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Post by tubbs on Oct 25, 2016 11:55:18 GMT -7
hey guys, i have been friends with a resin caster for a long time. he and another fellow are attempting to join forces and start up some castings. as of now, they are doing this because they enjoy it and thought that if they can make a little change on the side, that would open up a few doors for more castings. they are very receptive on the modelers needs. they want to do full bodies and asked my opinion on what might sell, here is what i came up with. i need your input if i am sending them in the right direction. being the mopar guy I am, my first suggestions are Mopars... of course.
first one i suggested was a 1969 Plymouth road runner from Johan. it would contain bumpers, grille, taillights and bezels, hood, and body, the castings would almost free of flash and need minimal cleanup. it would sell somewhere between $40 and $50.
next would be the 1977 volare, since the 1980 or 81 volare has been re-issued, they want to see the interest in it. it would include, body, hood, front bumper/grill, rear taillights and bezels. this would be somewhere in the $35 range.
and last would be the 1960 Johan fury wagon. not sure what would be in this, they are not sure, how far they would go. if they would need a chassis or not. so this one is up in the air.
just trying to get a feedback on these pieces and what the interest would be, to make it worth while for them, they would want to sell at least 10 of each. they are also open to other interests from you guys not on the mopar side of things. let me know what you guys think. he can start molding them up as soon as they get some feedback.
thanks for the input guys.
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Post by warmachine on Oct 25, 2016 12:38:36 GMT -7
hey tubbs a boss hoss caddy rag top would be nice to i know some folks you started the johan one and had the body go weird when they began sanding it so man there's ton's of stuff out there to do if they can find one to make the mold
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Oct 25, 2016 13:10:30 GMT -7
Funny Car bodies, all makes. Pro Stock bodies, all makes. smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5 Blower hats. Hood Scoops. Headers. Rims. Parachutes. smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f Wild Willie Borsch Arms!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 3:46:14 GMT -7
Personally, i think, if your going to make resin bodies, you need to make something that is not, or ever been available in kit form.
When you can buy a whole kit where you guys live for $10-$20, why would you buy a resin body, that still needs a donor kit? I really don't get that..
Even if it was something special, if you copy something that was made,they can still be got on evilbay complete.
If i was ever going to buy another resin body, it would need to be something seriously different, and was NEVER available in a kit,
but must also be able to get a readily available donor kit for glass , chassis etc, otherwise it will end up being a $100 model before it's even built.
I purchased a few resin bodies years ago, good bodies, but good luck to me trying to find glass that fits, chassis, hood , interior. etc, will never buy a resin body again i don't think,
and it was a very good quality body, from a big name caster, but, i'm buggered, cant get the bits i need at a reasonable price to build it.
If you produce a resin body, you need ALL the bits to build it, or what is the point?
Quality blowers, carbs, and big motors would be a better option i think, as they can be used on any model build, and i would buy quality bits like that.
Just my 2 cents work mate..
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 26, 2016 3:54:04 GMT -7
The bay window (late 60's through 70's shape) vw bus would sell well, can be offered as bus, van or pick up and has never been offered in kit.
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Post by AK on Oct 26, 2016 6:21:20 GMT -7
A 71 Demon may do well, or for something differant why not a cast a 71 valiant using the duster as a donor kit? Personally I don't buy much resin due to the expense but would probably pony up for a 62 through 64 4 door galaxie.
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Post by Big D on Oct 26, 2016 7:22:40 GMT -7
I agree with DeeCee. I haven't bought any resin bodies for the reasons he gave but I have purchased tons of big engines,carbs and blowers but the big ones are hard to find.
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Post by jkflash on Oct 26, 2016 9:46:56 GMT -7
The only body I can think of off the top of my head I would want is a 1941 Plymouth 4 door sedan. I have one 1:1 scale and have always wanted to build a model of one. Round 2 recently released a new 1941 Plymouth complete with optional small block swap but it's 2 door. A 4 door that would use the AMT or Round 2 kit as a donor would be really cool. As I type this I also wonder if there isn't already a chopped top VW Bug? OOh what about a 4 door C3 corvette? I saw pics of one and thought it would make a good model. While talking about Corvettes, how about a body and hood for the Corvette from Corvette Summer? Sorry, I guess I had more than one idea.... I'll try to think of more...
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Post by tubbs on Oct 27, 2016 12:31:02 GMT -7
Funny Car bodies, all makes. Pro Stock bodies, all makes. smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5 Blower hats. Hood Scoops. Headers. Rims. Parachutes. smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f Wild Willie Borsch Arms!! wild willy arms..... anyways, I talked to them and they wanted to know if you are looking at the typical 6:71 blowers and bug catchers you get in kits, or more towards the big 14 and 16:71 blowers and large blower hats you see today? they can do rims, are uou talking modern? deep dish, pro street and drag type, old school? they seem to be very open to this. I have some old school rims you can't find anymore that I am going to see if they can do. parachutes should be easy. headers, some guys will not touch them, others say no problem, I will ask. |
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Post by tubbs on Oct 27, 2016 12:36:18 GMT -7
Personally, i think, if your going to make resin bodies, you need to make something that is not, or ever been available in kit form. When you can buy a whole kit where you guys live for $10-$20, why would you buy a resin body, that still needs a donor kit? I really don't get that.. Even if it was something special, if you copy something that was made,they can still be got on evilbay complete. If i was ever going to buy another resin body, it would need to be something seriously different, and was NEVER available in a kit, but must also be able to get a readily available donor kit for glass , chassis etc, otherwise it will end up being a $100 model before it's even built. I purchased a few resin bodies years ago, good bodies, but good luck to me trying to find glass that fits, chassis, hood , interior. etc, will never buy a resin body again i don't think, and it was a very good quality body, from a big name caster, but, i'm buggered, cant get the bits i need at a reasonable price to build it. If you produce a resin body, you need ALL the bits to build it, or what is the point? Quality blowers, carbs, and big motors would be a better option i think, as they can be used on any model build, and i would buy quality bits like that. Just my 2 cents work mate.. thanks DeeCee, for your input. I agree with you, but I think their point right now is to just get started and get the product out there, then start working on 1 off's and custom stuff. as for the blowers asn stuff, see the post above this one. the one you hit on the head is the carbs. model companies still can't get this right. |
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Post by Big D on Oct 27, 2016 13:50:14 GMT -7
Always looking for bigger more detailed carburetors and big 14 and 1671 blowers. Can't find good ones anywhere. Once found a man making beautiful 14 and 1671 blowers and long 3 and 4 hole scoops [The blower and scoop on my bracket race Coronet in the race up now] came from him but he quit before I could stock up.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 20:08:19 GMT -7
I would buy a couple mabey more of a good 70s or 80s Malibu wagon kit
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 20:08:39 GMT -7
I would buy a couple mabey more of a good 70s or 80s Malibu wagon kit
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 3:43:12 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 3:47:15 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 3:51:20 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 3:56:31 GMT -7
1960 Plymouth Wagon may also have prostreet chassis. Have found out 67 coronet chassis with 426 fits almost perfict.  |
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