Shelby Cobra by Brucealanevans - Agora - 1/8 - FINISHED

[Brucealanevans]

Thought I’d post my progress on this.  A detailed log exists here so I won’t repeat it. 
This represents 9/12 packs. The last 3 are on their way to me. Always have been fascinated by this car, and this is as close as I’ll get. Fantastic detail and great fun ( but yes, expensive). 

[Brucealanevans]

Hmmm

Forgot to include the chassis in the picture:

[mtaylor]

Don't worry about "repeating".   Every log is an experience and a voyage and everyone's trip is different.  If it weren't that way, we would only have one build log of each model.

[Egilman]

3 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Every log is an experience and a voyage and everyone's trip is different.

Amen, it's what makes this place special....

[Brucealanevans]

Almost done, but unfortunately broke two of the spark wire connectors to the distributor while fastening the steering column connector. 
Requested replacement of these small plastic parts nearly a month ago and still not in the mail system’s hands. Build on indefinite hold as I don’t want to add the remaining engine bits for the last 2 stages of the last pack until that repair is done as they will get in the way and make a fiddly job harder. Frustrated by the delay but not much I can do but wait and hope the right parts eventually make their way to me. Unfortunately these replacements come from UK rather than the US warehouse so even more delay. Love the model but the replacement process leaves much to be desired in terms of customer service I’m afraid. 

[Brucealanevans]

Here’s where it stands

[popeye the sailor]

hope you can solve your issue.   should you get tired of waiting,  there is a repair using brass wire.........a lot of us smaller scale guys use it  

[Brucealanevans]

Just a note 

the band aid over the right rear is to protect the gas cap lid which is a bit fragile when the car is turned over - much of the work is done with the car upside down. 
Thanks for the suggestion about using wire. If I give up on agora or they send the wrong part I’ll do just that. 

Edited March 29, 2022 by Brucealanevans

[popeye the sailor]

it is a "lovable" kit  

[Brucealanevans]

Replacement bits finally in the mail to begin their transatlantic journey!

[Brucealanevans]

Finished the 427 Cobra S/C so here are some final views.

An enjoyable well-engineered model. Quite a different experience from wooden ship models for sure. More of a sometimes fiddly assembly of a large number of components that always fit just right if you can maneuver them into position and where required get the screws in while keeping the parts in position. Frequently wished for a third hand!

The hardest thing in the whole build  was fastening the windshield wipers from below with a tiny screw thrust deep into the dark while holding the wipers in place from above. Took me an hour to figure out a way to make that happen!

Thankfully all the electrical connections worked - headlights, brake lights, horn, and engine noise (although the last is a bit pathetic). 

Edited April 17, 2022 by Brucealanevans

[Brucealanevans]

Thanks for the likes. It’s a cool model and I love looking at it. I’ve always been fascinated by them. Of course only the 0.1% can afford them now, and even the replicas are out of reach. Anyway I’d be scared to drive one. When I was in college- a LONG time ago - some rich kid showed up with one in the fall. It took him all of a week to total it …

It is said Bill Cosby got one of these 427 S/C models and promptly gave it back because it scared him. 

[mtaylor]

I can see why the 427 would certainly be problematical for any but the most experienced drivers of high power machines.   The 289 cu.in.version was a bit more "street" friendly but could still be a terror on the track.  The 289 had better handling than the 427 but....  more hp is better as the saying goes. 

 

I knew a pilot back in the day who bought one of the 289 versions from Shelby.  Even that was a handful under full acceleration and power.   I would like to think he kept the car and lived a long healthy life.  

[GrandpaPhil]

 Very nicely done!