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Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:07:43 AM   
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Just thought of sharing what i've done to my friends Tow Cobra paint job, 1st lot of pictures are of it's original condition. She's been to war and came back alive, now what she needs is a fresh coat of paint and camo scheme and back to action again!

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:13:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Had to hand-file these ugly venting holes LOL!

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:19:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Base coat of light gray painted first. I use automotive acrylic-based paints, color-matched at the shop, ready for collection on the same afternoon.

Old ply blocks removed and new ones added.

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< Message edited by Steven Wong -- 8/10/2007 3:23:59 AM >

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:31:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Panel lines and rivets reproduced, using pencil.

Exhaust cone was done using airbrush and Tamiya acrylic colors thinned down.

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:38:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		Fonts created from autocad, then airbrushed onto surface.

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:43:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		She needs new shark teeth! Brand new ones!

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:49:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		Weathering effect added using airbrush. Vent holes done up too.
This Cobra is not to scale in terms of squadron insignia or whatever, my friend just wants some fonts and logos added to give it a nice cool look to it, that's all.

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 3:55:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Front IR Pod, translucent red sheets were used to create this, reflective tape is placed inside, translucent sheet is then CA'd into place.

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RE: Hirobo Tow Cobra - Extreme Makeover Paint Job - 8/10/2007 4:04:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		She's done and ready for more action!

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