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  1. Ian McLaren
    Moving along
  2. Ian McLaren
    LPH1320 392 dressed up and ready to party, just need to install the balance of the drive line
  3. Ian McLaren
    Today was a good day.
  4. 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!
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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
  9. Ian McLaren
    Loving the door handles!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. Ian McLaren
    Thank you David, I really like your model of the Ecto-1 and the detailing that you added. A job well done.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
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