Claude Thibodeau

Hi Bill! Great. When you say "decals", are those actual decals, or painting masks that you used to lay the flames? If decals, the match with the interior color is great" Bravo! CT

Hi Francis! My friend, you start to get me worried... This level of detail requires, now, that you add a shift light to the whole enchilada. What are you gonna do? Besides, I can't tell from the pictures: are the threads on the ring cinching screw metric or imperial? Just curious... CT

HI! I can confirm that the display is up here in Québec city. Spray cans and acrylics, but no enamel tins yet. That being said, I tried their clear spray can, since I was sad to see Testor's Wet Look clear bein cancelled. I found that Revell's new clear is OK, it shoots with a medium mist, and dries a smidge faster than Tamya's TS-13. However, it is much less viscous than WetLook is/was, and of course, if you seek more coverage by addid coats, it creates a bit of orange peel after drying completely. Also, even after a first "tack coat", the subsequent coats are prone to runs, more so than with WetLook and TS-13. I have NOT tried to polish it yet, so I'll reserve my final judgment until I do... I still have to try it on a real model, and not just test on plastic bottles. It got me to try to perfect my use of Tamya's TS-13 for now, since my reserve of WetLook won't last forever, alas! CT

Hi Kerry! Thank you for the details. I must admit that for me to, at 65+, some "putty shrinkage" is showing trough the previously smooth finish... CT

Hi Phil! Quite a productive year! I like the Topolino in particular, it's a different take on an old standard. Imagination at work. Happy new year to you! CT

Hi Kerry! Nice concept. The squarish rear end got me to think it was a 65 Pontiac, and now I see that it was the Testarossa tail that fooled me. I suppose the round headlights were an alternate custom option in the kit, or did-you mash-up something else? CT

What a fleet, Bravo! CT

Hi Craig! Great to have you back in the fold! Your coupe looks the part of the "strange" customs of the Daniel's era. Many of us mashed parts of his creations back then, not really improving anything, IMHO. But your coupe is a success! CT

Hi Tim! Well, if we look up the word "style" in the Webster, this is the picture next to it! The engineering, design AND execution are world class, as usual. Since those cars were often refered to as "brass era motorcars", it could remain unpainted in the end, and that would make it even more impressive. Bravo! CT

Hi Paul! Well, hope nobody suffers long term consequences. Young adults usually fare much better when they get it than, say, old farts like me... That's why I am prudent about it. This fall, I completed a 61 Impala Pro-Touring, built on commission for a well know model mag. Also: a custom Low Rider VW van, a 60 Starliner Pro-Touring with the roof from the Alternomad, a 68 Charger Concept with a late model Hemi mounted amidship, plus a 41 Lincoln that I mashed with a 93 Camaro greenhouse. Voilà! I forgot: also a 37 Ford panel with twin blown engine called The Pole Depot. You may already see it on the light commercial forum (think it's on page 2 or 3...) Some of them will eventually be posted on this forum. Take care! CT PS: I'll keep an eye on the Joker car...

Hi Steve! Great progress, the "sitting on wheels mock-up shot" is nice. I used those same wheels on a build lately. They are nice, but I always think that Pegasus should have done their front wheels a smidge narrower. The wheels are easy to narrow, but the tires require more work to make it flawless. Even their "big and little" combos are actually "wide and wider". You can't have your cake and eat it too, I guess. Keep on! CT

Hi Sir! Very impressive. I am found of the stiffening beads on the flange. Oh well. Museum quality, without a doubt. Keep on! CT

HI! I was asked to write a feature how-to article for a "Pro-Touring" themed issue. I did, and I suppose this is the issue in question. So, my best guess is it WILL contain original material. We'll see... CT

HI! Thanks for the infos. Truly spectacular effects. Bravo! CT

Hi Paul! Good to hear from you, with all the terrible news we get from California. I assume all is well with your loved ones? Here, so far, so good! I look forward to following your next project! Happy 2021 to you and the family! CT

Hi Gary! The pure essence of Kustom, Bravo! I'm curious as to the paint: is-this HOK? And what clear did you use? CT

Hi Tim! Well, as you now know, winter is a great season to spend more time building models. And the Great White North is just that... white north! Almost 5 monthjs per year. Hence, the fair amount of dedicated builders. My kids and grand kids enjoy the winter activities as much as I used to do, but getting to be a "senior citizen" redirected some of my hobbies. Styrene anyone? Besides, with the lack of shows to gather around models these days, and the dwindling number of dedicated publications... This forum is the perfect place to share. So, as a 2021 New Year resolution, let's all commit to share even more our production with fellow modelers. Happy new year to you and your loved ones, and enjoy the Vermont scenery and fresh air! CT

Hi Uelder! What a great production, quite a "vintage" year. Bravo! CT

Hi Tim! So, THIS is what happens in Vermont after the sun sets? Wow! Great design, impressive chassis engineering and fabrication, masterfull assembly. What more to say? Bravo, worldclass! CT PS: Lucky for us that your lost drawing fell in your lap. See what ensued...

Hi Bill! I saw that the dogleg door post is part of the door now, and the whole body can be removed at once, so I was curious. Good idea. CT

Hi Stuart! Good design, great execution. Bravo! CT

Hi! Very sharp, can't wait to see it with the decal work done. Will-you be using the kit's front & rear windows? How do you plan to set-them in place, in the case of the windshield more precisely? Just curious... CT

Hi Kerry! Sweet! Please do, an original scratchbuild design always interest me... CT

Hi Jim! Thanks for the clear explanation about Future. I'll keep that in mind when experimenting with it myself. I now know what NOT to do vs Tamya's glossy acrylics. Those fuel lines look the part, perfect high octane tint, bravo! CT

Hi Martin! Now, this IFS looks nice! It seems to have fairly delicate a-arms, which is the goal. I can't wait to see it in place. Speaking of loving long and low rods, I replicated a famous car that Magoo built in the 80's, only, just a smidge extended. As they say: longer, lower, wider... They only way to cure this "illness" is to build them, I'm afraid! CT