2022: My year in styrene: 10 creations...

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 9:51 AM, 1959 said:

Wow, 10 finished models in a year with such a high quality of work. I hardly finish two builds and not even close to that quality. Impressive!

Hi Kimmo!

Thank you. But at least, you build something. Keep at it and happy holidays!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 12:04 PM, crazyjim said:

Fantastic builds.

Thank you Jim, happy you like them! Happy holidays to you from the (frozen) Great White North!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 9:29 PM, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

What a fabulous collection of builds. Beautiful work as always. I love the tanker, 20 MPH Club, perfect! Happy Holidays! -RRR

Hi RRR!

Thank you. A handsome of people have reacted to the notion of a "20 MPH" Club. The SCTA culture is not at par with, say, NASCAR... but we'll get there!

Happy Holidays to you too.

CT

[Tom Geiger]

A super year for you! Congratulations!

Me? Nadda.. not a single finished model!  

[radiohd10]

Wow - every one of those cars is a gem. Amazing work ??

[Brudda]

Fantastic sir

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/18/2022 at 10:01 PM, Street Rod said:

Those are some fantastic looking models! Keep up the great work!

Thank you Doyle! I keep trying to build more...

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/19/2022 at 12:50 PM, happy grumpy said:

Wow Claude , you certainly put out some diverse amazing builds. Each having a distinct personality, a real tribute to your design skills and craftsmanship.

Merci Mario. Et joyeuses fêtes malgré la météo!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/19/2022 at 5:55 PM, Phildaupho said:

Great year of 10 fabulous builds. Each one is unique and I like them all. Looking forward to what you create in 2023.

Hi Phil!

Thank you. I'm finishing 5 projects at once, and should start posting in january. Hope to surprise you... Happy holidays!

CT 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/19/2022 at 6:02 PM, TransAmMike said:

WOW  Claude, fabulous collection!!!!!!!!!!      Just impeccable work??

Thank you Monsieur Saucier! Happy holidays. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/19/2022 at 7:26 PM, NOBLNG said:

Fabulous work on all of them!?

HI Greg!

Thank you, and happy holidays from one end of the Great White North to another!

CT

[Muncie]

Outstanding! 

[Dragonhawk1066]

All are outstanding!

[Bullybeef]

Excellent work Claude, I’m still working on the lady of mine for the year, then to get fresh pictures for the end of the year.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/20/2022 at 9:52 AM, Plowboy said:

Looks like you had a great year Claude! That's a cool batch of models to put on display!

Thank you Roger. I know you've been productive this year too. Happy holidays!

CT

[Bills72sj]

Very impressive group of unique builds. The finish on your paint jobs is amazing. The streamliner is gorgeous and the wood grain on the BHE is way cool.

[mustang1989]

That right there was a good year in modeling for you Claude!! Fantastic work!! 

[Slotto]

Killer paint work! Love them all

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/20/2022 at 10:38 AM, bogger44 said:

'22 was a great model year for you Claude!  Those are all beauties.  I really dig that tanker.

Hi Tony!

Thanks for the comments. This curbside tanker was a lot more work than I imagined. Gluing the rivets one by one was something...And it was my first experience with tank tracks: I know now why I'm not into  military modeling! LOL

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/20/2022 at 2:29 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Nice work. Great variety. 

Thank you Bob, and happy holidays!

ct

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/20/2022 at 4:58 PM, Koellefornia Kid said:

Hats off for this great decalogue of cool builds, Claude! I'm curious to see what you will come up with in 2023...

Hi Oliver!

Thanks. I'm currently finishing five models at once: a vintage funny-car, a Custom Riviera, a pro-touring 71 Mustang, a Bonneville lakester, and... a jet boat (!?). More later on this forum. Happy holidays to you!

CT 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/21/2022 at 6:28 AM, slusher said:

 Creative, unique, and amazing built models!   Always a pleasure to see when posted!

Thank you Carl, and happy holidays!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/21/2022 at 9:36 AM, TarheelRick said:

Extremely impressive body of work, each one is as breath-taking as the next one.  You are indeed a styrene artist. I am especially intrigued by the '58 T-Bird. The roof looks like it may have been liberated from the late-model Cougar kit - is that close?

Hi Ricky!

Thanks for the comments. You have an eagle eye: indeed, the roof comes from an '90 Cougar (as the dash and bucket seats). It did fit with minimum fuss, and it really pulls the car forward by a few decades. The most troublesome part was molding the opening doord shut, and retracing door lines. Oh well...

Happy holidays!

CT

[gseeds]

All are top notch !! 2022 looks like a super year ! Here’s to 2023 !! 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/21/2022 at 7:52 PM, speedy5963 said:

Very nice builds as always my friend!   Happy holidays and look forward to seeing the next group of builds!

Thank you Paul, and happy holidays to all your family!

CT