Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Pete! CT

we've seen worse...

tender pink fish

Hi Bob! As a former Ranchero owner, I can say your model is really impressive. Can't wait to see it completed. Bravo! CT

I can only imagine the ride of this rigid sporty... Here in the great white north (Quebec city), the roads aren't exactly silky smooth, due to the freezing winter temps and spring thaw. I had one rigid chopper, with a killer look... but it was also killing my back! Can't have it all? CT

Hi Chuck! Your Sporster was great looking, if only because the lower frame section is "almost" paralel to the ground. A balanced look. The LA Chopper has a springer that is a smidge too long, giving the bike an "uphill" look. Now, I understand it was hot in the late 60's. But I was riding back then, and believe me, some exagerated chopper were a handful to drive. My chopper had a 10" over AEE Fury springer, a level lower frame (extended & raked), but drove fine. In the end, a matter of taste. Or survival? As the saying goes: " I went trough the 60's twice, and it was more exciting the first time" LOL. CT

Hi Ken! Much more proportioned and realistic than the box-stock build. Bravo! CT

Pink Barbie ice?

Thanks Andy. But you better believe it! LOL

Hi Bob! Very nice and clean, and such a rare kit! I never ever saw one for sale at any show. I envy you. Bravo! CT

a Hollywood Diva?

Thank you Doyle. It brought back many memories from the time when my back was still willing to go for a ride. Memories... CT

Thank you John! Being an older guy who went trough the ORIGINAL chopper craze (late 60's), the extremely long choppers look a bit "dated" to me, hence the pro-street look that I favor for HD's. A matter of taste, I guess? CT

Thank you Rusty, much appreciated! CT

Thank you Anders! CT

Phoenix is thirsty...

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

service charges apply

Thank you Donato! CT

want a balloon

his friendly demeanor

Thank you Bill! CT