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  1. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Tim. I'll post some photos of the body panels once I locate the camera LOL, they have been sitting undisturbed for quite some time now and should polish up nicely for the decal application. I have been checking in on your project to see the final design of the intake manifold.
  2. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Francis. Yes priorities have to be set and modeling has to take it's place behind more important issues as life dictates. That being said I am excited to get back to the bench even in a reduced capacity. As you said one thing at a time.
  3. Ian McLaren
    Francis you have certainly established yourself as one of the preeminent modelers of this hobby. Your planning, engineering, execution, finishing and assembly skills are simply off the charts and it has been an honor to watch you create this model, as well as being inspired to strive to push closer to the bar you are setting. Well done my friend!
  4. Ian McLaren
    Thank you David, I really like your model of the Ecto-1 and the detailing that you added. A job well done.
  5. Ian McLaren
    We are finally moved, it has taken way longer than I anticipated due to the downsizing factor and some annoying medical issues. I'm finally past the picture hanging phase and the rest of the home looks relatively finished. I'm starting to get to the workshop area and should be back to at least limited building within the week. I can't wait to be back on the bench.
  6. Ian McLaren
    Your cool new part is certainly , is living up to the expectations. From the photo you posted it kind of looks like a cross between an IR manifold and a crossram. I'll be interested in the progress on this one for sure.
  7. Ian McLaren
    Sorry for no updates lately, we are in the process of moving to a new house. I did get all of the body panels painted white and the red panel decals are ready to print (final fitting tests are done). Basically just assembly to be completed once we finish the move.
  8. Ian McLaren
    Absolutely no fuel lines in the drivers compartment in any NHRA class, no holes in the firewall except for steering shaft, wiring harness and clutch and throttle mechanism and these holes had to sealed against fire as well with metal and or a bellows type seal. The trunk area also had to be completely sealed off from the interior with fireproof (read Metal) material if the fuel tank or cell was in the trunk.
  9. Ian McLaren
    Just refining the decals for the cowl and side panels. Getting the black pinstripe around the edges was a major challenge. Just 2 pixels wide, no way to mask that and my pinstriping is way short of that precision. These are just on plain bond paper so there is no gloss and the color is duller as well. Just a couple of minor tweaks and I'm good to go. Sanding the panels tonight, on last light coat of primer and the White goes on.
  10. Ian McLaren
    Actually that was the article that lead me to trying this. Also my Scottish nature balking at the cost of commercial modeling foil products.
  11. Ian McLaren
    As expected Tim the rack is outstanding, looking forward to the engine and stand assembled, and intreaged about your "cool new part" Looking forward to your next update.
  12. Ian McLaren
    A very impressive undertaking and what you are showing here looks great! From the comments this has been in progress for some time, have you got photos to bring us new guys up to date on the whole project.
  13. Ian McLaren
    This was never intended to be finished as it was just a test of using aluminum kitchen foil attached with silver/gold leaf sizing as an adhesive. The results are quite promising but there was a lot of work involved.
  14. Ian McLaren
    All Body panels now have the self etch primer applied over the 320 grit recommended surface finish for maximum adhesion. Testing has shown 5 to seven days curing time gives me the best final result. The next step is the final white base color next weekend. The the red panels will then be applied.
  15. Ian McLaren
    The steering rack looks very good, love the O rings.
  16. Ian McLaren
    I am curious about these as well
  17. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Tim: Sorry for the late reply we have just sold the house and were finishing up the details on the new residence. Yes the original windscreen just was not cutting it, much happier. Pushing a bit to finish it before the move. 5 weeks
  18. Ian McLaren
    Thank you for posting this, it looks like a fantastic kit (I have thought about getting one) and yet you find ways to improve it. I would love to add it to my F1 / McLaren collection but I'm not sure I could pull it off to the standard you have set. I guess I'm building this one vicariously through your thread. Great job so far!
  19. Ian McLaren
    The wing works, liking the hood but better you than me, that's a tough shape shape to make fit all around, but it looks like you have a handle on it. Well done,
  20. Ian McLaren
    I am speechless, the kit , your skills, wonderful!
  21. Ian McLaren
    Amazing scratch building skills! Your templating and measurement transferring processes are inventive and effective. This is a very interesting project which I will be paying attention to from here forward.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Looks like another worthwhile addition to the series, nicely done.
  23. Ian McLaren
    Love the paint and the added detailing under the hood, this is coming along nicely.
  24. Ian McLaren
    I love the interior, and I don't think the shine is a issue. Once fully assembled it will help to bring out the textures inside the body.
  25. Ian McLaren
    Thank you for the kind words, I do strive to give my models a feeling of realism.
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