Ian McLaren Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Seat and belts ready to install, this is the last module needed before actual assembly can start. The seat, floor pans and front bulk head all have to be installed in a specific order and in exactly the correct location otherwise none of it fits, as eact part overlaps the others and it all virtually snaps into place if it's correct. The belt set is from Futureattractions and is probably the most accurate hardware out there, but it is a challange to get it to go together. I would probably used the ProTech set on this model as it produces every good results with much less effort. I used the Futureattractions set as a test for my next project which needs to be finished to a much higher standard (this is just a fun build for me). I am convinced it will be worth the effort of using another one, and I did learn some proeedures with this attempt and the next one will be a much better set of belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 (edited) 15 hours ago, John B. said: Another master class build, for sure! Hope you're feeling better. Thank you very much John for the kind remarks, and yes I am feeling better but still a ways from being completely back to normal. I realize it could have been much worse and I'm greatful for that but it still kicked our butts pretty hard as it was. Edited January 17 by Ian McLaren poor choice of words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 It's not a popularity contest but if you don't consider yourself a high caliber modeler then I quit! No mistake, your technique is impeccable, your talent obvious because the results speak for themselves! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Thank you Francis, I have edited my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Chassis tins, seat and belts are in, as well as the front bulkhead. Assembly is now officially started. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Front half of the fuel system, tank, supply pipes and return line installed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 You're making some excellent progress, Ian. Very nicely done. The tinwork looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Brilliant! This is looking great. The belts may have been a pain, but they look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Dash wiring (front), steering gear, shaft and wheel installed,note button assm on the steering wheel. Next project has been delivered to the shop. Dash is also completed with switch panel added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Replaced the fuel control lever and cables to both the reverser handle and fuel control lever. Also added switch panel to the dash (Made with .125 evergreen channel, .050 detail nuts from Perfect Parts and .015 plated jewerly aluminum wire for the handles) as well as detailing the steering wheel and its switch , the cable from the wheel switch will be among the last detail items to be added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Moving on from the chassis, starting on the hardware for the two barrel valves and injector hat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 You have some really great fabrication going on, my friend. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Plumbing basically done on the engine, a few sensor wires and the coil wires will be added during installation. Pretty much ready to mount in the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Great job with the engine, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 (edited) Drive train is installed in the chassis, wires and hoses plus some subassemblies to install and it's photo time. Edited January 25 by Ian McLaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Love this project Ian!!! All the wonderful detail that I have come to expect from you and more. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 On 1/24/2024 at 10:38 PM, Straightliner59 said: Great job with the engine, my friend! Thanks Daniel, this is going to wrap up pretty quickly from here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 10 hours ago, Randy D said: Love this project Ian!!! All the wonderful detail that I have come to expect from you and more. Randy Thank you Randy for the kind words, wrapping this one up very shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 There are a couple of small items that I will address in the next few days but they won't affect the photos, so for all intents and purposes here is the finished project. Posting to finished models as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 On 1/28/2024 at 1:30 AM, Ian McLaren said: Thanks Daniel, this is going to wrap up pretty quickly from here. Not so fast, Ian. Please allow me to offer praise, too. Just checking in, you're doing it. Real stuff, real metal. YES! Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That looks just like I remember it! You nailed the fuel system! Great work, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Bravo, sir! You knocked it right out of the park with this one! Eddie himself would be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Another superb build Ian! It may be a rather long project for you but given the date (end of August) on which you returned to this one I can only express my admiration for the quality and the rendering that you made of this historic competition machine. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 5 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Another superb build Ian! It may be a rather long project for you but given the date (end of August) on which you returned to this one I can only express my admiration for the quality and the rendering that you made of this historic competition machine. ? Francis thank you so much for the kind words, when they come from you they really mean a lot. As per usual with my projects this one took on a life of its own. When I first started it three years ago it was a test piece with a view to building one of these with a brass chassis. Then it sat for two year, eventually ending up in a box when we moved. When I rediscovered it last year it occured to me that the generic chassis could with a few changes pass for Hills 4:99 car. And we're off! LOL This has now been added to Finished drag race models. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 (edited) On 2/1/2024 at 12:11 PM, Mike Williams said: Not so fast, Ian. Please allow me to offer praise, too. Just checking in, you're doing it. Real stuff, real metal. YES! Mike.. Thank you very much Mike! Having seen the kind of work you turn out your words mean a lot! The next car is more up you alley, full brass 1978 Swindahl chassis, funny car, it's also a (been thinking about this one for years kind of deal) project and is going to be my most ambitious. model yet Edited February 23 by Ian McLaren 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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