Ian McLaren Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 A little more progress today. The glide is sitting in the chassis supported by the mounts and the blank is in the dash replacing the stock instrument cluster. Now just waiting for the Racepak display unit to be printed, installed and wired. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Love it Ian, i wish i can see this model in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Your work is outstanding , I love building large scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Working on details and fuel system, Scratch building an Aeromotive 11202 350GPH fuel pump, working on the fuel tank, rad, trans cooler and fan assembly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Ian McLaren said: Working on details and fuel system, Scratch building an Aeromotive 11202 350GPH fuel pump, working on the fuel tank, rad, trans cooler and fan assembly Very nicely done, Ian! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I think that's why i can't work at this scale, they detail work can really be DETAIL 😁 i can not imagen my selft work making details like this one, love it Ian, just love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Decals and slight paimt touch up just before instalation 1/12th scale scratch built Aeromotive 350 GPH fuel pump 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 The gas pump is beautiful Ian, I like the way you made it, it shows that there is more than one way to achieve our goal, hard to do better! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 9:26 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Nicely done. Thanks Bob, I thought about printing one but I'm still learning about the new printer and besides I wanted a real aluminum motor housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 10:42 PM, Tortuga Kustomz said: I think that's why i can't work at this scale, they detail work can really be DETAIL 😁 i can not imagen my selft work making details like this one, love it Ian, just love it Marcos, I have been watching you work for quite a while now, and you my friend would have no problem in a larger scale project with your scratch building skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 22 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: The gas pump is beautiful Ian, I like the way you made it, it shows that there is more than one way to achieve our goal, hard to do better! 👍 Thank you so much Francis, it was a fun project but time and technology marches on. On my next project I'm hoping to dust off my drafting training and at the same time step up to 3D printing to add details that are more accurate. As I don't have the finances nor the skills to step into the world of machining my own parts I'll leave that to you, Tim , Charlie,and Paul and the other master machinists on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 10:01 AM, Ian McLaren said: Thank you so much Francis, it was a fun project but time and technology marches on. On my next project I'm hoping to dust off my drafting training and at the same time step up to 3D printing to add details that are more accurate. As I don't have the finances nor the skills to step into the world of machining my own parts I'll leave that to you, Tim , Charlie,and Paul and the other master machinists on this forum. Whatever path you take, the goal is to find satisfaction in it and making your own custom parts is very rewarding, 3D is just another way to keep the hobby going and that's a good thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) More work on the fuel system, LPH1320 4500 series Dominators represented as Quick Fuel Conversions 1/12th scale, also Wilson intake being modified to dual stage Nitrous configuration Edited March 15, 2023 by Ian McLaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 man, this engine bay is looking better with every single detail, can't wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 It's coming along nicely, Ian. Great Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Not really an update, just a comparison on how big this thing actually is.In the foreground is a 1/25 scale model of the Banzai BB/FC I built a few years ago, and on the window ledge are the largest 1/16 scale slicks Future Attractions makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Nice work so far. I have been following and enjoying this thread for quite a while. I am not really a drag car fan but I love to see excellent detail work where ever it shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just amazing Ian! Amazing craftsmanship and pure art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 23 hours ago, Butter 1 said: Nice work so far. I have been following and enjoying this thread for quite a while. I am not really a drag car fan but I love to see excellent detail work where ever it shows up. Thanks Ron for your interest in this madness, it seems one thing just keeps leading to another and it looks like I have a ways to go yet. Your pickup is really starting to take shape, and yes I did borrow your control arm technique on the four link as RB Motion is still behind on their orders. I can wait for most of my order from them but the arms were starting to interfere with the overall progress.l I need to finish off cleaning up the ends and fine tune the lengths to get the pinion angle correct but it looks Ok in the mock up phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 20 hours ago, sflam123 said: Just amazing Ian! Amazing craftsmanship and pure art. Thank you Stephan for the kind words, it's comments like this that push me to stretch my limits to get the best result I can on each part. Hopefully the end product will reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ian McLaren said: Thanks Ron for your interest in this madness, it seems one thing just keeps leading to another and it looks like I have a ways to go yet. Your pickup is really starting to take shape, and yes I did borrow your control arm technique on the four link as RB Motion is still behind on their orders. I can wait for most of my order from them but the arms were starting to interfere with the overall progress.l I need to finish off cleaning up the ends and fine tune the lengths to get the pinion angle correct but it looks Ok in the mock up phase. I am anxious to see how your control arms turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Butter 1 said: I am anxious to see how your control arms turned out. Very rough mock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Thank you Stephan for the kind words, it's comments like this that push me to stretch my limits to get the best result I can on each part. Hopefully the end product will reflect that. Ian, after seeing some of your other work, I have absolutely no doubt you will end up with a final product that reflects your efforts. Your skills are amazing and I really enjoy your WIP posts and the final results!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Torsion bar in. links made and rough cut to length. Next is to mount the shocks and set ride height to allow cutting the links to their final length. Finish up the four bars and the wishbone has already been fitted earlier in the build. Just about ready to assemble and test the rear suspension as a compeleted assembly before detailing and final refinishing MVI_0014.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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