Chuck Most Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I believe F&F did one at one point as well (convertible), but as Stephen pointed out, Modelhaus' kit is still in production and would be the easier one to get.
kustomclassics Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 just looked on there website I didn't know it was going to be that pricey I guess I have to collect some more aluminum cans , thanks for the replies.
Chuck Most Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah, it's pricey- but Modelhaus stuff is worth it. Once you have it built and finished and see how it looks, you won't regret shelling out that much for it.
khier Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 just looked on there website I didn't know it was going to be that pricey I guess I have to collect some more aluminum cans , thanks for the replies. The Modelhaus offers parts besides their complete kits. You may order the external parts to use them with a donor of your own. However, you will save only $10 or 15 $US if you drop the chassis and tires to use your own from a donor. The Modelhaus has an (almost) fixed price list: Body: 26 $US, Bumpers 8$US each, Glass set: 3.5 $US, Interior: 15 $US. So you can have a rough estimate of the cost and decide if you want the complete kit or if you can live with the parts. Personally I prefer the parts option. not only because of the costs, but because Modelhaus chassis and, in most of the cases, the interiors are primitive promo style ones.
rickcaps55 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Hi Steve at Star model resin has it from Hendrex it's $50.00 it is a nice kit I have one it's not like Modelhause but with a little work you can make it look very good. You will have to send out or do the chrome your self.
kustomclassics Posted March 8, 2014 Author Posted March 8, 2014 thanks for the replies i checked out modelhaus and i didn't see the 57 lincoln body it just lists the complete kit i may end up picking up one from Steve at Star resin.
khier Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 thanks for the replies i checked out modelhaus and i didn't see the 57 lincoln body it just lists the complete kit i may end up picking up one from Steve at Star resin. Their online catalog is not the best. Contact them and order the parts separately by email.
khier Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 http://public.fotki.com/jsharisky/modelhaus_resin_items/picture647.html#media
MrObsessive Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 http://public.fotki.com/Tomk/modelhaus-resin/dscn2460.html
khier Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 http://public.fotki.com/Tomk/modelhaus-resin/dscn2460.html I see I had a link to a 1956 lincoln. Thanks for the link, not only for correcting me, but also because a pictorial catalog is what the Modelhaus lacks and needs. I wish they will one day come up with a proper online catalog because shopping the way it is done today is a bit like buying the cat in the sack.
MrObsessive Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Don and Carol once mentioned to me at a show (maybe Toledo?) that with their volume of business, and the amount of items that they carry, a pictorial website would be pretty difficult. I've been buying from them for years and I've never gotten bad product from them! You can rest assured that whatever it is they sell, it'll be top notch. Sigh.........that Lincoln is really calling my name! That is an EXCELLENT conversion! I may just break down and buy the parts in stages as I would like full chassis and engine detail with mine. Oh, you can get separate bodies from them still--------It may not be listed in their catalog, but last I knew, the body only was something like $25 or thereabouts. I'd either drop them a line and ask, or call them to find out for sure. If you want to see more of what they have to offer, just click on the pic above, and it'll take you to another Fotki page which shows a number of items.
khier Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Don and Carol once mentioned to me at a show (maybe Toledo?) that with their volume of business, and the amount of items that they carry, a pictorial website would be pretty difficult. I've been buying from them for years and I've never gotten bad product from them! You can rest assured that whatever it is they sell, it'll be top notch. Well, I am wondering if some avid customers could come with internet galleries, why could not the manufacturer himself do it? Star Models started with a limited catalog of R&R products, which is larger than the modelhaus in terms of complete kits. He extended the catalog over the years, and although still not complete, it is better than nothing. Besides, it is not only about quality, sometimes you need a picture because the descriptions are not always clear, especially when it comes to custom bodies. Interiors are also another issue where pictures can help to decide whether to order the interior tub or not. Personally, I would scratch a complete interior rather than buying a shallow promo interior that I will never be able to paint. Actually I am even thinking of buying a 3D printer basically to get rid of promo interiors forever. I agree with you that Modelhaus products are top notch as far as the casting quality is concerned. But when it comes to accuracy some of their models are below expectations. Example: the ´65 and ´67 Chevy wagons. Another example, the ´49 Cadillac 62 and Buick roadmaster. Both are fastbacks bodies sharing the same roof. But the kit roofs are not identical, and the Buick roof is a bit bumpy and needs correction. Another example: judging the pictures, the ´60 Cadillac Brougham seems a bit boxy while the prototype is more curvy. The same applies to the 1985 Impala. The 1975 Impala´s roof profile seems, also from the picture, not properly proportioned. Edited March 11, 2014 by khier
Deano Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Well, I am wondering if some avid customers could come with internet galleries, why could not the manufacturer himself do it? Because Don, himself chooses NOT to devote time and energy in a photographic website. I heard him say several years ago that he has more than enough to keep him busy. If it works for him, that's good enough. Do you rag on Norm Veber, too? He doesn't even have a website.
khier Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Do you rag on Norm Veber, too? He doesn't even have a website. Everyone is free to decide whether to make a web site or not, as I am free not to buy a cat in the sack. Pictures would have helped me to avoid the disappointment I had with some of Modelhaus products, and have indeed assisted me in the decision not to order the above mentioned Caprice kits. And who is Norm Veber by the way? Edited March 11, 2014 by khier
Deano Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Everyone is free to decide whether to make a web site or not, as I am free not to buy a cat in the sack. Pictures would have helped me to avoid the disappointment I had with some of Modelhaus products, and have indeed assisted me in the decision not to order the above mentioned Caprice kits. And who is Norm Veber by the way? Norm runs Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland, one of the best! Of course, you'll have to deal with him by means other than a web site, so that may be a problem for you.
kustomclassics Posted March 11, 2014 Author Posted March 11, 2014 just ordered a 57 lincoln body I'll let you guys know what my opinions is when i receive it.
rickcaps55 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Hi I doent know if this will help you now but I was just on Modelroundup and in the resin page he has the Hendrex 57 with an open hood it needs the AMT 57 ford kit as the doner kit and you will have to chrome the bumpers the kits is $58.00 I have got a lot of things from Jack and he has a great site and is great to deal with good luck Rick.
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