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Surprised at the forward hinging bonnet, always thought the Kobra/250 bonnets using the existing hinges was a stroke of genius.
Is the new mould going to be taken after it has been painted? I know the paint will need attention afterwards but it would give the new model a whole new standard of finish.
Can't wait to see it finished and may well be behind Lucky for the 2nd convertible.
The car is looking really great Barber. Chris has pulled one out of the bag again !
The forward hinged bonnet is a new idea.
What's the plan with the rear number plate light ? The Lucas combined no plate light and reversing light was used on the "original" Zagato's on an extended plinth.
The convertible version is going to be a great car too, I've placed an order for one in advance !
There were several 60s models had a single reverse/no plate light a la Jaguar and AM. I am going for that.
Surprised at the forward hinging bonnet, always thought the Kobra/250 bonnets using the existing hinges was a stroke of genius.
Is the new mould going to be taken after it has been painted? I know the paint will need attention afterwards but it would give the new model a whole new standard of finish.
Can't wait to see it finished and may well be behind Lucky for the 2nd convertible.
Painting the buck is for an improved mould finish. Chris, as always, improves every model. The painter brought another pair of skilled eyes to the profiling of the finish.
Jack, As you don't do Facebook, you will not have seen these. Here are the latest photos of the buck in 1st coat of HBP. Chris should have it back, painted from the paint shop next week. We will put more pics up then.
Still unsure whether it will use Z3 hinges as other models or this one is a flip front.
#wondering A Z3gato bonnet and Kobra rear ?
Hmmmmm
There are several mix and match options that could be built. The only one I know of so far is WCA's 250SWB - Z300 although that was a bespoke one off creation I believe !
If you can hang on a bit the convertible Z3gato will be available later in the year.
There are several mix and match options that could be built. The only one I know of so far is WCA's 250SWB - Z300 although that was a bespoke one off creation I believe !
If you can hang on a bit the convertible Z3gato will be available later in the year.
I will await the soft top model. Was thinking how I could be ‘first to market’ with a Z3gato
I think you’re right about WCA’s 250 bonnet. Marvellous what C and D can do with a straight line or two and classy glass skills. I have first hand knowledge of this with Kobra bonnet sans bonnet scoop.
As promised, here are the pics of the painted buck. Chris starts mould making tomorrow. The grill is a Ford Mondeo, with a nose modelled to suit, so by no stretch of the imagination could this be misrepresenting the Ford range.
For the technically adept, you could try the car in colours other than blue. As you can see the paint finish is good, and the painter did a few additional fixes on the lines, so Chris and i are well happy with the buck. Chris and Dan just have to make it happen "out of the box" now.
