Claude Thibodeau

The hood tilted forward, but viewed from the side. CT

Hi Peter! Great models, both. Bravo! Do I see the roof of a Charger (or is-it 66-67 Chevelle) on the custom? Just curious... CT

Hi Richard! My tests with Rustoleum clear caused just that, the colour coat to run and "sag" like soap at the car wash... I then knew I either: had loaded it to thick, and/or it was Soooo hot that the Tamya lacquer color coat could not take it. I'll go for spoon test, or more precisely, those white plastic cones that sell for 1$ and contain various scents for the house. My wife uses many of them (any wife who does not out there?), and they are perfect for tests: half round, with a spiral crease and a few flat spots, and molded in white. They don't even require sanding, just a light scuff pad session. We'll see! Thanks. CT

Hi Richard! Thanks for the detailed procedure, and sharing your "secret recipe". I'll definitely give it a try. But I must admit from the start that I'm partial to the Wet Look clear. I guess I have to try new products/techniques since it is now discontinued... If you happen to know people who have leftover stocks, I'm a taker! CT CT

Thank you Sir! Happy you enjoy it. CT

Thank you Anders! CT

Hi Richard! Great rescue operation, bravo! I tried this Rustoleum clear myself a few months ago, when Testor's cancelled the Wet Look clear, hoping that since both were manufactured by Rustoleum, maybe it would have the same viscosity/flow as WLC. But I found it much "hotter" and less viscous. I'm impressed that you were able to carefully "built it up" on an enamel based paint. Convincing result! CT

Thank you Phil! It took me a while for the lightbulb to shine in my head about it... but better late than never! CT

Thank you Chris! I was able to use Word to select a shade around the "Acid Rush" letters that mostly matched the Testor's hue. Marvels of technology... CT

Thank you Patrick! CT

Hi Tom! Beautifull recipe, bravo! CT

Thank you Tim! Happy you like it. CT

Hi Roy! To paraphrase the old saying: " Everything old LOOKS new again". Bravo! CT

Thank you Rusty! CT

Hi Tim! I was reading an old issue of my favorite model magazine with your article on that car just last week! Nice results! CT

Hi Steve! Truly world class, bravo. And the natural light is flattering to you smoke treatment on the wheels! But what truly sets my envy is... the west-coast weather and BC nature in the background. Take it from a guy who just spent 3 hours shoveling 2 foot of snow on his house. Rain forecasted for tomorrow, so better be prudent! CT

Hi Daniel! Do you know Fred Stern ( Fred's Model World) in Buffalo, NY? He sells kits at a builder's price, not collector's, if you see what I mean. And he sometimes has interesting Johan specimens avail. Yous might want to add his site to your list of favorites. Who knows? CT

Hi Alan! Thank you. You know what? To Francis' point (above) about the law of "perpetual motion"... I look at the mostly complete "remnants" of the Alternomad, and the very nice molding of the interior components lead me to think that a "Camino style" conversion could work. I think it could be a shoe-in for a slightly twisted 59 Caddy convertible Monogram kit that collects dust in my stash. Hmmmm.. Let's see... CT

Hi Danno! Well, THAT is an enthusiastic comment if ever there was one! Thanks! CT

Thank you Bob! CT

Hi Steve! Thank you for the comments. Now, I don't know your exact age, but to old guys like me, "station-wagons" will always occupy a choice spot in our memories! CT

Thank you Mike! it is now my belief that there is NOTHING you can inflict on a 60 Starliner that would make it look bad... It's such a great design to begin with, so... CT

Thank you Craig! CT

Hi Ian! Thank you for the praise... but it reminds me of my age, alas... LOL! CT

Thank you Francis! Now that you say it... that theory of "perpetual motion" is getting me worried... Will it ever stop? I hope not! I still have about a pint of that candy paint, so when you fire-up your airbrush, just call me if you want to try it! CT