speedy5963 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Paul! Candy urethnane in 5th grade? My God, that is very young... No surprise your finishes are as fantastic as they are. It all makes sense now... almost unfair! (just kidding...) CT Lots of casualties along the way buddy! Love to paint though, now have to finish some of these projects ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroMarty Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) As a rule, I usually not a fan of fenderless fat fender cars... You , sir, have changed my mind with this build!!! Edited September 4, 2020 by NitroMarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, alan barton said: Ahh, Claude, you've done it again! First thing I noticed was how well you've blended the top onto the body - few modellers get that as neatly done as you have - me, I still haven't done one at all! And the Chrysler grille - who knew? The total package comes together way better than a list of components would suggest. Congratulations! Cheers Alan Hi Mate! Well, thank you so much for the praise. You'll make me blush. As they say: "Packaging is everything"... I hesitated between the Chrysler grille and a 35 Mercedes unit. The Merc was a smidge too tall, and squarish, which clashed with the rotund shape of the 36. Decisions, decisions... The joy of kitbash. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 48 minutes ago, tim boyd said: Claude...now THAT is what I call a proper kitbash project. Really, really well done. Big congrats from this end....TIM Thank you Sir! Well, coming from the Master of Kitbash, it is a source of pride. USPS tracking suggest my copy of your latest book should be delivered in a few days. Can't wait to dig in it. I'm certain I'll see kits that I forgot existed, or worse yet, once graced the shelves of my room when I was 10. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 40 minutes ago, speedy5963 said: Lots of casualties along the way buddy! Love to paint though, now have to finish some of these projects ? Don't forget to look over your shoulder. A lady by the name of Bella might well catch-up with you! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, NitroMarty said: As a rule, I usually not a fan of fenderless fat fender cars... You , sir, have changed my mind with this build!!! Hi Marty! Glad you like it. But I'm curious: what is-it exactly that won you over? Just so that I can repeat that in future builds... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroMarty Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Marty! Glad you like it. But I'm curious: what is-it exactly that won you over? Just so that I can repeat that in future builds... CT Can't say specifically.... There is just something about it that works, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 hours ago, NitroMarty said: Can't say specifically.... There is just something about it that works, Hi Marty! A channelled 30's car, if raked properly, looks somehow as if it was about to "leap", like a predator. Even more so if the rear wheel wells don't make the tires look lost in a hole. Many refer to that as the "Ohio look", championned by the late Barry Lobeck, a 1/1 hot rod builder of considerable fame. That might be it... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Very well done! I like the subtle paint color. Great kitbash! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 24 minutes ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Very well done! I like the subtle paint color. Great kitbash! -RRR Thank you RRR! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thank you Chris! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 So cool, Claude! I like everything about this build! The Chrysler grille is the icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: So cool, Claude! I like everything about this build! The Chrysler grille is the icing on the cake! Thank you Oliver. Happy it pleases you! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Another good expression of the strong storm that is raging in your head my friend! You are an artist and your professional experiences are still well represented in this superb creation. The most striking point is your skill in rendering your scale models with impeccably clean build. How could I not love the Chrysler grille... nice touch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 47 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Another good expression of the strong storm that is raging in your head my friend! You are an artist and your professional experiences are still well represented in this superb creation. The most striking point is your skill in rendering your scale models with impeccably clean build. How could I not love the Chrysler grille... nice touch!!! Thank you my friend! I must say that upon choosing that grille, I wondered what you would think about it... Let me say: I knew it! The Mopar powertrain and grille changes us from the ubiquitous Chevy engine in a Ford. Who's to complain? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 SWEET ride, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 8 hours ago, slusher said: Outstanding!! Thank you Carl! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmodeler Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Nice job, '36 Fords are difficult to get right without fenders ,but you've nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 hours ago, ozmodeler said: Nice job, '36 Fords are difficult to get right without fenders ,but you've nailed it. Hi Lou! Thanks for the comments. I think that if you seriously channel the body, with a slight forward slant, and create a smooth, more flat firewall... you already dispose of two major hiccups! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 7:37 PM, speedy5963 said: Lots of casualties along the way buddy! Love to paint though, now have to finish some of these projects ? Hi Paul! With the devastating news about the California fires, I hope you are not in harm's way? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Paul! With the devastating news about the California fires, I hope you are not in harm's way? CT Thank you CT, my family and I are clear of them being in the City here. At one point we had 3 fires within 4 to 40 miles of us, day time was like evening for a few days with smoke being so bad. I appreciate the concern my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Wow! C'est beau ça! C-ME-GO. I bet it would go too. Beautiful rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 6:06 AM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi! Had a few copies of this kit, and went for a mash-up: Lindberg's 38 Ford framerails (modified), Foose F100 rolling stock, Revell's 41 Willys powertraint, 9" Ford rear. Scratchbuilt: front & rear suspensions, air shocks & compressor-tank in trunk, inverted rumble seat converted to standard lid, tubs, floor, firewall, interior, tunnel, injector linkage, brakes & hoses. Grille shell from MPC's 32 Chrysler. Custom mixed acrylic finish, with Testor's Wet Look clear. Fully polished. Hours of fun with styrene! CT Very Very Nice!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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