Hey guys,
I just wanted to update you on some projects that I have in the works. I have a number of bodies that are going to be in production soon, the first being a fairly accurate remake of the old Super Modified.

These will be injection molded in ABS plastic, not resin cast, and will be released in a few different body colors. Shown here is an artists rendering of a red chrome body with gold chrome bumpers, wing, roll cage, etc... (The gold chrome on the actual car will be more 'shiny', not flat as in the drawing)... Some cars will have the traditional silver chrome pieces.

Availability and ordering details will be posted soon. If all goes right, I might be at the Matteson, IL show with these.

I'll post updates on other projects as they progress, including Speed Racer.

Thanks!

Dan

:thumbsup: Lenny, Looks great. :thumbsup: You can count on me getting a couple. What are the other bodies that may be comming soon?


Jeff

Holy Cow! I think it will be a great little car! I can hardly wait for them! I will need one in each color, you know. :thumbsup:

I think it is really cool to have something like this to look forward to. Thank you kindly for your efforts, Dan. I am sure it will be a real beauty!

What are the other bodies that may be comming soon?


Jeff
Hi Jeff,
I can't really comment at the moment...:)

Count me in on the Super Modified. I haven't broken down and bought a vintage one on Ebay at those prices.

I wish that you came out with the SPeed Race before I made one out of a McLaren Elva and bondo. And a Racer X out of a Chapparel.

Jim

Count me in on the Super Modified. I haven't broken down and bought a vintage one on eBay (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1606754-2202639)http://www.awltovhc.com/image-1606754-2202639 at those prices.




These will look just like the originals at a fraction of the cost. There will even be some in the original colors...

Dan

Dan, that will be so cool. what other colors are coming. (I love the red chrome too)

Dan, that will be so cool. what other colors are coming. (I love the red chrome too)
I've tried to match the 3 original colors as best as I could (orange, blue, yellow), there will be a black with red interior, a blue chrome and then the red chrome. The chrome cars will have white interiors...

I don't care for chromy cars...

But I sure will be looking forward to the regular colors!!
Bring em' on Dan!
Scott

Very nice Dan. Will these be "body only" cars and are they screw-on or snap-on.

GP

Very nice Dan. Will these be "body only" cars and are they screw-on or snap-on.

GP
They are T-Jet style, like the originals. You'll have the option of body only or mounted on a chassis.

Dan

I don't care for chromy cars...



I was considering doing a 'stealth' version in Lexan... If there is enough interest, I still might.

Will you make these available outside of shows? I'm an eastcoaster and not likely to get to that midwest show. Will you have a website?(or do you have one now?) Im a sucker for the old school hotrods. As soon as they can be had let us know. dave

Will you make these available outside of shows? I'm an eastcoaster and not likely to get to that midwest show. Will you have a website?(or do you have one now?) Im a sucker for the old school hotrods. As soon as they can be had let us know. dave
Hi Dave,
They'll be available from my website. Ordering info will be posted here as the delivery date approaches. If you'd like to be added to my email list and receive an email notice when they are available, send your name, HobbyTalk ID and email address to me at dtc@execpc.com.

Thanks for your interest!

Dan

Dan,

It looks great, I can't wait for these to come out because I know I will have to get 2 or 3. I have a thing for Red and Green Chrome cars. BTW, How are the Speed Racer and Racer X cars coming along?

Dave :wave:

Dan, I'll be at the show and I hope I'll be able to get one of each of the non-chrome cars plus the Speed Racer cars if they are available in time for the show. So I have enough money for you and RRR if he is there could you give me a hint of the price of these beauties???

Dan, I'll be at the show and I hope I'll be able to get one of each of the non-chrome cars plus the Speed Racer cars if they are available in time for the show. So I have enough money for you and RRR if he is there could you give me a hint of the price of these beauties???
Sadly, Speed Racer won't be done in time for the Matteson show.

Final price hasn't been set yet on the Super Modifieds, but a complete RTR car should be under $25. Considering that a resin 'kit' of this car costs nearly $50 without chassis from RRR, and that a red chrome resin Super Modified sold for around $170 on eBay (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1606754-2202639)http://www.awltovhc.com/image-1606754-2202639 recently, this is a steal...

Hi Dave,
They'll be available from my website.

Is your web site up and running?? If so how bout a URL please :)

Roger Corrie

Is your web site up and running?? If so how bout a URL please :)

Roger Corrie
Hi Roger,
I'm working on the site as we speak and hope to have it up and running in a few weeks... I'll post the URL when it's ready to go...

Dan

Hey Lenny,

Can I get mine with those white streaks comin' off of it? That way, it'll look fast sittin' still and scare away the competition!
Gene

Final price hasn't been set yet on the Super Modifieds, but a complete RTR car should be under $25...

OooKaaayyy - I'll take a few dozen...

Gene Hedden

Lenny, what chassi is under this beauty?

Gene

Those look nice, Lenny. Are you affiliated with Tom and Round2? I'll be wanting some of these.

Are you affiliated with Tom and Round2?

No...

Put me on the list
Coro Kid

Thanks Lenny,

Those will be cool to have. The mods were one of my favorite cars back in the day....

Nozmo

Sweet! I may have to get back into the Tjets if you keep this up. :thumbsup: rr

Looks cool!

I like the chrome. :thumbsup:

Excellent reproduction and drawing. Keep us posted. Thanks. Con.

Hello Lenny, I was looking at the Johnny Lightning page of Maple City Hobbies store REH catolog. On that page it listed future 2005 releases and one of the cars was a 57 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Was that your car you were working on? I know all that is history now with the sale of JL slot line back to Tom Lowe. Just thought that was interesting to see it mentioned as a future release, and that release must have been close to reality. Are you planning on any future releases for the Studebakers you had in the works? I would definitly like to see those for sale someday. Randy.

Hello Lenny, I was looking at the Johnny Lightning page of Maple City Hobbies store REH catolog. On that page it listed future 2005 releases and one of the cars was a 57 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Was that your car you were working on? I know all that is history now with the sale of JL slot line back to Tom Lowe. Just thought that was interesting to see it mentioned as a future release, and that release must have been close to reality. Are you planning on any future releases for the Studebakers you had in the works? I would definitly like to see those for sale someday. Randy.
Randy, what other 2005 future releases did they mention? And do you know when that catalog came out?

Thanks!

Dan

Randy, what other 2005 future releases did they mention? And do you know when that catalog came out?

Thanks!

Dan
Dan, The date on this sheet says; 16 February 2005, on the upper right corner. On the lower right corner it says,
First look at 2005
Sneak Peaks
57 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Hot Rod Rel. June
Shelby Daytona Coupe
Classic Gold. May
73 Pontiac GTO/Grand Am
Classic Gold July
If you want I can Fax it to you or mail it to you. Randy. Too bad these didn't make it to release. These would have been cool.

Dan, The date on this sheet says; 16 February 2005, on the upper right corner. On the lower right corner it says,
First look at 2005
Sneak Peaks
57 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Hot Rod Rel. June
Shelby Daytona Coupe
Classic Gold. May
73 Pontiac GTO/Grand Am
Classic Gold July
If you want I can Fax it to you or mail it to you. Randy. Too bad these didn't make it to release. These would have been cool.
Randy,
that looks like all Johnny Lightning diecast that came out this year.

Dan, I thought it might of been your 57 Studebaker. I remember you mentioned in an earlier posting that you was working on some Studebakers. Randy.