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Rodding a Classic - how to?
Claude Thibodeau replied to Jonathan's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Hi! I was mistaken in my post above... The Cord is a MONOGRAM kit, not Linberg's. Sorry. CT -
Rodding a Classic - how to?
Claude Thibodeau replied to Jonathan's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Hi! Interesting project. You may want to look at the rollingstock of the Mickey Thompson's Challenger kit. The wheels are sculptural, and the OD of the tires may fit your bigger project. (see picture). Lindberg's Cord 812 also has fairly big tires, and slotted wheels with smoothie caps (see second picture). You may also research a custom speedster that Edsel Ford had designed by Bob Gregorie in the 30's. It was long and low, and kept fenders to make it it more streamlined to the eye. I concur with Mr. Woodruff on this point: no fenders would make it very "massive", for lack of a better term. Great project, keep on! CT -
Dodge (Color me Gone) Promod
Claude Thibodeau replied to Tortuga Kustomz's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hi Marcos! Unusual and impressive. Keep on! CT -
Cadillac Eldorado 1976. Last built of 2020.
Claude Thibodeau replied to Jeffcad's topic in Model Cars
Hi Jean-Philippe! Wow, stunning, as usual. I'm particularly impressed by the interior... Al the brightwork looks 1/1. Bravo! CT -
Hi Steve! This thing is ready to compete in any GoodGuys event... and win! Slick, and I like the even keel stance, akin to an air-ride suspended car when dropped looooooow. great! The idea to use the extremely narrow (almost a caricature) seat back section for a scoop is clever. I have the kit, and I will emulate your idea on a future build! Bravo! CT
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Hi Sir! That engine is a work of art... but we saw it coming for a while. Now the engine stand... WOW! This thing looks sturdy, and is of olympic precision. Impressive. Bravo! CT
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64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
Claude Thibodeau replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hi Francis! Wow, this thing is impressive on the four wheels. Bravo! It looks strangely like a 1/1 1970 Mustang Pro-Touring that I was building a frame for in my garage last spring... Goes to say how realistic your work is! CT -
Hi Tom! Great stance, and the flame job is impressive, even more so in the extreme close-ups. Bravo! Just curious: did-you have any after-toughts about leaving the side-molding on it? The flame masking must have been complicated? CT
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Sewing string that looks like metal wire/cable
Claude Thibodeau replied to Venom's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Hi Josh! Thanks, I'll check it out tomorrow. I could use this wire for many applications! CT -
Hi Sir! Welcome back to styreneland! You'll be able to observe that many among us are old enought to get free refills at McDo. Isn't life great at this point? Enjoy your projects, and share them with us. We learn from the group! CT
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2020 ACME Southern Nationals NNL – UPDATE
Claude Thibodeau replied to OutaFocus's topic in Contests and Shows
Hi Francis! Well, since we are both getting older by the day, I guess we will ultimately be vaccinated, and break free of that mess. In the meantime, happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Joyeuses Fêtes mon ami! CT -
2020 ACME Southern Nationals NNL – UPDATE
Claude Thibodeau replied to OutaFocus's topic in Contests and Shows
Hi Tim! Thank you so much. It seems the panel of three ACME Presidents (current and former) were favorably impressed. Lucky me! CT -
2020 ACME Southern Nationals NNL – UPDATE
Claude Thibodeau replied to OutaFocus's topic in Contests and Shows
Hi Francis! I'll try, but it will test my photographer's talent... It is a curved and beveled slab of glass, with the markings etched or glass-beaded from the back. Stunning, but hard to photograph the semi-transparent markings. I'll try soon! CT -
Revell poor quality chrome
Claude Thibodeau replied to NOBLNG's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Hi Greg! Lately, I've been chroming many fairly big parts with the Molotow ink... but NOT with the pen. I bought a Molotow REFILL at an art supply store (about 25$), and I just put a drop or two in a shallow paint palette, and use a fine brush to apply a liberal heavy coat over my parts. The trick is to NOT try any recoat before it is dry, otherwise, the finish will not be as smooth. It works incredibly well, is not too sensible to handling (reasonnably, of course), and remains very lustrous and shiny. You could "fill" your chip very wet in one application, and let it dry flat for a day. My guess is nobody would be able to tell... CT -
2020 ACME Southern Nationals NNL – UPDATE
Claude Thibodeau replied to OutaFocus's topic in Contests and Shows
HI! Today, my postman delivered a beautifull crystal sculpted award from ACME. It is proudly displayed on my chimney mantle. Many thanks to all involved, quite an honour! CT -
Hi Uelder! Very neat weathering. And what happened to the passenger-side rear stoplight reflector? You may get pulled over by a patrol car... CT
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Hi Mike! Well, all those smaller parts amount to a great engine compartment. Everything looks "in scale". Bravo! CT
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"Polished" Stainless Steel Finish
Claude Thibodeau replied to 1972coronet's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Hi John! The blower scoop on this 36 was shot with a Krylon spray-can finish, that gave a sheen that is less bright than regular chrome, but lighter in hue than the usual Alclad on a black enamel base. So is the counter top on the food truck. Speakin of Alclad, I tried it on a white enamel base, and it then mimicks more polished aluminium than the darker chrome on black enamel. (see Duster scoop below) For what it's worth, just my two cents... CT -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
Claude Thibodeau replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hi Francis! Wow, impressive as always. I'm curious about the starter ring gear around the flywheel... You made it, or is-it some kind of watch or clock gear that you fitted there? It looks the part! CT -
Hi Steve! Great work, it will provide luminous results, I'm certain! To your smoke tint: I've seen that Billet Specialties started to offer a smoke finish on some of their polished billet wheels about two years ago. A smidge less dark than yours, but I can't wait to see yours in place. A report on the 2019 SEMA show indicated that all sorts of "tinted" wheels are the rage. Many feature a frosted candy look. Keep on! CT
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'29 Ford pickup street rod
Claude Thibodeau replied to Can-Con's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Hi Steve! Very nice, the colour combo is perfect. And the green wire wheels are a nice contrast. CT