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  1. Ian McLaren
    I'm liking the shifter, and the slicks. Looking forward to the next update.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ian McLaren
    Just confirmed they also have the same size range in brass part number 3404
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Ian McLaren
    A little less funnycar and a little more altered? Thoughts
  10. Ian McLaren
    Daniel everything looks great the Mark Williams logos are a nice touch that most people miss, well done!
  11. 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.
  12. Ian McLaren
    Scratch built carbon fiber seat, puke tank, engine plate, and 3D printed Lenco bellhousing. Working on a reverser for it tonight
  13. 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. )
  14. 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!
  15. Ian McLaren
    All of the major decisions have been made(with the exception of the rear end, I'm not a quick change fan) perhaps a 9 inch fabricated housing if I can get one in time. The design phase is over, now to turn this styling exercise into a believable AA/FA. Even the paint scheme is on paper (very 70s / 80s). Single point wheelie bar and full electronics suite
  16. Ian McLaren
    Decided to make the wing pivot with the upper struts (not shown or built) securing it in place for competition. Also deciding on which style of header to use. I'm probably got to stick with the F/C headers in stead of the dragster style, MVI_0112.MOV
  17. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Chris, I just wanted to show my process for a clean sheet design racecar that is believable but not a replica of an actual car.
  18. Ian McLaren
    Mavericks make such good looking racecars I was always surprised there weren't more of them built. I really like the direction you are going with this one.
  19. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Daniel, I'm liking your current Vega build a lot.
  20. Ian McLaren
    Thank you very much Tim. As of late I've been building replicas of real cars, some were just close approximations and the last couple quite representative of the prototype. That means everything had a place and a design. Once you step away from that to a clean sheet design you have to take into account the same things a full size builder deals with if the result is to be believable if not accurate. I'm now realizing that this process is starting to take on a life of its own and this project is in danger of becoming a much more involved model than I first intended. (Refer back to one of my previous comments on your thread. LOL) Not necessarily a bad thing, just not what I had in mind. Oh well, onward.
  21. Ian McLaren
    Great result, really captures the essence of these old racers well done!
  22. Ian McLaren
    Progressing nicely, loving the last two photos, really looks like a real one during construction.
  23. Ian McLaren
    Still deciding on the wing mounting choice but here it where is stands right now with the wing temporarily mounted but in what I think will the final position and other additions. Rear pickup bed opened up and fitted with a steel cover that is held in place with three rare earth magnets as is the nose and canards. Also shown frame close out panels first attempt in plastic, to be replace by the final aluminum units once all of the attachments and brackets are in place and final body and nose positions have been finalized. The front suspension system I had first installed created clearance issues with fire systems steering and main fuel line to the engine. Redone setup also regains some of the original wheel base now at 110 inches.
  24. Ian McLaren
    Now we get into some of the missteps, the wing design is ok but due to the style of it, the mounting has to go to the frame as a body mount would (1) likely would not be strong enough (2) would not provide a path directly to the rear end for the downforce provided (3) The mounts for the body to frame probably would not stand up as either. For servicing the car the body must be either easily removed or capable of being raised. So, step one hinge the body, no problem, until the engine is in and the running boards hit the valve covers. Shorten the running boards back to the front of the body, great. Now to designing a chassis mount for the wing, but if the body tilts, the back of the tub hits the uprights. Solutions: Cut the back of the tub away, I've seen this on a couple of fuel altereds not really a big fan. Design a quick disconnect for the struts and remove the wing between rounds, simple and works but one more job for the crew between rounds. Hinge the main uprights to allow them to swing rearward to clear the body and have the forward stabilizer struts removable to allow the swing but also to lock the wing assembly in place during operations. Don't really have an answer but I know that I really don't want to remove part of the body.
  25. Ian McLaren
    Thank you for the kind words Ron, It was a lot of work but I'm happy with the final result. I glad you liked it.
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