Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Larry! CT

Hi Eric! Bravo for the award, it is truly well deserved. A fellow forum visitor told me ,recently, something to the effect that "cleanliness and flawless assembly gets you attention, imagination gets you the trophy". It might not be his exact quote, but certainly he is right, and your transporter is the living proof. Congrats! CT

Hi Dennis! Wow, can you say "era correct"? You nailed it. It brings me back to my "pro-street era" issues of Hot Rod and Car Craft. And your paint is world-class smooth. Bravo! CT

Hi Sir! Is-there anything that screams 60's futuristic design better than a sano surgical white Astro-Vette? Very nice, bravo! CT

Hi Gary! Thank you so much. I felt a hoodless car was needed to have full view of this V12. It's not the most detailed engine, but it's a good base to build from. CT

Thank you Lei! I was looking at this body for a long time, and somehow, it just "happened". Something about not rushing things, I guess? CT

Thanks Greg! Happy you like it! CT

Hi Marty! Very nice, clean, an era-correct! Bravo! CT

Merci monsieur St-Martin! CT

Thank you Craig! CT

Thanks Phil! I know you have a soft spot for deuces... this one's for you! CT

Hi Ray! Thanks. Alas, there is no sunroof for Arizona cruising, but what'a a guy to do... CT

Thank you Patrick! But my wife seems to be of a different opinion. Go figure... CT

Hi Ricky! Thanks. I agree with you: parts box builds are the living embodiment of "what if". You never know what you'll end up with...! CT

Thanks Roger! CT

Hi Bob! Happy you like my "nouvelle cuisine" : cooking with leftovers! CT

Hi David! Thanks. The 32 sedan delivery has always been a favorite of mine. I had a 73 Ranchero back in the 70's, that I painted in lacquer with that very color, which was a '71 Eldorado color. I miss it to this day! CT

Thank you Ian! CT

HI! Spring clean-up of numerous "leftovers"... Why not make the best of those? Junk bin 32 delivery body (MPC's ?), Phantom Vicky frame and grill shell, 41 Continental V12, Eldorado Latham blower, Sidewinder rolling stock, Dodge Caravan rear bench seat, 29 roadster headlights (all modified). Scratchbuilt: suspensions & bars, front gas tank, rear bumper/tail light, windshield and rear glass, mirrors, floor pan, shifter & pedals, door panels, exhaust "stack", brake and radiator hoses. Wired and hosed. Craftsmart acrylic Suede ( my favorite color)+ Testor:s Wet Look clear (my stock is dwindling fast, alas...). Alclad and Molotow. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Hi Ray! Interesting experiment, and always fun to revisit a kit we gave a shot at back then. Is-it me, or is their proportions off regarding the lenght of the roof over the front doors. The distance between the windshield pillar and B-pillar look a bit shorter than on the real car? Just curious... CT

Hi Mario! Very very nice, and clean. Bravo! CT

Hi Francis! The more I think about it, the more I believe we should buy airplane tickets for the last GSL show in 2023! That truck would cause a commotion! Bravo! CT

Bienvenue Pascal! CT

Hi Thomas! Magnificient execution and cleaneliness, bravo! And to say that some critics consider this model-year as an "ugly duckling", because of the truncated fins. You proved them wrong! CT

Hi again! Revell also had a 57 Chevy snap kit with fairly similar wheels. See below... CT