I've been up a long time and need to get some sleep, so I promise this will be short!
You guys have been great to me, and I really appreciate it. It is super neat that you have an ERA. A model kit that you can drive! I will be back online later, and I'll look at the Gallery.
I have been chatting with so many nice people it is hard to remember if I have said something or not. Anyway, I lost my job, and will be out Monday morning hunting a new one. This will delay the Cobra project a bit. But, once I get settled in a new job, I will pick it back up. Like you, I've been wanting to do this for many years, and I will see it through.
I don't want to impose, but any photos you care to share would be appreciated.
Like you, I love photography. I don't remember if I have given anyone my website address:
http://www.mikehenley.com You can see some of my work there.
I took apart, cleaned up, and reassembled a 1/18th 427 S/C. Once I get back on my feet, maybe I can take a shot at cleaning up your Exoto model. It would be worth it to me, to see how they are made, and would be a gesture of thanks to you. I have way too much to do right now, but let's file that thought for future reference!
Thanks,
Mike
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Mike,
Don't apologize, I'm very pleased to see your planning and mountainous amount of work ahead of you. Obviously, a few of us here appreciate your efforts are are supportive with planning, CADs and photos. I too have for decades thought of scratching a 1/8 Cobra. Well, I haven't retired yet and my 1:1 ERA has been a major effort for 25 years.
I did, about four years ago buy Exoto's 1/10th GT #1015 which is an excellent effort which only falls down on the mold lines on most of the styrene suspension. I just don't have the time to break it down to remove them and refinish them. Plus you can never tell how they assembled these things in the China factory. It is exceptional at the (then) price. My favorite 1/12 is the Tamiya 935 Martini which I built about 18 years ago. (Also built many of their F1 early releases) I can probably find time to shoot some photos to submit for your criticism. I'd like to be involved in your project in a small way too.
Please look in my gallery to see my ERA. I know many forum members have helped with photos but if there is value for you, I'd shoot some details like handles, latches, w'shield frame or what ever you needed. Photography is part of what I do. I also have a thought which I wrestled with for years about how to do the w'shield frame.
Thanks too for the prompt response.
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