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  1. Ian McLaren
    Looking good Art, I'll be watching your progress as I just bought a 1/16th 57 Vette kit and I'm looking for ideas as to how I'm going to proceed with it.
  2. Ian McLaren
    After the last set of zoomies I built I swore that I would not build another set! This thing just won't leave me alone. Every day when I think I can begin assembling parts I notice an area that just doesn't measure up to some of the things that are already started and or being finished off. Headers case in point, brass 2 1/2 inch with thermocouples than go with the electronics suite. Just nailing the lengths and radius required to clear the body side skirts
  3. Ian McLaren
    You Win!
  4. Ian McLaren
    A little more progress, wheelie bar has chute net and spring completed and the front chassis tin is roughed out but can't got any further with it until the body side tins are fabricated and positively located.
  5. Ian McLaren
    Small update MSD system will now fit between the chassis and the body when down. Had to thin the body and remount and rebuild the steering box, now underslung and the output shaft is on the other side. The only differentials I had were out of the Revell kits and neither the 8 3/4 or the quick change would be up to the task. Fellow modeler Dave Tolson came to the rescue with a killer 9 inch that is a direct replacement. Great work Dave!
  6. Ian McLaren
    Jim this is simply a exceptional project, great detail, use of color to accent molded detail, and a very clean building style. Very well done!
  7. Ian McLaren
    Everything looks very believable and has a correct look. I like what you are doing and if a couple of hoses are not routed correct it does not take away from the model from an esthetics point of view.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Very impressive project, everything looks very good. Well done.
  9. Ian McLaren
    Great update, your really bringing back memories with leaf springs and Lakewood bars deal. Did I miss something, l don't see reference to the rear leaf springs.
  10. Ian McLaren
    Very preliminary mock up of the MSD Power Grid Module controller circuit. All of the major components of a basic system are represented. Now detail each box and add wiring plus upgrade or replace mounting plate and add the master on off switch in the right rear corner of the plate. Added some color to give a better representation of its final look none of this pieces will end up in the final assembly this piece was to simply check clearances and it did require a lot of reworking not only to this assembly but also the body, driveline and also the steering gear. Getting a low ride height does require careful packaging of the mechanicals
  11. Ian McLaren
    That's a trick I just learned while doing the cowl on the FED, a while being in the acetone loosens the part, two hours and the glue is completely gone, no residue. Doesn't work nearly as good on plastic though.
  12. Ian McLaren
    I'm liking the shifter, and the slicks. Looking forward to the next update.
  13. Ian McLaren
    Thank you David, I'm glad you liked the slightly different format this project has been presented in. But wait there's more.
  14. Ian McLaren
    It's good to hear from you Francis! Yes this project has had its share of changes a lot of which I would not normally show but I thought it might be of some interest to show how these things evolve. It started as a quick basic shelf filler but it has now taken on a life of its own and kind of captured my imagination. I'm still not completely sure where it is going but I am enjoying the ride. Thanks for the kind words and I am looking forward to seeing you back on the bench.
  15. Ian McLaren
    Next part of the evolution, just showing the basic framework of the wheelie bar, scratch built and back to brass as it has properties plastic just can't duplicate, details to be added late on.
  16. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Kelly glad you like it, there lots more to come. The 14-71 came from Ted's Modeling Marketplace, the hat came from Competition Resins, and the injector lines are out of the Atlantis Green Elephant kit, but may very well be replaced with stainless lines and brass fittings further down the road.
  17. Ian McLaren
    Just confirmed they also have the same size range in brass part number 3404
  18. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Daniel, 1/16th to 9/32, I think they have a brass version but have not been able to confirm it yet.
  19. Ian McLaren
    A couple to thing happened in the past couple of days, firstly I stumbled on a K&S product I was not aware of. A package of telescoping aluminum tubes part # 3403 with 7 different sizes (photo below) which inspired me to finally attempt to scratch build a MSD Pro-Mag 44 for this project. I also built the offset drive for the 426 Hemi I'm using
  20. Ian McLaren
    A little less funnycar and a little more altered? Thoughts
  21. Ian McLaren
    Daniel everything looks great the Mark Williams logos are a nice touch that most people miss, well done!
  22. Ian McLaren
    I'm not sure what the difference to the aerodynamics would be from the header shape, but the dragster style would certainly produce more downforce thrust. I think my issue with these dragster headers is mostly the design of them. I may build a set of dragster style headers along the lines of the ones I built for the Royal Canadian out of brass tube.
  23. Ian McLaren
    Scratch built carbon fiber seat, puke tank, engine plate, and 3D printed Lenco bellhousing. Working on a reverser for it tonight
  24. Ian McLaren
    The Vega is looking great, but I'm obsessing over the dragster, that piece needs to been finished. Disclaimer ( I am a dragster guy. )
  25. Ian McLaren
    On a full side view the dragster headers really suit the car. From other angles there seems to be too much empty space between the tires. It's sitting one my desk right now while I'm building some of the sub assemblies. with the 417 and zoomies in place to get use to seeing it that way. They may win out in the long run. Thanks for the input!
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