Claude Thibodeau Posted April 5 Hi! A few pix from a Duster promod I just finished. Body from Mongoose's F/C with front end separated. Opened ds door. Matt Hayes floorpan + Larry Minor T/F engine & blower + rear end, with Lenco trans. All the rest (and I mean ALL) is scartchbuilt. Alclad chrome on WHITE enamel base (less dark). Tamya's TS-87 with candy orange on top, to get that "cognac" tint. Home-made decals & graphics (car is named ARROGANCE... since these monster motors look just arrogant, don't they?...) Enjoy! CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeatMan Posted April 6 Sweet! I love the paint! The engine detail is awesome as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 6 Hi! Thanks for the kind words. Hex fittings and braided hoses are scratch. Less refined than aftermarket units, but more challenging. CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYLIBUD Posted April 6 56 minutes ago, shoopdog said: WOW! WOW WOW!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 6 Hi! The rear spoiler was made using a discarted plastic "cartridge" of Gilette Trac-II blades. Once you sand off the exterior "walls", the perfectly spaced vertical dividers spare you the agony of aligning wing blades in symetry, and the risk of glue joints showing. And it's akin to styrene, so easy to glue mounting brackets and paint. Same use on this Nova Pro-Stock... CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 7 Hi! Bright sunlight today, so, some additionnal pix. Comments & critique welcomed. CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-Ram Posted April 8 All I can say is WOW and I guess I will have to find another hobby. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hmann68 Posted April 8 Holy cow! Super stuff here! 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NothingAsFineAsaW9 Posted April 8 Awesome love the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivesuns Posted April 8 Impressive, most impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted April 8 very impressive love the color that is on the duster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragracer Posted April 8 Love the color on it, just one thing maybe for future projects, supercharged P/M's don't use radiators. Great overall build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYLIBUD Posted April 8 That is one unique roll cage/interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 8 Hi! Thank you for the comments. B-Ram, don't you dare switch hobby! The goal is to have fun, and inspire each-other. Drag Racer: for the radiator, I guess you are right, but I did not have a copy of the rule book for reference. Stange to want to cool an engine when you live in the Great White North like me, eh? Just an urge to scratch built a Griffin, I guess. The paint is Tamya's TS-87 Titanium gold, with ONE light coat of Tamya's Clear Orange. Light coat is the goal here. That leaves that amber shade that I was looking for. The central roll cage is separate from the platform, as is the underfloor "spine" that connects the rear suspension to the front engine cradle- IFS. Allows for easier final assembly and sprinkling of ancillary components trough the car, like pedals, master cylinders for brake & clutch, not talking about hoses and wires that remain a chore anyway. . CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TooOld Posted April 9 Amazing work ! This is why I've never built drag cars . Beautiful ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted April 10 Amazing indeed, well done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhorseman Posted April 10 AWESOME is SO right! Well.......fire it up, lets hear it run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedfreak Posted April 10 What an amazing build Claude! I'm just curious, how much time did you spend on this? Every aspect of building is so good, your use of color is amazing and it's a clean build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 11 Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind words. To Speedfreak point... I guess about 250 hours total. Here are some pictures of the major components before paint, finishing and assembly. Sorry for my photo skills, who need improvement! As for the colors, I wanted a "warm" palette. The gloss on the roll cage is not as vivid as I wanted, next time I will try Krylon, who remains wet look better than Testor's enamel. CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYLIBUD Posted April 16 You Definitely went out side of the box on that roll cage.Looks wild. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
