Claude Thibodeau Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 4 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Claude I have no idea what they did for traction. This is from Wikipedia below. This was on what looks like smooth tires. On January 12, 1904 in New Baltimore, Michigan, Henry Ford personally drove the rechristened 999 with his mechanic Ed "Spider" Huff at the throttle. A new land speed record was achieved of 91.37 mph (147.05 km/h) on an ice track carved into Lake St. Clair's Anchor Bay. It stood for only a few weeks, but this was ample time to bring more good publicity for Ford's new company. Hi Andy! Thanks for the link. Instructive. In fact, I understand they set-up a temporary strip, by removing packed snow from the frozen surface of the lake. Many cities do the same to create outdoors skating rings around here. Who needs Bonneville anymore? When may be on to something... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetmachine11 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 CT, your detail and overall build is outstanding it really has that SO-CAL / salt flats look. this is wicked cool! jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, streetmachine11 said: CT, your detail and overall build is outstanding it really has that SO-CAL / salt flats look. this is wicked cool! jason Hi Jason! Thank you, I'm flattered, really. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Superb and well nothing more to say! Your scratchbuilding is totally beyond me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, PatW said: Superb and well nothing more to say! Your scratchbuilding is totally beyond me! Hi Patrick! Actually, some strange things happen to me in the basement when I sit at my workbench... Some styrene Voo-doo curse, maybe? I don't know, but it sure feels fun! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 HI! I was honoured by receiving an email from the President of IPMS-ACME, telling me my So-Can Speed Shop 32 lakester was awarded the President's Award in their online model show (these are Covid times, after all). This novel format was well executed, and pulled-in thousands of inscriptions. Bravo! Many thanks to all involved. It makes the hours spent at the workbench all the more pleasant. Regards, Claude Thibodeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: I was honoured by receiving an email from the President of IPMS-ACME, telling me my So-Can Speed Shop 32 lakester was awarded the President's Award in their online model show (these are Covid times, after all). This novel format was well executed, and pulled-in thousands of inscriptions. Bravo! Congratulation Claude! I was not aware of this online model show but I am happy to know that your So-Can 32 has been awarded, it certainly deserves the recognition it got! You've put a lot of work on this model and it's a show winner, you've just had proof of it! Please don't forget to post some pics of the trophy if they send one to you. I'm proud of you my friend!!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Congratulation Claude! I was not aware of this online model show but I am happy to know that your So-Can 32 has been awarded, it certainly deserves the recognition it got! You've put a lot of work on this model and it's a show winner, you've just had proof of it! Please don't forget to post some pics of the trophy if they send one to you. I'm proud of you my friend!!! ? Hi Francis! Thank you for the kind words. I'm told there is an official plaque that is coming trough the mail. I'll keep you posted! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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