Snake45 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Who has the tooling for the Jo-Han kits that Testors reissued?I've heard that the Testor reissues were "assembled" from lots of leftover, unused JoHan stock found in a warehouse or something, but I have no idea if that's true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I've heard that the Testor reissues were "assembled" from lots of leftover, unused JoHan stock found in a warehouse or something, but I have no idea if that's true or not. The 71 Mercury Comet was suppose to be the Johan mold that's the only one I know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The 71 Mercury Comet was suppose to be the Johan mold that's the only one I know..It's been, what, 20 years now? But I seem to remember the Comet, the Scrambler, the '71 Cuda, and maybe the '70 4-4-2 in Testor boxes being touted as "Pro Streets." But I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 It's been, what, 20 years now? But I seem to remember the Comet, the Scrambler, the '71 Cuda, and maybe the '70 4-4-2 in Testor boxes being touted as "Pro Streets." But I could be wrong. 69 AMX also. I have these 2, with photo etch parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I want a Scrambler, I bought a couple off eBay but all of them had crushed bodies. Would like to get an AMX along with the photo-etch.Mike if you've got my number I might have one for you..Unbuilt and not crused..Give me a call..You've got to look up my number because I will not post it on the computer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Mike if you've got my number I might have one for you..Unbuilt and not crused..Give me a call..You've got to look up my number because I will not post it on the computer..Hi Wayne,Thanks, I will give you a call when I get some free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davysmodels Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 What company (a couple years ago) was to reissue the 73-75 Olds Cutlass (JoHan).Still wishing this will occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 just my 2 cents.....Johan was my favorite of all of Detroit's big 3 being of course AMT, MPC, and JOHAN. they were basic and usually easy to build, yet the bodies and general look of most were just so darn nice. if I told you what I paid for a sealed 69 GTX Johan original last spring, you'd have me committed. but, to me, all the best of their kits is worth every cent if they hold a special place in your heart for one reason or another. the 69 and 70 Roadrunners, GTX, 68-72 442s, Comet and Mavericks, SC/Rambler and AMXs, and a handful of others are some of the greatest IMO, but I doubt we will see them again reissued if the molds are history......the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 just my 2 cents.....Johan was my favorite of all of Detroit's big 3 being of course AMT, MPC, and JOHAN. they were basic and usually easy to build, yet the bodies and general look of most were just so darn nice. if I told you what I paid for a sealed 69 GTX Johan original last spring, you'd have me committed. but, to me, all the best of their kits is worth every cent if they hold a special place in your heart for one reason or another. the 69 and 70 Roadrunners, GTX, 68-72 442s, Comet and Mavericks, SC/Rambler and AMXs, and a handful of others are some of the greatest IMO, but I doubt we will see them again reissued if the molds are history......the Ace.... And I'd add the '68-'70 Javelins to your list. I've managed to accumulate a couple of those, and would love to have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 And I'd add the '68-'70 Javelins to your list. I've managed to accumulate a couple of those, and would love to have more. well, you can have my share of Javelins if I can have all the rest....lol....the Ace..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 My first exposure to Johan was through their incredibly detailed classic kits, followed by their Turbine Car kit. Kits that set the standard for car models for decades to come.Of course,there's even less chance of those coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 In my personal rating of model companies I've always put JoHan in the first place, with MPC and early (pre-Lesney) AMT closely vying for second. They had some of the best bodies of any kit manufacturer. Looking at the picture, I also see Accu-Cast plans to come back. I remember the name but that's all. Anyone remember them or what kits they did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Did any member here attend either show this weekend and get any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 If you read the text above the 59 D500 on the poster it says to me it`s just some leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 ACCUCAST WAS A COMPANY THAT MADE RESIN INTERIORS FOR THE REISSUED PROMOS THAT OKEY DID IN THE 1990'S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 And I'd add the '68-'70 Javelins to your list. I've managed to accumulate a couple of those, and would love to have more. Heck, I'd be happy with just the '70. Hey Snake if you've too many of those.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Heck, I'd be happy with just the '70. Hey Snake if you've too many of those.................... I'm light on '70s. Bought one "restorable" one, built as a TransAm, on eBay, and then acquired a (Jimmy Flintstone?) resin body with actual TA fender flares (they're pretty subtle). The glue bomb will be restored as a stocker, and then I'll see if I have enough goodies left (have some things on order from Modelhaus) to do the resin body as a true TA racer. I got a couple '68 promos ("distressed," and thus cool for modifying) but was never able to score a '69. Apparently they're rarer and bring higher prices. But that's okay, I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I dig about any of the Johan promos or promo kits...I like their snaps too...maybe someday Ill score a few I have been wanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Did any member here attend either show this weekend and get any more info?He was at the DuPage show with a table and the usual stuff he's carted around before. He had decal sheets available also and the usual parts box to pick through. He had 1 59 Rambler, unsealed, for $35, a couple of Turbine cars and a few other of the 50's cars but I didn't get around to asking any questions as there was someone going through the parts box and I didn't want to interrupt a sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 He was supposedly at the Columbus, IN show saturday... however I was in Zanesville, OH at the Y-city show. Last year he was at NNL in Toledo, and at the C.A.R.B's show in Dayton. So we'll see this year if he comes. I'll be at both so I plan to pick up another AMX and some photo etch if there's any left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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