Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 HI! While I did not spend as much time as I would have liked at the bench in '21, with 4 projects still being completed, I managed to finish 7 (plus one special issue "commissionned built" 61 Impala ProTouring that I refrain from showing here for "contractual reasons"). So much styrene, so little time! Best wishes to all of you for the new year. CT 5
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Author Posted December 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, thatz4u said: fantastic builds, time was well spent.... Thank you Al! However. my wife feels that I spend a smidge too much time on my models. Oh well... CT
espo Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Beautiful looking finishes. I like how you added modern roofs to the older bodies. I remember some of these builds, and congratulations of having your Caddy put in print. That one looks very natural as if GM did it.
happy grumpy Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Wow, you have a knack to make these look like they were designed, which in a way they were since you had to plan ahead to make them. The Charger is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Lowlife ! ! Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Great looking builds Claude, love the imagination you add to each one ! The charger especially is mind blowin ! !
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Author Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, espo said: Beautiful looking finishes. I like how you added modern roofs to the older bodies. I remember some of these builds, and congratulations of having your Caddy put in print. That one looks very natural as if GM did it. Thank you David! I agree that putting a "modern" roof on a vintage car kind of "brings it to modern time ( windshield angle, flush glass, no rain gutter, etc.). It is, if your mash-up parts fit together reasonnably well, a fast track to fundamentally altering the look of a classic. Case in point: the Starliner with late Caprice wagon roof. A match made in Heaven! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Author Posted December 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, happy grumpy said: Wow, you have a knack to make these look like they were designed, which in a way they were since you had to plan ahead to make them. The Charger is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. Salut Mario! The Charger was a lot of work, but I was looking to do something that was rarely seen with this iconic car. Turned-out acceptable! I have a 58 TBird Custom on the workbench now that should entertain you. More later on this site... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Author Posted December 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lowlife ! ! said: Great looking builds Claude, love the imagination you add to each one ! The charger especially is mind blowin ! ! Thank you Martin! I agonized about the clamshell opening rear roof section. Picking a cut-line that would not mar the celebrated flying buttress rear pillars was a long process, but it ultimately worked, and when closed, is barely noticeable. Got lucky... CT
bbowser Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Great imagination and execution! I really like that Torino.
Phildaupho Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Great to see all your 2021 builds in one place some of which I am seeing for the first time. I love your creativity and excellent execution. Looking forward to your 2022 creations.
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 29, 2021 Author Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, bbowser said: Great imagination and execution! I really like that Torino. Thank you Bruce! I had a 1/1 73 Ranchero. Wanted the 72, but was not able to find one. That Johan model had to do! CT
cobraman Posted December 30, 2021 Posted December 30, 2021 Always love to see your cool customs. I really like that Torino.
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Great to see all your 2021 builds in one place some of which I am seeing for the first time. I love your creativity and excellent execution. Looking forward to your 2022 creations. Thank you Sir for the compliments. Much appreciated. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 Hi! Just realized I forgot the latest completed project. Oooops, I'm getting older by the day! Another senior moment. Here it is: CT 1
AMT68 Posted December 30, 2021 Posted December 30, 2021 Gee Claude those are works of art. That silver Charger? with the operable doors, hood and trunk lid had to take a considerable amount of planning and time. They're such one of a kind and very creative builds.
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Beautiful group! Thank you Larry! CT
Steve H Posted December 30, 2021 Posted December 30, 2021 Hello Claude! Man I love your creations. Your builds are among my favourites. Do you think we could talk you into doing a WIP sometime so we can see the creative process? Keep the builds coming sir. Happy holidays and all the best for 2022. Cheers, Steve
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Those are incredible builds! Thanks Craig! CT
RAMBENNA Posted December 30, 2021 Posted December 30, 2021 awesome builds, love all the colors and custom work
Bills72sj Posted December 30, 2021 Posted December 30, 2021 Very sweet customs. The Silver Charger is off the hook!
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 14 hours ago, cobraman said: Always love to see your cool customs. I really like that Torino. Thank you Ray! One of my favorite car design of all times. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 30, 2021 Author Posted December 30, 2021 13 hours ago, AMT68 said: Gee Claude those are works of art. That silver Charger? with the operable doors, hood and trunk lid had to take a considerable amount of planning and time. They're such one of a kind and very creative builds. Hi Tom! Indeed, lotsa planning. The scissor doors were a lot of "engineering" . CT 1
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