Seattle Snake - Roadster mk5 - Build Thread

[DancingTosan]

This build was previously teased on a planning thread, but it's time to start the Build Thread! Our kit should be finishing mid-January and arriving in February or March.

Build Plan: (preliminary - [edit] see a few posts down for the updated version)

- Coyote gen 4x or gen 3 engine
- TKX transmission
- IRS rear end
- 11" and 13" IRS brakes
- Hydraulic Clutch (Forte)
- Power Steering (Forte)
- 2x Triple Gauges (Tach and Speedo) from Speedhut (center of dash will be small backup camera/carplay screen)
- Carbon Fiber Dash w/glovebox (FFR)
- Heater/Defroster (FFR's Vintage Air kit)
- Windshield Wipers (SPW)
- Dual Rollbars Chrome (FFR)
- Sidepipes and headers (FFR)
- Side pipes heat shields (CobraStuff)
- Remote Break Booster (FFR)
- Cobra Seats Classic CS (cobra-style seats w/ headrests for safety)
- 17" wheels (FFR)
- Hard or Soft-top for 3-season driving (FFR)

... and a bunch of mods and tweaks we'll cover later when relevant.

Planning to do my own body work and paint, for a temp paint job at least, but if it comes out nice enough I might keep it. I have a decent amount of experience with resin models and airbrushing at the small scale, so I'm excited to scale up to spray guns and fiberglass (yes, I know about scary paint chemicals and fiberglass dust).

This is a joint build project with myself and my son (12). We will be attending Build School in April.