That is so beautifully simple. I love it. Form is function etc.
Targa Florio AC Cobra
A local hobby shop had an old used, beat up Ninco AC Cobra that looked quite sad. The braids were worn beyond measure. The motor had a funny/burnt smell. One headlight missing, etc... Sounds like the start of a good project.
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Sorry I didn't take any before shots of the sad thing. But it was originally this colour.
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The goal was to make it based on a Targa Florio livery from 1966. The colour was a beautiful deep metallic blue.
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The project begins.
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Custom aluminum chassis. Sloting Plus roller bearings. Slot It wheels, inserts, guide, and braid. DArt tires. 18k FF050 motor. 9x27 Slot It offset gears.
The car will be numbered 178. I tend to prefer the clean look before the numbers go on. Thank you very kindly for looking.
The goal was to make it based on a Targa Florio livery from 1966. The colour was a beautiful deep metallic blue.
The project begins.
Custom aluminum chassis. Sloting Plus roller bearings. Slot It wheels, inserts, guide, and braid. DArt tires. 18k FF050 motor. 9x27 Slot It offset gears.
The car will be numbered 178. I tend to prefer the clean look before the numbers go on. Thank you very kindly for looking.
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Thank you very kindly folks.
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Mfogg. A pair of headlights were purchased from DArt Hobbies for $2. They were made for a Porsche 550 Spyder kit as seen in the car below. They saved the Cobra from being half blind.
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Mfogg. A pair of headlights were purchased from DArt Hobbies for $2. They were made for a Porsche 550 Spyder kit as seen in the car below. They saved the Cobra from being half blind.
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I humbly thank everyone for the likes and positive comments.
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Thank you very kindly, Slots-O-Fun.
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I couldn't agree more. Simple is good.
You're in Toronto? Have we met?
I couldn't agree more. Simple is good.
You're in Toronto? Have we met?
Really nice job Ken.....
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Not a Ninco, but a Revell 427 "Snaptite" kit converted to a "289".....while the 427 was a beast, the "289" always looked more elegant to my eye.
Cheers
Chris Walker
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This car was built for a 60's sports car class, which stipulated a "slow" motor (BWA) , 9mm max. wide tyres, and a single piece (no pod) chassis.................a much modified PCS chassis was used.
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This one is a Ninco, and also modified to "289" spec..........
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Not a Ninco, but a Revell 427 "Snaptite" kit converted to a "289".....while the 427 was a beast, the "289" always looked more elegant to my eye.
Cheers
Chris Walker
This car was built for a 60's sports car class, which stipulated a "slow" motor (BWA) , 9mm max. wide tyres, and a single piece (no pod) chassis.................a much modified PCS chassis was used.
This one is a Ninco, and also modified to "289" spec..........
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You are very kind, Chris. Thank you.
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Both your Cobra's look absolutely stunning!
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Both your Cobra's look absolutely stunning!
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