Ian McLaren Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Amazing detail my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Ian, great looking builds! Nice work 👍 Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 The last set of pictures in this section, now to focus on the Royal Canadian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hi Ian! Very nice, a real blast of pure nostalgia. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/CNUT Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/CNUT Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 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... 😁👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 awesome project Ian, well done my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Love the outdoor shots Ian. Really makes the entire car "pop". Always enjoy those pics. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Really nice looking Funny Car. The pics make it look like a 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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