Claude Thibodeau Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Hi! Never one to waste good leftover parts, my mind got to work when I found the remnants of an Hemi-Hydro hull in a Ziplock at a recent show. I mixed the 3/4" narrowed hull with a Revell Corvette Indy canopy + Johan's 70 Eldo triple wide custom seat + jet engines from a Hasegawa Egg plane kit. The rest (deck, cabin floor, dash,gas tanks, wing, rudder etc.) is scratchbuilt. The trailer and gas tanks/fuel pump, hydraulic cylinder, winch, and all was scratchbuilt with Evergreen and kit sprues. Tamya's & Mr. Hobby Top coat clear + Molotow & Alclad chrome. My first boat ever. Care for a ride? All aboard! CT 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Very creative and way cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Amazing! Looks so cool and scary at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I agree with Jay. Really cool & mildly terrifying all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Imagination and talent run wild! As much as I like the boat, I think I like the trailer even more. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Impressive. Very cool. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Unreal and gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Claude, you have such a knack to turn ordinary kit parts into beautiful pieces of art. This one is awesome and unique but also very plausible and convincing.👍😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 7 hours ago, cobraman said: Very creative and way cool ! Hi Ray! I tought you could like it to ride the Colorado river LOL! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Fantastic work Claude! Really beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Oh Claude, will the zaniness ever end? Different is always good so of course I love it. The detail is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 looks like the trailer could double as a sky launcher... that is just way too cool! love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Perspective Customs said: Amazing! Looks so cool and scary at the same time. Hi Jay! Thanks you. Well, if the looks are scary, just imagine the ride! LOL CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 What a cool mashup! 😮 It would make a great Bat Boat. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Love this! Excellent workmanship too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Way tooo cool! Great idea and workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 After looking at this you have to wonder, "What must the tow rig look like?" Like the articulated launch cradle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 9:18 AM, Jim B said: I agree with Jay. Really cool & mildly terrifying all at the same time. Thank you James. Sorry for your fright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 That is " TOTALLY AWESOME " !!! The trailer is a work of art all by itself. However, shouldn't the trailer axles be a bit further forward. I realise it's probably a light boat, but the tongue weight on the tow vehicle would be very heavy. But I don't care, you have created something that I would love to take a ride in .... and I don't swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 9:25 AM, TonyK said: Imagination and talent run wild! As much as I like the boat, I think I like the trailer even more. Nice job! Thank you Tony! Actually, I had to work harder on the trailer than the Jet boat. Go figure... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Very cool. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Beautiful and impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 11:20 AM, bobthehobbyguy said: Impressive. Very cool. Nicely done. Thank you Bob. Happy you like it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Wow, Claude. This is really cool! 😉👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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