1:32 Shelby Cobra 427

This is a project I've been working on for a while. Since it's been raining the last few days I decided to build some on my indoor RCs. It started out as a 1:32 scale Monogram Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster static kit. I've added a bit of extra detail to the outside with the roll over bar and bonnet scoop.

Inside the Cobra is where things get interesting. The wheels were turned down from Scalextric F-1 tyres and the front face cut off the rims so the model Halibrand covers could be glued on. The motor is from a Losi Micro-T and is mounted in the front of the car between the front wheels. A driveshaft runs full length of the chassis to a slotcar geared rear diff with a solid axle. A micro flight steering servo is mounted behind motor, it's all a very tight fit. In the back of the car is the 4.8v Micro-T battery and a Mini-Z radio board. The steering is all hand made and doesn't have suspension as such. The headlights and tail lights work. There is also circuitry for brake lights (has two red LEDs either side). When you lift off the power, the brake lights come on.

Paint was applied with the airbrush and the detail work done under a big magnifying glass with a 000 brush. I'm still to do the chrome work around the window glass (waiting for the black to dry fully).

1:32 is a great scale for inside and this Cobra grips very well on the lino with it's fat, soft tyres. Only real drawback with this model is if it stops working for any reason, I can't pull it to bits to repair without breaking it as it's all glued together very solidly.

Thanks for looking, comments always welcomed.