DumpyDan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Wow that looks fantastic, that model is over the top, just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Hi! Thank you for the comments. Out of curiosity, I checked and saw a few Pro-Mods with radiators, even if Drag Racer suggested otherwise. I suppose some racers have soooo much money invested, they want to extend the lifespan of their engine? I know some racers run solid CNC billet blocks, with no water jackets, but some still favor water cooling, apparently. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hi! I was blessed to get 1st place in the Competition class at the latest Québec city model show with my Arrogance Pro-Mod Duster. Thanks to fellow modelers for this honor, and to the show organizers of this very well run event. See you next year for the 20th anniversary event! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapper Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Really nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Very impressive work ! What’s the scale ? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: Very impressive work ! What’s the scale ? ??? Bonjour Philippe! C'est du 1/25. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Bonjour Claude , the details of your model are so much awesome , that i believed it was a big scale ! A great source of inspiration for my next model !???. Philippe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-31 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Congrats, that beauty deserves that award! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Not sure how I missed this one when you first posted it but wow, what a stunning Pro Mod. Your choice of a modified funnycar body is sheer genius - now I know what to do with some spares I have! As for the engine detailing, I am in awe of your clean craftsmanship. Having just finished my Mickey Thompson Mustang build, I know I aimed for that level but your plumbing is still something to aim for. The whole car, its stance, fit and finish is just breathtaking. Your trophy was well deserved! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, alan barton said: Not sure how I missed this one when you first posted it but wow, what a stunning Pro Mod. Your choice of a modified funnycar body is sheer genius - now I know what to do with some spares I have! As for the engine detailing, I am in awe of your clean craftsmanship. Having just finished my Mickey Thompson Mustang build, I know I aimed for that level but your plumbing is still something to aim for. The whole car, its stance, fit and finish is just breathtaking. Your trophy was well deserved! Cheers Alan Thank you Alan, much appreciated. Regarding the engine detailing, a few infos you might enjoy... The polished aluminium look was obtained with Alclad chrome, but over WHITE gloss enamel instead of the usual black base most prefer. It gives it a more realistic "milky" aluminium look, instead of actual chrome. The injector hat (and most everything else on the engine) is scratchbuilt. The tripple throat hat was done with leftover sprue sections, three short styrene tubes at the front, and a micro transversal half-round to mimick the butterflies axis shaft. The AN fittings are scratch built out of hexagonal styrene rod, drilled, scored (to mimick the two assembled sections), Alclad chromed & tinted with blue and red Tamya transparent acrylics. They are less refined than after-market real aluminium units, but dare I say, more "satisfying" for my builder's pride! The braided hoses of different sizes were done with soft aluminium wire (Home Depot), straightened and rolled on a hard surface with a medium grade metal file. The file ridges transfer to the soft wire. They are easy to make, cut, bend, and since light, glue easily in place with Testor's Clear Glass glue (to not mar the candy finish on the AN fittings). The headers are real chromed steel tubes, from the braid section at Michael's. I just shortened them a bit, and scratchbuilt a 4-hole connector plate to hold them mid-lenght. The ancillary acccessories (throttle cables, return springs,barrel valve, fuel distribution block and upper pulley starter anchor plate are all scratch built, as is the radiator & other surrounding accessories. Voilà! If you've got the parts and time... please, go at it yourself, you'll enjoy it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairfax Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Brutal beauty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 5:35 PM, Fairfax said: Brutal beauty ! Thank you Michal! I really like your expression: Brutal Beauty. Actually, I think I will use it on my next Pro-Mod, if you allow me... Bold graphic treatment would make for great home-made decals! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Henderson Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Wild!! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Hi! Thanks for the comments! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Right off the bat,I did not paint this 71 Duster.Its a pre decorated body, from the AMT line.But I did scratch built the chassis ,and added the details, such as the outlaw hood,etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bykr Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Great build Claude and thanks for the info on some of the materials used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hello Claude! For seeing your work in person I must admit that you are quite a modeler. Super clean and precise build along with amazing color choice on every model. Can't wait to see you at the new model contest! By the way I started a new thread for my current build so you are welcome any time! Happy New Year and the best for you and your familly Cheers Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 9 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Hello Claude! For seeing your work in person I must admit that you are quite a modeler. Super clean and precise build along with amazing color choice on every model. Can't wait to see you at the new model contest! By the way I started a new thread for my current build so you are welcome any time! Happy New Year and the best for you and your familly Cheers Francis Bonjour Francis! Thanks for the compliments. From a Master, it's flattering. I will certainly check your thread, I'm certain I will learn a lot! Happy new year, and hope to see you at the RAM North-East! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 The Duster looks amazing!Congrats on the win. I am working on a Camaro funny car and have a question. What did you use for the cable for the chute , and is it flexible. I would like to remove the body from the frame as you did but don't know what to use. Would you send close-ups of the chute so I can see how you connected the cable. Happy new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Nazz said: The Duster looks amazing!Congrats on the win. I am working on a Camaro funny car and have a question. What did you use for the cable for the chute , and is it flexible. I would like to remove the body from the frame as you did but don't know what to use. Would you send close-ups of the chute so I can see how you connected the cable. Happy new year! Hi Jerry! The chute activation cable is pure twisted silver beading wire in very small size, that I bought at Michael's, a well known craft store. It is semi-rigid, and therefore keeps its shape once you position it. It also takes any radius bend fairly well. The chute release handle & spring was scratch-built out of Plastruct. It is routed along the roll cage rear support bars, goes tru the floor panel, and emerges to reach the chute mounting plate, that one being fixed to the push-bar. Hence, it does not interfere with body removal. That's the best way to go for me, otherwise removing the body becomes a chore... here are a few pics. Enjoy. Good luck with your build, and keep us posted! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c. jackson Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 just gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Thanks Claude, much appreciated. Ill see what I can do. The pics are great BTW, the car I'm doing is from the 70s so some things will be different I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Outstanding and impressive Duster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 WIP,Here’s another attempt at Duster Drag car I’m working on, but not finished, and no where near as nice as yours.However IMO,& No offense, but l do think that maybe you should make the rear wing a little smaller...Other than that, your car is simply wild ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Hi Ron! Thanks for the comments. Your point is well taken. I must say, however, that I've seen some fairly expensive wings on some regionnal race cars (north-east). Maybe the wings are then simply too heavy, and slow down these cars, therefore stopping their raise to higher "planes" (pun intended)?. Who knows... I'm currently finishing a totally scratchbuilt streamlined 32 Ford Bonneville car, and you will be happy to see a slightly more discreet wing of the same design on it. More pix whwn said car is completed (a month or so, I hope!) CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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