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  1. Ian McLaren
    Quick and dirty decals. These are for those parts (like a fire bottle) that you may need to spice up a project but you either don't have a sheet with it on it, it's not available in your scale or it's for a manufacturer that no one has done a decal for. Also if you can print your own is it worth the decal paper and the time to scale it properly All you need is a color printer clear tape and some paper. Lastly these are not for on the body as they end up fairly thick depending on the paper and tape you use. In my case the fire bottle decal are in the interior and will only be seen through the rear window. HERE'S THE PROCESS Find a color picture of what you need on the net. Save the photo to your computor, Pull up the photo and print it. Measure the image compaired to what you need and calculate how much larger or smaller you need it. Print it a second time and used the printed scaling option to resize the printed image. Reprint and compair and adjust as necessary. Once you have it the correct size print as many as you need.. Used the clear tape to cover and protect you new decal and cut them out. Fasten to the model with a suitable glue (contact cement , glue stick, etc)
  2. Ian McLaren
    More detailing started, Rear section of the fire supression system, line routing finalized tanks require decals (have to make as I can't locate suitable ones in 1/12th) and bracket fasterers
  3. Ian McLaren
    Thanks John, There are more details on the way
  4. Ian McLaren
    It's good to hear from you Francis, awaiting your return!
  5. Ian McLaren
    Mock up of electronics tray tp make sure it still fits.
  6. Ian McLaren
    Ready for the belts, have to create Logos as there are no commercially available for Elite Safety Belts ( owned by a friend who is also a long time campainger of a nitrous Pro Mod).
  7. Ian McLaren
    Upgrading the seat, but going to use the scratch built mounting brackets from the prior seat.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Just finished my first 3D resin printed attempt and it worked, the file from Ron Olson of 3D Model Specialties, printed well except for a couple of rookie mistakes by myself. I now have a steering wheel, two fuel pumps two fire bottles, shifter, Racepak style dash displays, and multiple electronic boxes. More interiour parts to come shortly. MVI_0007.MOV
  9. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Steve, I can't take any credit on these (except for drilling the valve stem holes) They were made by Jeff Faris, who also did the rear wheels, and all I knew about them was a five spoke pin drive aluminum wheel and I have to say I am extremely happy with how they turned out.
  10. Ian McLaren
    Thanks for the kind words Donato, they certainly help the motivation on one of these long term projects. Truly appreciated.
  11. Ian McLaren
    So about 11:30 last night I was looking at this thing trying to figure out what didn't look right. Took a bunch of pictures and started compairing it to some real cars, then I remeasured everything and by 12:30 had most of the frame ahead of the firewall desoldered and back in the jig. Rebuilt both lower control arms, adjusted the front rails, cut both front struts apart and lowered the engine some. Net result the front struts now bolt in, caster and camber are more correct, front wheels are now more centered in the wheel opening, ride height is adjustable, roll cage is closer to the roof, and to my eyes the car now has the stance and feel of the real cars. By the numbers, the car can now sit 2 inches lower and the wheel base is down 2 inches as well, but still at 110. I've kind of been dragging my feet on this one for a while as the look kept nagging on me but now this thing is going together.
  12. Ian McLaren
    Great progress and as always a tip on how to do something a bit better, I love your approach to the valve cover hold down holes and the flange itself. That will definately appear in my future models, using the tube spacer/drilling guide is inspired if not easy to photograph.
  13. Ian McLaren
    A bit more progress on the engine, Dry sump system in progress and added Racepac V-Net oil pressure sensor
  14. Ian McLaren
    Quick mock up Moroso cover in its native habitat
  15. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Bob, yes I am happy with the Moroso covers, got lucky on the rear end and wheelie bars. The paint scheme at the moment is Wicked Colors Candy Orange over Tamiya Mica Silver and perhaps some gold fading on the silver under the orange for highlights (but no test p-anels have been shot as of yet and it may not turn out as I hope it will). Black RS hood and deck lid stripe with the scoop Candy orange. I may use the hockey stripes on the sides, Black as well with photo etched "632" engne call outs in the stock location
  16. Ian McLaren
    Bolted the four link into the chassis last night, and to my complete amazement the ride height, pinion angle and wheelie bar height were all exactly where they are supposed to be without adjusting any of the bars. Some days you just get lucky.
  17. Ian McLaren
    Actually I mixed it with the clear and sprayed it many very light coats, If I still had my old compressor and used higher pressure it would have gone much better. My rechargeable airbrush just does not have the capacity for anything but thin paint and that's OK for most jobs.
  18. Ian McLaren
    Not cast but Ron Olsen 3D Specialties has a file you can print and it allows you to pick your style for most Enderlie hat's. The price for the print is quite reasonable, and once you own it you can print more for just the cost of the resin
  19. Ian McLaren
    Not sure how I missed the second half of this post, the car looks great, and I have been where you are with the paint and had the same reaction. The reality is that you now have a terrific guide coat for the final prep of the body. This how I looked at it and it put into prespective how far the model has come and how close it is to being finished. It worked for me on a thirteen month build. Your closer than you thiink.
  20. Ian McLaren
    Yes this looks just about perfect, and is actually closer to where the bulk of these cars were built. Great start so far!
  21. Ian McLaren
    It took all morning to get it right but the Valve covers are now the correct gold, it's a hard color to replicate and a similar finish, the first photo is the closest but it's a much richer gold in person, very hard to photograph.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Claude, I was wondering also,but hesitate to bother people in case there is some kind of issue.
  23. Ian McLaren
    Taking a day off from the chassis and motor , started final bodywork today. Lots of little stuff to attend to but nothing major.
  24. Ian McLaren
    A nice clean well executed model and as Daniel said , something a little different. The detail work on the chassis and in particular the engine is great. I'll be watching for your next project.
  25. Ian McLaren
    Some progress today,front brakes now clear the wheel spokes and are installed on the front struts which are also installed on the chassis. steering gear and tie rods next up.
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