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Check out Model Factory Hiro . Expensive multi media kits . Cosimodo is just starting a new blog here on Kitmaker of his Ferrari 335 Scaglietti
Race cars from different eras but they do offer a 427 Cobra . The founder of the company passed away recently - hopefully they will carry on .

MFH's Ferrari 335S

I wasn’t going to build any cars this year but reading about the death of Misao Hiro, the founder of Model Factory Hiro, made me pull out one of his kits to have a look and of course I started tinkering. He released a lot of Ferraris but there probably aren’t too many more beautiful 2 door spiders than the Ferrari 335S. In 1957 Enzo Ferrari was determined to remain atop of the sports car world. His cars, the 315S and 335S duly delivered. With bodies designed by Scaglietti, they were only differ…

Michael ( Cosimodo) has other blogs here as well showcasing his excellent work on these kits .
Here is one I did a while back …

Model Factory Hiro 1/12 Tipo 158 Alfetta Build

[image] I’ve made a start on the Alfetta. For unboxing see here - Unboxing Model Factory Hiro 1/12 Tipo 158 Alfetta Given the cost of the kit I was a bit unprepared for the condition of some of the white metal components. The chassis is supplied in two parts that must be joined together. This is a concession to offering two types - 158 and 159 that have different rear chassis. You get only the parts you need for your chosen model . Here is what the main chassis front section looked like w…

Cheers- Richard