2022: My year in styrene: 10 creations...

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

What a fabulous collection of builds. Beautiful work as always. I love the tanker, 20 MPH Club, perfect! Happy Holidays! -RRR

[Street Rod]

Those are some fantastic looking models! Keep up the great work!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/17/2022 at 12:16 PM, J. flame said:

J Flame  AKA Dr hacker Mr slice

I've been out of the build scene for about 13 years now and I was always telling people if it don't flow it don't go but I tell you everyone in this is very meticulously built I really love the VW van but I can't choose a favor they're all hell of a builds

Hi James!

The fun part is you don't have to choose LOL! Thanks for the comments. 

CT

 

[happy grumpy]

Wow Claude , you certainly put out some diverse amazing builds. Each having a distinct personality, a real tribute to your design skills and craftsmanship.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/17/2022 at 3:11 PM, DumpyDan said:

Wow, great looking collection you got there.  love the Boot Hill, great twist.........Love it!

 

Hi Dan!

Thank you. I had fun building it. As much as when I did it for the first time in the late 60's...

CT

[Phildaupho]

Great year of 10 fabulous builds. Each one is unique and I like them all. Looking forward to what you create in 2023.

[TransAmMike]

WOW  Claude, fabulous collection!!!!!!!!!!      Just impeccable work??

[NOBLNG]

Fabulous work on all of them!?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/17/2022 at 4:35 PM, Zippi said:

Great looking bunch of models.  

Thank you Bob, and happy holidays to you!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/17/2022 at 5:31 PM, bbowser said:

Wow!  Outstanding work on them all.  I love that streamliner.

Hi Bruce!

Thank you. It won a few trophies, but above all, was a fun challenge to build!

CT

[Plowboy]

Looks like you had a great year Claude! That's a cool batch of models to put on display!

[bogger44]

'22 was a great model year for you Claude!  Those are all beauties.  I really dig that tanker.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/17/2022 at 9:29 PM, dragstk said:

A very impressive and varied collection. Im impressed with your build quality and jealous you got so many built. ?

My favorite is the gold roadster. I love the subtle flames. Could I ask how you did them?

 

Hi Jeff!

Thanks for the compliments.

As to the flames, I used Tamya's LP Clear orange, shot with my airbrush over a Lazy Modeler mask. The effect was great, but upon clearing over the flames, the clear accentuated their contrast with the base color, which was contrary to what I was looking for. Too dark...

So, I just dusted the sides of the body, over the flamed section, with the same Tamya's metallic gold spray-can lacquer that I painted the car with. It "buried them", and I got the "ghost" effect I was looking for. 

CT 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice work. Great variety. 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Hats off for this great decalogue of cool builds, Claude! I'm curious to see what you will come up with in 2023...

[slusher]

 Creative, unique, and amazing built models!   Always a pleasure to see when posted!

[dragstk]

Thanks Claude. Im going to have to try that. Thanks for the little warning, about the paint.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 3:38 AM, DanL said:

Really,really nice work... very creative. I like that gold roadster too. 

Cheers

DanL

 

Hi Dan!

Thanks. I always had a soft spot for looooong 33 Fords. Had two 1/1 myself, and their souvenir sticks. See the last one below...

CT 

 

[TarheelRick]

Extremely impressive body of work, each one is as breath-taking as the next one.  You are indeed a styrene artist. I am especially intrigued by the '58 T-Bird. The roof looks like it may have been liberated from the late-model Cougar kit - is that close?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 6:20 AM, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thank you Chris!

CT

[speedy5963]

Very nice builds as always my friend!   Happy holidays and look forward to seeing the next group of builds!

[spencer1984]

Great looking set!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 8:42 AM, MeatMan said:

Wow! A very productive year for you! Good stuff!

Hi Dennis!

Thanks. It seems to be the only thing that does not diminishe with age...

CT

[Rick L]

Someone has a lot of time on their hands. These are all very nice Claude. Thank you for sharing and inspiration.

[thatz4u]

Fantastic builds, all very well done, my 1/25th scale hat is off to you!!