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  1. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Francis for all of the kind words, you of all people understand the mixed emotions at the end of a long haul project. The sharing of knowledge is a two way street and I have become a better modeler from following your projects and methods. It is also very good news that you will be back to the forums soon, you have been missed my friend!
  2. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Barry, it was a long project but ultimately satisfying.
  3. Ian McLaren
    Thank you very much for your interest Doc, I'm glad you liked it!
  4. Ian McLaren
    Thank you so much Peter I really appreciate your comments. glad you like it.
  5. Ian McLaren
    John thank you so much for your comments, it makes me feel good to know the WIP was helpful to you. Your comment about the realism is especially gratifying as that is what I strive to convey even if it means showing a little wear and tear to represent being a working race car with a few passes on it. I don't think Tim has much to worry about from this build but I do really like his work.
  6. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Bruce, it was a long haul project but a fun experience. Your Shelby is a thing of beauty and an exceptionalmodel.
  7. Ian McLaren
    Bob thank you so much for the comment.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Bruce, I glad to liked it, thanks for the kind words.
  9. Ian McLaren
    I am simply in awe of the amount of mechanical detail you have added to this model, and the realism factor is off the charts. I'm not sure most people, even from this group appreciate how difficult it is to get to this level. My hat is off to you my frined.
  10. Ian McLaren
    The typical size tubing used in drag car construction for the main tubes is 1 5/8" which converts to 1.625 Real inches divide that by 12 and you get a true scale size of 0.135 inches, cross braching is usually 1 1/2" which is 1.50 divided by 12 = 0.125 1.0 inch tubes are also used occaisionaly 1.0 divided by 12 = 0.083" hope this helps
  11. Ian McLaren
    Just a great model Marcos, the amount of detail you put into this build is impressive. A great result from a very challenging subject, very well done my friend!
  12. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Micheal, I did for the most part follow the processes and work flow we used on the 1 to 1 cars and I tend to give my models an used but not abused look to enhance the real world look that most competition cars eventually have.
  13. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Ron, I put way more hours into it than first intended but it's comments like yours that make these projects more rewarding.
  14. Ian McLaren
    11 month project starting with the Monogram 1/12th scale 69 Camaro Z/28, only kit parts used -- body, front bumper, rear bumper, rear spoiler, tail lamp assemblies, dash pad and windshield. Scratch built, hood and scoop, chassis (brass), wheelie bars (brass), front and rear suspensions, intake and Nitrous systems ( fogger nozzeles Printed by Nick Bradshaw), all interiour tin and rear tubs, Electronics suite, steering rach, master cylinder, line-loc, parachutes, shifter, delay box, Nitrous shutoff valves, adjustable peddle assembly and various detail items. Wheels and tires by Jeff Faris. Paint is Tamiya Mica Silver with gloss black stripes topped with Tamiya Pearl Clear and additional Clear top coats
  15. Ian McLaren
    MOVING TO DRAG RACING COMPLETED WITH ADDITIONAL DETAIL PHOTOS
  16. Ian McLaren
    Dennis Thank you for the kind words it makes the time and effort all worth while. Mark thank you, and yes when looked at as a finished model it is a large task, but if you break it down to individual items it just becomes a series of small models, each one completed, in turn and then assembled. So instead of only finishing one model since last November, I finished dozens and dozens and they just happened to go together at the end.
  17. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Barry, and I'm glad your like it.
  18. Ian McLaren
    Thank you so much Edgar it was a long time coming.
  19. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Daniel, coming from someone of your talents that really means a lot to me.
  20. Ian McLaren
    Great progress, I really like how the engine turning on the cowl turned out, how was it done I was never able to get it correct.
  21. Ian McLaren
    Imagine my suprise while I was researching Small Block Chevy Junior Fuelers and this pops up, I was thinking of a use for the small block from the Camaro and I remembered a friends Junior Fueler from long ago and thought another 1/12 project might be fun but a lot less complicated. As usual you have produced a bench mark model and I like it a lot!
  22. Ian McLaren
    I have heard it said it takes a village to raise a child. I would argue that that the same holds true for building a model, as I will illustrate in this post.The number of people and organizations involved with this model is a case in point. In no particular order Jeff Faris who designed and machined the front and rear wheels and rear slicks to specifically fit this vehile with the A/M rear end I was using. Nick Bradshaw who basically saved the concept of this model with his NOS fogger nozzels,NOS tanks and mounting stand and those fantastic Morosso valve covers. Speaking of fantastic parts the guys at LPH1320 hit it out of the park with 1/12th BBC and mind blowing 1/12th scale Dominator carbs. Slick Rides, Wayde Leslie Ron Conacor all were a great help when it came to advise in painting this thing. Critical advise also came fromt Bob Mandel (chassis), Daniel Himmel (general modeling tips and advise), Marcos Fernandes (alternate approaches to issues) as his project was a very similar style of model. RB Motion forfittings that look exactly like the real thing. Local racers Tom and Cathy Meheden and Charles Marsh both allowed me access to their nationally competative cars coupled with advise and explanations of how things are done on the real thing. Ron OLsen was also critical to me finishing this project with first his printed parts(grill,transmission, door frames and the rear differential) and then mentoring my taking the plunge into 3D printing. I also want to mention Tim Fink who over the past few years has been my sounding board when my confidence or common sense has left the building. Finally it's everyone who looks at,likes or comments on our posts that especially, on a long project supply the motivation to continue to completion.Some say that modeling is a solitary hobby but I think it is anything but. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
  23. Ian McLaren
    Done, for the moment. May get class and sponsor decals in the future, but it is just so clean like this.
  24. Ian McLaren
    Thank you very much John, here is the same hood after additional clear and sanded with 3000 grit and first polish, the rest of the car has been recleared and is sitting to cure the paint for a light sand and polish. Also inner door panels ready to go on. It's getting very close MVI_0063[1].MOV
  25. Ian McLaren
    This is as close as I can get to the answer, it is believed that the dark panel was done in code Q Dark Red to keep all of the paint OE correct. I'm waiting on a second source for confirmation but no reply as of yet.
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