HRT 2003 1:18 VY Commodore

[teambrock50]

Just wondering if admin could tell us how many 1:18 HRT VY Commodores will be made of Mark Skaife and Todd Kelly?
Cheers

[teambrock50]

I also noticed on the site that the 1:64 2004 VY of Jason Bright and Greg Murphy are in production. When can we expect these admin?
Also a date for the 1:18 2003 VY Commodore Murphy/Kelly Bathurst Winner?

[Pedro]

If you received last weeks newsletter it said that the bathurst winner will be out around the end of this month.;)

[wayno]

At the moment on the HRT cars for 2003 I think the answer is three. Todd and Mark regular season cars and Sandown 500 winner.
Can't wait for 'em!

[V8SS]

Originally posted by wayno
At the moment on the HRT cars for 2003 I think the answer is three. Todd and Mark regular season cars and Sandown 500 winner.
Can't wait for 'em!

I think teambrock50 meant production numbers. Admin said in the newsletter that numbers will be limited. I'll be ordering mine as soon as it comes in stock. Been waiting ages for this model.
Hopefully we'll see the 2004 HRT cars in 1:18th before the end of the year as well.

[teambrock50]

Yes sorry i mean production numbers any hints admin?

[wayno]

Sorry I misunderstood. Doesn't matter here, I've had my order for them all for months with my retailer.

[Kiwiracing]

Hmm that makes the 2003 Murph/Kelly Bathurst winner due about the same day our babys due, I better take the laptop to the hospital:p

Kiwiracing

[Grubby]

Originally posted by teambrock50
Yes sorry i mean production numbers any hints admin?

Good question. I'd like to know also

[ferrari fan]

Let me inform you all that they are going to be in VERY limiterd numbers.
So order straight away, or reserve yours at your usual outlet.
I ain't kiddin
Hessitate and Miss out!

[Odin]

That does seem to be a problem nowadays. Alot of the 3000-5000 issue releases are languishing at low prices. This is for both manufacturers. I do realise though they do have to make certain numbers to recoup their investment though.

[V8SS]

I guess no news is good news so going by last weeks newsletter, the Skaife and Kelly cars should go from In Transit to In Stock later today.
I'm working late (NZ time difference) so I can order one tonight. I hope they haven't been delayed.

[Garry]

Originally posted by Grubby
Good question. I'd like to know also

Both the M.Skaife & T.Kelly 2003 models are limited to 3000 pieces each.

In response to the cost of these models. There is no doubt is was human error given the amount of manufacturers/models that Biante handle as a wholesaler. The wholesale cost of my stock was higher, and the flow on will be reflected on the retail price at your local stockist. Hopefully your retailer will not charge you more than $160.00.

[Y2Joel]

Probably $168 at my model shop, as usual. I hope to get one, but I might have to wait a bit.

[teambrock50]

I thought when they said they were going to be very limited i thought that would be 1000 to 2000 max. Really 3000 is a fair amount. I wonder how many K-Mart 2003 1:18 Bathurst VY Commodores will be produced?

[V8SS]

Theres only 1000 of the Sandown winner being made so it had to be more than that. There was 3000 of the Lowndes/Murphy VR so maybe there will be a similar amount made of the Murphy/Kelly VY. The Lowndes/Murphy is still readily available on ebay.

[Grubby]

Originally posted by teambrock50
I thought when they said they were going to be very limited i thought that would be 1000 to 2000 max. Really 3000 is a fair amount. I wonder how many K-Mart 2003 1:18 Bathurst VY Commodores will be produced?

They are limited as far as HRT cars are concerned

The other years were :

1999 7020 & 4584
2000 8838 & 8646
2001 6000 & 4998
2002 5000 & 3000

[V8SS]

Ordered my Skaife car last night. Thank goodness for the watchlist e-mail. I was planning to work late (due to NZ time difference) but at about 5-10pm, I got an e-mail to say that this model was now in stock.
Now have that usual excited anticipation waiting for my new model to arrive.
Will be interesting to see what Biantes new VY looks like.

[RMM]

It is a very nice model i think the VY shape suits the colour and style of the HRT cars i would be suprised if they become hard ot get as none of the other hrt cars are. My only critisicm of the car is that it sits way to high i have it along side my CC ambrose which has a much more realistic stance the biante car does not sit as per the real race car i also think the front xbox stickers do not look right they are either too big or too high.

[Y2Joel]

Has anybody seen the CC's VY Commodores yet? I haven't, but I can't wait to see either Biantes or theirs to see how they measure up. I think I might get a Skaifey.

[Malik]

Originally posted by Y2Joel
Has anybody seen the CC's VY Commodores yet? I haven't, but I can't wait to see either Biantes or theirs to see how they measure up. I think I might get a Skaifey.

From the recent Model Auto Expo.... Classics Prototype.

http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1015&fullsize=1
http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1014&fullsize=1
http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1019&fullsize=1
http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1018&fullsize=1
http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1027&fullsize=1
http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/displayimage. php?pid=1028&fullsize=1

[Grubby]

We still have not seen last years VY's from CC but they have this years prototypes :confused:

[Malik]

Originally posted by Grubby
We still have not seen last years VY's from CC but they have this years prototypes :confused:

yeah strange huh...

[teambrock50]

I have been told Classics Team Dynamik VYs will be released next week and the Perkins/Richards Bathurst early next month.

[RMM]

the CC photos look good the car seems to be sitting nice and low as per the cars at barbagallo last weekend the biante hrt does not sit like the real car did. unless they photographed it on the air jacks.

[the_goldie]

RMM - that is ashame about the height of the car, because there was a thread about BIANTE fixing the ride height so it looked lower similar to the Murphy/Lowndes Commodore.. bummer.. guess they didn't fix it after all... :(

[69Mach1]

The Todd Kelly car on display at Triking had the air shocks up as well on the rear end.

Is this just the prototype on display or is the production model lower ?

[biante2959]

My local Lions Den has the 2 cars for $149.00 each.

[Malik]

mine turned up at 7am this morning... (so much for my sleepin but oh well)

COA 0063/3000

definately fills a hole in the collection... so now looking forward to the 2004 model :)

[V8SS]

Originally posted by Malik
mine turned up at 7am this morning... (so much for my sleepin but oh well)

COA 0063/3000

definately fills a hole in the collection... so now looking forward to the 2004 model :)

I'm still waiting for mine but want the 2004 model already.:D

[Grubby]

I have ordered mine from the local dealership.

No idea when i might see it but can't wait to get my hands on it.

[biante11500]

i would like to see some detail pictures of the boot area, interior and the bottom of the car. the floor pan and chassis to see if they have been updated. any body got any pics.

[Malik]

Originally posted by biante11500
i would like to see some detail pictures of the boot area, interior and the bottom of the car. the floor pan and chassis to see if they have been updated. any body got any pics.

Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife0.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife1.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife2.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife3.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife4.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife5.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife6.jpg)

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by Malik
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife0.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife1.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife2.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife3.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife4.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife5.jpg)
Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/malik/banners/2003sk aife6.jpg)

Malik great pic's almost tempted to buy one myself.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[biante11500]

wow!! thanks for the great pics Malik. that makes my 2002 vx skaife look obsolete. other than the stance being a little high the car is awesome. i like the 2004 paint scheme but the 2003 is sweet. personaly i liked the 1999 & 2002 paint schemes the best.
im definatly going to get a 2004 version. i may get this one or a kelly if funds permit. biante has done the vy justice on this model.
once again thank you Malik:D

[KiwiRallyFan]

Have I missed some sort of joke here? All I get when I click on Malik's "Here" is a blank white screen.

:confused:

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
Have I missed some sort of joke here? All I get when I click on Malik's "Here" is a blank white screen.

:confused:

Works on mine, although I have ADSL, may take a while to download, pics of new HRT on a mirror black back ground.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
Have I missed some sort of joke here? All I get when I click on Malik's "Here" is a blank white screen.


Mine works ok

[KiwiRallyFan]

Nope...I can't see them. I can't even find them on the Ripper72 site. I wonder if my firewall is stopping them for some reason?

[stonebrosfan]

they dont work for me either!!

[mick xu1]

No problems here, and i have dial up.

[craigrobbo]

Thanks for the pics Malik.

Can't wait to get mine, hopefully sometime this week

[Grubby]

Thanks for the pics Malik.

Now I want to see my model sooner rather than later.

I hope it gets here soon.

[Y2kGoofball]

biante2959, did the Lions Den Mt Druitt really get theirs yesterday (friday?)

i wish I had've known that because I'm always in there and I ordered mine on Thursday and still waiting (probably Friday)

I think I might visit them when the Skaife/Kelly car comes out because its also 150 bucks, compared to the $170 I just paid for it to come directly from Biante

then again if I get a low COA number I'm happy:)

[sarobinson]

I want to know when the HRT 1:43 2003 models will be available, and I also hope all the 2004 models come out this year.

[Malik]

for those that cant see my pictures ive uploaded them to The Gallery which can be found

Here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/index.php)

to find the pictures they are in my gallery under my model collection which starts HERE (http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/thumbnails.p hp?album=9&page=1) so you just have to find the pics you want (the 2003 HRT car from memory is on page 3)

[berkut76]

Hey guys,
I've just read through this thread and browsed through Malik's pics (a mighty big thanks to you, Malik for bring such a good sport). Truthfully, I'm unpleasantly surprised.

In comparison from these pics, CC's VY looks much better than Biante product, which judging from photos alone doesn't represent that huge of jump in terms of level of detail from the previous generation of VT/VX models.

However, in order to form a final opinion, I would like to ask a couple questions:

1) Has the bare interior of VT/VX been updated to at least Biante's AU Faclon standard?

2) Is the packaging still of "window"-style type?

3) Does the model feel too "plasticky" (a common malaise of AutoArt products)?

Not looking to start a fight, but given that Biante has license to the best Holden teams, including HRT, K-Mart and PWR, I have been expecting Holden models to be on the level with Biante's Ford as well as Classic Carlectables models since there a price parity between two brands whne it comes to V8 Supercar models.

Regards,

Sergey

[Odin]

I'll reserve my judgement, but like berkut from what I could see I'm a bit dissapointed. The tailights look like they lack detail. Maybe it's just the photo but I won't be buying one of these till I see more pictures of it.

[Malik]

Originally posted by berkut76
Hey guys,
I've just read through this thread and browsed through Malik's pics (a mighty big thanks to you, Malik for bring such a good sport). Truthfully, I'm unpleasantly surprised.

In comparison from these pics, CC's VY looks much better than Biante product, which judging from photos alone doesn't represent that huge of jump in terms of level of detail from the previous generation of VT/VX models.

However, in order to form a final opinion, I would like to ask a couple questions:

1) Has the bare interior of VT/VX been updated to at least Biante's AU Faclon standard?

2) Is the packaging still of "window"-style type?

3) Does the model feel too "plasticky" (a common malaise of AutoArt products)?

Not looking to start a fight, but given that Biante has license to the best Holden teams, including HRT, K-Mart and PWR, I have been expecting Holden models to be on the level with Biante's Ford as well as Classic Carlectables models since there a price parity between two brands whne it comes to V8 Supercar models.

Regards,

Sergey

Sergey.. no worries on the pics mate... I would ask though that next time you want to use them on another website you either...

1. ask me first.. or
2. at least give me credit for them...

Cheers

[berkut76]

Originally posted by Malik
Sergey.. no worries on the pics mate... I would ask though that next time you want to use them on another website you either...

1. ask me first.. or
2. at least give me credit for them...

Cheers

Sorry, must have been a brain freese on my part.

Regards,

Sergey

[biante11500]

berkut thats what i was trying to ask in a previous post. if the chassis,interior,under hood & bonnet detail has been updated
from the vx standards. the vt & vx from biante looks plasticy and not as detailed as there au falcons or classics vx for that part.
with biante having the best holden teams licensed i thought they
would atleast raise the level of detail up to the au falcon standards. the biante commodores looks good in the cabnet with the other cars. its only upon close inspection people notice the difference in small details. but if you turn a classic holden & a biante holden over beside each other theres a world of difference.
maybe thats the reason for the price gap between the two companys. i will try to put up a link to my webshots page to show you what im reffering to.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/124057037/1542 85967dVvqJA
http://community.webshots.com/photo/124057037/1542 86072zRXwyq
http://community.webshots.com/photo/124057037/1542 86259EnLYQk
http://community.webshots.com/photo/124057037/1542 86380zjIoyi
http://community.webshots.com/photo/124057037/1542 86510DHtvjL

im not trying to start a fight, i would just like these issues adressed. as i like the hrt & k-mart team cars. i just wish that biante could raise the detail level on the commodore.

[zeitgeist]

You know, Tony, you better be careful or one of these days a car is going to take a header off that handrail!

BC

[RMM]

i agree as a model for looks and detail the CC are bettter not sure about anything improving though as this mould has several years to run now.

[V8SS]

Wow, the Skaife car has sold out already on the website!

[Malik]

Originally posted by RMM
i agree as a model for looks and detail the CC are bettter not sure about anything improving though as this mould has several years to run now.

depends.... the VE Commodore is supposedly due out around the end of 2006

and there's apparently a VZ coming out towards the end of this year to early/mid next year.. supposed to be mainly cosmetic changes only but might be enough to force another change in mould.

[Malik]

as a side thought.... now we have the 2003 HRT car...

any idea from admin to how long before the Sandown winner car comes out?

I know KRT is due in like a week or so.... but need to budget for the Sandown winner...

[V8SS]

Originally posted by Malik
as a side thought.... now we have the 2003 HRT car...

any idea from admin to how long before the Sandown winner car comes out?

I know KRT is due in like a week or so.... but need to budget for the Sandown winner...

To add to that. The 3000 Skaife cars sold out pretty quickly and only 1000 Sandown cars are being made in both 1:18th and 1:43rd. Luckily, I'm only after a 1:43rd version.

[the_goldie]

Thanks for the pics Malik the car looks pretty good. Good to see the VYs starting to come out.

BUT is it just me or am I getting too picky now-a-days??? When the VYs first hit the track one of the first things I noticed on the body kit was the huge curve at the front of the side skirt - the side skirt on the model looks the same as the VT-VX?!

Other than the 4WD ride height the model looks pretty good overall.

(pic attached)

[Malik]

Originally posted by V8SS
To add to that. The 3000 Skaife cars sold out pretty quickly and only 1000 Sandown cars are being made in both 1:18th and 1:43rd. Luckily, I'm only after a 1:43rd version.

yeah Im definately trying to get in and order my sandown winner early... gonna be popular I think.

[V8SS]

Originally posted by the_goldie
BUT is it just me or am I getting too picky now-a-days??? When the VYs first hit the track one of the first things I noticed on the body kit was the huge curve at the front of the side skirt - the side skirt on the model looks the same as the VT-VX?!

Hi Goldie,
First of all, I think Biante have done a fantastic job with the VY model. I looked at my Skaife car last night and compared it to pictures of the real thing. The side skirts on the model are definitely different to the VX ones but a difference I have noticed is that the skirt on the real car had the bottom edge planed off flat. i.e it looks like someone has planed a flat edge against the side.
The other difference and I'm probably being picky is that the top corners on the front splitter (where the Biante logo is) seem a bit too deep. On the real car, there is a bigger gap between the "bump" and the XBOX logo.
I don't care to compare these with any CC versions as at the end of the day, I think Biante have made a fantastic representation of the car. Well done.

[Pedro]

How could the skaife/kelly sandown winner be out of stock when it was not going to be available till 2pm?
I got home early to order one and they were already listed before this time.
I hope I can order one later when back in stock:(

[Richard Poole]

They are in stock now so be quick.

We ar monitoring sales very closely due to very limited stock.

[Pedro]

Must have been quick it went out of stock while I was ordering it:(

[a9x]

Originally posted by Pedro
Must have been quick it went out of stock while I was ordering it:(

I got mine :D you might have to settle for the 1/43

[Pedro]

I am hope there may be a few more to come if not it looks like it will be the one that got away.:mad:

[Mux]

Just wondering when the Sandown winner will be back in stock ni 1:18, admin?

I was also wondering if i buy the bathurst winner now as its still in stock, can the sandown winner be sent with it (i dont know how it all works) if i can manage to get one..?

[Pedro]

Mux,
I ordered the 1/18th 2003 Bathurst winner and the bulk 1/43 VY Commodores.
The HRT Sandown winner was in stock and I was trying to combine the two orders but before I had sent the order it had become out of stock again.:(

[the_goldie]

I'm sure they will be on eBay or available from other stockists :)

[Pedro]

Originally posted by the_goldie
I'm sure they will be on eBay or available from other stockists :)
Thought that I had ordered the Bulk pack of VY's & the 1/18th Bathurst winner but have had no conformation email as yet.
It looks like I missed out on them as well.:(
It has not been a good day

[Odin]

Just put in my order for the 2003 bathurst winner, plus a Kyosho countach. Keen to see the VY model when it arrives.

[ferrari fan]

I did have the privelage to see them and they are worth having for sure!
I cannot wait to get the Murph 2003 winner in the collection.
The rear wing is what realy stands out on this model!
Murphy wanted to walk out with the only one that was available when he was here in Perth!!
Richard and Trevor had to wrench it out of his hands to stop him!

[the_goldie]

Pedro - I have not got a confirmation on the 1/43 Skaife car that I ordered either with my bonus points...

[athol]

I have no conformation Email, but the page came up that said my order was excepted, shopping cart is now empty, and I have an order No, and bonus points in my order to be shipped section, wonder what is going on. I need the Email page so I know how much to pay.


Athol.
Speedway Racer.

[Malik]

yeah I got nothing either.. no confirm mail...

[Pedro]

I just hope that the order was accepted.
Biante must have had a flood of orders

[biante2959]

I was one of the fortunate one's, able to order both 1:18 's.but Like most have not received an confirmation e-mail.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by athol
I have no conformation Email, but the page came up that said my order was excepted, shopping cart is now empty, and I have an order No, and bonus points in my order to be shipped section, wonder what is going on. I need the Email page so I know how much to pay.


Athol.
Speedway Racer.
I did not think to check the club bonus points before.
It has an unshipped order and a order number so that is good news:)
Just got to get that illusive 1/18th Sandown winner.

[admin]

Our email server has been blown away by the vast quantities of emails/orders coming and going and has expired.
It is currently being worked on and all emails confirming your orders will be sent as soon as it is fixed.
Thanks for your patience.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by admin
Our email server has been blown away by the vast quantities of emails/orders coming and going and has expired.
It is currently being worked on and all emails confirming your orders will be sent as soon as it is fixed.
Thanks for your patience.
Thanks for clearing up the confusion of why there was no confirmation emails Trevor.
All of those that placed an order can now be happy that their ordered models are safe.
Might sleep a bit easier tonight
:D

[dwarfs]

if anybody is looking for the rare sandown 1:18 hrt car and the kmart bathurst winning commodore 1:18 visit
www.v8racegallery.com.au.
they have alot of them instock

cheers.

[Y2kGoofball]

hmm I got mine :D

I like how the Sandown car has wets on, thats the first car ever ive got that has wets on

you guys are gonna have fun when the brock cars come, ay

[Y2kGoofball]

hmm I got mine :D

I like how the Sandown car has wets on, thats the first car ever ive got that has wets on

you guys are gonna have fun when the brock cars come, ay

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by dwarfs
if anybody is looking for the rare sandown 1:18 hrt car and the kmart bathurst winning commodore 1:18 visit
www.v8racegallery.com.au.
they have alot of them instock

cheers.

Bit expensive aren't they:(

Kiwiracing

[dwarfs]

they are expensive but it is worth it .
they have upgraded the detail quite alot since last years models.

cheers

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by dwarfs
they are expensive but it is worth it .
they have upgraded the detail quite alot since last years models.

cheers

I'm not saying they haven't got the detail, I have most that they have listed, it's just the prices are a fair bit more than if you shop around. Some are more than $40 above their release price!

Good site I agree but their prices are still too high, like the Longhurst AU for $160, I just bought it delivered for $61, never opened.

Name of the game is shop around, heaps of retailers mentioned in here, try them all I say. Just watch out for postage and handling costs, this can blow a price out too.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[dwarfs]

YEAH YOU ARE RIGHT SOME SHOP ARE JUST AFTER MORE MONEY BUT THEY WILL BE CAUGHT OUT SOON WHEN PEOPLE START BUYING FROM A DIFFERENT INSTEAD OF THERES.
CHEERS.:D

[vt2envy]

Bonus...I have just ordered the sandown car through the gateway site...I must admit I was a little surprised to find one still availible due to the low numbers.It's gunna be a big week.Hoping to sneak away from work for a couple of hours to pick up my bathurst vy...Really need that new cabinet now:(

[dwarfs]

yeah 1:18s sure take up alot of room.
ive had to buy two big cabinets and just hold all my 1:18s.


cheers:D

[dwarfs]

yeah 1:18s sure take up alot of room.
ive had to buy two big cabinets and just hold all my 1:18s.


cheers:D

[marty2]

i found the 1:18 and 1:43 scale 2003 skaife and kelly cars and murphs/kelly bathurst 2003 winner and skaife and kelly 2003 sandown winner at the lions den store at the fountain gate shopping center in victoria ....

[marty2]

i found the 1:18 and 1:43 scale 2003 skaife and kelly cars and murphs/kelly bathurst 2003 winner and skaife and kelly 2003 sandown winner at the lions den store at the fountain gate shopping center in victoria ....

[dwarfs]

I WANT TO GET A SANDOWN SKAIFE/KELLY
DO THEY STILL HAVE THEM INSTOCK AT THE LIONS DEN FOUNTAIN GATE.

CHEERS:confused: