Claude Thibodeau

Thank you sir! CT

Thank you Steve! CT

Hi Steve! Thanks for the comments. The owner of OZE Rod Shop, Renaud Gagnon, is a very good friend. His kits were way ahead of the market, quality wise. As a matter of fact, Renaud had developped the molds for Coat to Coast and Wild Rod Factory, prior to starting his own venture, OZE (the 3 manufacturers were within 30 miles from my home...). Of course, he integrated all he had learned in his magnum opus, i.e. OZE. At some point, I was negociating on his behalf with the late Mr. Coddington, who was contemplating having his line of Boydster 'glass car manufactured by Renaud. Ultimately, he struck a deal with an Australian concern. I'm certain you'll have fun building your project. Keep me posted! Regards, CT

Should have known...

Thank you Ismael! Happy you like it. I must confess that I threw everything at it, but the kitchen sink. It came out satisfying, ultimately. Another member of the Flat Earth Society! CT

At long last, someone sheds light on that!

Doesn't she always?

Deficient in sports... prolific at scale modeling!

so be it

USA-1 was a famous funny-car, back then.

Hi Phil! What a beauty! You are right - the Mazmanian car was a smidge darker, but this paint: sweet! And somehow, the Phantom Vicky rolligstock looks great on so many rods. Bravo! CT

not always fairly

Hi Andreas! Nothing facy: an H shaped center section, about 2 cm long, with small Evergreen tubes at each end that pivot on a shaft of corresponding size. Simple to do, but takes time and precision. You should try it! On this particular 33, the center of the H is indeed a flat Evergreen bar: makes for a sturdier hinge, and can be detailed with beveled holes and chromed with Molotow. Here you go! CT

Hi Greg! A very good year: clean and great paint jobs. Bravo! CT

another instant divorce...

Hi Steve! Thank you. The express was in my stash for a while, and brought back memories of my first attempt at it, way back when the kit came out (Oooops... not getting any younger!) Only, this time, I paid a bit more attention to details. I'll post a few creations that I'm currently finishing in the coming weeks. Stay tuned, and a good modeling year to you! CT

House call was something you could expect from your family doctor eons ago...

Who's in charge?

Please remain calm.

call a lawyer

Thank you Larry, and happy new year to you! CT

Well... It is monstrously nice! CT

"Entendre raison"... means to "agree to what is right" in french.

on the rocks

Commitment to Ponzi?