Claude Thibodeau Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Hi! Over the years, I've been blessed with finding a fair amount of vintage Johan kits, some of wich I actually built in the 60's when they came out. My new iterations are more cleanly built, needles to say.... Last april, I found this funny-car, complete and mint. I knew the intricate Woody Gilmore designed frame would be finnicky to build, and I was right! So, to add to my Challenger and Javelin FC "collection", I built this car mostly stock, adding just a few details (wiring, hoses, magneto, fuel pump, barrel valve and throttle cable). The special effort would be in the livery... No stock decals would do! So, Tamya's pearl white with pearl green Americana's acrylic marble effect, Testor's acrylic pearl grape shadings, gel pen graphics, home-made wizard decals and airbrush effects, topped with Mr. Hobby Top coat clear (many coats). I also experimented with Revell's new spray chrome on all the chassis and body tins, which provided fantastic effect. You just have to give it a few day to harden, and avoid marring it with your finger tips. I like to imagine such a car as part of the Coca-Cola Cavalcade of funny-cars at OCIR in the early 70's: that was the vibe, don't you say? I also have the Pinto FC in my stash, but it might well end up with a totally different body. We'll see! CT 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Very nice work on a creative livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Excellent build! Most excellent creativity! But I think Bob Cruz was an alias for Bob White, a renegade of the first order. He was hired to drive the Mustang by the ringleader of the AZ Ford Dealers, one Wyle E. Kyohtee. They really wanted to run a Roadrunner FC, but they never could catch up with one. It was rumored that AZ Ford Dealers was previously known as the Arizona Car Merchandisers Exchange (ACME). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Very cool stuff, Claude. Inspiring paint work. Very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I remember an article in an old Car Model Science magazine that detailed a painting technique where you placed a car body in water and then sprayed different colored paints on top of the water. You then lifted the body out and then voila, a cool looking paint job would emerge. Yours looks quite similar and reminds me of that. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Claude, this takes cool to the next level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 8:04 PM, vamach1 said: Very nice work on a creative livery. Hi Rex! That was the goal, because I could not bring myself to modify this nice Johan original. But someone could always redo the paint and use the original decals (which appear fine) if they want to stick to the "as is" doctrine... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Nice execution featuring difficult hand painted graphics, the cool custom paint scheme, and highly detailed engine and chassis. You never cease to amaze and never dissapoint! Well done Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 8:15 PM, Danno said: Excellent build! Most excellent creativity! But I think Bob Cruz was an alias for Bob White, a renegade of the first order. He was hired to drive the Mustang by the ringleader of the AZ Ford Dealers, one Wyle E. Kyohtee. They really wanted to run a Roadrunner FC, but they never could catch up with one. It was rumored that AZ Ford Dealers was previously known as the Arizona Car Merchandisers Exchange (ACME). Hi Sir! Thank you. I must say my I never expected my simple "play on words" would ellicit such a clever reply. Now, ACME will always have a different ring to it for me! LOL. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 1:21 PM, Nitrobarry said: I remember an article in an old Car Model Science magazine that detailed a painting technique where you placed a car body in water and then sprayed different colored paints on top of the water. You then lifted the body out and then voila, a cool looking paint job would emerge. Yours looks quite similar and reminds me of that. Very nice! I remember that article, it was in Car Model magazine it was by Hank Borger, there are great tips etc back in the day that still work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Claude snother amazing and well done build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Seems my memory is still reasonable after all these years! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 That's great! Super creativity. A really nice-looking build. I like it AZ is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 11:26 AM, Bainford said: Very cool stuff, Claude. Inspiring paint work. Very creative. Thank you Trevor! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Great imagination...The detail is perfect on your "Old School"Funny Car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 2:53 PM, Horrorshow said: Real nice! Thank you David! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Another fantastic build! I have this johann kit. Funny cars are so cool! I just have not tried them . Everything is exposed. Details are great! Well one day I will try it. Cool sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 1:21 PM, Nitrobarry said: I remember an article in an old Car Model Science magazine that detailed a painting technique where you placed a car body in water and then sprayed different colored paints on top of the water. You then lifted the body out and then voila, a cool looking paint job would emerge. Yours looks quite similar and reminds me of that. Very nice! Hi Barry! You are right: Hank Borger explained the technique, and I was a subscriber back then! However, this very FC is done with a different technique, where you have more control over the final result in comparison with the "swirl" method... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 3:30 PM, Jon Cole said: Claude, this takes cool to the next level! Thank you Jon! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 9:35 AM, Lobo2me said: Nice execution featuring difficult hand painted graphics, the cool custom paint scheme, and highly detailed engine and chassis. You never cease to amaze and never dissapoint! Well done Claude. Thank you Steve! I keep trying... 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 8/12/2023 at 10:12 AM, bytownshaker said: I remember that article, it was in Car Model magazine it was by Hank Borger, there are great tips etc back in the day that still work today. Hi Edgar! I'd like to get my hands on one of those old issues. I have a few, but always looking out for them. Nostalgia... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 That’s a great and very creative paint job. Nicely detailed chassis. The custom made decals are outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 10:19 AM, bytownshaker said: Claude snother amazing and well done build . Thank you so much! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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