Holden Torana L34 Harvey is out!

[ferrari fan]

I have Picked up the Harvey Atcc 1976 model today and this one screams out for the finnising decals,which I am making tomorow.
I have done the measurment and it is not difficult to work out.
For anybody who wants the decals as well, look at the "for Sale" colum for details.
The model is a sensation as the whole model is just right in it's finnish.
The total issue is 3000, and it is one big mother of a mean machine.

While I was in the shop (TriKing) there is also a FORD 1/18"prototype FPV Ute on display in orange and the detail on this is to be believed, just outstanding, absolutly sensational, with a ute liner and all the rest that goes with these cars!

[Pedro]

I will take a set of those decals FF, will you have details of placement of the decals?
If not Could you take some Photos of the finished car and send pics to those that are interested.;)

[ferrari fan]

Yes we will work this one out as this model NEEDS them badly, and so do the models that are covering the next couple of years in the HDT/HRT racing era.
The same with the B&H winner that is coming up.

[Pedro]

Bert,
I think two sets may be better for me . I have never used vinyl decals before just incase of a mistake.
I will put a self address envelope in as well.
Is a money order ok. I don't send money through the mail you never no who is going to handle the mail.

[ferrari fan]

Money order; OK
The reason I use my P.O. Box is for the reason of safety, it will not leave the postoffice, and is collected by myself.
The cheapest way of doing it in my book, and it is only a $10 note per set.

[arthur]

Hi Bert (FF)
Could I order a set of the Torana decals as well, I'll send a money order too......Thanks.

Arthur.

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
I have Picked up the Harvey Atcc 1976 model today and this one screams out for the finnising decals,which I am making tomorow.
I have done the measurment and it is not difficult to work out.
For anybody who wants the decals as well, look at the "for Sale" colum for details.
The model is a sensation as the whole model is just right in it's finnish.
The total issue is 3000, and it is one big mother of a mean machine.

While I was in the shop (TriKing) there is also a FORD 1/18"prototype FPV Ute on display in orange and the detail on this is to be believed, just outstanding, absolutly sensational, with a ute liner and all the rest that goes with these cars!

FerrariFan - is it a run of 3000 or 1,800? In the news section BIANTE state it is a run of 1800. Cheers.

[dwarfs]

if any body could send me some model car websites for the v8 supercars. any websites from new zealand or australia



thanks ANTHONY

[KiwiRallyFan]

Hello Anthony,

I'm not sure what you're after, but if you want some NZ websites to buy model cars, here are three I find quite good....

Diecast Models (http://www.diecast.co.nz/)

Automania (Good shop in Taupo) (http://www.automania.co.nz/)

TradeMe - Diecast models (http://www.trademe.co.nz/mcat-0347%2D0921%2D0089%2D/sort_order-price_desc.htm)

And, of course, there is the Biante website (http://www.biante.com.au/).

Also....I think you've gone a bit off topic with this post. Perhaps you should have tried a new posting, or maybe the "Topic Change" thread.

[dwarfs]

thanks for those websites .Do you have any australian model car websites because i am going over there in a couple of months


Thanks ANTHONY

[Iceman]

Hi FF,

Ill grab a set of those decals 2. Also im just wondering if u have the "C@^$el Fi%#^rs decals for the Moffat Bathurst twin pack? If u do how much? And ill get a set of those 2!

Cheers,

Troy.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by the_goldie
FerrariFan - is it a run of 3000 or 1,800? In the news section BIANTE state it is a run of 1800. Cheers.
Cameron,
I got mine today No 15/2000 :D

[the_goldie]

Thanks Pedro. What do you think of the model? My collection is mainly Bathurst cars in 1:18 so am skipping this model have to limit the collection somewhere.

[jager]

My collection is mainly Bathurst cars in 1:18 so am skipping this model have to limit the collection somewhere.

Wonder why Biante decided to produce the ATCC car and not Harvey's second place car from Bathurst that he shared with Colin Bond. What would you have preferred, the #2 ATCC car or the #1 Bathurst car ?

[Leigh]

Originally posted by jager
Wonder why Biante decided to produce the ATCC car and not Harvey's second place car from Bathurst that he shared with Colin Bond. What would you have preferred, the #2 ATCC car or the #1 Bathurst car ?
Phillip Island was his first race in the ATTC (with HDT?)...

Cheers

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by jager
Wonder why Biante decided to produce the ATCC car and not Harvey's second place car from Bathurst that he shared with Colin Bond. What would you have preferred, the #2 ATCC car or the #1 Bathurst car ?

I'd get the Bathurst car especially seeing as though he finished 2nd.

Can anyone post a pic of the production model. On the sample the HDT looked too far up and was wondering if this was fixed.

[Y2Joel]

Bathurst car for sure. Watching the end of Bathurst 1976 in DVD was like watching a handicap race. The first and second place cars were limping home, both with one problem or another. Bond and Harvey should have one Bathurst in 76, but I'll get the Harvey L34 anyway because it's HDT.

[diecastdude]

The news article said 1,800 now it says 2,000 !

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Pedro
Cameron,
I got mine today No 15/2000 :D

Funny as my certificates say 3000, or I must be blind!

No, sorry ,I do not have any more of the Moffat atcc nor the 1-2 finnish decals any more.

[diecastdude]

Hmmmm so how many are there, 3000, 2000 or 1800 this is the question ?

[ferrari fan]

3000 as in three thousand!!

[Pedro]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Thanks Pedro. What do you think of the model? My collection is mainly Bathurst cars in 1:18 so am skipping this model have to limit the collection somewhere.
Cameron,
I was not going to buy this car either I was only going to collect Bathurst Holden winners (plenty of those to come) and the Brock collection in 1/18th but being a HDT Torana I finally gave in and watched the Visa go into meltdown.
I am glad I got this car now it looks fantastic in the flesh if you get the chance go to your local model dealer and have a look.
It will look even better once I get the "M" decals from FF.:D

[Pedro]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Funny as my certificates say 3000, or I must be blind!

Ferrari Fan,
I do not know if there has been a mistake in the production of the Certificates but mine says 2000
I have scanned the certificate (just need to get it approved)
Maybe I have a unique certificate:D

[215i]

mine says 2000

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
3000 as in three thousand!!

I am WRONG; Just checked and it is 2000 as in two thousand!!

I was blind:rolleyes: and did not check as I was at work,sadly

[BB]

Originally posted by the_goldie
I'd get the Bathurst car especially seeing as though he finished 2nd.

Can anyone post a pic of the production model. On the sample the HDT looked too far up and was wondering if this was fixed.

I have looked for a photo of this car also and have not been able to find one. I also think the HDT on the bonnet is too large to be able to fit the M word across it.

If any-one knows where on the net we might be able to find a picture let us know.

[Leigh]

HDT pics from Bathurst 1976...assumes of course that the livery didn't change

http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/item-775public.html?cache=no
http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/item-1518public.html?cache=no
http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/item-792public.html?cache=no
http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/item-784public.html?cache=no
http://www.autopics.com.au/cache/item-771public.html?cache=no

Cheers

[arthur]

Well I finally picked up the Harvey Torana on Saturday (got delivered through the week, but it went to the local PO, so had to wait till Sat. to pick it up) I really like it, its my first L34 :)
The main reason I'm posting though, was to mention the packaging, the bonnet and boot were held closed with little "straps" made of folded up tissue paper, which I think is a top idea.

I've never been a fan of the plastic straps and circular stickers used on most models, i've had problens with the stickers leaving a residue on one of my models which I had stored away for a while.

I hope this packageing method is going to carry over to other models, great idea Biante !

[biante11500]

can anyone post a picture of the model with the offending decals on it, for placement purpases. im still waiting for mine to get here.
im not sure were the decals goes on the passenger side of the car. can anyone help me with this. thanks for any help:D

[GRPIII]

im sure there is a photo of the left hand side of this car in the book holden the offical racing history, will have a look when i get home.

[ferrari fan]

We are trying to make the decals as easy as possible and do have an issue with picking the internals of the smallest one, the one that goes on the bonnet.
They will go out to the people that ordered this week.
It might be that the smallest one (bonnet) has to be put on in a block and the internals of the A ,R,B,O, etc has to be picked out when they are placed on the car, This is the way I do it, But I am aware that not everybody wants to do it that way.
The rest of the decals are no problem, but the front ones are ,due to the overall dimensions of 8mm!! by 50mm wide.
I am trying to get someone to make the pics and post them on my website ,with instructions.
As I saidf the rest of the decals are no bother, but these front ones are exceptional small, All the rest of the decals on the following models are much bigger and of better design in the fond of the letters.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Thanks for all your efforts Ferrari Fan. This model just does not look right without the offending words, so I'm looking forward to getting your decals......:)

[arthur]

Thanks FF, the block application method sounds fine to me
I appreciate your efforts.

[amiers]

ferrari fan, cant find the for sale ad! i need/want a set of decals. please direct me to you!!!!!!!

[mick xu1]

Originally posted by amiers
ferrari fan, cant find the for sale ad! i need/want a set of decals. please direct me to you!!!!!!!


Hi amiers its in the Buy Swap Sell under Sell about halfway down the page, I have sent mine away today as everyone has being saying thanks FF for all your efforts and help

[ferrari fan]

All orders that have been received have been send or go tomorow morning, including the ones picked up tonight at the P.O.Box.
To apply them , FIRST ,IF YOU NEED TO READ THIS FIRST, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT! if it all makes sense then it is not difficult//
1; apply a line under the decal on the tape, with pencil.
This is the marker, then put 3M post-it's on the model on where you want the decal to sit with the line on the tape, both horizontal, & vertical, either start or end!
2;check it, and recheck it!!
3;take the backing paper,( Not the transperrant tape on the top) of the decal, this is the glue part.
4; allign the line on the tape with the Post-it marker, and if you are happy with it ,apply it.
5; pull tape off slowly and under the sharpest possible angle, like scraping over the as yet to be pulled of tape, pull the tape off, making shure that the decals stay on the model,which they should , if you pull it off on the sharp angle, do NOT try to pull it off at 90 degree!! need 180 degree!!
6; Pick the centres out of the one on the front bonnet, and the one out of the O's can be used to put between the decal and the HDT on the side.
If you have done the line work right it is VERY easy indeed.
Preparation and not being in a hurry is the key.

[amiers]

money sent this morning. thanks FF

[ferrari fan]

Holey smoke, Need to make a second batch, did not anticipate that they would be that popular,
On the other hand ;the model realy needs them as it looks nothing like it without them.
In the mean time been preparing for the following models and also for the earlier ones like the
Hardie Ferodo 1000 1974 Torana L34 Peter BROCK - Brian Sampson different setup again.
This has a NED KELLY image ,under the HDT ,on the side with the text 'Australia's Own" .
Do not know the history about that one?
This model also ran some serious small diameter wheels on the front.

[castkrazy]

Hi FF , youre right about the Harvey car needing those decals , looks totally bare without them . Its great to have an enthusiast member willing to help us guy's out in supplying the decals and informing us how to apply them .. Thanks for that !!! You will definately be hearing from me , I'll take a set .
Also Will you be making sets of decals for the Brock 1978 A9X Torana when it's released , cos later I'd like to get a set of those as well .

cheers
Jim .

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
All orders that have been received have been send or go tomorow morning, including the ones picked up tonight at the P.O.Box.
To apply them , FIRST ,IF YOU NEED TO READ THIS FIRST, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT! if it all makes sense then it is not difficult//
1; apply a line under the decal on the tape, with pencil.
This is the marker, then put 3M post-it's on the model on where you want the decal to sit with the line on the tape, both horizontal, & vertical, either start or end!
2;check it, and recheck it!!
3;take the backing paper,( Not the transperrant tape on the top) of the decal, this is the glue part.
4; allign the line on the tape with the Post-it marker, and if you are happy with it ,apply it.
5; pull tape off slowly and under the sharpest possible angle, like scraping over the as yet to be pulled of tape, pull the tape off, making shure that the decals stay on the model,which they should , if you pull it off on the sharp angle, do NOT try to pull it off at 90 degree!! need 180 degree!!
6; Pick the centres out of the one on the front bonnet, and the one out of the O's can be used to put between the decal and the HDT on the side.
If you have done the line work right it is VERY easy indeed.
Preparation and not being in a hurry is the key.

*6 Pick the centre... this is the one that goes on the BACK, between the rear lights.
The first one, the block, goes on the back' ,the next one goes on the front and the two big ones go on the sides.
I try to have pics of mine on this forum in the next few days, and more of them on my webside, which I will make available when ready.
I did tonight about 5 cars and it is realy easy, but then again I have done it before, and the pics will help, hopefully Jager will have his camera with him to take the pics and post them to help you on your way.
Please be patient as the result is amazing.

[the_goldie]

Hey FF - any pics of the decals applied yet?

I saw this model today. It looks pretty good without the decals so be interested to see it with them on.

[ferrari fan]

Unfortunatly not as yet .
I am not capable as to put Jpec files on websites and Jager did not have his picture machine with him, he did see it as I did have it witgh me at the meeting and it drew a fair few comments in the possitive.

[the_goldie]

No worries... Hopefully once your decals start to arrive those who are able to, can put some photos up somewhere to show us your handy work :)

[ferrari fan]

All decals have been send, even the ones that I picked up today from the mailbox have been posted, most went last week and should arrive just about now.
To put the decals on is rather easy, once you preparation is done.

[Dingo]

I would love to see the decals, I had the decals done by another person when I picked mine up and while they look very good, I don't know how accurate they are.

[BB]

Hi Ferrari Fan,
I agree with several posters here when they say well done. Good on you for organising these decals. While I'm here though have you done any camels for the front of the XC Moffat twin set. If not do you or any one else know where I might get some.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Ferrari Fan - your decals arrived today...thanks very much. I'll probably wait until the weekend before I have a go at putting them on.

Regarding that block that goes on the back, are there letters in there that need to be picked out somehow? If so, how do you pick them out?

:)

[Pedro]

Put my decals on this afternoon that FF produced they make the car look so much better with it's full war paint on.
Well done FF I am sure that you will have other customers when the ciggie cars come out without their full livery.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
Ferrari Fan - your decals arrived today...thanks very much. I'll probably wait until the weekend before I have a go at putting them on.

Regarding that block that goes on the back, are there letters in there that need to be picked out somehow? If so, how do you pick them out?

:)
Kiwirally Fan,
I put the whole decal on rubbed it down then just used a needle and carefully pick the unwanted pieces out .;)

[KiwiRallyFan]

Thanks Pedro, I'll give it a go in the weekend.

:)

[McLarenFan]

Originally posted by Pedro
Put my decals on this afternoon that FF produced they make the car look so much better with it's full war paint on.
Well done FF I am sure that you will have other customers when the ciggie cars come out without their full livery.


Piccies please fellas???????????????

:confused: :confused:

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by McLarenFan
Piccies please fellas???????????????



Yes the posting of Pics is a problem, but McLaren fan knows the way to come and have a look of the finnished product and it's sisters anytime.
I enjoyed last visit very much, and this proves that a Ferrari Fan and a McLaren fan can be friends.:)

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by BB
Hi Ferrari Fan,
I agree with several posters here when they say well done. Good on you for organising these decals. While I'm here though have you done any camels for the front of the XC Moffat twin set. If not do you or any one else know where I might get some.

I did them a Long time ago, for myself, and do not have any more of them, sorry.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by McLarenFan
Piccies please fellas???????????????

:confused: :confused:
I sent some Pictures to Cameron (The Goldie) this afternoon he may put them up on his web site .

[McLarenFan]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Yes the posting of Pics is a problem, but McLaren fan knows the way to come and have a look of the finnished product and it's sisters anytime.
I enjoyed last visit very much, and this proves that a Ferrari Fan and a McLaren fan can be friends.:)

Thanks Burt!

I make arrangements to view the finished product asap.

PS: Which beer should I bring? :D

[Drew39]

I received my Decals today, very impressed, thank-you very much Bert. Will put them on the car this weekend.

Andrew

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by Pedro
I sent some Pictures to Cameron (The Goldie) this afternoon he may put them up on his web site .

Hey Guys and Girls with Marlboro decals (you are allowed to write it still aren't you!).

I have added the pics onto my site from Pedro.

Check them out here (http://www21.brinkster.com/cambo/) in the news section.


Great work FerrariFan! Look forward to some for the B&H and Brock/Richards Torana ;)

[teambrock50]

Looks much better with the decals on it.

[berkut76]

Guys,
I have a question. Since "M******O" decals go accross the rear doors how do you deal with the opening doors. Did you cut the decal in appropriate palce or did you simply put it over doors, to be never openend again.

Regards,

Sergey

[arthur]

Originally posted by berkut76
Guys,
I have a question. Since "M******O" decals go accross the rear doors how do you deal with the opening doors. Did you cut the decal in appropriate palce or did you simply put it over doors, to be never openend again.

Regards,

Sergey

Good question Sergey, I was wondering about that myself ?

Thanks FF for the decals, got em on tuesday, great job.
Thanks Goldie for the pics, they give us a pretty good guide.

I'm going to attack it on the weekend, fingers crossed :eek:

[enderwigginau]

Awesome.
I'm sure FF is puffing up with pride by now. :)

Will have my order in soonest.

Grant..

[Pedro]

Originally posted by berkut76
Guys,
I have a question. Since "M******O" decals go accross the rear doors how do you deal with the opening doors. Did you cut the decal in appropriate palce or did you simply put it over doors, to be never openend again.

Regards,

Sergey
The way I did it was to place the decal on the side of the car ,rub it down then use a razor blade to cut down the door opening and fold the cut edges onto the door.
If you have Australian Motor racing yearbook 1976/77 it has some good pictures as reference to placing the decals.

[ferrari fan]

McLaren fan; No need tobring ,have enough here:D
I am Puffing with exhaustion, Eyestrain, and my fingers are red roar with awnsering all the emails.
This is all worth it if you all are getting a complete, good looking model.
For those that still want them;
$10 cash, or $12 M.O. per set, with a self adressed return envelope to:
Bert v. Zulen, P.O. Box 182 Joondalup W.A. 6919 .
It is that simple.
Further to this , I will endeaver to do all the cars that are coming out without fag decals on them and make them available to the collectors who want them
regards
bert.

[Pedro]

Ferrari Fan,
Your going to be very buisy once the 78 Brock Torana arrives. I don't think there will be too many out there that will leave the car with blank sides on them.
At a guess 5000 produced if you get 10% of the orders for the decals (500) your fingers will be red raw.;)

[ferrari fan]

I will be able to handle it as the troops are in place, all I need are the actual models as to do the correct measurements, so that it looks correct.
This is why the return envelope is helping with the quick sending back of the decals.
Almost everybody has been exelent with this and it makes it bearable to do this for you all who want to upgrade an already great model.

[mick xu1]

Hi FF, I have just read the above and realised I never sent you a self addressed envelope with my ordered for the harvey decals. I apologise for this oversight I will pop another $5.00 in the post tomorrow to square up
Mick

[ferrari fan]

No need, but thank you for the offer.
regards
bert.

[Nick Short]

I still can't decide on waterslide v vinyl....any advice?

As far as I'm aware you can still write MARLBORO on this forum, can't you? I don't even know where the asterisk is on my keyboard.....

[ferrari fan]

As far as I know ,there are no waterslide decals available for this model, that's why I went to the trouble of sourcing this out for myself as the model without looks 'different' to say the least.
Same with the Hotwheels ferrari's , they look like "different" without the decals, but with them added on ,they are more than acceptable in any collection of F1 FERRARI.

[the_goldie]

Nick - I have now used both. Water slides on my 99 Bathurst Conversion and Vinyls with the Winfield and Camel Filters decals. I like water slides for the easy placement if not in position first go - they are very thin and look great if placed correctly, also heard they can go a weird colour over time - anyone confirm this?

The vinyls look great but I find harder to place, but worth it and if the vinyl is not too thick it will look like it came out of the factory.

Its personal choice I suppose. But I would go for vinyl decals over water slides if the option is available.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Nick - I have now used both. Water slides on my 99 Bathurst Conversion and Vinyls with the Winfield and Camel Filters decals. I like water slides for the easy placement if not in position first go - they are very thin and look great if placed correctly, also heard they can go a weird colour over time - anyone confirm this?

The vinyls look great but I find harder to place, but worth it and if the vinyl is not too thick it will look like it came out of the factory.

Its personal choice I suppose. But I would go for vinyl decals over water slides if the option is available.
All my 15 year-old models that had white water-slide decals now have cream to yellow decals:(

I don't know if you can do it with models, but for 1:1 cars, when applying water-slide decals (SS Torana's, GT Falcons etc) you wipe the panel with water that has had a few drops of soap added. This provides a slippery surface to move the decal around on...when you apply pressure, the decal stops sliding...but can still be easily removed until the water dries...

Cheers

[Nick Short]

Thanks for the info guys - it was the thickness of the vinyl I was worried about, but having had years of experience of waterslide as a kid, and knowing how they can go brittle and fade with time I wasn't too keen on them either!

And the soap idea would have saved me a lot of grief with the Cobra if I'd known at the time....

[enderwigginau]

there are some waterslide decals for sale on Ebay for the Harvey car, but they don't have a finished product pic up, so be wary.

Go the vinyl, they will be much better for quality and life.

Grant..

[amiers]

thanks Bert got mine today:D on the subject of fitting i was told you could use a bit of soapy water with the vinyl decals too?

[Malik]

had a look at the car today in my local show and I have to agree with you guys that it certainly is lacking someting without the Marlboro decals...

onya FF for providing them for those that are collecting this car.

[mick xu1]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
No need, but thank you for the offer.
regards
bert.

Hi Bert (FF) thanks for that I received mine today they look great, can't wait to place them on the car as you have been saying there just not the same without them. thanks again

Mick

[KiwiRallyFan]

I've just put my MARLBORO decals onto the Torana and it now looks complete.....:)

One piece of advice to others using Ferrari Fan's decals....try picking out the centre of the letters for the back one BEFORE it goes on the car. It's very delicate and messy trying to pick them out once the letters are on the car.

And I must be getting old or something, but I would hate to put these decals onto a 1/43 or 1/64 car. I think I'd turn into a cross-eyed crazy monster!

[biante11500]

just recieved my harvey torana yesterday. it does look bare with out the offending words. but it is a great model, hopefully my dealer will get his order for the decals in soon. ps thanks to the goldie for putting those pictures up on your site of the finished model. that will definatley come in handy when applying the decals.:)

[castkrazy]

Hi Bert (FF) .
Recieved the decals today . The model looks wicked now it's
complete , nice looking decals too ! I highly recomend them to those people who are still to obtain decals for their model .
as you had previously mentioned patience is the key to a successfull result .
Also thanks kiwirallyfan for your advice , i too picked the centres out and peeled the outside from the rear decal before putting it on as I reckon it made placing the decal easier . ( patience , a compass and a good pair of tweezers while doing this was a must ! )
As you said it's definately a strain on the old eyeballs !!!

Thanks guys.

Cheers Jim

[ferrari fan]

An other friend of mine saw the L34, and absolutly wants one, But Triking does not have any more, and also the website is out of stock!
It must be a wanted model, as I thought that it would be a bit of a soft seller myself.
Anyway, I will find him one and also apply the decals on them, as I can now do it (almost) blindfolded.
It seems that the "older" racecar models are the real wanted,quickly running out of the door items, and the new racemodels ,sometimes, are not.
Look at Chupsy, he finally got hold of the #1 Tornado, and there were 12000 of them produced!!
Well the next few months will bring some serious FORD and HOLDEN machinery in race format, bring on the 1973-1974 XA's

[Y2Joel]

Originally posted by ferrari fan

Look at Chupsy, he finally got hold of the #1 Tornado, and there were 12000 of them produced!!


I thought they did 6000 of those, with the metal baseplate. 28C was the 12000 run wasn't it?:confused:

[Malik]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
An other friend of mine saw the L34, and absolutly wants one, But Triking does not have any more, and also the website is out of stock!
It must be a wanted model, as I thought that it would be a bit of a soft seller myself.
Anyway, I will find him one and also apply the decals on them, as I can now do it (almost) blindfolded.
It seems that the "older" racecar models are the real wanted,quickly running out of the door items, and the new racemodels ,sometimes, are not.
Look at Chupsy, he finally got hold of the #1 Tornado, and there were 12000 of them produced!!
Well the next few months will bring some serious FORD and HOLDEN machinery in race format, bring on the 1973-1974 XA's

F/Fan... if your still chasing one my shop still has a couple in stock if your friend hasnt found one already...

[ferrari fan]

Thanks Malik, I have to go to Rockinghorse shortly and will endeavour to get one for him, If the boys at Triking cannot get one for me anymore.

[Malik]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Thanks Malik, I have to go to Rockinghorse shortly and will endeavour to get one for him, If the boys at Triking cannot get one for me anymore.

let me know if you want me to get them to put one aside for you.

[ferrari fan]

Very Kind of you , and I will take you up on this offer if need be.

[enderwigginau]

Received my decals :)
Very happy.
Thanks FF
Be very proud.

[ferrari fan]

I still have decals available if needed by our fellow collectors, plus I will have them with me at the Model Car Expo as well, just ask me as I will NOT have them on the display area for all to see for obvious reasons.

[Dingo]

Here's some photos of my Harvey model. NB these are not Ferrari Fan's decals, these have been done by another decal maker...

Harvey Torana Front (http://www.dingoweb.com.au/harvey_torana_front.jp g)
Harvey Torana Left Rear (http://www.dingoweb.com.au/harvey_torana_left_rea r.jpg)
Harvey Torana Rear (http://www.dingoweb.com.au/harvey_torana_rear.jpg )

[Esses]

After looking at Dingo's photos, with NO intention of finding fault as this is a great looking model, but are those tail-lights correct? I thought that LH/X tail-lights all had the orange indicator lens on the outside, not the inner end? Just wondering.

[toad]

Originally posted by Steve
After looking at Dingo's photos, with NO intention of finding fault as this is a great looking model, but are those tail-lights correct? I thought that LH/X tail-lights all had the orange indicator lens on the outside, not the inner end? Just wondering.

Those indicator lens' are seriously odd. You are right that the they should be on the outside.

Now I am going to check mine out.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Opps...I didn't know there was suppose to be a dash between the Malboro and HDT.....:(

[mick xu1]

Originally posted by toad
Those indicator lens' are seriously odd. You are right that the they should be on the outside.

Now I am going to check mine out.

I have checked out the Morris and the two Brock I have checked out the Morris and the two Brock Torana they are correct phew!!!.

I still have the Harvey one on lay-by better check it out tomorrow, maybe Admin can confirm if the whole batch is like that

[biante11500]

i just checked my 1976 peter brock l34 torana & my morris & fitzpatrick torana and the indicator lights are on the out side of the tail light housing. and i just checked my john harvey torana
& the turn signal indicators are on the inside of the tail light housing. thats a good eye that caught that glitch. i wouldnt have noticed it if i hadnt read it here on the forum. im still keeping mine
glitch or not, its a beautifull car.;)

[KiwiRallyFan]

I'm confused about these rear tail-lights....

If they are wrong on the Harvey car, Biante would have to consiously change them from the earlier Brock and Morris cars. I would have thought it would be easier to use the same molds (or whatever) as the previous models. To make this car different, Biante would have to deliberately make a new tail-light for it.

Therefore....are you sure the tail-lights are wrong on the Harvey car?

:confused:

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
I'm confused about these rear tail-lights....

If they are wrong on the Harvey car, Biante would have to consiously change them from the earlier Brock and Morris cars. I would have thought it would be easier to use the same molds (or whatever) as the previous models. To make this car different, Biante would have to deliberately make a new tail-light for it.

Therefore....are you sure the tail-lights are wrong on the Harvey car?

:confused:

How does this look?

[mick xu1]

I picked up mine today and they are incorrect, but i also had a look at the other three in the shop they had and were the same.

Also with regards to the M-----Boro sinage on the cars i have seen some with the space (-) between the HDT and the M----Boro on the sides and some without, should they be on there as i have not put the decals from FF on yet i also noticed it was only on the sides not the front and back ones.

[a9x]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
How does this look?
:eek: the M word :eek:

[Richard Poole]

Sorry, how does this one look. Indicators look like they are on the inside to me.

(Thanks a9x,that's what happens when I don't think!).

[mick xu1]

Thanks Richard, that clears a few things up. I preferred the first photo.

[Richard Poole]

Me too.

KiwiRallyFan's comment got me into gear. He trusts us. :D

[a9x]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
Sorry, how does this one look. Indicators look like they are on the inside to me.

(Thanks a9x,that's what happens when I don't think!).
I don't think 95% of the time you caught me on that 5%:D

[ferrari fan]

The O internals on the back decal is used as the - between the HRT and the decal .

[A9L]

Richard, I hope i am wrong but i have worked on a few of this model and from what i remember the inside of the light is just a red reflector, the out side of the light is the indicator ( so you can see it from the side ) or they would have had to put a side flasher like the H Q. I think the camera may have made the reflectors light up. thay may have tinted the lenses too.

[Esses]

Originally posted by A9L
Richard, I hope i am wrong but i have worked on a few of this model and from what i remember the inside of the light is just a red reflector, the out side of the light is the indicator ( so you can see it from the side ) or they would have had to put a side flasher like the H Q. I think the camera may have made the reflectors light up. thay may have tinted the lenses too.

Sorry, Richard, but A9L is correct. That's the reflectors. Not trying to be nasty, but this has been bugging me as a Torana buff. First thing I did was check my Trax Toranas, all 3 have the indicators on the outside corners. Next, checked some Mags., ditto. Next, on my Courier round, looked out for LH/X Toranas (not so common these days) but found a couple. Again, ditto, indicators on the outside. I'm prepared to be corrected, but methinks a wee glitch has snuck through.:(

[zakdoggi]

Hey Guys,

Here's a few tid bits to throw at you re the decals and the taillights.

First, the tobacco decals.
In 1974, 1975 and 1976, the cars ran with a "-" between the tobacco lettering and the HDT logo on both sides and rear.
In 1977, the cars ran without the "-".

Next, the taillights.
My reference books, "Australian Touring Car Championship - 30 Fabulous Years" and "Holden - The Official Racing History" show a few pics of the rear of the L34s and, without doubt, show that from the centre to outside, the taillight comprises a red reflector, a red tail/brake light and on the outer edge, the orange indicator.
Also, I'm sure the ADRs would not have allowed the indicator to be on the inside of the taillight...

Hope this helps set things straight.

BTW, Anyone wanting those tobacco decals can contact me for a set.

Cheers.......zakdoggi

[zakdoggi]

Here's a pic of the taillights I found. Admittedly, its the '77 car but was the same as the '76. Hence, sans "-".

It clearly shows the indicators on the outside of the taillight assembly.

Cheers....

[toad]

Originally posted by Steve
Sorry, Richard, but A9L is correct. That's the reflectors. Not trying to be nasty, but this has been bugging me as a Torana buff. First thing I did was check my Trax Toranas, all 3 have the indicators on the outside corners. Next, checked some Mags., ditto. Next, on my Courier round, looked out for LH/X Toranas (not so common these days) but found a couple. Again, ditto, indicators on the outside. I'm prepared to be corrected, but methinks a wee glitch has snuck through.:(

I agree, these are definitely the reflectors on the inside and turn indicators on the outside. I would be very sure the the Camera flash made the reflectors stand out in the pic.

[mick xu1]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by zakdoggi
[B]Hey Guys,

Here's a few tid bits to throw at you re the decals and the taillights.

First, the tobacco decals.
In 1974, 1975 and 1976, the cars ran with a "-" between the tobacco lettering and the HDT logo on both sides and rear.
In 1977, the cars ran without the "-".

Thanks for the information zakdoggi, it's a big help

[ferrari fan]

As it said on P3 of this topic; Read first and fully understand, &
the O's can be used to go between the decal and HDT
I still have plenty of the decals available and will have them in stock for the forseable future.
Am working on the decals of the 1988 winner, and should have them VERY soon.
Just check this forum
Regards
F.F.

[Leigh]

Richard,

As I was saying on another thread...the camera can lie...

In this case, you have picked up on the reflectors being on the inside, and the differentiation between the amber and red is lost...but the amber indicators were on the outside of every single set of LH and LX tail lights ever made...

Having re-built many LH-LX taillights, they are constructed of amber plastic, with the red painted on from the inside and the reflectors moulded separately and clipped into place...

What you see in your image is sun/light being reflected off of the flat plastic surface, obscuring the internal difference in colour, and a separate reflection from the reflector as this is a separate part...

I have also attached a picture demonstrating the three different sections of the LH/LX tail light...

Cheers

[Esses]

Thanks for that lcfp, learnt a couple of things there. But I note that there's been no response yet from "above" for your trouble.:p

[zakdoggi]

Hey Guys,

If you'd prefer waterslide decals to the vinyl variety, I have over 50 happy customers along the Eastern seaboard who give 'em a big thumbs up. At $11.00 per set incl. post and instructions and placement picture, you'll find 'em on ebay. Just search "Harvey" in the Biante subsection....or PM me.

They look great!!!!

[ferrari fan]

The Harvey Tornado seems to be well and truly sold out as even on Ebay none of them pop up for sale!
If yers need the vinyll ones , I"ll still have supply to make it look more authentic,
This is in my book an outstanding model, not only paintscheme wise, that well and truly deserves a place in the Australian muscle car line up, and in the forseable future the #1 bathurst "Brock" will also be done.
So I better get dsome more made up for this one that will be very popular indeed.

[teambrock50]

Most hobby stores down here in S.A have plenty of stock still available of the Harvey Torana. Biante still have stock left as well. Im still undecided if i will get one as it doesnt really play a big part in touring car history and thats what i look for now. As well if it looks good.

[Malik]

yeah my shop still has a couple left :)

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Malik
yeah my shop still has a couple left :)
Could you get them to reserve one for me ,please, as I need one for a friend, who still does not have this one and wants one.

[Malik]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Could you get them to reserve one for me ,please, as I need one for a friend, who still does not have this one and wants one.

no worries mate.. Ill check in with them tomorrow...

when should I tell them you will talk to them?

[ferrari fan]

Yep 0409820440.