Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Chris! CT

Thank you so much, Barry! CT

Hi Dominik! Let's pretend it's "nouvelle cuisine"... sort of... CT

Thank you James! CT

Hi Russell! But, they have to be slim to slide trough the opening. Not certain they can eat much pizza... CT

Thank you JT! I'll keep a note to build somethink else in this color... I like it too. CT

Thank you Ron. Much appreciated! CT

Hi! That Evergreen pack, for 99 cents? Can't beat that! CT

Hi! So, let's see...every time you roam flea market tables to find interesting OOP kits, actual savings , divided by the time spent , make for a great return, no? CT

Hi! My LHS carries a vast array of supplies, so just like you, I support it as much as I can. However, the new kits prices are unreal: some new releases of old AMT's very basic kits, for example the 71 Bird of paradise TBird, fetch 52$ Canadian. The owner explained that the "new" Revell has a policy forcing LHS to buy 10 units minimum at once (ten) for any kit they want. So much money is frozen there that he clains he has to pass overhead to customers... on every unit, regardless it's a Revell or not. How high can you go before your nose bleeds? CT

Indeed! CT

Hi Jim! In Canada, Michael's has a 30% on-line discount every single day, that you can get simply by evoquing it to the cashier. No need to show any paper coupon. The 60% is also among their policy, but mostly around mid-december to mid-january. To clear excess inventory around the holidays, I guess. That means kits for around 13$ Canadian, which is a good deal! CT

Hi Tom! Well,. it has to be the most extensive collection of custom early Rancheros under one roof in the free world. Interesting. ct

Coming your way, Mister! You may find the crust to be a bit rubbery, though... CT

Hi! We don't enjoy HL in Canada, to my knowledge, at least certainly not in the province of Quebec. My last shopping at HL took place in Glenn Falls, NY, 2 years ago. They had a limited selection of kits (mostly Revell's), but mucho accessories (sanding and polishing pads, airbrush accessories, etc.). I have two Michael's stores within 10 minutes of my home, and their coupon policy can be very advantageous if you play it well. Their selection of kits (mostly Revell's) is limited in scope, and they lag behind as far of shelving new releases, in my experience. The whole Testor's One coat /Extreme lacquer displays were clearanced, and even yesterday, no news as to what will replace them. I would bet a buck on Revell's new paint line, judging from their domination of the kit section... CT

Hi Fabrizio! This is a very basic, but mostly, very OLD kit. It dates back eons. The flash is no-doubt a consequence of old molds, polished many times, who don't "close" on each-other ass well as they used to. I bought one a few years ago, noted the same flaws you mention, and ultimately used the box only to mash-up a "Nova-mino". The jury is still out as to what to do with the remnant parts, alas... CT

Thank you Dan! Speaking of pick, what will it be: veggie or all-dressed? Both are still avail under the warming light... CT

Hi Tim! Masterfull work, bravo! If I remember the old cover shot from Hot Rod in 1970, those carbs had a "cast bronze" tint, like many carbs of the day. If so, will you leave them as is, or do you have a secret trick up your sleeve? Just curious. Keep up the fantastic work! CT

Thank you Nigel! That's the beauty of scale modeling, isn't-it? You can explore and create with infinitely less ressources and $ than in real life. Priceless. For all the rest, we have a credit card... CT

Thank you Anton! CT

Hi Francis! Thanks for the humour. As for reducing my pace, I'm afraid I'm doing just that these days. I have 4 builds on the bench, almost finished, but almost is the key word. Gotta spend some time polishing paint before final assembly on two of them. Tomorrow? They say it's gonna be a warm day, so we'll see... Since you are my friend, I would not dare recommend a "slice of my brain". Might be hazardous to your mental health. Model on! CT

Hi Tom! Thank you for the story, it makes sense, since the truck was in their family for a loooooong time. The irony is that the Caddy I posted here a few weeks ago (Tim's Casket Rental) uses the roof that came off the rear section of the F100 panel that gave its rear section for the catering trailer. Never waste a good part! CT

Thank you Kerry! I must admit that the amount of scratchbuild tested my sanity. Happy it turned out like it did. CT

Thank you Andrew! It is up on my calendar... if I can live this far! CT

Thank you Jim! I contemplated doing a Harley Dealership delivery truck with the elongated box. Then, I knew it would be more challenging to go out of my comfort zone, and scratch-build all the components required, from pepperoni to exhaust shields. Oh well... CT