Harry P. Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Didn't JoHan offer a few kits molded in metalflake colored plastic? I seem to remember a Dodge Monaco or something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Didn't JoHan offer a few kits molded in metalflake colored plastic? I seem to remember a Dodge Monaco or something like that... MPC's '65 Monaco ht and Custom 880 convertible were molded in a gold plastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 MPC's '65 Monaco ht and Custom 880 convertible were molded in a gold plastic... Ah, that must be what I remember. I had that kit as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunnertwice Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 That's exactly THE point. For fullsize Unibody Mopars, it's either Jo-Han or bugger all to this day. .... I totally agree with you, that the next logical step for Moebius (or any other kit manufacturer) would be one of the first Unibody Letter Series Chryslers. I also prefer the G to the F, but either one of them would do me just fine, thank you. Imagine having the Moebius '55, the AMT '57 and the whoever '60 or '61 parked next to each other on your shelf. What a nice representation of the first three Letter Series generations would this be? For what it's worth, the Lindberg "Color Me Gone" 64 Dodge Chassis fits under the Johan 62 Chrysler 300 like a glove. Not sure if it's 100% accurate, but it's a unibody Mopar chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 That was Revell, in the summer of 1963. Art not even going to ask how you remember that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 not even going to ask how you remember that! He's Art,he knows everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 What u can do with a Johan promo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 havent various resin casters reproduced every johan body at least once? if not, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 What u can do with a Johan promo.... I'd like to try that sort of thing soon but I have been scared off by some promo prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Whats so special about jo-hann models that people think there worth a lot o money anywhere u look to buy used models or trade. My dad said even when he was a kid they were scrace not mass prosuced like revell or amt. my opinion is if they where so great they would still be in business today. But what i wanna know is why do people think there worth so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Jo-Han produced some interesting kits, and by the standards of the day, some were quite well-done. The Chrysler Turbine car would be a good example. I'm personally a big fan of the '70 Olds 442 kit, and though it is somewhat lacking in the chassis and interior details, the body is still quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 They are / were different subject matter than the other companies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Whats so special about jo-hann models that people think there worth a lot o money anywhere u look to buy used models or trade. My dad said even when he was a kid they were scrace not mass prosuced like revell or amt. my opinion is if they where so great they would still be in business today. But what i wanna know is why do people think there worth so much? The "special" part is that they were a smaller company than AMT or MPC or Revell or Monogram. Plus, you will never see those kits produced again. They made beautiful bodies and on occasion they made awesome chassis and engines too as in the Trophy Series Mercedes' and the 30s Cadillacs in addition to the Turbine Chrysler. Even the lesser kits had unique subject matter that I myself gravitated to just because I was kinda weird....AMC, Full size Oldsmobiles, Station wagons...you name it. Edited May 21, 2013 by lordairgtar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nxr Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have 5 Jo-han kits, recently scored a 68 Chrysler 300 for about 46 dollars, i also have the 62 fury, 68 fury police car, 60 Plymouth Wagon and 61 Olds wagon, i consider these kits as the highest gems in my collection and plan to build all of them with a lot of attention to detail and modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I won a caddy promo johann just to see wats so special about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've got a Chrysler Turbine in my stash. Considering that it was probably made about the time the Turbine was a new car, The kit is AMAZINGLY detailed. It has: a multi-piece engine separate exhaust ducts (exhaust isn't molded into the floorpan or the rear differential) opening doors/hood/trunk molded headlight buckets with clear lenses instead of the molded chrome working steering with individual springs folding front seats There are kits produced today that aren't as detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 And besides all that... where else are you gonna go for a '60 Plymouth wagon? I dunno Harry! Maybe this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I probably have about 75 Jo-han kits and a few promos in my stash. Such unique and interesting subjects...I have a bunch of their '60s-70s Cadillacs, Oldsmobiles, Mopars, AMCs, Mavericks, etc. I particularly like the deVilles, Eldorados, and Toronados... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yea I think that's the draw to them for sure. They were a smaller outfit doing odball stuff that wasn't mainstream Camaros and Mustangs. If you want to do a '70s Caddy your options are pretty much JoHan. If you want a '60s Mustang, take your pick. Multiple issues of multiple trim levels from multiple sources. There's only one way to get a '75 Cutlass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If, like me, you're a fan of Johan and X-EL models, DON'T extoll their virtues! You'll only bump the prices up even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Plus ad in Johan bodies are the ones by which most others are measured against. For an example take an AMT 1969 GTX - compare it to a Johan 1969 GTX, there is no comparison. Johan wins hands down IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If, like me, you're a fan of Johan and X-EL models, DON'T extoll their virtues! You'll only bump the prices up even further. Oh.. Yea... Ahem... I meant don't buy JoHan models. They're old and uninteresting and no fun. (more for me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I won a caddy promo johann just to see wats so special about them The highlighed part is what is so special about them. Cadillac models are few and far between other than Johan who did quite a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashat Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Just back in hobby after a long time,but would like to see all the AMC stuff rereleased. I just purchased an 66 Marlin kit for fifty dollars and was happy to get it at that price. My cent and a quarter. Gene Shatrowsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I prefer the Johan bodies over just about anything today. They just looked correct and they look great over modern day chassis'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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