Claude Thibodeau Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 Hi! Many gifted illustrators/designers have penned "station wagon" based on the 67/70 Eldorado. But most were of the typical side-glass variety... I found a complete Johan 70 Eldo kit... But the body was severely twisted, and most fellow modelers advised to pass. Still, I felt I could do a stylish curbside out of it. So... The body was realigned under hot water and steam, with heavy styrene sheet (.60) used for a floor, firewall, multiple bulkheads and various structural reinforcements. An AMT 66 Riviera front roof section, with windshield posts, was grafted to the rear half of the Eldo roof, in turn pushed backward, and turned into a hatch. C-pillar solid panels were superglued in place, and a complete interior, save for the dash and bucket seats, was scratchbuilt. Revell,s Ferrari California cabrio rolling stock was modified for use here. Tamya's and Smartcraft's paints complete the deal. I like to think that famous GM design VP Bill Mitchell might have liked it. What do you think? Hours of fun with styrene! CT 10
TarheelRick Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 Really like the concept and the cleanliness of the build. Color fits it perfectly. Very nice modifications. The only issue I have is the long front-end, but then Cadillacs were long cars so I guess that solves that problem.
Kah puts Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 Super clean build and a tasteful colour add up to a outstanding model ?
Stef Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 This may well be your magnum opus, @Claude Thibodeau. Do you have a side shot we can see? The combination look of coupe, sedan, wagon, panel, hearse, and shooting brake, all at once, is mesmerizing. I simply must try something similar! You have inspired me, good sir.
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 25, 2024 Author Posted July 25, 2024 11 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Really like the concept and the cleanliness of the build. Color fits it perfectly. Very nice modifications. The only issue I have is the long front-end, but then Cadillacs were long cars so I guess that solves that problem. Thanks Ricky! Well, as the Cadillac mantra said: Longer, lower, wider! That Eldo certainly carried it to it's excessive peak...Oh wait: The 71 was more, on all 3 counts. Oh well... CT
espo Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 I can see maybe a GM Futurama type display vehicle. The smooth body work that flows between the different design elements along with the paint work looks great. The hatchback design is really well done and looks like, why wouldn't that work?
happy grumpy Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 I'm always wondering what you're gonna come up with for your next project and you never disappoint. You have a knack to come up with really interesting designs. this one is really interesting, so many source materials and they all fit as if they were intended for that specific model. Has a definite concept car vibe to it. Magnifique!
PappyD340 Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 That's a stunner Claude, excellent craftsmanship for sure!
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 25, 2024 Author Posted July 25, 2024 18 hours ago, Jon Cole said: Awesome style and execution! Thanks Jon! I must admit that starting from such an iconic car makes things easier... CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 26, 2024 Author Posted July 26, 2024 22 hours ago, Kah puts said: Super clean build and a tasteful colour add up to a outstanding model ? Thanks Glen! Everytime I painted a model with this colour, I had great feedback. Tamya must be on to something...LOL CT
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 26, 2024 Author Posted July 26, 2024 On 7/24/2024 at 11:12 PM, bondo bill said: very cool Thanks Bill! CT
rickcaps55 Posted July 26, 2024 Posted July 26, 2024 Wow ! that is beautiful perfect color very nice.!!!!
thatz4u Posted July 26, 2024 Posted July 26, 2024 CT...you took a lemon & made very sweet leomade...fantastic.....extremely well done..AR
Phildaupho Posted July 26, 2024 Posted July 26, 2024 Beautiful Eldo Concept and extremely well built.
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 27, 2024 Author Posted July 27, 2024 On 7/25/2024 at 1:07 AM, Stef said: This may well be your magnum opus, @Claude Thibodeau. Do you have a side shot we can see? The combination look of coupe, sedan, wagon, panel, hearse, and shooting brake, all at once, is mesmerizing. I simply must try something similar! You have inspired me, good sir. Hi Stef! Thanks for the praise. But it is just a curbside, for the reasons explained above. I've built much more detailed so-called "contest models", but this one was just a styling exercise. Happy you like it, and please feel free to try someting of your own. What could go wrong with a beautiful design to start with? LOL Here's one more side view. CT
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