Claude Thibodeau Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 7/15/2023 at 2:35 AM, Calb56 said: Wow. 'Nuff said. Wow. Thank you Charles. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 7/20/2023 at 12:42 PM, Bainford said: Just finding this one now. Stellar innovation, Claude. I think this may be my favourite of your builds yet. Simply outstanding. Thank you Trevor! Many show goers also seem to have a sweet spot for vintage FC. I certainly do! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 5:42 PM, Brudda said: Ok Claude, you fit it in a van, I’m trying to fit an Allison in a jeep. Not going very well. But I’m still trying. Hi Bruce! keep at it, I'm certain you'll find a way! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 7:05 AM, Andrew McD said: Your work just blows my mind! Awesome is a much abused descriptor but appropriate here! Hi Andrew! Thank you for your enthusiasm, much appreciated! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 11:04 AM, John B. said: That must've a lot of fun to build - extraordinary in every aspect! Thank you John! Indeed, it made me smile during construction. Isn't it why we build? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 9:41 PM, shoopdog said: Wow! Very unique and great craftsmanship. Thank you Keith! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 3:01 PM, ea0863 said: I remember you referring to this build during my review of Hot Rod Magazine, and WOW you never cease to amaze me! Thank you EMRE! I know you are always on the lookout... So I try harder! CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanFordF1 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Those wheels and tires are perfect for your build. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 10:21 AM, Lobo2me said: My apologies for butting into your conversation, Ken and Claude. But thought you'd get a kick out of this mid-engine VW bus funny car. Like what was said, "the endless possibilities" of dreaming up creative engineering solutions and building "just realistic enough" fantasy dragsters, race cars, and sportscars got me hooked on modeling early on and kept things interesting. I enjoy the challenge of diving into the parts bin and coming up with enough fodder to build my next somewhat plausible creation. This happened when I put a chopped and sectioned 29-window body, reshaped, and relocated the wheel openings on a truncated top fuel chassis. All the best Hi Steve! Your drag bus is very impressive. I can see the details have been well tought of, like the lower side windows for the driver. Great! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steve! Your drag bus is very impressive. I can see the details have been well tought of, like the lower side windows for the driver. Great! CT Thank you Claude. I would be curious if the eight skylight widows would have to be removed to keep the twin blowers from sucking the air out and turning the body into an empty sausage casing....hummmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 3:20 AM, DanL said: Amazing creation... Thank you Dan! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/15/2023 at 9:01 AM, JordanFordF1 said: Those wheels and tires are perfect for your build. Nice. Hi Rusty! They came from MPC's 72 Chevy PU, a "Rides" edition if I remember correctly. The are large diameter, low profile, so a shoe-in for this vehicle... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 8:44 PM, dust collectors said: WOW! Hi Jeff! Happy to be able to "wow" you! LOL CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 11:02 AM, Lobo2me said: Thank you Claude. I would be curious if the eight skylight widows would have to be removed to keep the twin blowers from sucking the air out and turning the body into an empty sausage casing....hummmm? Hi Steve! I'm no expert, but I would try removing two glasses, one on each side, amidship, and the rear window, to balance input and output, taking into account the volume of CFM's the engine would suck in... Who knows? LOL CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steve! I'm no expert, but I would try removing two glasses, one on each side, amidship, and the rear window, to balance input and output, taking into account the volume of CFM's the engine would suck in... Who knows? LOL CT Hi Claude; You may be right....but until we can fire up those twin blowers we'll never know. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 HI! I was blessed yesterday with the second place trophy in the "competition" class at the Québec model show (about 500 models). A very well organized show. Thanks to all those who took the time to vote! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Holy mackerel, from your imagination to an in scale masterpiece 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 9:05 PM, Kah puts said: Holy mackerel, from your imagination to an in scale masterpiece 👍 Thank you Glen, happy you like it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L Frost III Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 to cool to say, somebody should build a real thing, and go set a record. Any car builders out there want a challenge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Just WOW, incredible build Claude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 3:29 PM, Roy L Frost III said: to cool to say, somebody should build a real thing, and go set a record. Any car builders out there want a challenge ? Hi Roy! Thank you for the comments. To your point: the basic aerodynamics of the VW Van might give pause to many, even if my model tried to "streamline it" as much as possible. Who knows? CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 7:55 AM, PappyD340 said: Just WOW, incredible build Claude!! Thank you Larry! It took a while, but... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 That is just way kewl man. Really nicely detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 7:37 AM, Zippi said: That is just way kewl man. Really nicely detailed. Thank you Bob! The devis is in the details... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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