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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Taking a bit of a break from the small pieces and details on the chassis to spend some time on the body. Primarily the grill decal (draft printing on paper) and the bumper bullets, actual metal throught out. Also once again making sure there are no interference points between the chassi detail and the inner body supports- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
🔧 July 26 – GIRL TROUBLE update Things are starting to look like a car! All those hand-built bits—plug wires, electronics, air/CO₂ tanks, magneto pieces—are finding their places on the chassis. The chassis color was tweaked to better reflect the original, and final placement is mostly dialed in. All that’s left now is plumbing. Seems deceptively simple, but you and I both know how that goes.- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Now to group them into a usable whole.- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Progress continues but the sheer number of scratch build pieces slows things down, for example there are 7 pieces in each air/CO2 tank plus two mounting brackets each, three pieces in each plug wire and seventeen pieces in the magneto and offset drive assembly. the electronics box is also parts and labor intensive. All of that aside assembly of the chassis has begun. Final paint and details are now being donewith wire and cable runs to be added next- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
The chassis is now Tamiya Dark Metal with two clear coats and is now ready to start assembly. A long time coming.- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Worked on the chassis for a couple of days on clean up and adjustments, finally I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, primer is on- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
The chassis is progressing as are the related details, puke tank and lines, steering gear and instrument panel- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
First time the body and chassis are connected by the correct mounts, and the wheelie bar has been fabricated- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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Ian McLaren replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
When the B1 heads came out they caused great concern to those of us running Chevrolet power. It turned out the concern was justified and these became very competitive. Your machining skills have certainly done these heads justice and really add to the pedigree of the engine. I agree with Tim, bring on the valve covers! -
As per usual everything looks great, I am really enjoying watching this progress.
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Back from a short holiday, did make some progress yesterday, on to the chassis and front and rear suspensions.- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
LOL Sorry Tim, not really showing off, once the jig was made getting the second chassis to this point only took about 1 3/4 hours. There is still a lot to do on both!- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thank you Dave!- 43 replies
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1/16th 55 Thunderbird BB/FC Funnycar "GIRL TROUBLE"
Ian McLaren replied to Ian McLaren's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thank you Francis, I, like you try to use the correct material where ever possible as nothing looks like metal except metal when it's not painted- 43 replies
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