Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 HI! I was blessed to find a Johan 72 Torino Track racer, mint, for 30$. So... Modified the platform, chassis, front & rear suspensions, shaved emblems, markers, door handles, and added Revell's 2013 Boss 302 powertrain and rolling stock. Amt 66 nova seats (4). Scratchbuilt: interior panels, firewall, console, arm rest, brake lever, shifter, cup holders, speaker enclosure, rear platform, radiator panel + hood inverted hinges & air filter. Hosed & wired. Tamya's Racing white & Testors Wet Look clear. BMF, Molotow & Krylon chrome finishes. I had a very busy spring, having to deal with an inherited estate... but now, it's back to the bench! Four other cars are waiting, so, excuse me, I gotta go... Hours of fun with styrene! CT 2
yellowsportwagon Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: HI! I was blessed to find a Johan 72 Torino Track racer, mint, for 30$. So... Modified the platform, chassis, front & rear suspensions, shaved emblems, markers, door handles, and added Revell's 2013 Boss 302 powertrain and rolling stock. Amt 66 nova seats (4). Scratchbuilt: interior panels, firewall, console, arm rest, brake lever, shifter, cup holders, speaker enclosure, rear platform, radiator panel + hood inverted hinges & air filter. Hosed & wired. Tamya's Racing white & Testors Wet Look clear. BMF, Molotow & Krylon chrome finishes. I had a very busy spring, having to deal with an inherited estate... but now, it's back to the bench! Four other cars are waiting, so, excuse me, I gotta go... Hours of fun with styrene! CT That’s a cool build
cobraman Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Yet another great model from the House of Claude !
Can-Con Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit.
Bainford Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it.
larman Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Excellent job, your modifications blend perfectly!
Spottedlaurel Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Very nice Claude, super-clean looks and detailing!
grodudulle77 Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 The look is very awesome, i really like the color, very neat build Claude !! ??
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Nice looking Torino. I like the color along with those wheels and tires. Great job.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said: That’s a cool build Thank you Tim! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, cobraman said: Yet another great model from the House of Claude ! Hi Ray! Thanks for you continuous support! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Dave Van said: A really cool and well done project! Hi Dave! Much appreciated, thanks! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 10 hours ago, michelle said: nice work Hi Michelle! Thank you. I know you had a great production in the last months. Keep on! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Can-Con said: Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit. Hi Steve! I suspect the snap version may have a promo type chassis-platform. Might complicate lowering? CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Bainford said: Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it. Thanks Trevor. Those Torinos were slick to start with, so a smidge of lowering adds to the look! CT
AMT68 Posted August 7, 2021 Posted August 7, 2021 Top notch and one of a kind build. The WLC shines beautifully. The door panels are very detailed. I guess that is built up pieces of styrene that have been scribed and shaped?
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Can-Con said: Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit. Hi Steve! Thanks. I suspect the snap kit may have a simpler chassis, like a promo? Might be harder to rake to your liking... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Bainford said: Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it. Thanks Trevor! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, larman said: Excellent job, your modifications blend perfectly! Thank you Larry! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Trick hood! Thanks Bill! Just the kit's, with the air scoop molded on. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Very nice Claude, super-clean looks and detailing! Hi Nigel! With Civid, we all strive for cleanliness, isn't it? CT
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