PappyD340 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Looks FANTASTIC Scott, super nice work, so I'm just going to hang out eat some popcorn and wait for more updates!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, Mike. I've got progress to report, but also, unfortunately, I dropped the chassis before I posted the last pics and ended up breaking the passenger side strut mount off and the front flexed enough to pop the front crossmembers off. Larry - I hope you've finished that popcorn by now. LOL I was able to make progress on several different fronts. I've added more cage, drilled the chassis for some brake line clips I made, got a bit of finish work done on the rear package shelf, drilled holes for a 3-gauge cluster for the dash and got the dash, more or less fitted to the pan and cage. I tried using .080 styrene for the windshield bars, but wasn't happy with them. I found a short section of aluminum tubing that did work for me. You can see the filler panel I've added at the top of the firewall. Low angle shot of the filler panel (sorry for the poor quality) Drilled holes in central frame section for brake clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 scott, sorry to hear you dropped this. if it makes you feel any better, i've done it myself quite a few times. hope it's all repairable! you progress looks fantastic. i still find it hard to believe the great detail you acquire in such a small scale. amazing!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Scott, Are you making the chassis available ? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks Dave. It's repairable, but because it will be more fragile, I'm not going to address that fix until later when it's closer to being finished. Alan - I do plan to have the chassis available. I'll be working with Ed on it. Edited January 2, 2014 by futurattraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Cool, I will wait on that then ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z28 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've watching this one. Glidden's 78 Fairmont never lost a round of racing, national, regional or match raced. Unbelievable car! Saw it a U.S. 30 back in the day. If your interested, there's a great article at competitionplus.com with the man himself. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Fantastic build, love this car. Keep at her ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Alan - I'll try to let you know when I've got some in. Thanks Marty. Yeah, I know Glidden's '78 car didn't lose a round that season after be brought it out. Thanks for the CompPlus reference. I'm trying to keep up some momentum, Ray. Thanks! Got some more pics I can post for sub-assembly progress. I put together a set of photoetch pedals today and got them mostly fitted to the pan. I still need to add an outer retainer/bracket to finish them up. I used .032" OD stainless tubing and telescoped some .050" stainless on the inboard side of the pedals. I used some .052 OD Beadalon silver crimp tubes in between the pedals and ouboard of the clutch pedal. The brake pedal actually extends through the floor and will line up with a pushrod assembly. Or so I hope! LOL I've also been working on one of my revised 1-piece 9-inch housings. I've got all the bracketry attached. Just need to figure out what colors I'll paint it and need to add brake line/caliper/rotor detail. I've added material to "box" the rear of the brackets. It will be assembled with Scale Hardware threaded .8mm bolts/nuts. Edited January 2, 2014 by futurattraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Updates look real good Scott.... I love what you got going on here man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry about the boo boo Scott but at least it can be fixed, still looking FANTASTIC, and I did finish the pop corn but I got more in the ole microwave as we speak keep them updates coming this is going to be good I just know it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty moe Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 this is just so cool.i've got to order me one great work on a one really good car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Scott.... those are some incrediable updates my friend. Your work is killer. I love what you have been doing to this build. dont feeo bad about having to reglue some of the frame. I did the same thig with the body of my funnt car recently. I was working on the escape hatch and didnt pay attention and busted one of the under body support braces and had to reglue it myself....lol Looking forward to your next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Love the look of the pedals Scott. It all looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Looks great Scott are the pedals also in 1/16th scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, Tyrone. Hey Larry. Don't overdo the popcorn, you won't want your supper! LOL Thank you, much, Mike. Keep watching! Thank you, so much, Chris. The thing that irks me about my dropping it was that I was carrying it on my arm without supporting it well, and I got distracted by something for just a moment...and there it went! I really wanted to kick myself about then! Thank you, Dave. I'm really happy with the way they turned out. The nice thing is, you can fold the top flap either direction on which the pedal pad mounts, which helps get them visually placed where they look the best. Thanks Mike. I appreciate it. Yes - the pedals are available in 1/16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Superb as always, I am "almost" finish with my 1978 Glidden Fairmont, must say that working with Scott Fairmont body and resin engine kit has been a dream, he REALLY do magnificent products. When you have the chassis ready I will definitely will have to get a third Fairmont body!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks Joe. I appreciate it! Does anybody make a Mirada in 1/24-1/25th scale? It'd be cool, for sure. AirTrax does a Dodge Mirada transkit, I have one on the workbench right now. Is really a very, very nice resin kit and captured the lines of the car perfectly...it it expensive. .but worth it in my very personal opinion. Edited January 3, 2014 by Plasticfanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Here are pics of that AirTrax Mirada (Not Mine though). http://public.fotki.com/Letukkamies/air-trax-resin-kits/air-trax-resin-1983/ And Juha Airio has built one Factory Stock: The Fairmont is looking excellent! All that little detail work that you've done is really nice. This will be an excellent build once it's done. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Fantastic work Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, Fred. I think you will be pleased with the refinements I made in this later body. I appreciate the info on the Mirada, Niko, and thanks, too, for the encouragement. Darryl - Thanks for looking in. I'm still in awe of the job you did on your race car build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Awesome work as always Scott. I love the pedal assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickArt Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Awesome!! Looks great Scott!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Oh my, love it so far! I've always liked the Fairmont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks Rick! The pedals turned out looking good. They have a billet look to them, which might not fit perfectly with the age of the body, but since I'm not really building this as a period correct car, it doesn't make any difference. I appreciate your encouragement Rickard! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work... Thank you for your kind words, Brad. I have always liked Fairmonts. It usually took a while for Ford's new body styles back in the 70s and 80s to grow on me, but I loved the Fairmont sport coupe from the first time I saw one on the showroom floor. I still remember it. Lots of guys dislike their slab-sidedness, but I think that's one of the features I really find endearing, for whatever reason. I've always like square-ish cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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