Claude Thibodeau

Hi Marty! Nice mash-up, very believable. This thing is so jacked-up, the driver must have nose-bleed.... Bravo! CT

Hi Timothy! You nailed it, bravo! The stance is spot-on. And I see that Mr. Glidden autographed it for you? Nice! CT

Stay tuned, then... Maybe tonight, if my wife is looking the other way... CT

David, what you say is sOOOOOOO true! To console you, let me quote the famous Pete Chapouris, of Pete & Jake's fame: "The moment you start bending and running brake lines on a car, you start loosing money!".... Well, let's proclaim " The moment you start installing brake lines, hoses, air lines & al on a model... you start loosing PATIENCE".... And to say that I pride myself in being a patient guy. Go figure... CT

Thank you Steeve! CT

Thank you David! When i build a ProTouring type of car, I always try to build a totally enclosed floor platform, who also serves as the under-belly pan. It raises the powertrain OVER the floor, and requires a taller central tunnel, but it facilitate the creation of the front and rear frame clips with frame rails running higher in relation to the ground. Therefore, you IFS and rear axle are easier to locate, and give you room to adjust the car VERY LOW. Plus, the underside is clutter-free. In this Camaro, the transmission "cover" is made from part of a Dollar store pencil sharpener cup, and the rear tubs with sliced Super Glue transparent pill-bottle style containers. I will soon post a 49 Ford ProTouring which is heavily scratchbuilt, and where I applied the same approach. CT

Hi Snake! The remaining cavities in the 69 grille, on both sides of the transplanted 70 central section, were very narrow. Any light looked squeezed... I even tried Starliner glass panels, but same problem. That's why I cheated with the simulated panels. Best outcome I found... CT

Hi Gareth! You may traumatize a few Camaro owners here... Just kidding! CT

Hi David! You know what? Same here. That is why I always have 3 or 4 models in progress at once. Therefore, I can switch when inspiration goes low. More than 4? I tried it, and it was a never-ending marathon, which is worse, I fear... Besides, that process allows you to throw in improvements that you think about along the way and did not envision at the beginning. Just my 2 cents... CT

Thank you for the praise, Larry! CT

Hi David! Thanks for the comments. I've seen your work, and I know you could pull it off, no worries! CT

Hi Bob! Thanks for the comments. CT

Thanks Larry! CT

Hi Michelle! Thank you. I know you are quite a prolific builder yourself, keep on! CT

Hi Marty! Thanks. Hope you eyes are better than mine, then. CT

Hi Ray! A ton and half... Thanks for the comments. CT

Hi Steve! Thanks for the comments. The most challenging part of the grille swap is that the hood profile of the 70 doesn't match the top of the fenders on the 69. If I had to do it again, I would glue the 70's hood to its nose piece, and then, remove all the hood surface but the central bulge-scoop. And glue it on top of the 69 hood. All you would be left to deal with, then, would be the headlight flat opening doors tracing. Have fun with your project! CT

Hi Snake! Indeed, you are right... except those "trailer queens" rarely see anything but dry faiground pavement, under sunny skies. Lawn chair collisions are more likely than a downpour, in my experience.... CT

Hi Ray! Wow! I had never seen that kit before, either in print or de visu... You certainly made the most of it. Bravo! CT

Hi Phil! Thank you. I have seen numerous creations that came from your workbench over the years, and I'm honored by your comment. CT

Hi! The 69 Camaro is a timeless design, a "one year car" as they say. It's replacement was marketed as the 70 1/2... What if that new grille had debuted on the 69? And some experiments took place? Mix a Revell 69 Z28, ZR-1 Corvette powertrain, radiator and tailights panel, IFS, rolling stock, fuel cell and battery case from the Phantom Vicky, all modified. Nose & hood from AMT's Baldwin Motion 70 Camaro, with hidden headlights (ah... the 60's!) headers from revell's 41 Willys motor, and now let's start cutting... The monocoque frame is totally scratch-built. The front section rises on electric actuators, the new cowl is there, as are the door sills and seat-belt retractors. The inner door panels are part of the front section, the rear window becomes a hatch, the rear seat is junked to give way to a powerfull speakers enclosure & amp, and the trunk welcomes a pedestal on which resides a twin-cantelivered mono-shock air suspension, fed (as are the front air struts) by a Ride Tech air compressor & reservoir. The 9" Ford rear is anchored by a triangulated 4Bar system. The floor pan is totally flat, using a taller "tunnel" to encase the tranny & driving shaft, leading to huge tubs. Scratchbuilt console, arm rest, cup holders, fire extinguisher and hand brake lever. Bucket seats are from my parts box. Fully hosed and wired, including the AC hard lines running to the radiator. Scratchbuilt: pedals, shifter, column, steering shaft, 4W disc brakes and calipers, carpets, valve stems. Blacked-out window surrounds. Paint is Tamya's Titanium silver + Testor's Wet look clear. Custom Tamya's acrylic mix for the interior and carpets. Alclad chrome on numerous parts. The joy of scale modeling is you can let your imagination run, and have fun! CT

Hi Francis! Thanks for the kind comments. Being a 1/1 street rod builder/owner, I aften deplored that 30's Ford rods were powered by "the other brand" engines. So, I wouldn't DARE do that to brave Chevy owners. Besides, it is not a very detailed build, just a "style study". Tonight, I will start a thread with a Camaro Pro-Touring that should make you smile... Stay tuned! CT

Hi Dan! The question is: is this Nova distributing free samples, or prescription orders? Even I don't know... CT

Hi David! Actually, I understand that this very pharmacy really DO exist, at least according to what I found on the web, I just borrowed their actual logo to make it into home-made decals. I'm happy you noticed the roll-down rear window. Few people examine pictures with such attention. Thanks for the comments! CT

Hi Larry! Thank you. Must say that Exner was really prescient with his "Forward Look". Even had Harley Earl playing catch-up. That speaks volume... The 58 design doesn't need much to make it more "contemporary". CT