Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Hi! Always loved the line of the 65 GP. So much so, that I went for a simple curbside. Shaved emblems & door handles, alternate custom tail light from the Prestige series kit, some BMF, big wire wheels, slammed suspension, silvery pearl over lipstick red interior. Why mess with such an iconic design? I just slightly enlarged the rear window opening, to enhance the fantastic line of the roof. As GM styling Honchos said: Longer, Lower, Wider. Hours of fun with styrene! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 34 minutes ago, cobraman said: Yikes ! That is super cool ! Thank you Ray! Glad you like it. CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 9 hours ago, gseeds said: Really nice build! Hi Gary! Coming from a Master, it is flattering. I almost threw a multi-colur paint job on it... and then, I changed course. I just love the lines of these big Pontiac too much to create any distraction! But I have a 68 TBird on my bench that I can't wait to share with you. Regards, CT
Geno Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Man, that is sweet. I dig that bodystyle. My Pops had a '65 Bonneville when I was a kid, man that thing was a boat. But a sexy one.
espo Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Beautiful looking build of a very nice1:1 car. I noticed the larger rear window right away and I like the tail light treatment. Great looking stance.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 My God Claude... have you slept a few hours in recent months? I'm quite concerned about your health and want to see you in the flesh on your feet and not in intensive care... Farce aside, that's another well built model of your own and you continue to prove your good taste my friend! Hey! I don't see the green air valves on the tires by the way... There is a good chance they are hidden behind the fenders even if the rims are huge ?
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Geno said: Man, that is sweet. I dig that bodystyle. My Pops had a '65 Bonneville when I was a kid, man that thing was a boat. But a sexy one. Hi Gene! Couldn't say it better. At my local cruise night, an old couple shows up with theirs, and the whole parking lot stares in silence as they roll in. Or glide in, I should say! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: My God Claude... have you slept a few hours in recent months? I'm quite concerned about your health and want to see you in the flesh on your feet and not in intensive care... Farce aside, that's another well built model of your own and you continue to prove your good taste my friend! Hey! I don't see the green air valves on the tires by the way... There is a good chance they are hidden behind the fenders even if the rims are huge ? Hi Francis! My wife is also concerned about my mental health... and the fact that fresh builts are piling up. What can I say? You are right, the tire stem valves could be hidden by the fenders... but no, alas, I went lazy this time and skipped on that detail. I even left off the door locking pulls at the top of the door panels, which is contrary to my habits.... Come to think of it... you may be right: maybe I'm loosing it! Let's pray to the God of Styrene for help and fortitude on my next project... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Very clean, very sharp! Thank you Snake! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, espo said: Beautiful looking build of a very nice1:1 car. I noticed the larger rear window right away and I like the tail light treatment. Great looking stance. Hi David! Thank you. The truth is I was trying to accentuate the groove of the rear window trim (too much primer and paint) to guide my XActo blade when the time to apply BMF would come,,, and it fell-off! So, when life throws you lemon, you make lemonade, as they say... Let's pompously infer it is a "styling decision"... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, michelle said: nice work Thank you Michelle! I always follow your numerous and diverse buitls on this forum with curiosity. You show great creativity and sense of colours, in my opinion. Model on! CT
Spottedlaurel Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 What is this craziness? Where is the real Claude? It's recognisably a '65 Pontiac! Looks excellent, certainly a car I like at 1:1.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said: What is this craziness? Where is the real Claude? It's recognisably a '65 Pontiac! Looks excellent, certainly a car I like at 1:1. Hi Nigel! Glad you like it. You are right: this car is very restrained by my usual "standards" of modification/surgery. Don't worry however. Frankenstein builds are coming soon on a forum near you! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 27, 2020 Author Posted August 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, Slotto said: Very sexy indeed! Love it Thank you Steve! CT
Jonathan Posted August 27, 2020 Posted August 27, 2020 Very nice work - as it should have been built.
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 27, 2020 Author Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Jonathan said: Very nice work - as it should have been built. Thank you Jonathan! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 27, 2020 Author Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, speedy5963 said: Good looking looking build! Thank you Paul! From a guy who has build so many fantastic models, it's a compliment. CT
doorsovdoon Posted August 27, 2020 Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) These are such beautiful cars. Can't wait to build mine. Good job on this, and I really like the colour. Edited August 27, 2020 by doorsovdoon
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