for a better look.
It uses leaf springs.
As for the lowering....this was one of my first goes at lowering. I just off-set the axles into the inner wheels as they would not be seen at all as the chrome wheels are solid and not see though from the outside.
Does not have to be lowered much to get a nice height
Ranger_X
08-19-2002, 10:26 PM
Thanks. That sounds like a good idea with the foil, how did you get it to stick? With clear glue? I think I'm just gonna mask it off and go for black trim.
I just off-set the axles into the inner wheels as they would not be seen at all as the chrome wheels are solid and not see though from the outside.
:eek: Cheater!
j/k :D I just opened the kit, and the front end has presented itself as a little bit of a problem. The axels and springs (look like a cross beween control arms and torsion bars, weird..) come attached to the chassis, so I think I'll have to seperate the parts from the chassis, cut the shocks and re-locate them cemented higher up into the frame... gonna be a pain in the ass :( Maybe I can just move the entire chassis up into the frame, any suggestions? The rear will be damn easy. The differential and driveshaft don't appear to be sitting on the frame, so all I have to do is bend the leaf springs up a little and cement them in.
Plans are also: Smooth out where the exhaust tapers off and points downward, cement extensions on, then paint chrome so I have some nice straight tips comin off the back. I may even re-do the whole exhaust so I'll have straight pipes exiting the rear. I'm gonna go for the kind of look seawolf made with his sweet challenger, only this will be a brighter color with a more modern look.
Think I should ditch the rear window louvres? They do look kinda cool, but I'm not sure they'll flow with the "smooth" look.
I just off-set the axles into the inner wheels as they would not be seen at all as the chrome wheels are solid and not see though from the outside.
:eek: Cheater!
j/k :D I just opened the kit, and the front end has presented itself as a little bit of a problem. The axels and springs (look like a cross beween control arms and torsion bars, weird..) come attached to the chassis, so I think I'll have to seperate the parts from the chassis, cut the shocks and re-locate them cemented higher up into the frame... gonna be a pain in the ass :( Maybe I can just move the entire chassis up into the frame, any suggestions? The rear will be damn easy. The differential and driveshaft don't appear to be sitting on the frame, so all I have to do is bend the leaf springs up a little and cement them in.
Plans are also: Smooth out where the exhaust tapers off and points downward, cement extensions on, then paint chrome so I have some nice straight tips comin off the back. I may even re-do the whole exhaust so I'll have straight pipes exiting the rear. I'm gonna go for the kind of look seawolf made with his sweet challenger, only this will be a brighter color with a more modern look.
Think I should ditch the rear window louvres? They do look kinda cool, but I'm not sure they'll flow with the "smooth" look.
kicker1_solo
08-20-2002, 12:40 AM
Well, here's my mustang. I built it a couple years ago when I wasn't into detail and everything, so it's not that great. :)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/775031Dcp_0226.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/502960Dcp_0227.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/333851Dcp_0228.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/775031Dcp_0226.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/502960Dcp_0227.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/333851Dcp_0228.jpg
Honoturtle
08-20-2002, 02:50 AM
Nice Boss Pman!!!!
Purpura Delujo
08-20-2002, 02:52 AM
Nice big chrome engine Kicker1, you should detail it now....then it'll look a whole lot better. I might lower my Camaro when I get it, Can you just chop the leaf springs down Pman? Or do you have to do other things aswell?
Ranger_X
08-20-2002, 03:42 AM
Originally posted by Lowriders4Life
Nice big chrome engine Kicker1, you should detail it now....then it'll look a whole lot better. I might lower my Camaro when I get it, Can you just chop the leaf springs down Pman? Or do you have to do other things aswell?
As I said, the easiest way to lower with leafs is to bend them, you can't "chop" leaf springs down. Since they'll be longer longitudinally then when bent, you need to cut the dowell that fits into the chassis, and just cement it directly to the frame. For even more drop, you can take one of two ways, you can do the easy way: for this, you gouge out the chassis where the ends of the leaf springs fit on (the site of the shackles and hangars on the real cars). to do it the harder way, but the way you'd do it in real life, you seperate the axle from the leaf springs, then you add "lowering blocks" that sit in between the axle and the leaf spring. To get even lower, like laying frame, you have to do a C-notch, where you cut out the frame above the differential, cause it'll ride on the frame, as well as re-locating certain things up higher into the undercarriage (eg: gas tank, muffler)
Nice big chrome engine Kicker1, you should detail it now....then it'll look a whole lot better. I might lower my Camaro when I get it, Can you just chop the leaf springs down Pman? Or do you have to do other things aswell?
As I said, the easiest way to lower with leafs is to bend them, you can't "chop" leaf springs down. Since they'll be longer longitudinally then when bent, you need to cut the dowell that fits into the chassis, and just cement it directly to the frame. For even more drop, you can take one of two ways, you can do the easy way: for this, you gouge out the chassis where the ends of the leaf springs fit on (the site of the shackles and hangars on the real cars). to do it the harder way, but the way you'd do it in real life, you seperate the axle from the leaf springs, then you add "lowering blocks" that sit in between the axle and the leaf spring. To get even lower, like laying frame, you have to do a C-notch, where you cut out the frame above the differential, cause it'll ride on the frame, as well as re-locating certain things up higher into the undercarriage (eg: gas tank, muffler)
primera man
08-20-2002, 04:16 AM
Originally posted by Ranger_X
Thanks. That sounds like a good idea with the foil, how did you get it to stick? With clear glue? I think I'm just gonna mask it off and go for black trim.
It is just like a tape..it sticks it self to the trim and you just use your modelling knife to cut around it. Peel of the bits you dont want, give it a polish and you have chrome trim !!:D
Thanks. That sounds like a good idea with the foil, how did you get it to stick? With clear glue? I think I'm just gonna mask it off and go for black trim.
It is just like a tape..it sticks it self to the trim and you just use your modelling knife to cut around it. Peel of the bits you dont want, give it a polish and you have chrome trim !!:D
Purpura Delujo
08-20-2002, 11:30 PM
Originally posted by primera man
It is just like a tape..it sticks it self to the trim and you just use your modelling knife to cut around it.
Does the Foil come as a tape when you buy it? If it does whats the brand name and where can you get it? How much? I might be able to get some over here in Oz, unless you ordered it from somewhere else. If you can tell me i'd greatly appreciate it, as I am always doing musclecars & Yank tanks.....I need alot of chrome for that.
It is just like a tape..it sticks it self to the trim and you just use your modelling knife to cut around it.
Does the Foil come as a tape when you buy it? If it does whats the brand name and where can you get it? How much? I might be able to get some over here in Oz, unless you ordered it from somewhere else. If you can tell me i'd greatly appreciate it, as I am always doing musclecars & Yank tanks.....I need alot of chrome for that.
tonioseven
08-20-2002, 11:54 PM
HI! The self-adhesive foil is called "Bare Metal Foil" and it comes in a long rectangular envelope. It comes in CHROME, ULTRA-BRIGHT CHROME, GOLD(for the lowriders:) ),ALUMINUM, and sometimes it can be found in COPPER and MATTE-BLACK. It is usually about 5 to 6 US dollars per sheet and comes one sheet per package. If you use it correctly, you can use it on 5 to 7 cars. The company that produces it is called "The Bare Metal Foil Company. Make sure you use a FRESH no.11 X-Acto blade or it will rip easily and make sure you keep toothpicks and Q-tips around!:) Hope this helps!
Purpura Delujo
08-21-2002, 12:05 AM
Yeah it does, thanks TonioSeven....But all I need to know now is if it is available in Oz, or in overseas coutries. I don't have a credit card to order any and I doubt that my model shop would order/have any in stock.
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