Claude Thibodeau

that look real

to bank robbers

Follow the money...

cheating or... Ingenuity?

Hi Steve! Thank you. For reasons I can't explain, and after having built many 1/1 choppers and HD's, this one took an eternity to complete. Go figure. Can't wait to see your Eldo... CT

Thank you Garry! CT

Hi Sir! Thank you. I must say my I never expected my simple "play on words" would ellicit such a clever reply. Now, ACME will always have a different ring to it for me! LOL. CT

don't they, always?

Thanks Noel! Out of the Model King (AMT) Allison in Wonderland 68 TBird funny-car... not that such a thing ever existed, mind you...LOL CT

Hi Steve! Wow, great work with impressive details. And the livery just pops. Bravo! CT

Hi Rex! That was the goal, because I could not bring myself to modify this nice Johan original. But someone could always redo the paint and use the original decals (which appear fine) if they want to stick to the "as is" doctrine... CT

priorities are clear

Thank you Carl! CT

Hi Kurt! Thank you, and to your point, please note that I have no pretention as to be DRIVING this thing... Let's call George Poteet! And please go ahead with your build: there can never be too many salt cars! CT

Hi Samuel! Somehow, it seems a fairly common interest, since the dawn of mankind... CT

Hi! Over the years, I've been blessed with finding a fair amount of vintage Johan kits, some of wich I actually built in the 60's when they came out. My new iterations are more cleanly built, needles to say.... Last april, I found this funny-car, complete and mint. I knew the intricate Woody Gilmore designed frame would be finnicky to build, and I was right! So, to add to my Challenger and Javelin FC "collection", I built this car mostly stock, adding just a few details (wiring, hoses, magneto, fuel pump, barrel valve and throttle cable). The special effort would be in the livery... No stock decals would do! So, Tamya's pearl white with pearl green Americana's acrylic marble effect, Testor's acrylic pearl grape shadings, gel pen graphics, home-made wizard decals and airbrush effects, topped with Mr. Hobby Top coat clear (many coats). I also experimented with Revell's new spray chrome on all the chassis and body tins, which provided fantastic effect. You just have to give it a few day to harden, and avoid marring it with your finger tips. I like to imagine such a car as part of the Coca-Cola Cavalcade of funny-cars at OCIR in the early 70's: that was the vibe, don't you say? I also have the Pinto FC in my stash, but it might well end up with a totally different body. We'll see! CT

Thank you Dennis! CT

Hi Scott! Very well designed and executed, no surprise it won! And going to the extreme of having a REAL chrome shop chip in... quite impressive. Bravo! CT

slippery when wet

Thank you Keith! CT

Thank you Andrew! It was the idea to suggest speed, even standing still... CT

hope it's clean

Hi Mark! We don't know each other, but we are the same age, and both Grand'Pa to young girls. As much as I love model building, I salute your intend to spend more time and artistic pursuits with them. Nothing that comes in a box will EVER beat that. Wish you the best! CT

Whose appartment, dear?

bouncer stands guard