Claude Thibodeau

Hi Terry! Wow, very impressive, bravo! CT

Hi david! Thank you for the comments. Indeed, I think there is a Jungle Jim Nova Funny car kit that also has a longer profile, but it was not available lately in my area. So, I had to cut and glue! CT

Merci mon ami! I appreciate the comparison to Mr. Launier's work. Usually, I err more on the side of Pro-Touring, so this Pro-STREET variation was interesting. The high tail was popular in the pro-street movement, but I guess it's an acquired taste LOL. CT

Salut Francis! I created a new thread in the Model Cars UNDER GLASS section 30 minutes ago, with 10 pics, and not a glitch. Strange indeed! CT! ct

Hi! I always felt the 66 Nova was an "almost perfect" design... But for the fact the roof was a little too tall, and the front clip a smidge too "stubby". So... Take the AMT kit (Pro-Street version), chop the top, lenghten the front fenders about 5/16 th, create a new front end, scoop and interior, throw the Wagonrod rolling stock at it, the Beretta Pro-Street powerplant, and cover it all in bright candy red with cobweb style graphics. . Voilà. I agree that the rear is a bit jacked up, like we did in the late 60's on day 2 of getting our new car. but that was the way to go, wasn't it? A concern in southern US created the VENOM a few years ago: a 66 Nova "street rod kit", with a fiberglass body (chopped and modified) + rodified chassis. It impressed me back then, and I thank them for the inspireation! Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Thanks Andrew! Now, you are putting some pressure on me for the next built... Stay tuned! CT

Bob's burger stand

Thanks Bill! Somehow, I seem condemned to left-field stuff LOL.

Hi steve! Be warned: this affliction is almost impossible to cure, I'm afraid... What I meant by the reference to GM's Fiero was that the B-pillar on your creature reminds me of my own 1/1 Fiero SM4 back in the 80's. Before they came with the fastback V6 GT. Nostalgia... CT

Well, my friend, your "lazy" standard is Waaaaay above average, is all I can say! CT

Salut Jean-François! Wow, very nice. Do you have pics of the interior components, because the reflections on the windows makes it difficult to appreciate your work... Bravo! CT

Thank you Sir! CT

Hawk streamliners too

Thank you Bill! I always try to move forward, but I'm getting older by the day, so... not always easy! LOL CT

Fully deserved, believe me! CT

Hi Phil! Wow, a blend of many great influences, indeed. Bravo! CT

hang to dry?

Hi Ken! Very impressive, and the engine details are world class. Bravo! CT

Thanks Bob! That's what happens when you have too many kits in your stash, and too much time on your hands. Oh well... CT

Thanks David! CT

Salut Francis! Thanks for the comments. You are absolutely right: that color is very much like "eggshells" LOL. I'll never see Tamya's racing white the same way from now on. Let's just hope my models don't develop bird flu... CT

Hi Francis! The only word that comes to mind looking at those calipers is... WHOA! No pun intended! Great work as usual. Can't wait to see it in the flesh! CT

Hi! I've had good results on 1/1 street rod builds, using "marine expoxy", sold by an established shop that deals with leisure boaters. It works great, never broke a joint in 15 years, on cars that customers use extensively, BUT... The mixing is absolutely UNFORGIVING. Out of proportion= never hardening goo. I agree with ACE: the best stuff requires extreme care, precision mixing, and utmost cleanliness. Hardware stuff is just a compromise... CT

Thanks Bob! I try to "think out of the box" whenever I can... CT

Merci Mario! Au plaisir de te croiser en 2025, au RAM ou à Bois des Fillions? CT