Claude Thibodeau Posted June 3, 2023 Author Posted June 3, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 4:02 PM, crazyjim said: Unreal and gorgeous. Expand Thanks Jim! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 3, 2023 Author Posted June 3, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 5:25 PM, happy grumpy said: Claude, you have such a knack to turn ordinary kit parts into beautiful pieces of art. This one is awesome and unique but also very plausible and convincing.?? Expand Merci Mario! My problem is I have a mountain of leftover parts, and I'm not getting any younger. Oh well... CT 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 3, 2023 Author Posted June 3, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 7:26 PM, John B. said: Very cool! Expand Thank you Sir! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 4, 2023 Author Posted June 4, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 1:00 AM, Joe Lange said: Fantastic work Claude! Really beautiful! Expand Thank you Joe. Much appreciated! CT
Joe Lange Posted June 4, 2023 Posted June 4, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 2:56 PM, Paul Payne said: Love it! Wanna race? Expand Holy Cow! Hey Paul, I'm not really a boat enthusiast but, between Claude's and your piece, this is really getting interesting. Is that a marine V12 back there? More pics maybe?
Paul Payne Posted June 4, 2023 Posted June 4, 2023 Joe, go to wip light commercial and look for truck, boat, and trailer.
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 4, 2023 Author Posted June 4, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 3:34 AM, Lunajammer said: Oh Claude, will the zaniness ever end? Different is always good so of course I love it. The detail is superb. Expand Thank you Mike! To your question: funny, my wife comes-up with that question very often... I wonder why? CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 4, 2023 Author Posted June 4, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 3:42 AM, Muncie said: looks like the trailer could double as a sky launcher... that is just way too cool! love it. Expand Thank you Steve! At the start, I planned to mount the hydaulic ramp in the MPC Ramcharger "futuristic" transport truck that was re-released last year. But the rear platform was ultimately a smidge too narrow. Hence the scratchbuilt trailer... CT
redneckrigger Posted June 5, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023 Beautifully done! Superb work and one can almost feel the waves beneath her keel!
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 5, 2023 Author Posted June 5, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 11:11 AM, David G. said: What a cool mashup! ? It would make a great Bat Boat. David G. Expand Hi David. Thank you. I'm ready to paint it black... for some serious money. Anyone listening in Gotham City? CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 5, 2023 Author Posted June 5, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 12:04 PM, redscampi said: Love this! Excellent workmanship too. Expand Thank you Gary! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 6, 2023 Author Posted June 6, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 7:00 PM, Hi-Po said: Way tooo cool! Great idea and workmanship. Expand Thank you Terry! CT
TarheelRick Posted June 7, 2023 Posted June 7, 2023 Exceptionally beautiful work on an amazing boat. Although I am wondering how one would fish with that bubble top?
Nosferatu Posted June 8, 2023 Posted June 8, 2023 Very, very nice use of parts. This boat is beautifully designed and constructed. Nicely done! Dave
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 9, 2023 Author Posted June 9, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 10:01 PM, espo said: After looking at this you have to wonder, "What must the tow rig look like?" Like the articulated launch cradle. Expand Hi David! Well, the jury is still out... I have a few SUV's and pick-ups in my stash. I may build a quick curbside just for towing vehicle. But a few models are on the finishing table right-now, so it will have to wait a bit. Stay tuned! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 10, 2023 Author Posted June 10, 2023 On 5/31/2023 at 12:16 AM, Little Timmy said: That is " TOTALLY AWESOME " !!! The trailer is a work of art all by itself. However, shouldn't the trailer axles be a bit further forward. I realise it's probably a light boat, but the tongue weight on the tow vehicle would be very heavy. But I don't care, you have created something that I would love to take a ride in .... and I don't swim. Expand Hi Tim! Thank you for the compliments. As you can tell, I'm no trailer expert. But... as the most weight was at the rear (twin jet engines and gas tanks), I figured I could set the wheels further back. Now, I realize the tow vehicle could not be a mini-car, so I'll roam my stash for something more in scale, so to speak. Stay tuned! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 11, 2023 Author Posted June 11, 2023 On 5/31/2023 at 3:31 PM, ChrisR said: Very cool. Looks great! Expand Thank you Chris! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 12, 2023 Author Posted June 12, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 12:18 PM, slusher said: Beautiful and impressive! Expand Thank you Sir! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 14, 2023 Author Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 11:45 PM, SpikeSchumacher said: Wow, Claude. This is really cool! ?? Expand Thank you so much, Mathias! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 15, 2023 Author Posted June 15, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 11:39 AM, nyguy said: Way cool!!!! Diggin' the three seat cockpit. Expand Hi Thomas! Thank you. This is a custom part that comes with the Johan 70 Eldorado kit. Unusual in a car, but looks the part here. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 18, 2023 Author Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 2:56 PM, Paul Payne said: Love it! Wanna race? Expand HI Paul! Well, Allison vs twin-jet: Place your bids ladies and gentlemen! CT
Paul Payne Posted June 18, 2023 Posted June 18, 2023 Claude, the engine is actually a V-16 dohc Duesenberg with twin centrifugal superchargers!
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 18, 2023 Author Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 4:03 PM, Paul Payne said: Claude, the engine is actually a V-16 dohc Duesenberg with twin centrifugal superchargers! Expand Hi Paul! Oooops... another senior moment! Thank you for the clarification. CT
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