Claude Thibodeau

Hi Scott! Thank you for the comment. To your question: there is NO windshield in the kit, and we don't see any on the instruction sheet either. I tried an AMT 1/25 Mustang Mach One windshield on it, but there were substantial differences at the lower edge. So, as the hole required for the blower/injector hat would have eaten most of the glass area anyways, I chose to let it "box stock" in this regard. Must be a hairy ride, eh? CT

HI! A lucky find at my last model show: a vintage ULTRA-RARE AMT Gas Rhonda Longnose Mustang kit! Virgin body, but partially assembled chassis painted with Humbrol enamel. I had the chassis/powertrain from the Mongoose 75 Duster FC in my stash, so... Here we go! Scratchbuilt: elongated torsion arms & steering rod (to match wheelbase of body), molded bumpers, all chassis & body tinwork, gas & oil lines, barrel valve, throttle, extinguishers, injector lines, Earl's fittings, tire air valves, etc. Tamya's & AK's lacquer colors fade & lace job trough airbrush, home made decals, Mr. Hobby Top Coat clear, fully polished. Molotow's chrome accents. Purists rejoyce: I have a second copy in my stash, but much less pristine: this one will be built stock, to show alongside this updated version, maybe next year? HOURS OF FUN WITH STYRENE!

Hi Paul! Thanks for the extensive photo report. And I see the Mattox dynasty was well represented. Congrats to Bella: well deserved! CT

Thank you Anders, happy you like it! CT

HI! Thank you for posting. Very interesting vehicles. CT

Hi ! Very sad. I followed his work since the era of 8 track cassettes, and I bought all of his "resurgence" albums. His latest ( titled "For free") is a testament to his mastery. He was the living definition of "anti-format", and kept his great voice to the end. Despite being described as a "difficult" personnality, I prefer to focus on his musical contribution. Godspeed! CT

Makes me sad...

Who knewm eh?

Hold on tight...

very pleasant perspective

Banana republics seem to harbor no modeler that we ever heard from, at least on this forum...

clogged arteries, anyone?

Salut Mario! Wow, you made the most of a finnicky kit, and it looks "very French"! Bravo. I always wondered if this kit could be used to replicate the famous WHATHEHAY custom rod that Boyd Coddington built about 15 years ago... I envisionned the Heller fenders and grille, somehow mashed with an Aluma coupe main body and a Prowler rear section... But your account sobers me LOL. Plus this very kit is not so common anymore. We'll see. CT

Hi Sir! Very impressive, as your work is always, I might add. I assume your body is the Revell Big Deuce? Just curious... CT

Cards to certify your knowledge are often required to work in some professionnal trades

HI! The 67 had exposed wipers, whereas 68 and later had a hood that reached over the cowl and hid the blades. The painted caps at the tip of the front fenders also gave way to parking lamps starting in 68, with mandated side markers on the front and rear flanks of the car, also in 68. Finally, the cast insert that housed the rear lamps were slightly different as the years passed, just as the front grille was. CT

Hi Steve! What a great project ! Those Eldos were the pinacle of the "chiseled blades" school of design prevalent under Bill Mitchel back in the early 60's. My uncle had a string of 67, 68 and 70, and I was very impressed by those cars. The blue one by Mr. Airio was great. I built one 4 years ago out of the same kit, but with the 66 Riv chassis and Caddy Escalade alternate 20" wire wheels. It was fun! I'll follow your experiment. If the past is any indication, it should be masterfull! CT

Better not stumble...

Hi Steve! Great start, bravo! Will-you keep it FWD? Just curious... CT

HI! Really nice concept! I built a 67 Eldo with RWD using a 66 AMT Riviera chassis a few years ago. A shoe-in, really! Keep at it. Bravo! CT

HI! Great project. Back then, I had a 1/1 '64 that I transformed into a "California van", as per Hot Rod Magazine gospel... I confirm that a padded dash was an option, and they were abundant in junkyard for the handy guys... Keep on! CT

I prefer screws

handle with care

Thank you Anton! CT

Cabernet, Pinot, Shiraz?