Cobra 427 SC

Hey everyone,

Revell kit.
Zero Paints - Guardsman Blue (Cobra)
Zero Paints - Brilliant White

First time trying to wire an engine...mainly because I have no idea how to :smile:. Learned from a reference photo roughly how the distributor wires go. Used some copper wire, bent to shape first then glued on.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06135.jpg

(That white hose is actually now painted black)...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06150.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06149.jpg

Interior

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06151.jpg

Tried to fill in dials with Klear but didn't turn out too well...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06152.jpg

Body done in Halfords white primer followed by the blue then masked off for the white.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06252.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06251.jpg


And after much swearing and frustration of constantly burning through my paint, I've finished it.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06439.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06441.jpg

(Don't know why the picture quality came out so bad but it really isn't 'patchy' as it looks below. It really is smooth...promise :smile:)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06440.jpg

Had to scratch "build" the two pairs of rear lights by just taking the tops off some pointy parts on the sprue.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06442.jpg

Filled dials with Araldite with better results, but still not perfect.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06444.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06448.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06449.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06450.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Shelby%20427%20SC/DSC06452.jpg

First time using Alclad Chrome (only used on headlight cases and exhausts) and am pleased with the results. I think I need to find a harder clear coat though, as mine keeps rubbing off when I polish it very much like when an eraser rubs on paper. Am I just applying too much pressure with my MicroMesh pads?

Thanks for looking. Please tell me what you think.

hi, is this revell kit in 1/24 or 1/25?

looks good from here...maybe you take some outdoor pics to really show the result?

how's the build overall? i'm thinking of getting a 1/24 AC from either fujimi or revell so i need your input on this...

thankx!

rockinanko - This is the Revell 1/24th scale kit. As for my impressions, I think it's quite fun to build with plenty of room for details (wiring, flocking, doors etc). The one thing I don't like is the windscreen frame they supplied which looks way too thick than in real life. You could always carefully shave it down with a knife if you wanted to. The chrome parts are nasty too...

Getting the chassis onto the body was a little tricky, in that the wheels were a). loose fitting and b). took a little effort to get them to sit in the middle of the arch. I have glued mine. Not sure about what Fujimi's like, sorry. I will definitely build this again in the future but with more details going in. This one was just meant to be a quick & fun build.

Outdoor photos to come when it's sunny enough :smile:. Thanks for your comments.

It looks really nice! Well done

Good looking build! You managed it well. :thumbsup:
I'm thinking about getting one of these Revell kits too.