Ian McLaren Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 Assembly is under way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Keep going Ian! Love to see this in person when it`s done! True craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Completed front axle and wing now the proper color steering rod also in place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Completed front axle and wing now the proper color steering rod also in place There's just something about a long-wheelbased FED! Beautiful replica of a beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Thank you Daniel and I agree. At 215 inches I think this was one of the longest front engine cars Don Long built. The real car has great presence when you get close. Edited March 26, 2022 by Ian McLaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Great work Ian, the FED's are in a class of their own and you are paying a beautiful tribute to this one, no surprise everything comes together with great precision my friend! I can't wait to see the rest! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) So I've been looking at the windscreen I built for about a week or so and it just wasn't sitting right with me. I decided to make a change, but how to get it off as it was really well attached with cyanoacrylate. I couldn't pry it off without damaging the cowl, and that was a non starter. I had read that acetone would soften the glue after a while, so off to Lowes to buy some. Filled up a glass and dropped in the complete cowl, went back after an hour and no change, but decided to let it go a while longer. Two hours later the windscreen was laying on the bottom of the jar and no trace of the glue remained on either piece, amazing. It really works! This afternoon I built a new windscreen. I am much happier with the look, I also finished assembling the wheels and adding wheel nuts. I had also been putting off drilling holes in Jeff's beautiful wheels for the valve stems. After a couple practice tries on the inside of the wheels I got up the nerve to drill the real holes. The holes are exactly where I wanted them and the drill bit didn't slip so the are no scratches. I'm calling today a win! Edited March 31, 2022 by Ian McLaren 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Dave Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Beautiful work! That new and improved wind screen looks great, fabulous work Ian! Edited March 28, 2022 by Dyno Dave More content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 BEAUTIFUL !! Looks like it could start up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Ian, super nice job on the new cowling......subtle BUT it does make a difference and the wheels look fantastic. Oh so close! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 8:42 PM, Dyno Dave said: Beautiful work! That new and improved wind screen looks great, fabulous work Ian! Thank you Dave, yes it is an improvement, one step closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 7:58 PM, GoatGuy said: BEAUTIFUL !! Looks like it could start up. Thank you for the kind words, I do strive to give my models a feeling of realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 7:56 AM, Codi said: Ian, super nice job on the new cowling......subtle BUT it does make a difference and the wheels look fantastic. Oh so close! tim 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/11/2022 at 5:18 PM, Ian McLaren said: 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. Your metal work is so perfect that it's almost a shame to paint it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I lost track of this one for a while but I've found it again and I'm all caught up. Your work continues to impress me Ian. You have excellent design and fabrication skills. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 It's good to know that you are finally settled in your new home Ian. One thing at a time, the time available for the hobby will come back, sometimes choices have to be made, health and home come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Congrats as well on the move Ian. Must say though you left us hanging when you said the paint was on.............can't wait to see it! cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Great work on this one Ian !!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbyguy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Beautiful build Ian your making all of us step up our skill set. Looking forward to seeing this one up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 5:50 AM, David G. said: I lost track of this one for a while but I've found it again and I'm all caught up. Your work continues to impress me Ian. You have excellent design and fabrication skills. David G. Thank you David, I really like your model of the Ecto-1 and the detailing that you added. A job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 21 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: It's good to know that you are finally settled in your new home Ian. One thing at a time, the time available for the hobby will come back, sometimes choices have to be made, health and home come first. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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