Claude Thibodeau

Hi Mike! The zoomies are mucho better in white, great! Only problem is the nitro fumes make my eyes hurt now... Bravo, masterfull results! CT

Hi Pete! The mash-up on the Alfa really looks like something that might have come from the factory. Great! CT

Hi Bob! This is a great car, and a great execution, bravo! May-I ask about the main color? It looks like some "moss grey" or green? Just curious. Care to share your "recipe"? CT

Hi Roger! Thank you for sharing your "secret recipe"... I'll try it on a test panel this week. I'll keep you posted. regards, CT

Hi! Styrene allows to create unique versions of cars we would like to see around in real life. Show us what you dreamed about! The VW-PT Cruiser mash-up is a styling exercise, and is a favorite of my wife (go figure... I wonder why?) and the Foose Caddy delivery was an attempt to go in the opposite direction as it relates to this kit: not try to "over slick" the already slick design of Mr. Foose. All in good fun. So, who has more? CT

Hi Roger! Both trucks are fabulous, bravo! Can you tell me what is the exact color of the second one? My screen seems to suggest a greenish gray. Am-I right? Great shade, I'd like to use it for a 72 Torino Pro-Touring that I'm completing. Thanks! CT

Oh, I see... Hope the itch to finish it comes back sooner than later! Keep safe! CT

Hi! For some reason, the one in the blue can is VERY smelly. I understand that's because it is HOTTER than the Wet Look clear. It certainly is less viscous, and in my experience, can almost "attack" the underlying color coat. I only use it as an "intercoat clear" if needed to seal graphics before more sanding and color/top coat application. An very lightly at that... The one in the black can was more akin to the Wet Look clear, in my experience. Got a decent finish with it (medium-wet coat), and it polished well 48 hours later. Hope it helps... CT

Hi Kerry! What became of your project? Hope all is well and you are progressing. There will never be too many salt cars, you know... CT

Hi Mark! Were you a photographer in a past life? You've got an eye for details. Wow, textures, colors and wear are world class. Bravo! CT

Hi Michelle! Your most imaginative and accomplished build so far. Impressive. Bravo! CT

Thank you David, much appreciated. CT

Hi! Regarding your wheels, do I see that those are 3 studs wheels? Very rare on american cars... CT

Thank you so much, Carl! CT

Hi Mike! Fabulous results with the finish on the engine! It has the look of a well cared for, but slightly worn match racer. Bravo! CT

Hi Again! Ford Probe GT? CT

Hi Michelle! My guess for the wheels is... From the Corvette concept roadster, whose exact name I don't recall at this very moment, but they look a lot like it... The car was molded in purple, if I recall correctly? CT

Hi Sir! Masterfull work, really. World class. And to paint it piano black, after so many mash-up "scars", is daring. Bravo! CT

Hi Steve! Tonight, I spend the better part of 2 hours with my caliper, trying to find a suitable roof for that type of conversion on a 64 Caddy convertibler (JOHAN!) I found last week for 60$. Going trough my stash, I found at least two suitable donors, that would make it less work. Try to guess what car roof fits best... Cant' wait to start! CT

Hi Andrew! This would be the Mirage type of roof. Looks great, looking forward to see it completed! CT

Hi Rick! Ever tried spliced styrene pill boxes, or Superglue clear tubes? I also use styrene-type rounded plastic caps that my wife gets with spray beauty "elixirs..". Round, about 1 inch tall and 1.25 inch diameter... CT

Hi Francis! Wow, great fit under the hood. Those splash aprons are top notch. Since Mike raised the question of the radiator, I saw something interesting the other day... You may have seen in hobby shops those metal "puzzles" of landmark buildings from the world capitals. They are shiny photoetch, that you fold and assemble to get a miniature of say, the Eiffell tower, or the Chrysler building. Some of them have rather substancial expanses of simulated "grill" surfaces. They might do for a radiator face, and then, yours would be metal, like many of your parts . Just thinking aloud here! LOL. CT

Hi Mike! Totally credible, and your choice of finishes is great. On the subject of the Alclad chrome final "shine" level. You may have noticed that if you put too much of it on your black shiny base coat, you will get a less shinier finish, more like used or dulled chrome. It happened to me once, and I used that vere "mistaken" technique later to get a more credible worn finish on a vintage race car. Akin to what you get when you coat vacuum chrome from kits with a semi-gloss Tamya clear. But as Francis stated, it is sensible to handling later on. The more I look at your "bare metal" masterpieces, the more I think that, whenever you show them, you should have a finished and a bare metal version (in progress) side by side, for everyone to see the amount of work involved. Only issue is... the bare metal one might steal the Best of show trophy from the finished one! Oh well... Keep going, termendous results! CT

Thanks Greg! Well, that was my view of the Starliner even before I began. So, with a modern roof, less bugs in the windshield, I assume! CT

Hi Ian! Well, more impressive stuff for us to feast on. Bravo, and keep them coming! CT