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Claude Thibodeau

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  1. Thank you Jay! I must admit that the stock 64 Caddy is a great design to start with, so... CT
  2. Thank you Carl, always appreciated! CT
  3. HI! I make my own with aluminium wire from Home Depot, laid flat on a counter, nd "cross-rolled" with a flat file (1" wide". The number of file strokes, and the angle of the file in relation to the wire varies the braiding pattern. Not perfect, but cheap, and being solid metal, it keeps any bend or arc you inflect on it. My two cents, for what it's worth... CT
  4. Hi Tom! Thanks. I know the real Mirage has the opera windows, but I don't know if the rear window is static or not. Maybe someone familiar with the Mirage can shine some light on that? CT
  5. Hi Bob! Thanks. I hoped for some direct sunlight during the photo shoot, but the sky was overcast... I'll add a "glowing" pic whenever I have a chance. It truly pops in the sun! CT
  6. Hi! After being made aware of the Mirage Caddy by fellow modelers on this very tread, I tried my hand at it with a 64 Johan Caddy. Complete pictures on this forum in the light commercial category. Enjoy! CT
  7. Hi Bob! Good for us that you joined the hobby, since your subjects and execution are great! Keep them coming. I'm 66, and as we both know all too well, there is "so much styrene, and so little time". Regards, CT
  8. Hi David! Wow, great design, fabulous looks, and perfect execution. World class, really. Bravo! CT
  9. HI! Granted, the custom Caddy Mirage was offered at the beginning of the 70's... But don't let history get in the way of a fun mash-up! SO... 1964 Johan Caddy convertible, adding roof panel from AMT's 57 300C, scratchbuilt B-pillars & quarter windows, rolling rear window, box and marchandise. Rolling stock from 57 300C. Custom cognac candy paint with Wet Look clear. Fully polished. Custom mix acrylic for the cabin and box floor. Curbside, with dropped height. Hours of fun with styrene! CT
  10. Hi Francis! Thanks for the comments. I was worried too: this was posted a few days ago, and still, no Francis roaming around? You have good eyes, and when I took pictures of it, I was expecting you would note the lack of green air valves on the mags. I forgot it, would-you believe it? I noticed it after the wheels were glued on the spindles, and I knew you would be the only person to notice it! LOL! CT
  11. Hi Dennis! I should have known better! What puzzled me was the side walls forward rounded corners, like on the Camino. Impressive styrene sculpture! CT
  12. Hi Steve! Thanks for the comments. You are right, on pic seems more tan than the others. You have to thank my "photographer's talent" for that! Really, the Tamya's Racing white is true to what the cap indicates. To the stance: I could not get it lower unless it touched the ground... CT
  13. Hi Dennis! Great work, era-correct color, and the Breezaway roof is cool. Is the box out of a late-model Camino? Just curious... CT
  14. Hi Jim! Thanks for the infos. With two versions on the market, they chose to spare the cost of a second mold, I guess... I have the remnant of a Chezoom that gave its roof on a mash-up. Still looking for a second copy, but of the full detail kid, for the windows mostly. CT
  15. HI! They are perfect to enhance the mid-50's vibe on any car of that era. Thanks for your reply. CT
  16. Hi Jim! Great progres, bravo!. One question for you: you say that the hood on this kit was molded shut, but your box says "full detail" kit, with "engine included". Does-it mean that on the fully detailed kit (not the curbside) the hood is shut? Just curious... I have the curbside in my stash, and it IS molded shut. CT
  17. Hi Bill! Very impressive, with great details. World class. Bravo! CT
  18. Hi Mike! Formidable work as usual! I'll be following your technique with the o-ring. It's interesting. I remember a friend who had a set of similar wheels on his 1/1 HD Chopper. I think they were sold by "Invader Wheels", back in the late 70's. Very nice, but they were fragile for a road-going vehicle. Nostalgia... CT
  19. Hi David! Masterfull work, a match made in heaven, bravo! One question: The rodded Volks in the background intrigues me: are the wheels from a 37 Cord? They look the part. Just curious... CT
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