Koellefornia Kid Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very cool update of a classic show rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Love it. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 COOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 3:40 AM, TNT said: Should have been line locks. Just levered activated breaks 1 for left 1 for right. Hi Anthony! I see what you mean. Thanks! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 5:11 PM, 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 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 5:12 PM, 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. All wood effect on the OUTSIDE of the hearse was done freehand. To your other point, I rather build them than drive them. Perillous location, to be certain! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 5:36 AM, PappyD340 said: Super cool, well done! Thank you Larry! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Fortunately, styrene exists to express the excesses of your limitless imagination. You're obviously not the type of guy to throw away an old model that's collecting dust, that gives you the honorable title of Styrene's savior of the year! This unusual vehicle may be street legal south of the border but it would not pass the test in Quebec. Luckily, styrene and Claude are there to remedy this situation. 😊 Bravo my friend, nothing can surprise me anymore from you but you may have something else up your sleeve so I'm going to mentally prepare myself for your next opus (don't see any pressure here...). 👍 From an anonymous admirer. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Always a pleasure to look at your builds Claude. This one is no exception. The wood detail is amazing. A really beautiful piece of work.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 7:38 AM, David G. said: 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. Hi David! Thanks for the compliments. I juggled for a while with the idea of putting a wing on the roof, a bit like some midget racers... but I felt it was a bit too much, and I left the antique hearse roof "decorations" in place instead. As you say, for it to look "meant to be that way". CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 That's pretty slick! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 9:13 AM, crazyjim said: Very different but pretty cool. Thank you Jim! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 11:31 AM, MeatMan said: Nicely done! Thank you Dennis! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 12:47 PM, EngineerBob said: I love your re-imagining of this kit and your excellent execution. Very inspiring! Hi Grant! Happy you like it. The goal was just to smile and have fun! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Claude, you’ve outdone yourself sir. As you know, I love your builds and the imagination used to pull off these masterpieces. This one…. WICKED!! What a creative update for this kit, with your usual clean execution, and sense of humour. I have to think that this one made you smile while you were building it? I love the whole thing, but what really stands out is the beautiful paint to create the “woodwork”. Amazing! Another beauty my friend. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Just plain bada$$. great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 12:52 PM, ea0863 said: Just fantastic Claude! A total "10" for imagination and execution - particularly the faux wood pattern. Thank you for posting and making my day HI Sir! Thanks for the perfect rating. Happy if I can help "make your day"! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Love the woodwork Claude! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 1:01 PM, 89AKurt said: Love the reimagineering on this. The only thing missing, is a giant wing made from an old windmill. 🤪 Hi Kurt! Thank you. I tought about it... but windmills are hard to come by in my neck of the woods... CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Really cool! I love the whole idea! Would love to see this doing Smokey dounut burn outs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 4:45 PM, matthijsgrit said: 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 😉 Hi Sir! Thank you. I'm looking for those engine as we speak... Might do the swap! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 1:59 PM, Claude Thibodeau said: 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 Claude, that is just TOO COOL!!!! This is the kind of originality in model car building that otherwise seems largely missing in today's world. Back in the day, this type of 3D "free thinking" was duly recognized and encouraged with the "Best Originality" awards in the MPC Contest Series (1969-79) and resulted in Denny Johnson's "Zingers" and trike models winning those awards and eventually becoming MPC kits! The use of the Revell Buttera suspensions and those killer wheels/tires are a great add here. Big congrats! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 6 hours ago, tim boyd said: Claude, that is just TOO COOL!!!! This is the kind of originality in model car building that otherwise seems largely missing in today's world. Back in the day, this type of 3D "free thinking" was duly recognized and encouraged with the "Best Originality" awards in the MPC Contest Series (1969-79) and resulted in Denny Johnson's "Zingers" and trike models winning those awards and eventually becoming MPC kits! The use of the Revell Buttera suspensions and those killer wheels/tires are a great add here. Big congrats! TIM Hi Tim! Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated! The first wave of "zany" show-cars was rightfully centered around the notion that the car could be wild, but should also operate (drive-turn-brake). I remember vividly that the "bogus" variety was derided in car mags back then. Therefore, most ran (and dripped over the carpets, thank you!). At the time of the second wave (bunk-beds, outhouse, etc.) it seemed that just anything could pass as a showcar. Not the best of time, IMHO. The Boot Hill was indeed operational, a second version was even drag raced. That's why I went along with this fantasy. Since I build 1/1 rods for clients, I tend to model things that would be "operational" in the real world. In this case, scary... but driveable nonetheless! Finally, I'd like your critical analysis of a Bonneville streamliner that I posted on this very forum about a month ago. It's in the OTHER RACE CARS, and is titled FULMINE DI SODIO (it's Ferrari powered). It was quite a chore to package all that was needed in such a slim body. Hope you like it! Keep at it, Sir. So much styrene, so little time... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 12:06 AM, RAMBENNA said: looks really cool, nice job Thank you Cliff! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I looked at the thread title and was prepared to do a bit of table thumping, old man shouts at clouds type stuff. Wrong again, you really nailed it. The original shines through and your additions and modifications flow so smoothly that they just seem right. A beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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