Ian McLaren Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/28/2021 at 5:48 PM, majel said: Amazing work Ian!! There is a group of you who have taken model building to a whole nother level. Thank you for the complement Jim I am honored you like my work. I have really been pushing myself on this one. I am however, nowhere near the level displayed by many of the modelers just on this thread alone let alone the full site. Their work never ceases to amaze me!
Ian McLaren Posted April 2, 2021 Author Posted April 2, 2021 Headers are painted, fuel pump in progress, interior tin has been painted (Smoked Red) and the steering gear is ready to install. The only original part of the gear assembly is the box casting itself, all shafts are metal, crossmember and pitman arm are scratch built and the steering wheel is Future Attractions with real wooden grips added, a RB Motion bolt and nut pin with washers was used to attach the pitman arm.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 I really like all these new details Ian and it's always very motivating to add new ones when you see your project going in the right direction. I like that you took the time to use real wood for the steering wheel, it's a nice touch! ?
Ian McLaren Posted April 4, 2021 Author Posted April 4, 2021 Happy with the long weekends progress. Stopping to help getting supper ready.
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 5, 2021 Posted April 5, 2021 On 4/4/2021 at 5:58 PM, Ian McLaren said: Happy with the long weekends progress. Stopping to help getting supper ready. HI Ian! Your variegated anodizing on the inner tinwork is very convincing... Bravo! CT
Ian McLaren Posted April 10, 2021 Author Posted April 10, 2021 Working on the fuel system and engine.
Ian McLaren Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 Cleaning up the fuel system, staring control cables.
Codi Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Ah, onto the "fun" stuff. Everything looks super Ian......I've no doubt you're relishing this part! cheers, tim
Ian McLaren Posted April 14, 2021 Author Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Codi said: Ah, onto the "fun" stuff. Everything looks super Ian......I've no doubt you're relishing this part! cheers, tim Yes Tim starting assembly puts a completely different feel to the project. You actually start to think there's an end somewhere.
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 Hi Ian! Well, I knew there were very good professionnal pipe-fitters in Alberta, but your mastery of such assembly is world-class! CT
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 It's always nice when you start to see real progress on a long project even if at the end of it, there's always a bit of nostalgia that sets in... Very nice plumbing work by the way! ?
GoatGuy Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 I'm just seeing this build today. You're doing great!
Ian McLaren Posted April 16, 2021 Author Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 6:31 PM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Ian! Well, I knew there were very good professionnal pipe-fitters in Alberta, but your mastery of such assembly is world-class! CT To be honest I have plumbed a few real cars in the past so I have a feel for how the hose reacts in the real world. This Hilborn system threw me a curve so changes in the schematic are in progress
Ian McLaren Posted April 16, 2021 Author Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 6:41 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: It's always nice when you start to see real progress on a long project even if at the end of it, there's always a bit of nostalgia that sets in... Very nice plumbing work by the way! ? Thankyou Francis I'm reasonably happy with the look so far, Making a couple of changes and adding the rest of the lines
Ian McLaren Posted April 24, 2021 Author Posted April 24, 2021 Going together, just starting final assembly
Vettegasser Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 Very good lookin funny Looks very convincing. Love the tin work
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 Quality assembly for a high caliber product! Your attention to detail is paying off my friend, this is to be confused with a photo of a real one! ?
charlie libby Posted April 25, 2021 Posted April 25, 2021 wow first time here your work is so realistic , its amazing.will continue to watch for future updates.
Ian McLaren Posted April 27, 2021 Author Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 5:56 PM, charlie libby said: wow first time here your work is so realistic , its amazing.will continue to watch for future updates. Thank you for the kind words Charlie. I really like your mustang project and wish I had your machining skills.
Ian McLaren Posted May 1, 2021 Author Posted May 1, 2021 The chassis is basically completed with the exception of the belly pan and side tins. They are going to be installed last, once the body is final fitted with it's tin and all clearances are double checked. The finish on the tins is so fragile there can been no contact with the body tin. The next few updates will deal with the body, it's internal structures and tin parachute and roof mounted handle and the external paint job and hopefully decals by then. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 1, 2021 Posted May 1, 2021 Hi Ian! Absolute realism, bravo! I look forward to seeing the body in position. Keep on! CT
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 2, 2021 Posted May 2, 2021 It's absolutely flawless Ian! The assembly was done with great care and I can't wait to see the body in place, it will be beautiful I'm sure! ?
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