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  1. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Edgar, I have put quite a bit of research into this one and I'm fairly pleased that it has turned out close to what I was aiming for so far, but there is still quite a bit to finalize yet.
  2. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Roger, it's been a long haul but the end is in sight.
  3. Ian McLaren
    Francis , you call it talent and know how, we call it " I paid for the whole roll, I'm going to use the whole roll!"
  4. Ian McLaren
    Got the Mica Silver base coat on and it needs a couple of minor touch upsbut it looks so got on the body I'm have decided to forgo the Candy Orange as the test shots didn't meet my expectations for the color intended. Add to this the Siver really highlights the body contours and the combination practically named itself "Mithril" ( a mythical priceless metal with mystical properties ) That provides the wearer with near invunerablity when going into battle and the look of pure polished Silver. The black striping is still going to be used (Ralley and hockey stick)
  5. Ian McLaren
    Sneel peak at the chassis / interior
  6. Ian McLaren
    Just finished the custom made belt set, scratch built release mechanism, printed hardware, some left over photo etch pieces and 3M medical tape. Finished off with custom printed SFI certification, warning, and manufacturer tags. I used a light blueSharpie marker to color the belts.
  7. Ian McLaren
    Your work on the magneto has me shaking my head, fantastic work my friend!
  8. Ian McLaren
    Your detailing is remarkable, very well done my friend!
  9. Ian McLaren
    Progress on the chassis, not completed but enough done to finalize some clearances so the body now slides on with minimal assistance and at the correct ride height, had to add aditional clearance for inner door skins and adjust the cutouts in the lower fenders for the headers. Seat belts and some additional wiring as well as the adjustable brake pedal assemble to add. Just about to the point of installing the last three cage bars and final paint and touchups.
  10. Ian McLaren
    Major sub assembly test fit. steering gear, struts and brake calipers and lines permanently fitted, final assemble now properly under way on the chassis, but still quite a bit to complete. Once that is completed the body will be addressed and then mated to the chassis
  11. Ian McLaren
    I'll have to look at this line, I have a huge sporting goods store about 5 minutes from our home. Also the progress is great. -- respect!
  12. Ian McLaren
    Most of the engine related plumbing complete, dry sump, remote breather,trans cooler and lines now back to the chassis to finish up before final engine installation
  13. Ian McLaren
    Spent a bit of time on the engine as it determines much of what happens to the plumbing of the front half of the chassis. Starting to resemble an actual car instead of three boxes of misc. parts..
  14. Ian McLaren
    The lines and fittings look great, and your friend is technically correct but if that valve is in the idle chech valve line you could leave it there as a trimmer in case the check valve leaks internally or sticks open. If it's left open the circuit works normally but if the check valve malfunctions as stated it will lean out the idle circuit and if stuck fully open may lean out the entire fuel curve somewhat. if the manual valve was then closed it would stop some or all of the bypass, therefore enrichening the engine as the bypass works opposite to what most people think, as you are limiting the fuel going back to the tank more fuel is available to the engine. It becomes a safety measure rather than a tuning aid. I do like your other explanation as that would add somee interet and humour to the story.
  15. Ian McLaren
    Great update Daniel, you have outdone yourself on the fuel system, everything looks great!
  16. Ian McLaren
    Model Building Tip Tired of paying too much for three feet of a single color detailing wire. here's a deal from Amazon.ca 260 meters / roughly 800 feet, pcv coated wire wrapping wire that has all of the colors on one spool. the OD of the wire is nominally .022" it bends easily and stays where you put it (very little spring back), Admittedly this will be of the most use on 1/16th scale and up. best part is the price $17.89 per roll CDN or about $0.03 per foot B08YRN46BP MUZIEBA. Just as an aside I paid $2.00 less as there is or was a redeamable coupon offered as well. Its real use is as a binding wire to secure parts together when soldering and also sees use in model railroading.
  17. Ian McLaren
    Pogress continues steering gear, master cylinder and line lok intstalled and plumbed.
  18. Ian McLaren
    It depends on the age of the car, some dragsters had a wiring harness that was comprised by a mag kill wire. Others like your current project are like trying to wire the space shuttle.
  19. Ian McLaren
    Today I started assembly of the chassis, starting from the middle and working my out of the cage one wire at a time. Order of assembly is critical as there is not much area.,even in this scale and access is going to get progressivly more difficult, I think I'm going back to dragsters and funnycars after this. LOL
  20. Ian McLaren
    Sorry Daniel, last night when I replied to your question I stated I used 1/4" material when I fact it was 1/8th" sorry for the confustion
  21. Ian McLaren
    Thank Daniel, I used 1/4" Soft & Easy Stretch interface sold by fabricland here in Canada. It has 4 very small elastic cords woven into it and I used the white. To get this effect I stretched it between two poles and sprayed it lightly with Stainless Steel anti corrosion coating ( made by SEM), once released the effect is quite good. To get the loops I took 1/4 inch black shrink tube that I stretched to a larger size to get the cord through. Heated the shrink tube and it's done.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Parachute attaching point and lanyardsbuilt and test fitted Parachutes are hand carved by me and now castable (these are the first two castings)
  23. Ian McLaren
    Firebottle assy finished and going in a box to await final assembly, pressure gauges added to both bottles
  24. Ian McLaren
    Love the butterflies, stealing the idea for the throttle shaft and retaining the butterflies and the fuel tank is a definate improvement. Two thumbs up!
  25. Ian McLaren
    It looks great Francis, more than enough to convey the look you are going for. Good to have you back if only for a bit.;
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