Ian McLaren Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 Front struts fitted and springs fabricated, calipers have already been fitting and clearances checked , strits are ready for detailing painting and installation, upper rad hose roughed in, this one is white as I have more of this material than the black,black hose and clamps will be used for final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 6/13/2023 at 9:05 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Nice work. Thank you Bob, it's kind of beginning to resemble a functional car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Templating the side windows, and trying to find the best way to replicate the door side window, tubular support assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) First color on chassis, needed the gloss finish to be able to remove rough spots and other issues. Clean up some joints, add some weld beads and a few brackets then the final color coat before adding the Carbon Fiber decals on the tubs and floor pans. Edited June 17, 2023 by Ian McLaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 HI Ian. Just caught up on all the progress you have made the last couple months. Absolutely stunning. 1/12 scale is not very forgiving if the details aren't right. Your details are absolutely spot on. Everything fits. I also like the idea of gold annodized Morroso valve covers, along with about everything else you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Butter 1 said: HI Ian. Just caught up on all the progress you have made the last couple months. Absolutely stunning. 1/12 scale is not very forgiving if the details aren't right. Your details are absolutely spot on. Everything fits. I also like the idea of gold annodized Morroso valve covers, along with about everything else you are doing. Thanks for the kind words Ron, I've been trying to get the details as close as possible but without a mill or a decent lathe it's a challange. The next round of details will be a step up as my 3D resin printer comes on line. The Moroso covers and dry sump pan are part of the back story on the model ( an older racecar that has stayed with an average racer who has been updating the car as funds allow). Also as I said earlier in this build Morosso cover just scream drag race motor to me. I had a set on my 65 Impala SBC that I kept for my 68 Acadian SS 350 4 gear, and then transfered to my 73 Vega wagon. I then moved to BBC power so the covers went with the Vega and as far as I know they are still going down the track on weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 This took some time for me to read up all of the WIP till now and I must say it is fascinating! I like the methodical approach on detailing parts and just overall procedures to get things implemented. Very entertaining for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 13 hours ago, cifenet said: This took some time for me to read up all of the WIP till now and I must say it is fascinating! I like the methodical approach on detailing parts and just overall procedures to get things implemented. Very entertaining for sure! Thank you Steve, this model kind of took on a life of its own and became a bigger project than was first intended but that being said it's been a fun experience and has allowed me to catch up on the current state of development of these cars. It has been a real eye opener for sure and with the addition of a 3D resin printer to the shop the learning will continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 17 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: this model kind of took on a life of its own and became a bigger project than was first intended That's a story I am very familiar with! At that scale, though, it almost has to, because it would be easier to talk yourself into doing it, since "I would put that on a 1/25 scale model, so..." Seriously, though, I am glad it did! It's much more interesting to watch, this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 Starting to plumb and wire the chassis. Parachute release and fire bottle cables first up, preliminary routing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Continuing the detailing in the trunk area, battery permanently mounted, grounding post, cut-off switch and external charging plug mounted in the rear quarter panel. Working as well on the front doors. Inner door panels will be Carbon fiber with bead rolls molded in to reflect back on the older styling. The bead rolls follow the design of the original 69 Camaro door panels. the Send Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ian McLaren said: Inner door panels will be Carbon fiber with bead rolls molded in to reflect back on the older styling. The bead rolls follow the design of the original 69 Camaro door panels. That's a nice touch! The trunk looks excellent. Edited June 25, 2023 by Straightliner59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 8:56 PM, Straightliner59 said: That's a nice touch! The trunk looks excellent. Thank you Daniel, lots to go but it is going together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Some progress today,front brakes now clear the wheel spokes and are installed on the front struts which are also installed on the chassis. steering gear and tie rods next up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 It is great that the 5 spokes wheels allow the calipers and rotors to be very visible! Sweet setup you got going here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Thank you Daniel, lots to go but it is going together It seems like every time you turn around, you find out how much "lots more" there is, to go! It's definitely coming together beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Taking a day off from the chassis and motor , started final bodywork today. Lots of little stuff to attend to but nothing major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) It took all morning to get it right but the Valve covers are now the correct gold, it's a hard color to replicate and a similar finish, the first photo is the closest but it's a much richer gold in person, very hard to photograph. Edited June 30, 2023 by Ian McLaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Nice! That's always been a tricky thing to replicate. I don't recall ever coming close. What did you rub the powder over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Nice! That's always been a tricky thing to replicate. I don't recall ever coming close. What did you rub the powder over? Actually I mixed it with the clear and sprayed it many very light coats, If I still had my old compressor and used higher pressure it would have gone much better. My rechargeable airbrush just does not have the capacity for anything but thin paint and that's OK for most jobs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ian McLaren said: Actually I mixed it with the clear and sprayed it many very light coats, If I still had my old compressor and used higher pressure it would have gone much better. My rechargeable airbrush just does not have the capacity for anything but thin paint and that's OK for most jobs. Well, that looks better than anything else i have seen. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 This is an entirely phenomenal build. The amount of diligence, effort and attention to detail is beyond words. Thanks so much for the posting. Put me on your fan list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 Bolted the four link into the chassis last night, and to my complete amazement the ride height, pinion angle and wheelie bar height were all exactly where they are supposed to be without adjusting any of the bars. Some days you just get lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 The gold on the valley covers is perfect. The shot of the wheelie bars is perfect. Definitely coming along nicely. What color is the body going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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