Claude Thibodeau Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 HI! Granted, this model answers a question that nobody (but yours truly) ever asked: What would the legendary Boot Hill Express look like if it was "modernized"? Well, here comes... the Boot Hill Drifter! Got rid of the stage coach suspensions and front perch. Threw in the chassis of Buttera's T, with magnificient IFS & IRS, a roll bar, racing seat and harness, a pedal platform for the gas & brake, plus a shifter and radiator. The steering column is linked to a R&P steering. Gummy tires. And lower the whole thing as much as possible. Feasible? Be informed that the original showcar was a driver, even got drag raced. So, why not? It currently resides at the Speedway Museum in Nebraska. I stand ready for requests by the producers of the next Fast & Hilarious for a cameo appearance. Wanna bet? Seriously, I built the car as a teen, and had to give it a second shot. While sparing the horse buggy undercarriage remnants, and keep the three most significant features: The hearse body, the swoopy exhausts and the looooooong injector stacks. Hope you like it. I certainly had fun building it! CT 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Ha Ha ! How cool is that ? And the hits keep coming from the House of Claude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, cobraman said: Ha Ha ! How cool is that ? And the hits keep coming from the House of Claude. Hi Ray! Thank you. As you know all too well, sometimes, we have to stray from our usual field. That was the intent here! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Cool as all get out. I bet with some line licks on the front that would be a fun ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 That is definitely different! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Defiantly looks up to date with the new suspension set up. Was the wood graining on the main carriage part of the kit or something you did? That would be a very strange sensation hanging off the front end and going into a drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 3 hours ago, TNT said: Cool as all get out. I bet with some line licks on the front that would be a fun ride. Hi Anthony! I don't know much about drift cars, but a friend who races one told me that it is a hair raising experience... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Very cool, I really like what you did for the woodgrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 The wood and the ornaments (urns?) on top are amazing. This is definitely a different take on this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Those intake and exhaust tubes are way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Anthony! I don't know much about drift cars, but a friend who races one told me that it is a hair raising experience... CT Should have been line locks. Just levered activated breaks 1 for left 1 for right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Super cool, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Very cool concept, very well planned out and executed. It looks like it was meant to be that way Claude! Excellent representation of the wood grain too. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 15 hours ago, mrmike said: That is definitely different! Good job! Thank you Michael! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 15 hours ago, espo said: Defiantly looks up to date with the new suspension set up. Was the wood graining on the main carriage part of the kit or something you did? That would be a very strange sensation hanging off the front end and going into a drift. Hi David! Thanks for the comments. The only grain pattern that is molded in the kit is the floor platform INSIDE the hearse. All the outside I "woodgrained" with different Tamya acrylic paints, to get the exotic wood patterns. The base color is testor's Inca gold lacquer, as you can tell by the front platform and roll-bar. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Very different but pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I love your re-imagining of this kit and your excellent execution. Very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just fantastic Claude! A total "10" for imagination and execution - particularly the faux wood pattern. Thank you for posting and making my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 15 hours ago, spencer1984 said: Very cool, I really like what you did for the woodgrain. Thank you Bill! Now, let's steer clear of the termites... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Love the reimagineering on this. The only thing missing, is a giant wing made from an old windmill. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 15 hours ago, iBorg said: The wood and the ornaments (urns?) on top are amazing. This is definitely a different take on this kit. Hi Mike! For the life of me, I don't know the EXACT term for those roof "decorations", but I'm certain someone on this forum could help us. My faux wood effect on the main body makes it more "antique", IMHO, than a plain brown finish that is shown on the kit box. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Great idea and well built! Engine swap could be the next stage (2JZ or RB26 maybe). That should do it for the F&F franchise 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 20 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Those intake and exhaust tubes are way cool. Hi Bill! You are right, they are arguably the most striking features of the car. Instant worldwide recognition, IMHO... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 looks really cool, nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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