Danno Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 "This" was my lazy way of saying G's answer applies to me as well. Cool. Thanks for the translation. I was beginning to think I missed something!
av405 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 UPDATE: Chassis will be flat with no detail. The kit will not come with wheels. As I mentioned earlier, the Revell Caprice should provide the correct wheels and wheel covers for the kit. The Lindberg CV kit will likewise provide the correct wheel covers. Modelhaus has the correct dog dish covers of the era for both the Caprice and the LTD.
GMP440 Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) I would be interested in the 90-91 Crown Vic. Will it have the correct 90-91 interior and dash guages? Would want to see a casting/test shot first. There was a resin company a few years ago that cast a 90-91 Crown Vic. The roof line was off and roof height was incorrect. Edited June 4, 2015 by GMP440
av405 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 I gathered up numerous reference shots for Robert, including of the interior. If he asked me for interior shots, I'm sure it means he's serious about producing an accurate product.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Is there another kit that has an accurate or close-to-accurate underside for it?
GMP440 Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 The 92-97 Corwn Vic chassis is identical to the 79-91 Crown Vic chassis. Using the Lindberg 92-97 kit will work. Not sure if the 98-current Crown Vic chassis is the same. Anyone here know? If you go on the website Crownvic.net. That message board has members that know these cars well.
av405 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 The Lindberg CV kit will be the closest bet I'm sure. As I mentioned before, at the very least it'll have the correct wheels.
impcon Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Just a thought - why bother even casting a flat chassis that most people will only discard in favourof a kit one? This could lessen the cost of the model a bit and it seems like a waste of raw material.
JTalmage Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Especially if it's designed around the Lindberg kits..
av405 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 It's not being designed around any kit from my understanding. I'm sure the chassis from the kits might end up fitting but I only mentioned the Lindberg and Revell kits as possibilities for a more detailed chassis and because they would provide the correct wheels.
GMP440 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe the resin caster can check if in fact the Lindberg Crown Vic chassis will work. I would want to know that for sure.
av405 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 You should definitely send him a PM to ask. I don't think he will be responding on this thread.
martinfan5 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I just spoke to Robert Burns and he's moving forward at this point. Per his request, I'm going to send him a list of all of the people who commented on this thread and who PM'd me and the # of items they were interested in. If you want to change that number, or pull out of that list, please let me know now in this thread. This is the list he will be going off of to determine how many he makes. Just being honest, I am not going to commit to buying these sight unseen, I am still very interested though, but want to see them first before I hand over money. Any idea of what the price is going to be? Edited June 5, 2015 by martinfan5
ranma Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 1 caprice depending on how it looks, Will the hood be sealed shut? Will windows be supplied with it as well?
av405 Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Just being honest, I am not going to commit to buying these sight unseen, I am still very interested though, but want to see them first before I hand over money. Any idea of what the price is going to be? I understand, and I actually feel the same way. I did have to take a bit of a leap of faith in initiating this but I figured it was better than sitting back and endlessly wishing. I've sent you a PM. Hood will be sealed and windows will be supplied according to the possible caster.
Pace Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Depending on what this results in I might also be interested. I would however prefer a complete kit with detailed undercarriage, wheels and engine. I even posted a suggestion on revells site. http://ideas.revell.de/ideas/item/5462/ http://ideas.revell.de/ideas/item/4942/
Tom Geiger Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 That's my civilian 1989 Crown Vic along with a friend's Caprice. My grandfather bought it new and I'd be up for the kit to build a replica of it.
charlie8575 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I want to see what the end product is; if I like what I see, I'll seriously consider 1/each at least. Charlie Larkin
Tom Geiger Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I understand, and I actually feel the same way. I did have to take a bit of a leap of faith in initiating this but I figured it was better than sitting back and endlessly wishing. I've sent you a PM. Note that this isn't any criticism towards you or your friend. People are just cautious on resin since there have been tons of poor conversions and/or awful castings offered over the years! I once ordered a '67 Mustang coupe resin body. Not only was it slush cast and awful, but the guy who did the conversion didn't even get the trunk lid on straight... and he had this one job!
av405 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 I don't take it as criticism I'll update if I receive any news since Robert never posted on this thread.
av405 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 Nothing new yet. As I stated in the post preceding yours, I'll update this thread whenever I have anything new
robertburns Posted August 9, 2016 Posted August 9, 2016 With my current Sci Fi projects winding down, I am finally able to start with the Crown Vic model kit and promo. I attached some progress photos. (Not the final version). I hope to have the first stage ready to go by the end of this year. Stage 1, which would be a ready to order 3D printed model. Stage 2 would be a standard resin model (very limited due to my time restrictions). Stage 3 by this time next year as an injection molded kit. Im getting older and growing tired of manual labor. Resin casting is very labor intensive, so I think an injection molded kit might be the answer. I have access to the CNC department at work, so I'll be trying to make a mold, with the help of a local injection mold company nearby. The plastic model will be mostly sold as promo police cars, but will be available as limited edition kits. When the mold is ready to be machined, I'll be starting a Kick Starter to help with costs. I'll be adding photos as progress is made. cheers-Rob
Plasticfanatic Posted August 9, 2016 Posted August 9, 2016 Is looking really nice and is the model year which I most like of this type of Crown Victoria, looking forward for more updates, if these become a reality I will at least get two!!
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