Claude Thibodeau Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Hi! Just a styling exercise with the Lindberg snap kit Caravan, shortened, lowered, roof made removable. Lotsa scratchbuilt. Maisto rolling stock, Nail polish finish. Life is short... might as well play with some styrene... CT
Tom Geiger Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Very cool! I started shortening one myself but never went too far with it!
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 24, 2020 Author Posted August 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Very cool! I started shortening one myself but never went too far with it! Hi Tom! Thanks for the comments. It is indeed tricky to shorten, because the sides have blisters and crowns that force precise cuts in order to avoid loooooong hours with filling/sanding. CT
Goose1957 Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Wow, another beauty. I don't know how you have time to build so many great models. They just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work, I enjoy seeing what you come up with next. Jeff
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 24, 2020 Author Posted August 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Goose1957 said: Wow, another beauty. I don't know how you have time to build so many great models. They just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work, I enjoy seeing what you come up with next. Jeff Hi Jeff! Thanks for the comments. Well, actually, I build in marathons, usually 4 very detailed cars at once. I can alternate between projects when fuel is low, or some chemical has to cure. My problem, as you can tell, is that I'm not very good at photography, so I procrastinate when the time comes for a mass photo session... So, you end up thinking that I build at a rapid pace, while it is just the effect of posting numerous project on this forum in a relatively short period... Stay tuned: more strange things to come soon! CT
espo Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Great craftsmanship on this body. Sort of what they call a "Life style " car. I like the removable roof and the inside if the bed is great looking.
TooOld Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Never thought I'd ever call a Dodge Minivan "Cool" but you made me do it ! Great work !
NitroMarty Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 There's not enough O's in COOOOOOOL to describe this one, Claude!!!!! LOVE the whole surf wagon theme too, but then again "unique" surf wagons are kinda my thing.... As evidenced by my Scout, elsewhere in this segment of the forum!
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 11 hours ago, crazyjim said: That's pretty cool. Thank you Jim! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 5 hours ago, espo said: Great craftsmanship on this body. Sort of what they call a "Life style " car. I like the removable roof and the inside if the bed is great looking. Hi David! You are right... If Dodge was to put such a contraption on a turntable at a big show... their PR staff would definitely call it a "Lifestyle" vehicle. Go figure... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, TooOld said: Never thought I'd ever call a Dodge Minivan "Cool" but you made me do it ! Great work ! Hi Bob! Thanks for the comments. I had problems yesterday uploading the pictures at my end. Here are a few more. Hope it works,,, CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, NitroMarty said: There's not enough O's in COOOOOOOL to describe this one, Claude!!!!! LOVE the whole surf wagon theme too, but then again "unique" surf wagons are kinda my thing.... As evidenced by my Scout, elsewhere in this segment of the forum! Thanks Marty! It's alway funny to see how we react to a design thats known by everybody, but revisited for a styling exercise. Watching the spectators reactions is priceless... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, cobraman said: Another cool custom from the House of Claude. Thanks Ray. Much appreciated! CT
Gumball Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Iv been waiting for someone to hot rod a minivan! You just made a dream come true! Edited August 25, 2020 by Gumball
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Gumball said: Iv been waiting for someone to hot rod a minivan! You just made a dream come true! Hi Johnny! Thanks for the comments. Actually, it's been done a few times, namely by famous builder Ted Lear, who took the same Lindberg kit, and grafted the rear section of a Chevy dualie PU to it, with a trailer to boot! My take on the Caravan doesn't hod a candle to Mr. Lear's, I must say. I'm a fan of his, and always been. CT
Spottedlaurel Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Always a pleasure and an intirgue to see what's next from you, and this one doesn't disappoint! No point thinking too seriously about these bits of plastic.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Always a pleasure and an intirgue to see what's next from you, and this one doesn't disappoint! No point thinking too seriously about these bits of plastic. Hi Nigel! Thank you. Let's just say I'm "seriously " invested in styrene. And to say it started in the early 60's... CT
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Madness and genius are very similar states of mind I would say, but I opt for the second explanation in your case my friend! There will be a dedicated table just for you at the next event and I can't fully understand that there are even more to come... I am embarrassed about my personal production... very embarrassed... Fun with styrene... It couldn't be more true! Your the man Claude!
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Madness and genius are very similar states of mind I would say, but I opt for the second explanation in your case my friend! There will be a dedicated table just for you at the next event and I can't fully understand that there are even more to come... I am embarrassed about my personal production... very embarrassed... Fun with styrene... It couldn't be more true! Your the man Claude! Hi Francis! I run sprints... you run marathons I would say. The important part is we both love running. Einstein used to say: "Genius and stupidity are frighteningly similar... Only real difference is that intelligence has limits". Now, what to do of such a stern warning? Keep milling up parts: we are expecting great things from you I know you won't disapoint! CT
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Very cool, Claude! Someone needs to build a 1:1!
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 28, 2020 Author Posted August 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Very cool, Claude! Someone needs to build a 1:1! Hi Oliver! I'll try to put that on my bucket list. Who knows... CT
Steve H Posted August 29, 2020 Posted August 29, 2020 Hi Claude, soooo... that thing is super cool!!!! I have seen a couple of mini van customs, they were all cool, however, this one makes me want to dive in! I love it. All your builds are spectacular, and all over the map, which is even more cool. Thanks for sharing, I see a mini van in my future... Cheers, Steve
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