1/16 SCALE A/FC NITRO FUNNY CAR

[Ian McLaren]

After numerous test shots with Future got the amount of pearl correct in the clear.  Decanted Tamiya TS13 clear and ran additional tests.  Had to move the air pressure up a bit,  it sprayed much better with the Tamiya.  I was nervous how 50 year old pearl powder, stored in a baby food carrot bottle, would react.  to illustrate how potent this pearl is I have included a picture of how much pearl powder Brian Louw (the owner of the real car) sent me.  I actually only used one level scoop full (shown)  to do the whole car with about a third of it left over unsprayed.  So the pearl is on, and the first coat of over clear has been sprayed.  Finished spraying, clean the airbrush took one picture and left the room.  Keeping my fingers crossed that when I go back tomorrow morning nothing will have changed and I can proceed with final assembly and decals. 

[Ian McLaren]

Going together, fitted the body latch and actuating handle set the spring tension it is completely functional. have to respray the inside of the body and final assembly some time this week end.  It's been a long , long road.

[Tortuga Kustomz]

Amazing detail my friend

[Pro Tech]

Ian, great looking builds! Nice work ?

Charlie 

Pro Tech 

[Ian McLaren]

2 hours ago, Pro Tech said:

Ian, great looking builds! Nice work ?

Charlie 

Pro Tech 

Thanks Charlie, Lots of your parts in this one, they really add to the realism.

[Ian McLaren]

Some details to finalize, but essentially completed, Clean up those areas, wait for some sun here and post the final build pictures.

 

 

Edited August 21, 2021 by Ian McLaren

[Ian McLaren]

The last set of pictures in this section, now to focus on the Royal Canadian

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Ian!

Very nice, a real blast of pure nostalgia. Bravo!

CT

[F/CNUT]

Ian, I have followed this build since the start and and I have used some of your ideas. You done a nice job on this.

 

Steve

[Ian McLaren]

1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Ian!

Very nice, a real blast of pure nostalgia. Bravo!

CT

Thank you Claude, That's what I was looking for.  The funny car version of an old AM radio, on/off , volume and station selector  that's it.

[Ian McLaren]

1 hour ago, F/CNUT said:

Ian, I have followed this build since the start and and I have used some of your ideas. You done a nice job on this.

 

Steve

Steve from the looks of your mustang I would suggest  you didn't need much of my process, it looks great and the finish is top notch.  Thanks for the kind words just the same!

[F/CNUT]

Ian, Thanks for the kind words on my Mustang. I'am always looking for new ways that people do things, so I can try them and what I can do. Will you put this car in The IPMS Nationals next year? 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great work Ian, it looks like the real thing and the illusion is even better with your background.  Your neighbors won't like you too much if you start this monster... ??

[Tortuga Kustomz]

awesome project Ian, well done my friend

[Ian McLaren]

On 8/25/2021 at 7:56 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Great work Ian, it looks like the real thing and the illusion is even better with your background.  Your neighbors won't like you too much if you start this monster... ??

Thank you Francis, the feeling of authenticity was what I was after. I just saw your parachute update Amazing work my friend!

[Codi]

Love the outdoor shots Ian.  Really makes the entire car "pop".   Always enjoy those pics.  cheers, tim

[Zippi]

Really nice looking Funny Car.  The pics make it look like a 1:1.    

[Ian McLaren]

On 9/1/2021 at 4:57 AM, Zippi said:

Really nice looking Funny Car.  The pics make it look like a 1:1.    

Thank you very much it was a fun project.