Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 HI! ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons is well known for his love of unique Custom sleds, and has the collection to prove it! What if he fancied a 41 Lincoln Continental? This fantasy is based on Monogram's 1941 Lincoln, mashed with Monogram's 93 Camaro Z 28 greenhouse & rear viwe mirrors (both modified). The rear trunk was shaved down, and a custom interior scratch-built, as well as a lenghtened (integrating the cowl)front opening hood. Revell's 68 VW rear bumper with scratchbuilt rear lamps & front flashers relocated to the front bumper brackets body openings. Maisto Mustang rolling stock (modified). Tamya's Lavender & Wet look clear + Craftsmart Vanilla for the interior. Mister Gibbon's matching guitar was detailed from the Revell SRT Magnum kit. Will increase the value at Barrett-Jackson, right? Wonder what the Reverend Gibbons would think of it? CT
NOBLNG Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Beautifully done. Quite the imagination you have!???
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 22 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Beautifully done. Quite the imagination you have!??? Thank you Greg! Or, is-it a case of too much time on my hands? Don't ask my wife... CT
BeakDoc Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 To paraphrase, “that’s bad, bad, bad, bad, bad and nationwide!”
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 1 minute ago, 89AKurt said: Very nice execution of your imagination! Hi Kurt! As they say: If we can think of it... someone can build it! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 1 minute ago, BeakDoc said: To paraphrase, “that’s bad, bad, bad, bad, bad and nationwide!” Hi Chris! Now, THAT is something I'd be honored to hear Mister Gibbons say! CT
Speedpro Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 I could see Mister Gibbons rolling in this! Nice work and execution.
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Nicely done as always. Great concept and well executed.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, MeatMan said: Awesome job! Thank you Dennis! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, slusher said: Beautiful model and stone cold cool! Thank you Carl! I try do do things that integrate both the old car's essence, while throwing a pinch of contemporary in the mix. I never know how it will play out in the end... CT
Spottedlaurel Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Another wonderful bit of lateral thinking, very well-executed.
RichCostello Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 That's cool, where did you get the guitar?
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, ewetwo said: Beautiful! Thank you David. Much appreciated! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: Another wonderful bit of lateral thinking, very well-executed. Hi Nigel! I like your notion of "lateral thinking". Thank you! CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, RichCostello said: That's cool, where did you get the guitar? Hi Rich! Thanks. It comes from Revell's 2005 SRT Dodge Magnum (station wagon). I skipped the wood decals that were included on the sheet, and match-painted it with Model Master Grape acrylic, white pearl, plus Tamya's desert sand beige for the neck, plus Molotow for the frets, keys and pick-ups. A very well molded guitar for such a fine scale. I know there's one in the Stacey David's Rat roadster 32, but I can't tell if it's the same tool. Maybe someone can confirm? CT
espo Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Beautiful looking Custom. You should send a couple of pictures to Billy Gibbons, he may very well want to have a 1:1 made if this. Very creative modernization of the body and paint.
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Now that's a sharp dressed car! The ´41 Lincoln is a great canvas for some wild custom modifications and you totally nailed it with that color, the roof and the rolling stock! I went a more traditional lead sled route with mine some time ago: And by the way, if this really would be one of Billy´s rides, it definitely would be a candidate for my Billy F. Gibbons collection: I really need one of those guitars...
RichCostello Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Rich! Thanks. It comes from Revell's 2005 SRT Dodge Magnum (station wagon). I skipped the wood decals that were included on the sheet, and match-painted it with Model Master Grape acrylic, white pearl, plus Tamya's desert sand beige for the neck, plus Molotow for the frets, keys and pick-ups. A very well molded guitar for such a fine scale. I know there's one in the Stacey David's Rat roadster 32, but I can't tell if it's the same tool. Maybe someone can confirm? CT Thanks Claude, I'll have to see if I can find one of those.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 42 minutes ago, Beamerman said: This is awesome! So cool... Thank you! CT
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