Claude Thibodeau

start another kit

Hi! As an aside to this question: a friend who owns a local hobby shop told me last year that tne "new" Revell (post-reorganization) requires retailers to buy a minimum of ten (10) units of any new kit they want to retail. He told me it gave him pause, because he needs more space to store them, and a bad call can be expensive. Oh well... CT

on your shelf

Thanks Robert! I agree: sooooooooooooo much fun! CT

Hi Carl! just think of all the hardballs life threw at you, and... You made it! Hang on, and persevere! CT

Hi Larry! Wow, a great kit, and you made a great rendition. Bravo! CT

pleasure with styrene?

in large scale

Merci Mario! You are right: that old 1928 Chrysler kit (AMT, but née MPC) has such realistic "crumpled leather" seats! CT

what's the outcome?

Thank you Steve! CT

five o'clock somewhere

Happy you like it, Carl! CT

Hi David! great design, much nicer than the movie boat Batman rided with. Bravo! Last winter, I used leftover parts for a jet boat experimental concept. We should organize a race! LOL CT

Hi! You might experiment with Tamya's SEMI-gloss black. It might just be eggshell enough to look like the real car, and smooth enough to avoid silvering. Good luck! CT

Thank you David! The joys of kitbashing... CT

watch your hairs

Hi Graham! The seat is as it came from the AMT 28 Chrysler Cabrio kit. The leather texturing is very convincing. It's just a matter of applying the right sheen, CT

Hi! I have those, brand new from the Johan Kit. But I'm in Canada (Québec city, east). You can PM me if needed. CT

better call 911

Thanks Larry! CT

oh my God...

Hi Alan! Thnak you for the comments and suggestions. I agree that on light colors, a darker panel line tends to stand out. I use a micro marker (.05) from Michael's, in black. I once tried it in dark grey, and it was of course more subtle. Thta variety is harder to find, however. I tried the "highlight before paint" technique once, but my polishing routine used to create uneven finish. Oh well... LOL CT

Thanks Phil for the kind words! CT

despair will ensue