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Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: t3skidoo on March 13, 2010, 02:32:27 PM
Now I have to find matching wheels
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: vinnietbird on March 13, 2010, 02:35:35 PM
Cobra R wheels?If so,I got you covered.
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: t3skidoo on March 13, 2010, 02:43:31 PM
I *think* the wheels are BBS-copied (under license?) by a puppies company now out of business.  The Cobra 5-spokes might be close enough for 1:25 with a little work.  I check back with you if I can't find something closer.
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: vinnietbird on March 13, 2010, 06:02:27 PM
Show me a picture.
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: Beau on March 13, 2010, 06:03:02 PM
, thinkin I may need to get another Cobra for some parts now!

On a completely unrelated note, why is/are the model car thread(s) not stickys!? lol
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: gumby on March 13, 2010, 09:42:32 PM
are you gonna stretch the IRS subframe???
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: Watchdevil on March 13, 2010, 10:47:15 PM
This is cool! I have an unbuilt 1988 Turbo Coupe model I have been hanging onto forever. I started detailing some parts and never finished building that kit. It was fun making the taillamps look realistic by painting the backside black while leaving the circles clear. With the chrome headlamp buckets, I even put dots of amber paint in the turnsignal sections so it looks like bulbs are in there. I should get back into my old hobby of building models. I really need to get some models out that I had done in the 1990's and take some pictures. I really enjoyed detailing parts right down to the specks of paint representing the gauge needles.
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: Watchdevil on March 14, 2010, 12:19:44 AM
Meantime while I wait to set up taking pictures of my 1/25 scale models I will share my collection of 1/18 scale die cast cars.
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: Watchdevil on March 14, 2010, 12:22:19 AM
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Title: you *know* I've considered it
Post by: t3skidoo on March 14, 2010, 07:22:56 PM
Quote from: gumby;314074
are you gonna stretch the IRS subframe???


hmmm ...
.75" / 25 = not worth the effort

I will fiddle with the cradle piece to recreate the added seams.

The real question is, what do I do with the Cobra - swap in the 7.5", tub it with slicks out back and skinnies up front?
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: t3skidoo on March 14, 2010, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;314052
Show me a picture.


http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=18167&highlight=things
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: gumby on March 14, 2010, 07:33:33 PM
Quote from: t3skidoo;314195
The real question is, what do I do with the Cobra - swap in the 7.5", tub it with slicks out back and skinnies up front?

i dont think a 7.5 will live long behind a terminator motor, especially on slicks! :hick:
Title: $12 IRS for my third Bird
Post by: t3skidoo on March 14, 2010, 07:37:13 PM
Hah! Anybody got 1:25 scale 7.5" guts for a dragstrip diorama?
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