espo Posted April 13 Posted April 13 Like how you combined a dedicated Drag Racing kit and turned into this. The body color and interior color look great together. The engine detailing looks great.
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 14 Author Posted April 14 On 4/10/2025 at 6:55 PM, WillyBilly said: Outstanding. Thank you Billy! The 83/86 Bird is such a great design, it's a good start! CT
WillyBilly Posted April 14 Posted April 14 7 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thank you Billy! The 83/86 Bird is such a great design, it's a good start! CT Agreed. The 83-86, and 87-88 T-Birds, Cougar, and 83-92 Mark 7 were some of the best-looking cars to come out of Detroit. The fact that most Performance parts from the Mustang was a direct bolt on was a plus.
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 14 Author Posted April 14 On 4/10/2025 at 7:07 PM, happy grumpy said: Radical and elegant. Didn't expect anything less. Great take on the T-bird. Those wheels are gorgeous. Merci Mario! Now, you are putting pressure on me with the "didn't expect anything less". Misère... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 14 Author Posted April 14 On 4/10/2025 at 7:15 PM, Geno said: Man, that's bada$$.💯 Thanks Gene! CT 1
Geno Posted April 14 Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thanks Gene! CT You're absolutely welcome. 💯
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 15 Author Posted April 15 On 4/10/2025 at 7:22 PM, Rattlecan Dan said: Whoa! Now there's a bird you don't want to mess with! Nice job! Hi Donato! You are right, I wouldn't... LOL. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 16 Author Posted April 16 On 4/10/2025 at 8:16 PM, ea0863 said: I love it Claude! Your whole collection of builds seem to begin with "what if....". So creative! Thanks Emre! Come to think of it... It seems you are right. I'm afraid there's no cure for that... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 17 Author Posted April 17 On 4/10/2025 at 8:49 PM, ybsluos said: Claude you beast! Nice job narrowing the front wheels and tires. I like the way the inside sidewalls are tapered too. The Ford poverty caps are a nice touch. You may hate me for this because I know what it’s like to have too many projects but I have a suggestion for a nice counterpart to this build….Pro Street Lincoln LSC done similar fashion. Tell ya what if you decide to do it I will donate some Lincoln dog dish caps from a Monogram 41 Lincoln. Also I may have a set of big Maisto diecast rolling stock. Just a thought. Anyhow I love your build. -Mark Hi Mark! Thanks for the comments. I kept the sidewalls of the front tires, and as you can tell, I joined the two slivers at the center. Makes for a cleaner job. Now, to your suggestion: I agree it would be fun, but this is my second aeroBird in a few years. The previous one was a mash-up of the Monogram Pro-Stock kit with the 1987 Turbo-coupe chassis & interior, plus a transplant of the rear quarter-panels at the wheel opening level, to recreate the OEM look (see pics below). Funny fact: I happen to have the 41 Lincoln caps, because I used the kit to make an all-out custom (see pic below). The fact the MKVII is more "squarish" makes it less appealing to my eyes. Oh well... However, I know our fellow modeler Steve Hayden (see his post on this thread below) IS willing to take this challenge. And I know he's the right guy to make this endeavour a success! Regards, CT 2
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 17 Posted April 17 On 4/10/2025 at 4:53 PM, Sledsel said: Cool concept and great execution!! What he said.
ybsluos Posted April 18 Posted April 18 (edited) On 4/11/2025 at 8:39 PM, Steve H said: Another home run Claude! Fantastic execution as always. I like Mark’s (ybsluos) idea about the Lincoln. If you don’t do it, maybe I’ll have a go at it…🤔😜 Steve let me know if you need the Lincoln hubcaps. I don’t have the Pro Street Lincoln in my collection or I’d send it your way but it was reissued not long ago and should be readily available. -Mark Edited April 18 by ybsluos Forgot a word. Senior moment! Lol 1
ybsluos Posted April 18 Posted April 18 Claude that 41 Lincoln of yours is too slick! Thanks for sharing. I remember your silver T Bird with the injected Boss 9. I love that model! Let me know if you’re searching for any other parts and build on my friend! -Mark
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 18 Author Posted April 18 On 4/11/2025 at 7:27 AM, PappyD340 said: Awesome build, well done! Thanks Larry! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 19 Author Posted April 19 On 4/11/2025 at 9:39 AM, Zen said: Big fan of the 83-86 T-birds and this looks fantastic, awesome job on this one! Thanks Zenon! It was indeed a "turnaround" design in the all too "angular" 80's LOL. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 19 Author Posted April 19 On 4/11/2025 at 9:54 AM, crazyjim said: Excellent looking build. Thank you Jim! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 20 Author Posted April 20 On 4/11/2025 at 10:34 AM, Ragtop Man said: Awesome concept and build! Really fine execution of the idea, too, it is all of a piece, so to speak. Thanks Bob! I always try to "color-coordinate" my subjects. I try to abide by the "never exceed 3 colors on a model" unwriten rule that was once explained to me by a car designer. Oh well... CT
tim boyd Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Hi Claude....like you I had a 1/1 Turbo Coupe...a 1984 with the bright gold clearcoat color I actually got pushed into production (also the silverish blue c/c that year), along with both an '87 and '88 TC. I consider the '83.5 and '84 TC to be a modern classic...and the start of a Ford Motor Company run on the industry that lasted through the rest of the 80s and turned much of the automotive market upside down, particularly so at GM. Anyway, also like you I have pondered a 1/25th pro-touring type TC based on the Monogram Pro Stock, but as usual you've gone way beyond I or most of the rest of us had in mind for such a project. Lovin' it and kudos from this corner....TB
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 On 4/11/2025 at 3:12 PM, Muncie said: No salt this time. Way cool! On the top and inside, it looks like great for cruiser and road trip. Underneath, all business. Love it! Thank you Steve! I had an 85 Turbo-Coupe, and I LOVED it! Traded it for an 87 Merkur XR4Ti, which had the same engine and tranny, but a more agile chassis with an IRS. Loved it also, and traded it for an 88 XR4Ti... great souvenirs! A few years later, I bought back the 87 from a friend who had it since I traded it. My wife drove it for years, and then my oldest daughter. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 On 4/11/2025 at 4:21 PM, Phildaupho said: Another over the top creation. Thank you Phil! Happy you like it. CT
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