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  1. 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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  3. Ian McLaren
    Assembly under way
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. Ian McLaren
    Final test fit
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    Moving along
  13. Ian McLaren
    LPH1320 392 dressed up and ready to party, just need to install the balance of the drive line
  14. Ian McLaren
    Today was a good day.
  15. Ian McLaren
    First new upgrade to the shop, so far just shot some primer with good results. Also my Iwata air brush works with the compressor as well, bonus! I'm told a charge is good for over an hour of spray time. Looks like a winner!
  16. Ian McLaren
    Simply an increadible model, fit, finish and attention to detail off the gauge. What strikes me the most is the fidelity to scale of every visable component, ourstanding!
  17. Ian McLaren
    Here is an update with some actual progress, I redid the remote oil filter block adaptor as the previous attempt wasn't quite as nice as I wanted. Here is the new one mounted on the engine and a photo of the original piece. I have also finished lettering the slicks and painted the Blue streaks on them. and they are now mounted on the wheels. In the photo you will also note the unique coil position on the top of the blower. Progress is being slowed by having to open boxes to find stuff / tools I thought were already unpacked or that have been unpacked but put somewhere other than where I thought.
  18. Ian McLaren
    After working on a truck for this length of time, there may be a transition period with another style of vehicle, but you can do it with the help of all your friends here!
  19. Ian McLaren
    Sorry for not commenting on this build till now, moving to a new city pretty much used up the last two months. I'm really liking this project, great workmanship and the extra photos of the nostalgia car and your brass work were great. Well done Daniel
  20. Ian McLaren
    Loving the door handles!
  21. Ian McLaren
    While I'm always blown away with the finished products. Seeing all of the steps and additional work required for set up and jigs, etc. needed to produce said parts makes me even more appreciative commitment required at this level.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Thank you David, still getting settled but at least I'm back to modeling now. Trying to get the dragster done for May 6th as the real car will be running at a cackle fest a couple of hours from here. Seems like a good place to present it to the owner.
  23. Ian McLaren
    Well mostly moved into the new shop, still some things to finish up. Primarily the metal work bench top which will expand the work area to 60 x 21 with a 4 inch backsplash, and 1 inch fences on both ends. Removing the computer and existing lamp will further increase the work area. As you can see the Royal Canadian has re appeared on the bench and it is full steam ahead to wrap this on up.
  24. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Todd, just about set up to go back to building at least on a reduced scale until the bench/desk arrives. Shooting for the end of June for completion, have to get this thing to Bryan. What are you working on now that the 63 Impala is completed.
  25. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Randy. I have been following your birdcage project since I started here and it has provided me a great number of tips and techniques. Having done this relatively simple chassis in 1/16th, I am in awe of what you have accomplished in your scale let alone the current recreation of the body work you are now undertaking. Breathtaking.
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