Butter 1 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hey Ian, Impressive work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 This thing just keeps getting better and better!😉 Excellent work, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 Redid the body work on this again and I'm setting it aside for a while to let everything cure and settle, it will need at least one more set of refinements but at least it's getting close. Next on the body will be hinging the drivers door and if that goes well I'll open up the other side as well. Now it's back to the chassis and the current project is the wheelie bars. As this is a lower horsepower, heavier, older style Top Sportsman car I'm using a 60" McAmis style bar. I built a simple jig and will set the bars wheels at nominal 4 to 5 inches of the ground ( this would be the typical starting range for this type of car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Nice job so far on the wheelie bars Ian! Your jig may be simple but you took the time to make one, something I need to take note of for my own build. I plan on doing a brass frame one of these days as I love this type of Top Sportsman car too much and this type of jig seems to be a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Wheelie bars are looking great, so far. The casters really look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Wheelie bar structure fabricated and mounted, clean up detailing and hardware to follow. Now I can also do the required modifications to the rear valence for clearance for the bars and the parachute lanyard mount to the frame. Edited February 23, 2023 by Ian McLaren 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Beautiful job Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roggan Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I love this build. Is the frame your own design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Roggan said: I love this build. Is the frame your own design? Yes it is Roger, but even though it was custom built for the Camaro body there are influences from Chris Alston and Tim McAmis. It has been built as close as possible to the NHRA class rules for this kind of car. Also a couple of friends who currently run Pro Mods in the area have provide invaluable help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) On 2/21/2023 at 5:36 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: Nice job so far on the wheelie bars Ian! Your jig may be simple but you took the time to make one, something I need to take note of for my own build. I plan on doing a brass frame one of these days as I love this type of Top Sportsman car too much and this type of jig seems to be a must. Thank you Francis for the kind words. I build jigs for a couple of reasons. For one thing if I draw it properly it ensures that the final product is straight, level and most importantly symmetrical. The second reason is that they save assembly time by securing the tubes and putting pressure on the joints for easier soldering or gluing (the time saved far out weighs the time spent making the jig). I also keep the jigs as I may need, (for example) another FED chassis and then it's just cut tubes and solder or I could duplicate the same part in plastic for a different project. Edited February 23, 2023 by Ian McLaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Quick mock up of the rear assemblies 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 WOW that looks so good Ian, battery and wheelie bars complete the rear section A+++++ my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Quick body mock up with a glorified guide coat to check surfaces and contourers, needs a little additional work in both areas. Letting the body sit now to assure the surfaces are fully cured. Back on the chassis, drivetrain and details details. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The stance is perfect Ian, this thing looks mean! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I've been thnking about the doors on this thing for a while, it took a few tries and a couple of good rare earth magnets to get it close, It now opens, closes firmly latches and is removable. It still needs some minor tweeking but they are minor fixes and easily done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Well, now, I guess you have to do the other one, since this one came out so nicely! Looks great, Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 now i see some color, this is coming real good Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Impressive work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 That's great Ian, I really like to see someone take the time to open the doors and make them work on a scale model. I've only done it once to date (on my pickup) and I intend to do it on the Demon. The sight of your pictures inspires me my friend! Making the entire door frame (and door interior) is a lot of work but I think it adds a lot of value to the final product. I like what I see! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 8:12 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Impressive work so far. Thanks Bob it's starting to look like how I envisioned it initially, still a long way to go. On 3/4/2023 at 9:00 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said: That's great Ian, I really like to see someone take the time to open the doors and make them work on a scale model. I've only done it once to date (on my pickup) and I intend to do it on the Demon. The sight of your pictures inspires me my friend! Making the entire door frame (and door interior) is a lot of work but I think it adds a lot of value to the final product. I like what I see! 👍 Thanks for the kind words Francis but ironically it was your truck that inspired me to even try to open the doors on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Anothere detail for the Camaro. TCI short tail shaft powerglide (by Ron Olsen) and flexplate and transmission shields (by me). Decals and SFI tags to be added. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Anothere detail for the Camaro. TCI short tail shaft powerglide (by Ron Olsen) and flexplate and transmission shields (by me). Decals and SFI tags to be added. I love this stuff. Tranny looks excellent, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 Interiour detail and drive line parts now underway,delay box wiring and nitrous system starting to take shape. Bottles and bracket from Nick Bradshaw rear wheels and tires from Jeff Faris everything else scratch built. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryH Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I remain pretty much speechless on this one. An amazing body of work. I'm very much enjoying watching the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 4 hours ago, TerryH said: I remain pretty much speechless on this one. An amazing body of work. I'm very much enjoying watching the build. Thank you very much Terry, I'm glad you are enjoying this, I'm having fun on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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