Ian McLaren Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) Found the finish, Mica Silver, gloss black stripes overcoated with Pearl Clear. This is the test hood not polished, but I am super happy with the effect. The pearl in the close ups makes the finish look rough on the test hood but it isn't, it could stand to be polished though to bring out some additional shine. From a distance the stripes still look black, the effect is quite subtle except in bright sunshine MVI_0120.MOV Edited August 21, 2023 by Ian McLaren 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I love how the pearl looks on it, are you going to do black stripes to the other hood too? that will be a lot of work for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: I love how the pearl looks on it, are you going to do black stripes to the other hood too? that will be a lot of work for sure Thanks Marcos, Yes the stripes are on the other hood now, it took a good portion of yesterday to mask everything, especially under the front of the scoop keeping the lines straight. I had one minor masking issue, but it was on the deck lid and was a simple repair. As far as paint goes only a couple of decals need to be installed ( I designed them last night) and put the clear on (no more masking) and then polish. Edited August 22, 2023 by Ian McLaren 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Getting down to the final detail items. Master electrical cut off switch actuating rod and guide assy plus the left tail lamp assy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 nice man, great touch adding the off switch on the tail light, the paint job looks amazing, the hood turned out really cool like that, i need to start polishing my Camaro so i can finish that project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Sitting with the final stripe attached and allowing the Pearl clear to cure so it can be color sanded for the final clear coat, then final assembly with windows and the rest of the exteriour parts(rear bumper, parachutes, cables, etc) getting very close 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 It's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 WOW, love it man, i think we are in the same stage man, only need to add the final touches in my Camaro too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Beautiful paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 3:59 PM, John B. said: Beautiful paint! Thank you very much John, here is the same hood after additional clear and sanded with 3000 grit and first polish, the rest of the car has been recleared and is sitting to cure the paint for a light sand and polish. Also inner door panels ready to go on. It's getting very close MVI_0063[1].MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Done, for the moment. May get class and sponsor decals in the future, but it is just so clean like this. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Simply beautiful, Ian. Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 WOW as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Amazing job brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 You've created a piece of art , very well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemifever Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Man , what a build, simply stupendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) I have heard it said it takes a village to raise a child. I would argue that that the same holds true for building a model, as I will illustrate in this post.The number of people and organizations involved with this model is a case in point. In no particular order Jeff Faris who designed and machined the front and rear wheels and rear slicks to specifically fit this vehile with the A/M rear end I was using. Nick Bradshaw who basically saved the concept of this model with his NOS fogger nozzels,NOS tanks and mounting stand and those fantastic Morosso valve covers. Speaking of fantastic parts the guys at LPH1320 hit it out of the park with 1/12th BBC and mind blowing 1/12th scale Dominator carbs. Slick Rides, Wayde Leslie Ron Conacor all were a great help when it came to advise in painting this thing. Critical advise also came fromt Bob Mandel (chassis), Daniel Himmel (general modeling tips and advise), Marcos Fernandes (alternate approaches to issues) as his project was a very similar style of model. RB Motion forfittings that look exactly like the real thing. Local racers Tom and Cathy Meheden and Charles Marsh both allowed me access to their nationally competative cars coupled with advise and explanations of how things are done on the real thing. Ron OLsen was also critical to me finishing this project with first his printed parts(grill,transmission, door frames and the rear differential) and then mentoring my taking the plunge into 3D printing. I also want to mention Tim Fink who over the past few years has been my sounding board when my confidence or common sense has left the building. Finally it's everyone who looks at,likes or comments on our posts that especially, on a long project supply the motivation to continue to completion.Some say that modeling is a solitary hobby but I think it is anything but. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!! Edited September 11, 2023 by Ian McLaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Straightliner59 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 What a beautiful piece of work, Ian. It must seem massive, even compared to a 1/16 scale dragster. I'm glad to have been an inspiration, to you. I appreciate that acknowledgement. What's next, sir?🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Simply Amazing build in all areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Thanks man and love this project too much, i did enjoy ever single detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Simply amazing Ian! You should be proud brother, I’m not sure I’ve got what it takes to see a project of this caliber all the way through to the end. I would’ve gotten burned out on it but you did not. You deserve a break today, brother. Thanks for the inspiration - Mark. Edited September 18, 2023 by ybsluos Typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 3:56 AM, Straightliner59 said: Simply beautiful, Ian. Excellent work! Thank you Daniel, coming from someone of your talents that really means a lot to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/11/2023 at 1:09 PM, bytownshaker said: Simply Amazing build in all areas. Thank you so much Edgar it was a long time coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 2:29 PM, Nitrobarry said: WOW as usual! Thanks Barry, and I'm glad your like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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