Claude Thibodeau Posted March 19, 2024 Posted March 19, 2024 Hi! In september of 2015, super band Metallica made rock history in Quebec city: they performed the last concert in the old Coliseum, and the following night, the very first concert in a new venue: Centre Videotron. That event was even included in the plot of Showtime's BILLION series. I was completing the construction of this Pro Mod, heavily scratchbuilt from a glue-bomb AMC 1970 Hornet body, mashed with Revell's Jukebox 56 Ford, and I could not come up with a satisfactory paint scheme that would make the car (very squarish and boxy) look somehow "racy". Then, I figured I might as well create something unusual. I remembered the Superman movie franchise was advertised on some prostock racecar a few years ago, and I figured Metallica might choose to promote its historic event all over the eastern seaboard with a car of its own! James Hetfield is a certified car nut, so... Take a rejuvenated Johan 70 Hornet body, cut at the cowl, with scratchbuilt: air dam, rear wing, dash, windows, air intake, blower containment system, gas tank, parachute pack, battery box, magneto, brakes and hoses, fuel lines, etc. The 56 Ford chassis was extended 8 mm. Tamya's pearl white and italian red + acrylic red marble effect + home-made decals + Mr Hobby's Top coat clear, fully polished. Revell's spray chrome on chassis tin, rear wing and air horn & ancilary stuff. Hours of fun with styrene. Rock on! CT 9
Yeah Nah Posted March 19, 2024 Posted March 19, 2024 Very creative and well executed build Claude. That frame and running gear work is truly something else.
shoopdog Posted March 19, 2024 Posted March 19, 2024 I could only hope that the band would see this gem.
Zen Posted March 19, 2024 Posted March 19, 2024 Pretty dang cool, well done! the Revell chrome looks great .......
M W Elky Posted March 20, 2024 Posted March 20, 2024 That’s a cool concept, and I’m really impressed by the finish on the tin work with the revell spray chrome. I sure wish it wasn’t so expensive. All is well done that’s a pretty neat paint scheme . Very well executed.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 20, 2024 Posted March 20, 2024 Nice job Claude! Drag Racing is not a section where we usually find you but this build makes sense on several points even if it is fictitious. Knowing your love for AMC cars, the fact that you were a great FM radio host and the love of Quebecers for Metallica gives meaning to this! Nothing should be wasted, especially not an old Jo-han kit (or what's left of it...), I also see here in this your good conscience in not wasting anything and a good excuse to make your magic work! ? You never cease to impress me my friend!!!
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 21, 2024 Author Posted March 21, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 2:44 AM, Yeah Nah said: Very creative and well executed build Claude. That frame and running gear work is truly something else. Thank you Garry! I must admit it fought me for a while during the planning process, but it turned out OK. CT 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 4:40 AM, ChrisR said: COOL!!! Thanks Chris! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 24, 2024 Author Posted March 24, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 7:37 AM, shoopdog said: I could only hope that the band would see this gem. Thanks Keith! But who knows if they would approve? CT
shoopdog Posted March 24, 2024 Posted March 24, 2024 8 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thanks Keith! But who knows if they would approve? CT How could they not! 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 26, 2024 Author Posted March 26, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 10:05 AM, Zen said: Pretty dang cool, well done! the Revell chrome looks great ....... Thanks Zenon! Indeed, it's fun and efficient to work with it. Less labour-intensive than Alclad. CT
Steve H Posted March 26, 2024 Posted March 26, 2024 Super cool build Claude. You actually managed to make the Hornet look racey! That paint effect is quite striking, and adds even more interest to an already unusual subject. The engine details are impressive, that’s a lot of motor stuffed in there. Another beauty from the house of Claude.
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 27, 2024 Author Posted March 27, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 12:05 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Gorgeous. Thanks Bill, happy you like it! CT
Mike Williams Posted March 27, 2024 Posted March 27, 2024 Hello CT! Finally back again, very pleasing to view your wrecked and bashed model, truly a view to behold! I believe, the best models, as well as real cars, only need some fine, TLC. You've shown us the way. Excellent attention to detail, utterly believable. Compliments! Mike..
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 29, 2024 Author Posted March 29, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 9:12 PM, John B. said: Very cool! Thank you Sir! CT
Straightliner59 Posted March 30, 2024 Posted March 30, 2024 Nice work, Claude! You should try to get some photos to them. James, at least, would likely think it's cool. "Paint by Max". Webster?!? That's a nice distinction, too--closing one arena, and opening another with consecutive shows. I never knew that.
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 1, 2024 Author Posted April 1, 2024 On 3/19/2024 at 10:19 PM, M W Elky said: That’s a cool concept, and I’m really impressed by the finish on the tin work with the revell spray chrome. I sure wish it wasn’t so expensive. All is well done that’s a pretty neat paint scheme . Very well executed. Thanks Michael! I, too, am impressed by what can be done with this Revell Spray chrome. It opens a wide range of opportunities for large surfaces and small accessories. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 3, 2024 Author Posted April 3, 2024 On 3/20/2024 at 11:59 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said: Nice job Claude! Drag Racing is not a section where we usually find you but this build makes sense on several points even if it is fictitious. Knowing your love for AMC cars, the fact that you were a great FM radio host and the love of Quebecers for Metallica gives meaning to this! Nothing should be wasted, especially not an old Jo-han kit (or what's left of it...), I also see here in this your good conscience in not wasting anything and a good excuse to make your magic work! ? You never cease to impress me my friend!!! Merci Francis! As you said, I guess I tried to "roll all the influences into one car". Oh well... LOL. CT
Nitro330 Posted April 5, 2024 Posted April 5, 2024 Wow Claude this is super cool! It's not just different, it's different done extemely well. Not easy to make a Hornet look badass! And it combines two of my favorite things, music and drag racing. In the early 2000's Kurt Johnson, Tony Pedregon and Doug Kalitta all ran a KISS 30th Anniversary themed paint scheme. I think Metallica is a perfect choice for a drag car. Also, I have heard that Revell Spray Chrome is nice, but this is the first time I am seeing it and it looks awesome.
Speedpro Posted April 5, 2024 Posted April 5, 2024 Came out nice. That sportsman chassis works well under that body. Well done!
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 8, 2024 Author Posted April 8, 2024 Hi! I was honored yesterday to receive !st place Competiton cars and Host Club's favorite awards at RAM North-East in Drummondville, Québec. A great show. Thanks to all fellow modelers and judges! Rock 'n Roll! CT 2
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