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Dave5000 17 post s 26-Jun-2008 4:22 PM	I'll start with the smallest first. I'm not exactly sure of the scale, but I'd guess around 1/100 - 1/120. These are Micro Machines made years ago. According to the Micro Machine Museum (go figure..)there were about a dozen versions each of the GT40, the Cobra, and the Daytona. The deluxe versions have working doors, etc.. Just for a sense of scale, here's one with a 1/12 GMP car. These aren't the smallest either! Micro Machines made an even smaller version called the Micro Mini. I haven't been able to find any yet, but here's a picture of one: All these cars are getting very difficult to find. There's currently an Ebay store with a couple listed, but they hardly ever come up for auction. Enjoy, Dave-
427SnakeSC 839 post s 26-Jun-2008 4:32 PM	Cool stuff, Dave! I will have to try and get my AFX Cobras, Daytonas and GT40s out. End up filling up these pages with cool pics! Good stuff! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
427SnakeSC 841 post s 26-Jun-2008 5:06 PM	Here are a couple of tiny Cobras. You can see how small they are by the penny. They have working headlights! Here is a model of a full comp Cobra Here is a model of a polished aluminum Cobra Here is a model of a 2006 Shelby Hurst Mustang, autographed. Here is a Shelby model 427 S/C A group of Cobra models. The small yellow one on the right is an AFX slot car. I will dig out the other Daytonas, GT40 and Cobras. ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it." Last Edited on 27-Jun-2008 2:36 AM
427SnakeSC 847 post s 27-Jun-2008 6:26 AM	Here are a few of my AFX slot cars. You can see three 289 Cobras, some Daytona Coupes, a Shelby Mustang, some GT40's and a Torino. ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Joe Wicked 22 post s 27-Jun-2008 12:46 PM	I'll have to take a picture of my Hot Wheels Daytona Coupe. It is one of the ones that has way out of proportion rear wheels. Other than that I just have a few other Hot Wheels that I have kept and a bunch of Mustangs in display cases throughout the house.
Ron75 463 post s 28-Jun-2008 4:08 AM	Nice cars. I have the EXOTO Collection of the 6 Daytona Coupes that took aver two years to get. Then for the people who got the whole set they sent us a free polished stainless steel one. These are in 1/18th scale. Also have the 1/18th scale of the first Cobra made and it has the hand painted EXO-260-1 on the valve covers. I must have 400 die casts and many of the Cobras and Shelby Mustangs. Most of the less desirable ones are stored in computer boxes in the garage attic. I saw where the set of Daytona Coupes that was issued back then is now worth about 6 times what I had to give. If they would just inflate up to the price of the original real ones I would be tempted to sell a couple. Ron ---------- Ron Widener
427SnakeSC 850 post s 28-Jun-2008 5:09 AM	Ron, that would be nice! Just think how wealthy we would be today, if we still had all the stuff from when we were kids! The comic books, the toys, the list is endless. ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 24 post s 28-Jun-2008 7:37 AM	I would love to see some of your collection, Ron. Here's are my 1/43 cars. This is my favorite scale since they have a good bit of detail, variety, can be easily stored, and are reasonably priced. Here is an example of the Bang Cobras. Some SMTS St. Martins Cobras. A couple Kyosho Cobras. A rare Solido Gulf car. A couple Box Cobras. A Chinese made car (a good bargin, too). And, a few loose Box Cobras and GT40's.
427SnakeSC 852 post s 28-Jun-2008 8:11 AM	WOW, Dave! Excellent stuff! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Joe Wicked 23 post s 3-Jul-2008 8:03 AM	Not nearly as nice as Dave's collection, but here are the few that I have. Mostly all Mustangs, but I have just added a Cobra to the mix. All of the cars in the cases are models that you assemble and have Die Cast bodies. Last Edited on 3-Jul-2008 8:09 AM
427SnakeSC 882 post s 3-Jul-2008 11:50 AM	Nice stuff, Joe! I like the interior on the 71 Mustang and that little Daytona looks great! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Joe Wicked 24 post s 3-Jul-2008 12:44 PM	Thanks. That Mach 1 is by far the most detailed. I forget the maker of the kit, but it is the only one I have from that maker and it is very nicely detailed. The Daytona is a Hot Wheels. I like the over sized rims and tires. Kinda gives it that rat fink feel. I just picked up the Cobra yesterday. It is not detailed at all, but it looks good in the case. I didn't realize it but it is one that you pull back and let go to zoom across the floor, but mounted it anyway. I like the ones that I put together. I used to do a lot of plastic models and I got to a point where I was getting into the finite details customizing each one. I ended up quitting them when I moved from San Diego because we do not have a hobby shop that is as good as the one out there. I could get anything I could think of there. I don't like ordering online, so I just get these when I find one I don't have.
427SnakeSC 883 post s 3-Jul-2008 12:58 PM	The Mach 1 does look really detailed. I didn't notice the rims on the Daytona, but now that you mention it, the tires look like a low profile kind too. Pretty cool! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 34 post s 3-Jul-2008 4:27 PM	Nice Mustangs! I have one I'll post later. Time to get the camera out again :) Dave -
427SnakeSC 886 post s 3-Jul-2008 5:43 PM	"No rest for the weary!" LOL! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 38 post s 4-Jul-2008 2:28 PM	I know I have my Mustang photos somewhere on this darn computer.... Here's a few 1/64 cars. I have a bunch more of them, but are some my favorites. These Matchbox Elvis thingys are good collectibles. (The cars are actually made by Kyosho)
Dave5000 40 post s 4-Jul-2008 2:41 PM	I knew I had them somewhere.. This is the Lane Exact Detail Ken Miles GT350. I love this car!
427SnakeSC 906 post s 4-Jul-2008 2:53 PM	WOW, Dave! That Mustang is incredible! The detail is unbelievable! Very nice! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 48 post s 9-Jul-2008 4:12 AM	Here's some 1/24 cars. First a couple promo cars from Wix Filters and NAPA Auto Parts. Nicely detailed. Here's my 50's vintage Structo tin carrier turned Cobra transporter. Something got lost in the translation with the decal maker. I may redo one of these days. On it are a Franklin Mint Cobra, a couple Revell cars and a Chinese car.. Here's a 1/20th Revell Creative Masters car. Very nice, leather seats too! And a Jada "For Sale" 1/24th car..
Joe Wicked 29 post s 9-Jul-2008 7:03 AM	Love the for sale one. I really am considering getting back into model building. I used to detail them like that. Sometimes it is fun to represent the real world instead of the perfect car every time. A tip to simulate rock damage is to spray a primer, put some tiny rocks or even kitty litter on the front after it is dry and spray the color over it. Once the paint gets tacky but not yet dry, remove the rocks. You will see the primer underneath and it gives the effect of road and/or race damage. You can also cut and use tape for larger areas.
Dave5000 49 post s 9-Jul-2008 5:43 PM	Thanks for the tip, Joe. I would have never thought of that. It comes at a good time too. I'm thinking about re-doing one of my Daytona's to look like the Bonneville car. Dave -
Joe Wicked 32 post s 10-Jul-2008 5:23 AM	Well if you use the tape idea to make it look like large sections of paint are missing(like the for sale Cobra), remember to shape the tape to exactly how you want he peeled paint to look, let the paint completely dry and use an razor knife to cut the paint on the tape edge before removing it. That way also gives you that paint edge that happens from rock damage.
Dave5000 51 post s 12-Jul-2008 4:19 PM	Thanks again! I need to try and replicate some salt spray. I want to redo one of my inexpensive daytona's to look like the bonneville car. I'm thinking white primer or something..
Dave5000 52 post s 12-Jul-2008 4:29 PM	I was going to photograph some 1/18 cars when this arrived.. If anyone has not seen this before, it's a 1/12 Franklin Mint Pewter Daytona. If anyone is considering buying one - NOW IS THE TIME! I think the market has bottomed out. I've been tracking these for quite a while and there is a seller on Ebay at the moment who's letting them go for $359.00 & shipping. Retail is $1000 and only 1000 were made. This thing is solid pewter with the exception of the windows and rubber tires, and I swear it must weigh 25+lbs! As an investment, I don't think anyone could lose money on these at this point. It comes with a base with a little plaque. I'm going to see if I can ship the base over to Brock for his signature.
427SnakeSC Administrator 952 post s 13-Jul-2008 3:28 AM	Excellent Dave! That looks really nice! The detail in the engine bay looks incredible! Thanks for posting that! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 53 post s 13-Jul-2008 6:51 AM	You're welcome. Wait until you see the detail on the 1/12 GMP car behind it! They were a great deal about a month ago, but the supply is drying up and prices are climbing again. Even the gas caps work!
Joe Wicked 36 post s 13-Jul-2008 5:08 PM	I am not sure on the salt spray. I have never done one like that. For sure you need an air brush that can spray fine particles and use a light paint. I would think for the best effect, you would want to do a few coats very lightly. Most of my modeling techniques were ones I picked up through trial and error. Get some sand paper and you can sand the paint down to cover up a mistake, but you have to be careful as it can easily sand off plastic.
Dave5000 54 post s 14-Jul-2008 8:56 AM	Thanks, Joe. I'll see if I can pick up an inexpensive air brush and experiment on something first. Since the salt spray is kinda dirty, I thought maybe I'd try some light gray with white over it. I'll experiment a little and figure out something. Geez, I used to build models all the time when I was a kid and playing with this makes me feel young again. Who knows, maybe I'll discover some hidden talent :)
Joe Wicked 37 post s 14-Jul-2008 10:58 AM	Just another thought for you Dave. You could also try some White Corn starch and put a little dirt in it. Run it through a flour sifter and you will get multiple shades out of it. Paint the car and lightly dust the corn starch mixture over it. I would assume it would look best with more at the bottom.
Dave5000 62 post s 25-Jul-2008 2:45 PM	Here are some 1/18th ETRL cars.. A couple 1/18 Kyosho cars.. And a modified 1/18 CS Collectibles car.. One of my favorite cars is this GMP 1/12 Ken Miles USRRC Cobra. The details are insane. Working latches, gas cap, shifter, knock-offs, leathers seats, a Miles Helmet & googles, and it goes on.. The prices on these dropped significantly a month or so ago & are climbing back up, but you can still get one from the series at a good price if you're patient. Last Edited on 25-Jul-2008 2:48 PM
427SnakeSC Administrator 1009 post s 26-Jul-2008 3:27 AM	Dave, all I can say is, you really got an incredible collection! Good stuff! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 67 post s 10-Aug-2008 2:38 AM	My Micro Machine collection has grown significantly.. I also now have two of the elusive Micro Machine "Mini" Cobras.. They're just a tad over 1/2" long and 1/4" wide! These must be the smallest.
427SnakeSC Administrator 1057 post s 10-Aug-2008 7:26 AM	WOW Dave, you really do have some neat stuff! You gotta have a room, just dedicated to Cobra stuff! That Cobra is really tiny. Excellent! The detail on that USRRC Cobra is incredible! Love the Webers on the 289! Outstanding! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Dave5000 69 post s 11-Aug-2008 3:50 PM	"You gotta have a room, just dedicated to Cobra stuff!" Shhhhhh! Not so loud, my wife will hear you.. :)
427SnakeSC Administrator 1058 post s 11-Aug-2008 5:00 PM	Oh yeah, Dave, I think with that collection of yours, your wife knows all about it! LOL! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
427SnakeSC Administrator 1081 post s 16-Aug-2008 3:36 AM	My Better Half got this for me off ebay, last week. Pretty cool! ---------- "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."