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  1. Ian McLaren
    Well it ain't pretty but I have worked with worse. My first attempt at printing a body and I learned a bunch. This is for a future Reher-Morrison ProStock Camaro. What have I learned, the STL file I chose to print is not very good, a series of flat planes to form a curved surface so there is going to be extensive body work above joining the two halfs together (going to print the front tomorrow). I will say that although rough, the size and overall proportions don't appear too bad. I think I used way too many supports, but I always have and I still haven't experienced a print failure. Have I been able to use every one, no, but that all comes down to opperator error and the necessary learning curve, never had anything fall off the build plate. The extra resin used for the supports is way less money and aggrivation than a failed 8 hour print. Also learned that printing your own bodies is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced modeler and may be best left to the professionals who sell printed bodies. You guys know who you are. I may be in over my head on this onw.
  2. Ian McLaren
    Starting to come together, I have the correct steering shaft housing but have misplaced it, using brass just to show its placement
  3. Ian McLaren
    Still building bits for the chassis, todays project was the seat belts. Hall Racing Products belts are now ready to install, I used a combination of Future Attractions hardware, Pro Tech webbing material and custom designed and printed maunfacturer patches, done by me
  4. Ian McLaren
    Daniel Himmel . Thank you so much Daniel, in reply to your comments on another site , yes he was most noted for Top Fuel cars, and the funnycars from what I am told were mostly NHRA Division Six and Seven cars. Due to the distances involved only a few competed nationally which lead to the lack of documentation. As to the uniqueness of the chassis , I can't wait to unveil the front axle and suspension which is where the Swindahl influence is most apparent.
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    LOL, yes the welding, it a deal going back a couple of years ago between Francis and myself on another project
  6. Ian McLaren
    For the first time, as far as I can tell the late 70s Al Swindahl funny car chassis has been built in model form. I just completed applying the paint (Tamiya Dark Iron) to the fully scratch built brass chassis. As these chassis were not very plentiful reference photos and information were a huge challenge to piece togther a working drawing to base the model on. The break through came from Bryan Hodges (RIP) when he sent me the photos that I needed to make this project possible. From the way the driveline and other pieces fit and clear everything I believe I am quite close to the correct dimensions. With everthing I have build to date, getting to this point on this chassis is the high point of my modeling endevors. The challenge now is to finish the rest of the car to the same standard
  7. Ian McLaren
    Final test fit before the color goes on the chassis tonight
  8. Ian McLaren
    Daniel the fuel tank looks fantastic, you seem to be leaving no stone unturned, amazing!
  9. Ian McLaren
    Big step forward on the BubbleUp Car chassis. All the holes are drilled and all the brackets are attached. Chassis was washed twice with dish soap, then wiped down with lacquar thinner and paper towels, the every joint and seam was scrubbed with Q tips and thinners till they came back out white. Compressed air dried,tubes blown out tack clothed. Ready for paint, thinish coat of self etching grey primer sprayed from all directions, hung to dry and will now sit for a day to harden. Then sanding any issues that remain and a final coat of primer and then spray the color (Tamiya Dark Iron)
  10. Ian McLaren
    As if I didn't have enough on my plate, I was experimenting on wether or not I could print a 1/16th body on my Photon Mono 4K printer. I stumbled across an 80 Camaro body and I was hooked. It took all day but I did finally figure out how to split the file in two parts and get the body halfs to fit on the build plate. The body is a Z28 but the scoop and the flares can be handled easily. The BubbleUp car will take precedence and then the 57 Corvette Super Gas but when the oppertunity allows parts and reference materials will be copied, printed or purchased for this build. Having owned an 80 Camaro this has always been an "I should build that one" project. I have a 1/16th decal set for Grumpy's 1980 Camaro as well which is also very appealing. The cars are so similar in the details the decision could be made as late as the white paint is on, but I will probably go with Lee's car in the end
  11. Ian McLaren
    I'm focusing primarily on the BubbleUp Trans Am, but this one keeps draging me back. There has been some progress while paint and glue dries on the other car. This is just the white primer coat with decal test shots on wetted plain paper, door are hinged and initial adjustments made and the roll bar/cage is started
  12. Ian McLaren
    Roger, I just spent the last hour going over your entire build from the start. What impresses is how clean and precise the model has been during the whole process, as well as the attention to stance and scale. As the model advances this care and attention is showing through as each area is wrapped up. I apologize for not paying attention sooner but I am now a confirmed follower and fan, well done!
  13. Ian McLaren
    The BubbleUp car is marching towards completion of the chassis and driveline, Plumbing of the engine is progressing, wiring for the coil is in place as well as steam lines to the headers ( which are also permanently attached) coil mount has been added to the chassis. Which is just about ready for final cleanup and color. .
  14. Ian McLaren
    Thanks Tim, yes it can be a struggle to get everything all going the same direction on this kind of project as I'm sure you are well aware.
  15. Ian McLaren
    Tim, that looks very good and I have to agree with Daniel about sheet metal especially when it's natural finish. There really is nothing that can replace real metal for a convincing finish. Very well done.
  16. Ian McLaren
    Needed a break from the BubbleUp car so the Corvette came down from the shelf for a bit of work on the body, and to do some test shots of the proposed decals just on white paper
  17. Ian McLaren
    Just making sure everything clears before finishing the engine
  18. Ian McLaren
    Welcome back Tim, even if it's the first sign of fall LOL. Looks like you have a handle on the sheet metal up front, can't wait to see how it progresses!
  19. Ian McLaren
    Chassis and drive train moving along added the ignition wires and boots, starting to long line a race motor
  20. Ian McLaren
    With the body now on hold for decals the chassis is now the focus. CO2 bottle and bracket printed and painted, bracket installed on the chassis. Fire bottles built and gauges added, need brackets and decals added
  21. Ian McLaren
    Thank you Roger, mine too. Back then Gordie and Ron had a very strong following, nice people backed up by a strong performance. Even today the nostalgia BubbleUp car is still popular with the crowds and Nathan has been doing the car proud and upholding Gordies legacy in the drivers seat.
  22. Ian McLaren
    Daniel, that starter motor is off the charts, especially considering the scale you are working in. I would not even attempt something that small and intricate, very well done my friend!
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    Thanks Daniel, I thought so too and then I took a closer look at my reference material. Out came the sand paper tape and airbrush and I widened the front of the green, lowered the edge o0f the Blue stripe and remved and repainted the Red stripe. It is now much closer to the original car, this whole deal was very agravating but completely my fault. It did take an hour and some to make the corrections but I am much happier with it now,
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