Claude Thibodeau

Hi! Having build and ownewd many custom 1/1 Harleys, I was interested by the Revell series of 1/12 HD bikes. I discovered they were plagued with many ill-fitting components, so, why not go for major mods? But the project was on the slow burner for about 3 years. Oh well... The softail-type frame was converted to a mono-hidden shock swingarm, and the upper tube was bent down and the neck extended to get a lower and longer look. The gas tank, rear fender, oil-tank, primary and fork were modified. The swingard, mono-shock, rear brake caliper, seat, kickstand and clutch were scratchbuilt. I built an Arlen-Ness style narrow springer out of aluminium for it, but decided to keep it for a future, more elaborate project instead. The finish is Model-Master's Burnt Iron lacquer + semi-gloss sealer, and the chrome was "gold plated" with Tamya's clear yellow acrylic. Molotow's chrome on some components. Hours of fun with styrene!

precious as gold

Thank you Chris! CT

Thank you Carl! That was the aim of this "experiment" with a Tamya kit... LOL

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Thank you Donato! CT

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his friendly demeanor

Thank you Bill! CT

Thank you Sir! CT

Merci Mario! Diversity is the spice of life, they say... CT

Thank you Jeremy. It's not everyone that enjoy salt cars, but happy you like it! CT

Hi Francis! You are right, it's my first Tamya kit ever. I have a few in my stash, but it is not my usual field of interest. Oh well... Forest Gump was certainly right. Stay tuned to this forum for things that are more in line with our common interests, namely a very unique SRT Mopar that will surprise you. In the meantime, you can also look at my SALZ WAGEN Bonneville VW van in the OTHER RACERS thread. Another strange flavor from Forest's box of chocolate? CT

Good taste prevails...

Thank you Jim! CT

Thank you Jeremy! CT

Hi Bob! That's a good way to see it! CT

Thank you Ray, happy you like it! You are right: not in my usual range of subjects, but fun nonetheless. Stay tuned: soon on this forum, a custom Harley chopper I just completed. It will appear under the handle "Milwaukee Gold". Wonder what you'll think. LOL, CT CT

Thank you David! The basic kit is so good, it would be a shame to deface it... CT

Thank you Ray! I saw your picture with your daughter, you must be very proud! CT

Thank you David! CT

Hi! The Tamya kits are so "perfect", I can't resolve to kitbash them with anything else. But, who says you can't experiment? And the small Peugeot was a favorite of mine, so... A WRC issue, but devoid of the bilboard-style livery, and treated to a custom, home-made Marbelizer-type paint experiment. Pearl white base, green and purple marble accents, a pearl clear coat + 6 coats of Metalflake's Cherry candy lacquer trough my airbrush. Mr Hobby's Top Coat clear, polished. Molotow's accents, + Tamya's light green & Gun metal on chassis and interior parts. I experimented with Revell's new spray chrome on the roll-cage, and it is very convincing. I left the biplane rear wing and helmet support shelf off, and a few rally antennas too, since this Cherry Bomb would be used on the street only. Not a contest model, obviously, but a paint experiment that involved a very satisfying kit! CT

Hi Greg! I can tell you were in a Miata... Cause we have one! CT

Play on words?

Thank you Carl! You never know how the judges or the public will vote. That particular show was generous for my entries. CT