Crap... reminder...

This isn't looking good.
I've received three checks so far which is far from the numbers that the poll showed. Though that was somewhat expected. It's looking like I'm gonna be holding the bag again and covering the balance of the shipping fees. I got a quote for the shipping and just divided that by 20 bodies. One of these day's I'll learn and start building up some extra into the price.

Anyway, I'll update the first post with people who paid so that y'all can see that I received the payment you sent or if it's lost. I'll do this after todays mail arrives.

Check on the way tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.


Jim

Bump to keep this on the front page. David, how're the orders coming?

I haven't had time to toss one in the mail yet, but mine will be on its way today! I'm just curious, but how long will it take to actually receive the body from you? Please let me know. Thanks
-Chris

I'll order the bodies on (or around) 10/01 I'm sure it will take a week to get these from Germany then I'll need to box them and ship them in my free time (with three jobs, what free time???) I figure about two weeks total, but I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.

Awesome! I just put my check in the mail so it will be on its way today. Thanks
-Chris

Do you know if these bodies will fit an HPI RS4? I can get you a wheel base dimension... Will you accept paypal?

Way too small for the RS4 (I tried on mine). The size is posted on the first post. I do not want to take paypal but if you add 5% to the total then I will. I'm already loosing money on this deal, I can't loose any more.

David: You have a check for $200 coming at you on a snail.

Thanks Joe.
I didn't figure we'd get the 28 or so orders that the poll showed, but I was planning on more than the five we have now. In hopes of getting a few more orders, I'm keeping the order open till the end of the week.

David,
I just noticed that you had come up with a price. Sorry. Too busy to follow the thread. I am sending a check for $45 today it will arrive on 10/2.

When the bodies come, hold mine for paint. I want Diamond Silver Metallic with the number 20 in a white bubble on the door and decklids. Black sail panel and roof.

Dave change the thread title so that fence sitters may be reminded of your deadline

like rob hold mine I'm still trying to decide on paint schemes

Late comer here, but yes I want one hopin I'm not too late. Putting a check in the mail today.
thanks

Check for $78 for two bodies and shipping went into the box at the Post Office. I'll PM you about paint options Dave.

David,

My check for two bodies is on the way. should be there on the 1st or 2nd. Thanks for putting this together. If you need to move more of them, pm me I may be able to take a couple more.

Jim

I'll take one, painted please

I'll PM you too

Gosh David, I hope you needed something to do.

Sure do, Joe. I have several hours each day that I waste sleeping. Lets see, three of four going to... what event is that? Then first come first serve on the painting. Looks like several people want their cars painted, so that means I'll be able to start working on the 1:1 scale 914 again.

I'm also hoping to create a couple of "art cars" from these to. I know most people want regular single color paint jobs, but with luck someone will like the art car look too... or at lease a more realistic rusty car. Now where did I put those 1:10 scale jack stands...

:::TIMES UP:::

Tomorrow, Saturday October 4th. I'm closeing the group buy because people want their bodies. If you'r name is not on the list in the first post, I don't have payment from you. If you've mailed a payment and it hasn't arived yet, let me know. If you've been meaning to send payment, today and tomorrow is your last chance.

Thanks,

Glad to see my payment has been received! Can't wait to get the body! Keep us posted Thanks
-Chris

Hey David,

Glad you got the payment. Hope more people get there money in like they said they would Thanks again for putting this together.

Jim

Jason Hemphill, please email or PM me. Just a question about your order.

Hey Dave,

Please hold mine for paint. I want one painted stock (tangerine of course) and the other left plain (for now). No rush at all...

to keep on front page!

Update:
I just received an email this morning from the vendor in Germany. He shipped the bodies yesterday. They originally didn't have enough to fill the order and was waiting for enough to be made. He said to expect the shipment to arrive here in 20 to 30 days.

I've ordered the shipping boxes and those will be here this week. so I can get the bodies to the post office soon after the shipment arrives in Massachusetts.

Big box arrived from Germany tonight. It was a bit smooshed but a quick inspection showed everything should be alright. I'll dig into it and start boxed up the unpainted orders tomorrow or Friday depending on my work schedule.

The first of the orders have been shipped. If you asked for a blank shell (or two) then the package is on it's way via priority mail (first class for the one international).

I"m starting on the paint orders now. Two have requested their cars by Christmas, so I'm trying to do those first (plus I think they may have paid first too). I need to know how the cars are being painted. If you are waiting for a quote from me then please send me an email... Actually from this point on, I want too keep everything off the boards as far as painting is concerned. My email address is airboston@comcast.net, please drop me an email stating exactly the paint scheme you want and I'll let you know what it'll cost (including 914 family discount).

To be Painted:
Francisco Camacho 2
Gary Gartner 1
Kelly Thorson (echocanyons) 1
Brett Laurila (BKLA) 2
Joe Sharp ?
George Henry 2
Mike Ginter 2

FYI:
Don't forget to remove the clear outer plastic covering before applying your decals. Usually there is a sticker to remind you to do this but it looks like the manufacturer forgot these this time.

I'm working on the first few shells now and must say that I'm not that pleased. The mold lines are barely visible. cutting the wheel openings and front spoiler is difficult and time consuming.

Bodies arrived Saturday, thanks David for putting this together!!!!!

Good job, Dave Gulf car arrived in Co on the 24th.
And it is perfect.
Thanks again
Gary

Ok, I'm really not happy with these new shells. It's too late to return anything. I don't know if I could expect any sort of refund either.

Here's a copy of an email I wrote to the store owner in Germany:
Mr. .....,
I’m writing to ask you about these Carson shells. I still have a couple from the initial batch and was just shipped another from Austria as well. These are solid and very clear plus they have a sticker on the roof (schutzfolie) and on the side (Carson 13284). The mold lines are clear and the body is tough to cut through with a Xacto knife. Lastly, the extra plastic forms a rectangle. This new batch on the other hand is a totally different story. The plastic is so thin, it barely takes two passes with a knife to cut all the way through. The molded lines are barely visible and the corners are not as tight. The plastic is also quite cloudy plus there are no stickers. There is a huge difference in quality. I was wondering if I should be talking to you or directly to Carson. I’m not looking to return any as most have already been distributed throughout the USA with the remaining few here for me to paint and ship to my customers. I guess I’m just wondering why the difference. It almost looks like two different places pulled the shells. One had better plastic and higher vacuum and the other cutting corners.

The reply I got:

Here's a measured photo for mounting the prepainted bodies to a Tamiya M04L chassis. I took the measurments from the mold lines as shown using a cloth measuring tape (raid the wife's sewing drawer). I normally use a Dremel tool with a cone cutting bit and a low speed.

David,
I owe you for the painting I believe... You never got back to me with a total for that...

Silver body with white number circles on doors and number 20. black sail panels, rockers, and roof.

Speaking of owing David, I owe you for the rusty car. Whats it going to cost me? I've got about $1500 in money to out the WCR and I should be able to recoup it soon.

Looks like mine

Rob, PM sent.
Joe, I think we're ok, but I'll run the numbers just anyway.
Gwen, I think that was the same red I painted your's in. I still liked the pink car though.

I've run into a problem with my painting of these cars. I think I've PMed or emailed everyone affected, but just in case, here's whats going on. I ran out of chrome paint. I tried ordering my regular bottles from my supplier but they are on back order. I looked at the paint companied own website and they are advertising a blow out sale of their smaller bottles of chrome so I ordered two. That was three weeks ago at least. I don't have the paint, the company won't return calls or emails and they have my CC number. So that I don't delay my outstanding orders any longer, I ordered a rattle can of the chrome (looks as good, but isn't as precise, so it's more wasteful and makes removing the mask more difficult). I'm told that will arrive by the 10th or so.

On a side note, check out this guys car: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=19357
(scroll down as he's posted several blog entries on the 914)
He's using HPI classic wheels that are painted out slightly to resemble Fuch rims.

wow - thanks for that hint

I guess I will need those HPIs

David,
I got your PM... Sorry I haven't gotten back to you but they are gluing me back together little by little. Had surgery last week... Still not able to get around much.
Yes on the drilling for chassis...
Here is a pic of a real IPB Autosport racecar. As you can see it is just the same font but bold for the IPB part. If you can, I would want that across the top of the windshield...

David,
How is mine coming?

Here's a status update from dave on mine.

Can't wait for the final version!


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Got my bodies last thursday... too nice to play with.... display only (for a while anyway!)

Installed some HPI vintage style wheels - with a little black paint, they will (almost) look like fuchs!


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David does unbelievable work!

Well Done Lad!

I figured the yellow one was for running and the red one was for display or easy running.

If you want to preserve them longer, get some reinforced tape and put it where the tires will rub the body (front lid especially).

the brumos car is just sweet! The detail you did is just beautiful!

that's what this guy did - really good looking

Got mine David! Thanks it looks great!

can you still get this?

I have one left from the group buy that I did. I can also start another group buy and have them out in time for Christmas.