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  1. Ian McLaren
    Hi Tim I was doing some research online and stumbled on to your altered build and lost a lot of time looking at it. Amazing model my friend but I stumbled on a reply of yours to Chris Sobak from 2019 and it struck me funny. Quote ------------ "Appreciated Chris!! I'm going to do a simpler build next before I jump back to the Pro Mod. A bit of a mental break if you will. Really keen to do a Pro Stock Maverick. I was able to pick up a sweet, totally complete kit from a gentlemen in the U.K. Great foundation for it. I've been checking out the forum and there is a ton of great info on the topic from others here. Nobody beats this site for knowledge when it comes to modelling IMO. Cheers !! ------------ So how's that working out for you? LOL
  2. Ian McLaren
    Yes David it was very special day not only was the current owner there but two of the previous drivers were as well and the event was in honor of one of the original owners partners in the car Gordon Jenner. A lot of memories came up that day. Bryan, the current owner of the car, an myself have had many conversations over the duration of the build and he has seen and extraordinary number of photos of bits and pieces as they product along the way, But this was the first time he had seen and held the car since it was an unpainted bare chassis with most of the brackets not yet attached. From my point of view that although I had unlimited access to the car throughout the entire build I had not heard it run in the last three decades. I had always been aware of the car, but it was a dragster and we ran funnycars so it was at best a passing glance back then. To be there with the crew and involved with the car and then to be mere feet from it while it was running was more than just the icing on the cake, it made the entire process so much more worthwhile. However once the fun and games were over we sat down and addressed some areas of the model that both of us wanted to change. That has been my focus and mid next week the car goes back to Bryan for good. As a side note the presence of the model at the event has sparked some interest in recreation a much more well know car from Alberta and I'm going back to Edmonton on Friday to see if we can come to an agreement. It would be an honor to replicate this car, fingers crossed.
  3. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Francis, Yes it was great to get the two cars together and better yet being able to hang out with Bryan and crew while they ran the car. We found a couple of areas that required a small rework on the body panels but with them being attached with magnets it going to be a fairly simple fix. Detailed photo set to follow.
  4. Ian McLaren
    Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm glad you like it. Perfect, no, but I am happy with the way it is progressing. After a side by side comparison I am making a couple of changes to better match the original. That will be in the next week or so and I will then post a detailed photo set.
  5. Ian McLaren
    Hi Barry I have one that I got out of New York, I tried to get one from Chuck who printed them originally but I seem to have upset him somehow and he won't even return my emails. If something goes sideways I my need to buy the one you have. Pm me with your email and I'll send you a video of the car running at Standens this morning
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    Thank you Tim It's been a long process and just about done. When I printed the decals for the red panels the printer was set to transparence. I though it might be ok as the color was dead on when printing the test panels on paper. I tried to get more decal paper but there was nothing for a laser printer anywhere in western Canada? I had misgivings once they were on the car so I did not put the script decal on as it is the only one I have and I won't be able to obtain another one (it has the correct gold leaf lettering). When we got the cars together the model shows way to orange so the decision was to strip all of the body panels and redo the decals. Not as big a job as it might seem as the panels are steel and held on with magnets. Everything else, Bryan ( the owner) was thrilled with and taking the panels off is a 30 second deal and reinstalling them slightly longer as the cowl has to be set in place very carefully to avoid damaging the paint on the side panels, more clearance would be nice but the fit suffers. Had a great time with Bryan and the crew, and yes I have some detail photos of the nitro moose I'll throw up. It was also the unveiling of the new Bubble Up Trans Am funny car, great looking car.
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    I could go on and on about this, suffice it to just say increadable.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Yesterdays activities, I'll post a detailed set on the car shortly IMG_2592.MOV IMG_2589.MOV
  9. Ian McLaren
    Sorry Steve but the advances have already be made. In non modeling areas there is a wet on wet on wet Chrome finish for non metallic surfaces that are for all intents is non distinguishable from real chrome let alone the vacuum plating typically used in the automotive industries. Draw back, it is very expensive, but it is here. The model paint manufactures have been going to school on this process and they have the surface reflectivity handled. They do require some patience and initial careful handling. The secret to success with these paints is (as it is in real chroming) preparation, The surface HAS to be mirror/chrome smooth before refinishing. They are at their best as is, but with care and a quality acrylic clear the results are still most convincing. The other bonus is you can do it in house anytime you wish, no freight, lost or damaged parts, and the costs are reasonable but not cheap.
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    Most people have gone away from actual chrome plating. With the advances of spray on chrome paints it's become almost obsolete. One of the original players was Alclad 11 with a whole line of metallizer colors but almost all or the major paint companies have gotten on board. There is probably 15 plus different chrome paints and of those a few give outstanding results. I use the term paints but they are actually inks and as such do have some drawbacks the main on being the finish is fragile for a long time unless clear coated. The clear has to been acrylic as any other type dulls the finish. There are numerous video's on you tube comparing the chrome paints them selves and another set dealing with clears. For myself I have had very good results with Alclad II and Spaz Stix chromes and I have used Future acrylic as a clear with no problems. Feel free to PM me if you need additional info.
  11. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Daniel I'm pretty happy with it, I'll post more photos once the owner has seen it. He's running the real car in a Cackle Fest near here on Wednesday, It will interesting to see the model with the real car and I have missed the smell of nitro in the evening.
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    Chassis basically complete, steering shaft and pitman arm have to gone on after side panels are installed and a few paint touchups have to be completed. Body panels are getting clear coated and polished in the next two days and I'll be calling this a wrap.
  14. Ian McLaren
    Getting very close to done
  15. Ian McLaren
    Wow The new manifold looks great and is certainly a step up from the prior design (which I though was also great by the way). The color of the metal really makes a difference, it may have been more effort but worth it in the end.
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    Assembly under way
  18. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Francis, first off congratulations on completing current project, it's a stunner! As you can see by the new posts progress is being made, and I am gradually finding out where things have been hidden. Luckily all of the parts for the Royal Canadian survived the move intact, although there were some heart in the throat moments when the box that contained several of the main subassemblies could not be located. Problem solved and everything is now accounted for. I am fairly please with the filter block adaptor. The Mallory coil is kind of a hybrid.it started out as a Pro Tech coil, but was then modified and added to to represent the unique unit on this vehicle and its location.
  19. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Daniel, it feels good to have some tangible progress showing. and also a sense that this project will be finished shortly.
  20. Ian McLaren
    Thanks David, I'm glad to be close to having this project completed. Not sure what will be next but there are a few options but they are all 1/16th
  21. Ian McLaren
    These are the final decal paper templates before committing them to decal paper. A little clean up on the cowl and final assemble is in progress
  22. Ian McLaren
    Francis you have raised the bar to new heights. I'm going to spend hours just looking at these photos, so much to see. I am in awe of your talents my friend.
  23. Ian McLaren
    CONGRATULATIONS FRANCIS! This has been an epic project with the results being just jaw dropping. Truly at testament to the art of model building! Well done my friend!
  24. Ian McLaren
    I know how you feel, there is a time for fidelity to scale and a time for just good modeling practices. I like where this is going and how you are approaching it. Well done.
  25. Ian McLaren
    Final test fit
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