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  1. Ian McLaren
    I really like the dash and Racepak set up, nice work! Are you going to re-profile the lower edge for clearance to allow room for the driver to get his legs in and out, it looks pretty tight. The Racepak is certainly the most recognizable unit out there and it is up where it would be a great added detail, especially with the wiring.
  2. Ian McLaren
    Anothere detail for the Camaro. TCI short tail shaft powerglide (by Ron Olsen) and flexplate and transmission shields (by me). Decals and SFI tags to be added.
  3. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Bob it's starting to look like how I envisioned it initially, still a long way to go. Thanks for the kind words Francis but ironically it was your truck that inspired me to even try to open the doors on this.
  4. Ian McLaren
    Headers are never the same side to side due to the offset of the left and right banks. Next set, build one side first, then start the other side with the inner most tube, easy to get the end points the same. Then just add in the three remaining tubes inside to outside and from back to front.
  5. Ian McLaren
    I've been thnking about the doors on this thing for a while, it took a few tries and a couple of good rare earth magnets to get it close, It now opens, closes firmly latches and is removable. It still needs some minor tweeking but they are minor fixes and easily done.
  6. Ian McLaren
    Other than the 1 to 1 guys using a cutting torch instead of a mill this is exactly how this would have been done, so this looks absolutely like a real installation. And even though it was againsl the rules a lot of the Mopars had the welds ground for appearance, especially if they doubled as car show particpants. Judged a lot of these in the day.
  7. Ian McLaren
    Looking great Ireally like the wings.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Quick body mock up with a glorified guide coat to check surfaces and contourers, needs a little additional work in both areas. Letting the body sit now to assure the surfaces are fully cured. Back on the chassis, drivetrain and details details.
  9. Ian McLaren
    The chassis is oh so close, exciting stuff. You mentioned a resistance welder, I've been considering one. What are the pros and cons of these units?
  10. Ian McLaren
    Quick mock up of the rear assemblies
  11. Ian McLaren
    Great progress Marcos, the added details are certainly bringing this model to life, excellent.
  12. Ian McLaren
    Another fine update, and another trick learned, the way you made the brackets for the puke tank is so easy and much more accurate than trying to herd 4 individual brackets into position. I can't believe I never thought of that. Thanks Daniel.
  13. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Francis for the kind words. I build jigs for a couple of reasons. For one thing if I draw it properly it ensures that the final product is straight, level and most importantly symmetrical. The second reason is that they save assembly time by securing the tubes and putting pressure on the joints for easier soldering or gluing (the time saved far out weighs the time spent making the jig). I also keep the jigs as I may need, (for example) another FED chassis and then it's just cut tubes and solder or I could duplicate the same part in plastic for a different project.
  14. Ian McLaren
    Yes it is Roger, but even though it was custom built for the Camaro body there are influences from Chris Alston and Tim McAmis. It has been built as close as possible to the NHRA class rules for this kind of car. Also a couple of friends who currently run Pro Mods in the area have provide invaluable help.
  15. Ian McLaren
    Wheelie bar structure fabricated and mounted, clean up detailing and hardware to follow. Now I can also do the required modifications to the rear valence for clearance for the bars and the parachute lanyard mount to the frame.
  16. Ian McLaren
    Great update Francis! Especially the process for the wheel tubs. I've seen this done in furniture making with wood, but it never occurred to me it would work with styrene. I have a pair of 43 inch 1/12th tubs I had no good idea how to fabricate them, brass just seems too complicated to get a good result. Plastic it is. THANK YOU!
  17. Ian McLaren
    Redid the body work on this again and I'm setting it aside for a while to let everything cure and settle, it will need at least one more set of refinements but at least it's getting close. Next on the body will be hinging the drivers door and if that goes well I'll open up the other side as well. Now it's back to the chassis and the current project is the wheelie bars. As this is a lower horsepower, heavier, older style Top Sportsman car I'm using a 60" McAmis style bar. I built a simple jig and will set the bars wheels at nominal 4 to 5 inches of the ground ( this would be the typical starting range for this type of car.
  18. Ian McLaren
    I'm not much of a truck guy, but I like good design where ever it's found. The truck looks great, the color should work well on this body and your four link is excellent. In fact I may borrow your technique if my RB Motion order does not get here soon.
  19. Ian McLaren
    Thank you so much Francis and I have to say I'm really enjoying watching your new project progress as well as picking up a few Ideas and tips from it as well.
  20. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Marcos I'll post some better photos of that area shortly once I have finished the cables and post clamps.
  21. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Randy, yes the paint really helped solidify the design and made me comfortable enough to continue down this path. I have since the photos pulled the sides of the new valance in some to narrow the profile ( less road race style) and now is a little sleeker.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Daniel you are making great progress. I admire that you have gone back to some of the sub assemblies which most people would have called finished, and have redone/replaced them to improve the look. No where is this better shown than on the parachutes and lines, your final version is one of the most convincing I have seen. The rest of the sub assemblies follow suit, and I love your version of the battery/ electronics box and mounts. Well done!
  23. Ian McLaren
    I can see photos of in progress and close to finished. Looks pretty good from here
  24. Ian McLaren
    Progress on the interior, the floor panels have been redone and a 16 volt battery has been fabricated and the hold down bar and retaining rods are ready to be installed
  25. Ian McLaren
    All weekend taken up with the new restaurant opening, not much time for modeling, but the front valance is aligned and attached and the process of molding it in is started, Also started is the rear spoiler. As I am depicting an earlier Top Sportsman entry I am not using the current picnic table style rear wing assembly and instead opting for an oversized stock type unit, trying to keep the earlier look intact.
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