Hey guys! I have been lurking here for a while now. I finished my LSC Cobra build in 2008. I was going to build a helicopter for my next project but the wife said NO WAY! I have always loved the GT 40 and I figured that would be next on my list. But then I saw the SL-C. Now I am really torn. I plan on heading up to visit with Fran this summer to hopefully sit in both cars and ask all the questions. I like the nice finish on the bodies, especially the SL-C. One question I do have for you guys is about the bodies. Does the body for the SL-C have a better fit / finish than the GT40? Can I sand and polish the gel coat to look pretty good for a while? On the cobras, as soon as you begin to sand, the black disappears and you are looking at raw glass so running in gel coat is not possible. I have read about the challenge of fitting the GT40 body and that bothers me. The body work on the cobra was a royal PITA and was not very fun. The fit was wayyyyy off. I look forward to following your builds and taking notes.
Another New Guy
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The gelcoat is leagues ahead of others imho - you can sand/polish it and not be embarassed to run it as is. That's my plan actually. There's a few low spots in the mold where you see the underlying glass, but they're few and far between and no biggie.
A helicopter though would be pretty cool - not certain if I'd have the balls for it though; scary enough driving somethign you built with 4 wheels on the ground; can't imagine 0 wheels on the ground :lipsrsealed:
A helicopter though would be pretty cool - not certain if I'd have the balls for it though; scary enough driving somethign you built with 4 wheels on the ground; can't imagine 0 wheels on the ground :lipsrsealed:
Stunning car, Scott.
By the way, one rule that seems to be implicit around here is "no cup holders" for SLC's and 40's.
By the way, one rule that seems to be implicit around here is "no cup holders" for SLC's and 40's.
The LSC kit is a nice kit. The body finish though is typical of the cobra components. High seams with doors and lids that don't fit. I usually do not get the Cobra up to the Baton Rouge area but if you are ever down here let me know. I learned a lot on that build and will be taking some of the things I like (like encrypted keyless ignition, second skin, lizard skin, etc) to my next build. Ahhhh....the dreaded cup holders. I will apologize up front but they are definitely on my next build.
Yes I know those helicopters. Very Nice machines. So you build them? I bet your car build will be incredible. I was looking at the helicycle but that was vetoed:cry: so I will stick to building ground based vehicles for now. I currently fly a B407 and a UH1H. Certified machines = longer life:thumbsup:
Yes I know those helicopters. Very Nice machines. So you build them? I bet your car build will be incredible. I was looking at the helicycle but that was vetoed:cry: so I will stick to building ground based vehicles for now. I currently fly a B407 and a UH1H. Certified machines = longer life:thumbsup:
Yep!! Well, I hope so.. Trying to turn the SL-C into a powerful supercar and something to break World Records with. Looking for new Funding now.. Gonna put some very neat and cutting edge electronics into the car once it starts...
But this finding funding thing is OH SO MUCH FUN!!!!:thumbsdown:
