Claude Thibodeau

wanna share, anyone?

Thanks Stuart! That was my bet: would it work? I guess so... CT

firmly held shut

Hi Tim! Thanks for the fanrastic report. It gets my imagination working. I'm afraid I won,t sleep much tonight LOL. CT

Thanks Brian! Over the years, I've developped a few variations on this type of reverse-opening hood hinges. It allows to show the engine bay completely, without having to lay the hood along the car. More credible, IMHO. I try to make them in such a way that upon final assembly, minimal work is required to mount the hood. CT

make us humble

Thanks Donato! Usually, the showgoers at shows I attend react well to rusted or weathered concepts... We'll see! CT

who knows, really?

Thanks Larry! CT

they look menacing

Thank you David! Keep looking, be my guest! CT

like Jurassic park

Hi Steve! Good to hear from you. I was short on salt at this time of the year, but you are right: I WOULD like to drive that thing on the salt! LOL CT

Thanks for the link, Mike. Great models there! CT

Hi Stef! Spectacular concept. Bravo! I suppose the only thing that could stop this war machine is... a speed bump? CT

gasoline budget busted

Thanks Phil! I know you have a soft spot for deuces. so... CT

Thanks David! At first I aimed at a flame paint job, to match the tires... but since i had not done a distressed finish in a while, I went that route. CT

pinacle of efficiency

this is promising

Thank you Bill! This one took more time than I expected, but I look forward to see how it will do in the upcoming scale model shows. Who knows... CT

Hi! The famous Boyd Coddington built a series of remarquable phantom hi-tech rods in the early 80's for customers such as Vern Luce, Larry Murray, Don Smith and others. It made great impression on me. Then lately, Roy Brizio grabbed an AMBR with a semi-traditionnal Ford 32 Phaeton. The gods of styrene were talking to me in my sleep! So... Take an AMT 32 4-door Ford phaeton (which comes already sectionned!), transform it into a 2 door, create longer hood & side panels, a roof mixing the kit's front and a Cord 810 rear sections, scratchbuilt a custom frame and floorpan with inboard front suspension & dropped axle, a reverse-opening hood, shorter grille & shell, 351 Cleveland V8, Dodge Sidewinder IRS and rolling stock, Jag XK-120 seats, scratchbuilt door panels,pedals, windshield, mirrors, scratchbuilt gas tank, intake, electronic ignition, headers, exhaust, wiring & hoses, brakes, etc. 59 Caddy tail lights. Krylon almond gloss coat, with crusty rust weathering + Testor's dull coat lacquer. custom AK Lacquer mix interior. Revell's (spray) and Molotow's chrome accents. Remember: "all that shines is not gold, all that rusts is not rotten"... Hours of fun with styrene. CT

time to clean

brings back memories

Hi Steve! Thanks. I waited a long time to strat that kit, and I'm ultimately happy with the way it turned out. With mash-ups, you never know! CT