Jimmy Flintstone quality?

[Evil Appetite]

I've been taking a look through his stuff and wow...everything he's done looks incredible! Not to mention that there are many of his 1/25 bodies I'm interested in that go for the low price of $12!!

Whats the quality of his product? Does he deliver promptly?

Concidering the horror stories I've read here about other 'businesses', I should probably ask before I lay down my money for a bunch of his resin!

[Erik Smith]

Jimmy Flintstone products are high quality. I have three of his bodies and all are nice. They have flash to clean and are a little thick in places but have little to no bubbles or major blemishes. You can buy his bodies just about anywhere, so delivery time is never an issue. Megahobby has some of his bodies for $9.95.

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

• I never bought right from him persay, I got my caddy from model empire, fast delivery, as for craftsmanship, well it was supposed to be curbside, the hood was 5/16th " inch thick. in some places, and that was after a good fight with the dremel, the rest of the car was fine very few, if any pinholes. i have had to reshape the 59 frame to fit as thats what it was, sorta, some of his cars already have a mild chop look to them, i have a 56 ford pannel delivery from him, and it's as thick as a brick, clean up is easy, just take your time...
  

Edited January 11, 2012 by GOTH KUSTOMS

[Casey]

As I mentioned in your other topic, the A-series van body I got had crooked door panel gap lines, and they couldn't be fixed be rescribing. I bought it from eBay seller "stiffkitty" and picked it up in person as he is local. I see that seller lists a lot of JF's products, so I don't know if he sells second quality merchandise or if what I got was as good as it gets.

I've seen JF's stuff in person many times, and it's a good starting point, but is not up to Modelhaus' "darn near ready to use out of the package" quality IMHO.

[440 Dakota]

I used to buy from him direct at the shows a few years ago and would always look at them cause some were better than others,but this was also 6-7 yrs ago so havn't handled any of the current stuff

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

yea

As I mentioned in your other topic, the A-series van body I got had crooked door panel gap lines, and they couldn't be fixed be rescribing. I bought it from eBay seller "stiffkitty" and picked it up in person as he is local. I see that seller lists a lot of JF's products, so I don't know if he sells second quality merchandise or if what I got was as good as it gets.

I've seen JF's stuff in person many times, and it's a good starting point, but is not up to Modelhaus' "darn near ready to use out of the package" quality IMHO.

I kinda have to agree here with Casey on a few points, one of them being when I opend the doors, I found the drivers door was about an 1/8th " inch longer then the pass door, or i should say the scribe line for the door, ummmmmm the rear panel for the tail lights had a bubble, right at the edge, it would be noticable if I used it, but im not going to becouse of that. but I will say this, as soon as i can get glass for this Caddy, becouse he dont tell you what rood he used on it, it has been an over all joy to work with, be absolutly sure you wash your build in westlys bleach white,and a good dish soap, I use Dawn, before you primer it, i didnt scrub a spot, and guess what, went to fine sand, and bingo bob poped up said you aint sticking here, so scrub that puppy good, and let us know what you get, and how it goes for you....

Edited January 11, 2012 by GOTH KUSTOMS

[Tonioseven]

I have the '62 Catalina bubbletop and it seems fine to me. I also have the '60 sedan delivery body with the incorrect B-pillar but the rest of the body is fine.

[VW Dave]

For the price, his stuff is really nice. I've only bought frm him in person at the NNL east, so I can't comment on his shipping.

[Dr. Cranky]

I have a few of his bodies here and I keep them around just to salivate and get ideas . . . the product is clean and straight and builds up nice. I've never had any major complaints.

[James2]

Good stuff for the price. I would recommend seeing it in person before buying. That way you know what your getting.

[Jon Cole]

I always look forward to buying his stuff at the NNL East! Youu can't beat the price. Just know you get what you pay for. Most bodies are one piece... no separate hoods, no chrome plated bumpers. In fact, no chrome at all. Scribe lines are iffy.

Don't matter to me. I have a chopped '37 Ford pu cab on the bench now. Needs some work, but for $10 who cares?!

[Eshaver]

Comparing Jimmy's work to what he passed off as work ten years ago isn't exactly fair . I remember the Resin Blobs that he an Testors had as HSO deals , Frankenstude, and a Chevrolet Astro van among the offerings . I would say what I've bought with the exception of a Batman / Futura have been pretty decent pieces . I wish he would have included a few minor missing details on his 55-57 Chevrolet Surburbans / panel deliveries though . Ed Shaver

[george 53]

To say Jimmy's models are HIGH quality is a BIT of a stretch there. I met Jimmy MANY times an have bought a few of his castings, and they ALL needed a BIT of work. NONE of his stuff is up to DRAG or Modelhaus quality, but like was said, for the PRICE, you can't do any better! He IS a nice guy and sells his stuff at shows for almost give away prices.I've NEVER paid more than 10 bucks at a show for one of his bodys.Good guy to deal with.

[caine440]

Very affordable but my one experience would stop me from future purchases as it was very thick and needed a great deal of work to make usable. My skill level just might not be up to the challenge.

[Erik Smith]

To say Jimmy's models are HIGH quality is a BIT of a stretch there.

Probably right. No comparison with MH. I was more in the mindset of quality versus cost I guess - and looking at the last piece I purchased from R & R anything looks good.

[Chuck Most]

His prices are great, quality is good (though as some have said, not up to Modelhaus/Promolite standards), and he ships quickly when you buy direct. I've bought tons of JF stuff, and the only letdown was a '62 Pontiac 'bubbletop' body that appeared to be a bit shrunken.

[Rob Hall]

He's got some interesting stuff...not perfect, but workable...I recently got the '32 Ford B400. One I got a few years ago that I like is the bubbletop '61 Olds 88..with Modelhaus chrome, it fits together pretty nicely..

[Gregg]

With Jimmy, you get what you pay for.

His $10 resin bodies are good, some are great, but his higher priced ones are better.

Plus, he's a great guy, Jairus and I went to his house/shop, and we had a blast!

One of our more fond memories of the people in this hobby.

I would not hesitate to spend money on Jimmy Flintstone resin bodies and kits.

[Roncla]

I've just got his 49 Ford chopped top and 34 Ford coupe tracknose and both are very nice castings. With a bit of cleanup of flash they are all but good to go.

No pinholes in either and both are free of any twist or warpage. Panel lines are all nice and straight but could do with a little deepening in places.

Both of these exceed my expectations and I think were great value.