Johan? What? Huh? This cannot be real.

[Snake45]

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.

[slusher]

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..

[Snake45]

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.

[Sledsel]

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.

[moparfarmer]

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..

[Mike Chernecki]

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. 

[davysmodels]

What company (a couple years ago) was to reissue the 73-75 Olds Cutlass (JoHan).

Still wishing this will occur.

 

[AC Norton]

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....

[Snake45]

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.

[AC Norton]

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.....

[Richard Bartrop]

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.

[oldcarfan]

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?

[Casey]

Did any member here attend either show this weekend and get any more info?

[om617]

If you read the text above the 59 D500 on the poster it says to me it`s just some leftovers.

[paul alflen]

ACCUCAST WAS A COMPANY THAT MADE RESIN INTERIORS FOR THE REISSUED PROMOS THAT OKEY DID IN THE 1990'S?

[Crazy Ed]

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....................

[Snake45]

     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.

[disabled modeler]

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.  

[Exotics_Builder]

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

[JTalmage]

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.