Claude Thibodeau

Thank you very much, Tom! CT

Hi Mike! Funny! But I'm concerned that Francis keeps his hands in good shape. He needs the to turn out those formidable results that delight us on this forum. Most of you have to be satisfied with pictures. We here, in the Great White North, have the privilege of seeing his creation under our noses, right on the table! What a treat! I will try to convince him to attend the GSLMCC (on my bucket list) with a few of his masterpieces. It would make quite an impression, believe me! CT

Hi Francis! Wow, spectacular minutia, as usual! Bravo! Now, the million $ question: like in most headers installation, will you cringe or cry when you have to "hammer" adjust them while trying to slip them in place on the truck? As a member of the busted knuckles club. I'm concerned for you well-being, my friend. Proceed with patience and care... CT

Hi Bill! Thank you for the comments. It's true, they mostly "fell in place", with a little convincing, of course. But "brilliant" ? Let's say lucky. A famous celebrity once said: " You must believe in the concept of luck. Otherwise, how could you explain the succes of people you don't like"... Have fun with styrene! CT

Hi Oliver! Thank you for the comments. Please, go ahead! Those flowing designs were great to start with, so it is easier to do something nice. Actually, it is more what you take off the car. not what you add! Funny... CT

Thank you so much, Sir! CT

Good, if it can be of any help! CT

Thanks Wayne! CT

Thank you Chris! CT

Thank you Jonathan! I never doubted the sense of humour of your fellow citizens in the Grand Canyon state! CT

Thank you Ray! CT

Thank you Bob! Wow... you put me with some fast company here. Quite a compliment! I had the honor of meeting both, and they are great individuals! CT

Hi Ray! Nice built, bravo! I'm told that those altered accelerated so hard, that their bodies sled backward. Now, I see there is truth to that! CT

Hi! Thank you David! I was in Long Beach a few times, and loved it! CT

Thank you Sir! CT

Thank you Jim! CT

Hi David! Thanks for the comments. If you magnify the pics, you'll realize that the slightly darker accents on the pleats of the seats were done just by gently dragging the very pointy tip of a lead pencil in the grooves. It imparts a dark line at the bottom of the crease, and some softer rubbing on the sides. Easier than trying to wash them with contrasting colour, in my experience... CT

Hi Gareth! Thanks for the comments. This is actually the stock licence plate that came with the kit. When I took the picture, the flat chromed surface was actually reflecting a darker corner of the room, hence the illusion it is black. So, no magic here on my part. Sorry... CT

Hi Francis! Well, I've built about 10 cars this winter, and since I'm not much into photography (as you can tell...) I waited 'till they were all done before a shooting session. Therefore, I still have 6 or 7 to post here in the coming weeks. Not counting the 4 I'm finishing right now. Hours of fun with styrene (but I know you also enjoy aluminium and brass!). CT

Thank you Mark! CT

Hi! Thank you all for the comments. This one is sitting on the fence: neither truly north-american nor european. In a twilight zone? CT

Thanks for the comments! CT

Hi Jerry! Let's assume the delivery person is a Lady. She would know that some things are better not hurried, isn't it? CT

Hi! I was always a fan of the sleek british sports-cars. They were more "raw", devoid of all the trinkets that Detroit was sticking to its performance cars of the day. Whatever. What if we were to give the nice Revell of Germany XK 120 a "shave", and install the blown Hemi that came as the alternate configuration in the latest reissue of the Cosmic Charger dragster? The long nose of the Jag could engulf all of it, and then some. Pegasus wheels, ultra-thin acetate "floating" windshield, and soft colors (Tamya's acrylics, custom mixed.) The chassis is scratchbuilt for the rear and center platform, and OEM in the front. Custom console and seats + shifter & hand brake lever. Scratchbuilt flush headlights, integrating the flashers bulbs. Wired & plumbed. Outside of my usual comfort zone, obviously. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Hi John! Nice to see you back. Fabulous paint, but the interior gets me! Bravo! CT