My year in styrene- the 2023 edition

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 8:16 AM, bbowser said:

Great collection!  Love that Riviera and the boat.  

Thanks Bruce. I might install a hitch on the Riv to tow the boat.... Let's see...

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[Bills72sj]

That group is impressive. Definitely out of the ordinary.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 9:52 AM, nyguy said:

Nice 2023 collection. Well done !!!!!

Thank you Thomas!

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[Horrorshow]

Very impressive collection 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 11:11 AM, Paul Payne said:

Amazing builds for just one year! 

Thank you Paul! We try harder...LOL.

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 11:17 AM, Phildaupho said:

Seasons Greetings Claude. Great to see all your builds in one place. There are a few I missed first time around for example the jet boat which I really like. I will be looking forward to everyone else's annual compilations posts.

Thanks Phil. All the best to you too. That boat was a long time coming... My first actually. 

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[Funkychiken]

stunning modded cars, beautiful finishes, you are an artist!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 11:31 AM, Bullybeef said:

Nice variety Claude, gotta say I really dig the rivvy.

Thanks Bill! I must say the Riv got a few trophies in model shows this fall. I always had a soft spot for the 66 Riv!

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[NOBLNG]

Beautiful work Claude!? Love those paint jobs.?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 2:46 PM, Kah puts said:

Somebody pass me a napkin, im drooling ? thanks for sharing ?

Hi Glen! Thank you, and here's a napkin from the Christmass diner...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 7:12 PM, dave branson said:

Some real nice builds. The Boat is my favorite.

Thnak you Dave!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 7:26 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Wow! Outstanding customs! The quality and quantity is most impressive!

Thanks Craig! The older I get... The more difficult it becomes. Oh well...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/22/2023 at 10:21 PM, ismaelg said:

Congratulations on a very productive year!  All are very unique and great in their own right.  I don't recall seeing that boat before. Very nice!

But that Riviera Royale is in my list of this years overall favorites!  LOVE IT!

Thanks,
Ismael

Hi Ismael!

Thanks for the kind words.

The Riviera Royale gets a fair share of surprised looks on the contest tables. Many feel "something was modified", but some can't nail it. Fun.

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 11:20 AM, Koellefornia Kid said:

Awesome builds, Claude! Each and every one of them but when I scrolled down to that Riviera the drool starts dripping from my chin...

Hi Oliver!

Thank you, and happy new year to you!

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[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Amazing variety in your stellar work, Claude! -RRR

[spencer1984]

Excellent work across the board, that boat is still one of my favorites!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 11:49 AM, Modlbldr said:

Wow! Those are great looking builds! Looking forward to what comes next.

Later-

Thanks Tom!

I'm taking advantage of the holidays to work on 4 cars at once. Some coming mid-january, I hope!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 12:10 PM, Can-Con said:

They're all excellent, Claud but I just love that Thunderbird !

Thanks! 

That TBird was just the thing to answer GM's Rivieras and Eldos of 67-68!

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[moparmike619]

I remember looking at most of these posts throughout the year and thinking to myself (more than once) “how does he do that?” Some truly awe inspiring stuff…looking forward to more in 24!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 12:53 PM, ewetwo said:

All are excellent. Love the Pacer.

Thank you David. But really, who doesn't love a Pacer? Just kidding...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 8:04 PM, SpikeSchumacher said:

Amazing builds Claude! 

Thank you Mathias!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/23/2023 at 10:03 PM, slusher said:

Stunning builds of excellent talent…

Thank you Carl. The best to you in 2024!

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[Lunajammer]

Hmm. That many models that well thought out and well executed... maybe you DO have too much time on your hands. ?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/24/2023 at 7:47 AM, PappyD340 said:

Awesome group!

Thank you Larry!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 12/24/2023 at 8:00 AM, Andrew McD said:

You may have too much time on your hands but you certainly put it to good use!  The quality of craftsmanship that your work displays is mind boggling.  The level of creativity is inspiring......the SalzWagen....who thinks of such things?  Simply amazing!

Hi Andrew!

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. 

I always try, but not always successfully, to think slightly out of the box. To this end, the Bonneville cars are a great subject, because, as you know, all kinds of contraptions run on the salt. Hence the SalzWagen. 

I'm already working on my annual Bonneville car, and it should raise a few eyebrows... Stay tuned!

CT