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Shelby big rig & trailer ?
I'm buying abFRANKLIN MINT 1/24 SCALE COBRA 427 S/C ALUMINUM cobra. I see on the Shelby site you can buy a 1:64 hauler. Is their a 1:24 size hauler ?
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ISS/Hauler.jpg |
Hmmmm... not that I have seen, but then again I never particularly searched one out. Most of the trailers I have seen are 1/64 scale as far as diecast goes, some are 1/32 if you look at NASCAR versions.
Perhaps you can search out a plastic model kit then make it into a Shebly version? But even for plastic model kits, the 1/24 scale ones are hard to find, most that I have seen are 1/32 scale. You might find one on Ebay or you might be able to find a trailer type toy at Toys R Us in that scale and make it "Shelbyized". |
Just for ideas, this guy made a 1/18 scale car trailer, did a nice job, IMO.
1:18 scale 24' Enclosed Car Hauler/Trailer - Diecast Forum |
"Shelbyized". I like that !
It doesent look like their a sized trailer I need, so I'll make one. The problem is when,..... no time. I used to build RC 1/4 scale winged sprint cars, but again, no time anymore. The 1:18 trailer is nice. If I could afford a larger scale aluminum cobra, I have 1/4 scale tool box's, jacks, stands,...ect for the sprints. |
Yeah, having time is always an issue. If you have a set "plan of attack" it makes it easier and faster.
For example, when I do model cars, I separate all the parts into the colors I eed to paint them and put them into differetn trays depending on what colors need to be sprayed. IE all the flat blacks (Chassis/suspension), silver (exhaust, suspension), body color, etc. Once that is done then a few minutes here and there like when I'm doing the laundry or something, eventually gets it done. |
It's one of those things,......I just have to set apart & get R done.
Here's the sprint I built for my best bud. We my end up selling it because he's never driven it, saying it's "too nice". NA ! I bought the frame from a racer that wrecked it, all in a box of parts. I hate to sell it, but it sits in a closet in the basement so his kids can't get to it and just collecting dust. It's the latest one I built. Chrome moly chassis, chromed wheels, bumpers & nerf bars, scale drive with helmet & suit, Hoosier tire stickers, same sponsors as our 360 sprint, block & slick tires. I made the adjustable alum. wings I have plastic for racing. I have the stock engine and in the car is a aluminum engine that's a stroker, alum, rod & piston and alcohol carb using methanol from our bug sprint. 6.1 HP. Sounds nasty. Here's the video when I gave it to him. he says, no way,....that's so fricikn cool dude. He's in all black. Built a 1/4 scale RC Sprint Car. SURPRISE BUD ! - YouTube http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ideophoto1.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ideophoto6.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ideophoto4.jpg |
Man, that 1/4 scale RC is sweeeet! You've got some crazy skills there! :cool:
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These cars are a blast to build & race. If I had more 1/4 RC local interest, Chad lives on a acreage and will let me build a high bank dirt oval to race on. Most guys are racing the 1/5 scale, which we could add that class as well, but lack of time stops me. If things slow down, I may start a 1/4 scale business. I know a small company that the owner wants to sell out & retire. He has a new & more modern bodies in two different styles. We'll see ?
These are expensive to buy, but once you have the complete car & electronics, there not bad at all. |
The bones of my competition wings.
Top- http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...Sprintcar2.jpg Nose- http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...Sprintcar7.jpg Top wing mounted & adjustable- (it's dirty from racing all season) http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...rintcar-10.jpg |
Incredible! Looks like the insides of an airplane wing!
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Yep, an upside down airfoil. Wanna see something even cooler. Check out my quick change rear end, modeled after the plans from the big sprint. Winters gave me the full scale plans. I had a high school friend that his father owned a machine shop and they let me use the shop. I started building the scale sprints then built my 427 cobra, and made parts for that also. They moved to Washington state, so I lost the use of the CNC and molds. I lost count of how many hours I had with these, but around 50. I sold many to clubs in Australia, where these 1/4 sprints are very popular. I just don't have time for the sprints or even a simple trailer, but someday I'll get back into it.
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...uickChange.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ars/284c_1.jpg |
Incredible workmanship, Kevin!!!
Ok, the obvious question: have you or are you thinking about a 1/4 scale Shelby Cobra? |
I partly built a wooden buck for the aluminum body several years ago, but I've never completed it. That's why I admire the Kirkham's so much, their cobra is a work of art, from the frame, chassis, suspension etc.....
The problem with creating a 1/4 scale cobra is the time involved, the high cost for aluminum materials today and the very high selling price. The cheaper way is to make a glass body over the aluminum, but I don't feel it would be right having a billet suspension etc...and not a body. The same pertains to the scale quick change and suspension, that's the reason why I stick with the chrome moly and belt drive system. If I could find another shop that I could use their cnc & lathe for a low hour price, I would think about getting back into building. |
Yeah, seeing your craftsmanship I can see how hours get eaten up.. small scale plastic models are easier, although not as nice....
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Received my 1:24 aluminum bodied cobra today and it looks awesome. Just wish I could afford a larger one, like a 1:18. lol
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Cool! Does it look like the one in the pic? I think I saw one up close a long time ago, simply stunning!! Just got back from DC, nice to be back chatting it up!
http://image.become.com/imageserver/...c-aluminum.jpg |
Yep, exact one. So frickin cool. :cool:
My wife laughed at the supplied glove. :LOL: Many go for over $100 with several bidders and I was not going to pay over that. I was the only bidder and won for $60. I wonder why ? Price: $59.95, Qty: 1 $59.95 Estimated delivery: October 24 - October 25, 2011 USPS Priority Mail $13.95 Subtotal: $59.95 Shipping & handling: $13.95 Total: $73.90 -------------------------------- Some on ebay- $107.47 eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices $150- eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices $89- FRANKLIN MINT 1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 S/C ALUMINUM NEW FREE SHIPPING | eBay |
Awesome!!!!
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
The Q/C and suspension is scale to our big sprint car. Bird cages, torsion arms & stops, shocks, etc..... The only difference is in the shaft from the engine to the rear end coupler and no torque tube. I have to use u-joints instead to get travel. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Underside.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...inonkeyway.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...S/DSC00252.jpg Working bead lock on wheel. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...kWheeljpg2.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...Csprint002.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...Csprint003.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...snapshot-1.jpg Our big toy before the 2011 season beginner- (800 HP and 1,250 lbs., turn left at 100-130 mph, depending on which dirt track. 1/3 rd mile to 1/2 mile,...... = FUN ! http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...KevinsCar1.jpg |
Confused
Hey Kevin (FUNFER2)
I see in a few of your posts you claim to have built a few custom rears, and you post pictures of them. If your name is Kevin, then how is it that these rears are actually built by a guy named Bob Smith? Bob goes by the screen ID "The Man" here: custom rears I believe the very picture you posted is from that site. You don't actually claim to have built the working beadlock rim below, and I trust that you wont, otherwise we'll only get more confused. They are actually made by a guy named Ed Berube, who lists them on this site: First Quarter Racing |
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