David “Blappy” Guertin
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Blappy is known for dressing interesting models in classic Gulf Racing colors. Using a Bandai 1/48 scale kit, he imagined an Imperial AT-ST abandoned after the fall of the Galactic Empire converted into a snow racer. It is powered by a big radial engine — sourced here, along with the cowl and prop, from a Trumpeter 1/32 scale Dauntless — and features 3D-printed skis and lights. He painted with Zero Paints for the Gulf livery and Tamiya lacquers for everything else.