Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Bob! CT

Thank you Carl! Much appreciated. CT

Thank you Oliver! CT

Hi Paul! Wow, world-class details and finishes. Masterful, bravo! CT

Hi Craig! Your color combo is absolutely perfect. Even the coordination on the valve covers... Bravo! CT

Thank you Cliff! CT

Hi Marty! Be careful, you only have one tongue! Thanks for the compliments! CT

Hi Tim! Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated! The first wave of "zany" show-cars was rightfully centered around the notion that the car could be wild, but should also operate (drive-turn-brake). I remember vividly that the "bogus" variety was derided in car mags back then. Therefore, most ran (and dripped over the carpets, thank you!). At the time of the second wave (bunk-beds, outhouse, etc.) it seemed that just anything could pass as a showcar. Not the best of time, IMHO. The Boot Hill was indeed operational, a second version was even drag raced. That's why I went along with this fantasy. Since I build 1/1 rods for clients, I tend to model things that would be "operational" in the real world. In this case, scary... but driveable nonetheless! Finally, I'd like your critical analysis of a Bonneville streamliner that I posted on this very forum about a month ago. It's in the OTHER RACE CARS, and is titled FULMINE DI SODIO (it's Ferrari powered). It was quite a chore to package all that was needed in such a slim body. Hope you like it! Keep at it, Sir. So much styrene, so little time... CT

Hi Sir! Thank you. I'm looking for those engine as we speak... Might do the swap! CT

Hi Kurt! Thank you. I tought about it... but windmills are hard to come by in my neck of the woods... CT

Hi Alex! Keep me posted if your experimentations allow you to develop any other technique. I'm always on the lookout for any paint "trick" that I could apply on my future projects! CT

HI Sir! Thanks for the perfect rating. Happy if I can help "make your day"! CT

Hi Bruce! Thanks for the pics. Your "fleet" was very impressive, bravo! CT

Hi Grant! Happy you like it. The goal was just to smile and have fun! CT

Thank you Dennis! CT

Thank you Jim! CT

Thank you Bruce for your enthusiasm. I'm working on a scratchbuild Javelin FC as we speak, and the paint job should please you. Stay tuned! CT

Hi Tim! Wow, those are true "time capsules". They represent the era in so many ways. And I appreciate the fact that the silver one has Blue Oval motivation. Bravo! CT

Hi David! Thanks for the compliments. I juggled for a while with the idea of putting a wing on the roof, a bit like some midget racers... but I felt it was a bit too much, and I left the antique hearse roof "decorations" in place instead. As you say, for it to look "meant to be that way". CT

Thank you Steve! CT

Thank you Larry! CT

Hi David! Thanks for the comments. All wood effect on the OUTSIDE of the hearse was done freehand. To your other point, I rather build them than drive them. Perillous location, to be certain! CT

Thank you Michael! CT

Hi Anthony! I see what you mean. Thanks! CT

Hi Bill! You are right, they are arguably the most striking features of the car. Instant worldwide recognition, IMHO... CT