Mudflap,
If I had the means to build a 1:1 car, I would be out driving its wheels off, right now.
I would still have a good model of it to look at when I wasn't driving. I am building this model for several reasons. 1. I love Cobras, real, model, or imaginary. 2. I want this model to be my masterpiece, to establish me as a quality model maker. I hope this leads to commissions to build models for 1:1 owners. 3. If I decide there is a market for it, I will produce a limited number of kits, for sale.
All of this is aimed at someday being able to build and own a 1:1 Cobra.
You are SO right about the work involved in a completely scratchbuilt model. In a way, it is harder than doing a 1:1 car. In the real world, you usually don't have to scratchbuild your engine block, tranny, wheels, etc.
And, finally, people who have never built a high quality model have no idea of the work involved. I once saw a fantastic wooden ship model for sale, for $5,000. Big bucks, but the builder had 1,000 hours in it. So, at the bottom line, he made less than minimum wage, not to mention materials, etc.
Thanks again for responding,
Mike
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Originally Posted by 427mudflap
Why don't you build a real one 1/1 scale, then you can drive it.
It's alot of work to build scale models.
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