Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Steve! I had an 85 Turbo-Coupe, and I LOVED it! Traded it for an 87 Merkur XR4Ti, which had the same engine and tranny, but a more agile chassis with an IRS. Loved it also, and traded it for an 88 XR4Ti... great souvenirs! A few years later, I bought back the 87 from a friend who had it since I traded it. My wife drove it for years, and then my oldest daughter. CT

for great artists

Thanks Bob! I always try to "color-coordinate" my subjects. I try to abide by the "never exceed 3 colors on a model" unwriten rule that was once explained to me by a car designer. Oh well... CT

Hi Mathias! Very nice model. I love the color. This Mustang body style is the one which responds the best to the "wide-body" conversion. Bravo! CT

Classic rock memories

catch the ferry

Thank you Jim! CT

Hi George! Great production, bravo! If I may: what is this spectacular bright green on the Galaxie? It works! CT

Salut Pierre! I have built 6 or 7 Bonneville cars in the last few years, but only last year did I get the chance to make friend with fellow forum user MUNCIE, who happens to race 1/1 cars on tle lake. So, he was generous enough to send me one of the latest rule books. Needless to say, I now try to make sure that my cars "would pass inspection". I don't think I can add anything to your creativity, but if you'd like to consult the rules, we should find a way to get the book to you. For instance, I'll be at the Trois-Rivières show on sunday the 27th. If you plan to be there, or have a friend who'll attend, let me know.I'll bring it with me. CT

looking at Alcatraz

Hi Tim! While I never met Mister Sherman, I exchanged with him many times on this forum. He was always encouraging and came up with good advice. Sorry to learn of his passing. CT

Fisherman's wharf stroll

Salut Pierre! Wow, what an unusual subject for Bonneville, but unique and very well detailled. Can't wait to see it complete! CT

Thanks Zenon! It was indeed a "turnaround" design in the all too "angular" 80's LOL. CT

seen on cable

threatening her lifestyle

Thanks Larry! CT

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extra wide features

Hi Mark! Thanks for the comments. I kept the sidewalls of the front tires, and as you can tell, I joined the two slivers at the center. Makes for a cleaner job. Now, to your suggestion: I agree it would be fun, but this is my second aeroBird in a few years. The previous one was a mash-up of the Monogram Pro-Stock kit with the 1987 Turbo-coupe chassis & interior, plus a transplant of the rear quarter-panels at the wheel opening level, to recreate the OEM look (see pics below). Funny fact: I happen to have the 41 Lincoln caps, because I used the kit to make an all-out custom (see pic below). The fact the MKVII is more "squarish" makes it less appealing to my eyes. Oh well... However, I know our fellow modeler Steve Hayden (see his post on this thread below) IS willing to take this challenge. And I know he's the right guy to make this endeavour a success! Regards, CT

extra-stretch leggings

or... hot air?

Thanks Emre! Come to think of it... It seems you are right. I'm afraid there's no cure for that... CT

like flea market

Hi Donato! You are right, I wouldn't... LOL. CT