2004 bathurst Winner

[Mickcals]

I know that this has probably been ask hunderds of times before, I heard that the 2004 #15 Murphy/R.Kelly was going to be released next month (meaning June)

I was wondering if anyone can confirm that for me.

Thanks very much

[Chriso]

the 1:64 is in transit now but looking at the website the others are still not listed as In Production.

looks like the 1:18 1999 Murphy/Richards winner isn't too far away, maybe thats the one they were thinking of :-)

[Martin Thomas]

Pretty sure its on pre-order at Gateway, might even be "sold out".

[sleepy]

i have seen some website preorders for this model sold out as well. I suspect it may be 1 that needs to be snapped up quick as u can, if u really want it as it may sell out fast

[Pedro]

Just received a email to say that it is in transit:D
A great model of a great win;)

[wayno]

Originally posted by Pedro
Just received a email to say that it is in transit:D
A great model of a great win

Woo-Hoo! :D
This is an absolutely superb looking car that will vanish from the shelves very quickly I think.

[lukey73]

My credit card is going to cop a hammering shortly, this for me is a must have and a very special car. So much so i have been ordered to get 2 by the missus ( shock ) so that our 5 yr old can have one in his room ( yes behind glass not to be touched )

Luke

[brchi17]

The status of the vehicle in question has just been changed to in transit (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=14729)

cheers. :)

[Pedro]

The club newsletter places it available to order next wednesday.
Guess who is having next wednesday arvo off :D ;)
Hope to buy one off the Biante site otherwise I will be doing a bit of shopping around to get one.

[biante2959]

Just in time for one's Birthday.

[brchi17]

I hope works internet connect is repaired by then, why couldn't it be this week while I'm on holidays :D ???

Looks like it might be a big rush home after work in to make it home for 2pm Perth time.

cheers. :)

[b sharp]

How long is it normally from in transit to delivery, approx i know transit time can vary.

Has anyone ever taken any notice.

[brchi17]

Originally posted by b sharp
How long is it normally from in transit to delivery, approx i know transit time can vary.

Has anyone ever taken any notice.

Usually a week to 14 days, but admin has said in the newsletter that the Spiderman car will be available on the website come next Wednesday afternoon.

cheers. :)

[no1holdenfan]

Yay, I'm on school holidays

[the_goldie]

Anybody know the amount of these being made???

Also would love to see an updated photo. The one on the website looks like the 1/64 version. I remember Biante saying the ride height/camber was being fixed.

Can't wait to add another Bathurst Winner to the collection!

[Kiwiracing]

So who has their credit card poised for this today:p I know I have come 4pm EST.:cool:

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[no1holdenfan]

I have my parents (because I'm 16), only 2 hours to go

[VXfan]

Everyone at my workplace has strict orders not to bother me around 4pm :)

[spoonster05]

There will be a technical disruption to the server for five minutes from 4pm to 4:05pm so I can get the first order in :p

[REDVRSS]

Ive just re-scheduled a meeting so I can be here at 4:00pm :)

I missed the 2003 one.... so I better get an '04 today!

[spoonster05]

Got order through but model already showing limited stock so got fingers crossed !! :)

[Kiwiracing]

Got mine through.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[no1holdenfan]

Mine done

[Damian]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Got mine through.

Cheers
Kiwiracing



OOOOhhhhhhhhh YYYYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH :D


Regards
Damian

[a9x]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Got mine through.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

mine too
it was a nervous wait for the confirmation:D

[crispy crunchy]

yay....phew:D

[Pedro]

Got my order through:D :D
One very nice car to the collection

[rpz00m]

Got one alsp !!
Another addition to my "Holden" Bathurst Winners collection.;)

[VXfan]

You little beauty!!!!!!!!!!:D

[REDVRSS]

Got mine.... a happy camper here :)

[crispy crunchy]

4.31pm already out of stock...that was quick!!!

[Pedro]

Originally posted by a9x
mine too
it was a nervous wait for the confirmation:D
Have not recieved a confirmation email yet :(
Hopefully it is just because of the rush of orders

Would be interested to know how many cars were allocated to the website?

[spoonster05]

I placed my order at around 4.04pm and just received the confirmation email now so I can now sleep well tonight !! :p

[brchi17]

Originally posted by brchi17
.....Looks like it might be a big rush home after work in to make it home for 2pm Perth time.....

And it was :eek: !!!

Why does everyone want to stop & talk to you when you're in a hurry to leave ???

Luckily I managed to get home in time & grab one. With only 3300 being released it may be quite hard to get later one if you miss out now.

Coincidentally I was just checking the status of it as I finished writing this post & low & behold it's now Temporarily Out of Stock

Now I even happier I managed to get one.

cheers. :)

[VXfan]

Originally posted by Pedro
Have not recieved a confirmation email yet :(
Hopefully it is just because of the rush of orders

Would be interested to know how many cars were allocated to the website?
You may just have a slow email server so don't panic:)

[Pedro]

Just recieved Confirmation
Gee I am Impatient when it comes to ordering models off the Biante site knowing there are so many of us collectors out there that look foward to the next BIG issue of cars to arrive.
And it seems the numbers of cars is fairly low for a Bathurst Winner

[tonynz]

I have not recieved a confirmation email and I ordered at a few mins past 6.00pm NZ
I did have to reconfirm my email address as I hit 2 instead of @.
hopefully it is all OK

[tonynz]

I have not recieved a confirmation email and I ordered at a few mins past 6.00pm NZ
I did have to reconfirm my email address as I hit 2 instead of @.
hopefully it is all OK

[lukey73]

Well after 45 mins of sitting on one screen i went to order and guess what ALL SOLD OUT ! not happy why is it every time there is a big realese this web site cany handle the traffic ?

And no i wasnt my ISP as a friend of mine was trying too and couldnt order either.

[Odin]

Wow seems popular, I for one have turned off Biante Supercar models, at least the Current VY/VZ shape, just don't look good enough to me compared to the CC supercars, however I do still buy the old HRT VS and VR commodores etc.

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by lukey73
Well after 45 mins of sitting on one screen i went to order and guess what ALL SOLD OUT ! not happy why is it every time there is a big realese this web site cany handle the traffic ?

And no i wasnt my ISP as a friend of mine was trying too and couldnt order either.

Thats weird Luke, I had no problem, but I did get on to the item at 3.55pm and kept pushing the refresh button until it was up then I was through within 1 min, did you try at 4.00pm?

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[Martin Thomas]

You do keep refreshing near the allotted time, don't you?

I had no problems..

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Thats weird Luke, I had no problem, but I did get on to the item at 3.55pm....

Isn't that before 2pm Perth time :eek: ???

I guess you must know the right people hey :D !!!

cheers.

[mick xu1]

I have one booked with my retailer, I would love to see a pic of one...any chance Admin you could post one or update the current one
is it true only 3300?

[spoonster05]

Yeah, same here, got on the site about five minutes early and then just refreshed until it came up.

I think the ultimate test for the server will be the 84 Bathurst winner though..

[Pedro]

I had a blackout just before 4pm which caused all sorts of problems firing up the computer again but was still lucky enough to get through at 4.05pm est.
I guess somebody misses out on the popular cars but it still does not make missing out any easier .

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by brchi17
Isn't that before 2pm Perth time :eek: ???

I guess you must know the right people hey :D !!!

cheers.

No Brad, I kept pushing the refresh button and it came up at about 4.02pm EST

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[lukey73]

There has to be a better system than this though! We found out how bad it was when there was an uproar after the A9X release.

I dont know why there cant be a system in place where by people can register there interest in the model, when a release date is close by an email is generated by the system to those who have registered and those that dont take up the offer are left off the the order list.

Why is it that the Biante ISP will let threw some people and not others when trying to order. I sat for 40 minutes on the step 1 screen and when it finally got to step 2 was to late all gone. For me that is not really acceptable or fair, it seems like its more about lotto.

I have sent an email to bev ( the only thing i could do whilst waiting to see what if anything can be done) i dont really like my chances and will have to wait till next week when they are listed on ebay at inflated prices ! :mad:

Luke

[Odin]

Looks like frontlinehobbies in newcastle still has it, if you snap it up quick http://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/Shop/productLis t.aspx?search=murphy%202004&type=name&group=All

[tonynz]

I have never had any problems getting through.
just get on early and hit the refresh button.
Not sure if having broadband helps, may be it does.

[lukey73]

Tony i was on from 2.45 eastern australian time. and kept refreshing every 5 mins from there on, i have ADSL and have never had a problem before.

As i posted before there has to be a better system than what currently happens as the Biante ISP doesnt seem to be able to cope with big volumes.

Luke

[john]

2pm in Perth is usually 5pm here in N.S.W isnt it?
I was on in the Advance order screen, continually refreshing to no avail. This is CRAP! :mad:

[Odin]

No daylight savings atm so the difference is 2 hours not 3. sorry.

[skaifefan]

Any one know of any information of whats happaning with the 1995 bathurst car of skaife/richards :confused:

[john]

I must have ordered all my models during Daylight saving previously, because I always thought the difference was 3 hours. Bugger........

[Y2kGoofball]

yes yet another model Ive managed to snap up. I was going to wait until I got home (just then) but its been online for 1hour 45 minutes and is temporarily out of stock (aka sold out) so lucky I got someone to buy it for me.

As i posted before there has to be a better system than what currently happens as the Biante ISP doesnt seem to be able to cope with big volumes. ive been online right as a few cars have become avail and never had a problem?? Or is it just me?

[john]

Y2kGoofball, the system for pre ordering is good, my stuff up was wrongly assuming the time difference.

[wacpt]

2pm in Perth is usually 5pm here in N.S.W isnt it?
I was on in the Advance order screen, continually refreshing to no avail. This is CRAP!

Why were you in the Advance Order Screen???

[Y2kGoofball]

sorry, I was referring to the quote from a few posts back!

[lukey73]

Y2K its the first time it has happened to me too, after the A9X situation the company that Biante uses to host this site said it had fixed the problem and it wouldnt/shouldnt happen again.

I just think to avoid problems like this then maybe a different form of advance orders or big releases should be handled differently. It would allow those who use this site to get a model that they were after without the lotto effect that the server currently seems to have.

Luke

[XF SVO]

had no problems here so i cant wait until it comes in the mail now.

gee i wonder what this will fetch on ebay now

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by lukey73
Y2K its the first time it has happened to me too, after the A9X situation the company that Biante uses to host this site said it had fixed the problem and it wouldnt/shouldnt happen again.

I just think to avoid problems like this then maybe a different form of advance orders or big releases should be handled differently. It would allow those who use this site to get a model that they were after without the lotto effect that the server currently seems to have.

Luke

Luke I can't but help think it was your ISP's problem, or PC problem seen as you are the only one who missed out with this kind of error, someone else missed out as they had the time wrong.

2.45 was a long time to start refreshing before 4pm??? Perhaps if you did it so many times your IP address was blocked??? Some ISP will block IP's that seem to be "demanding" a bit like denial of service attacks, but I reckon this may be a bit far fetched.

I'd be ringing around a few shops now, plus don't Biante sometimes have a second release and you'll get the alert that the car is back in stock?

Good luck mate.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[lukey73]

Weird thing is Darin i could get on to any other site i liked, i didnt refresh every 5 mins thats abit over the top from 2.45 but i was logged with my collectors club number etc from then.

More realictally it was refreshed from 3.50 every few minutes. The thing i find interesting is i tried it on 2 pc's at the same time, one with my collectors club number and the other without. I only logged on to the other pc around 4.10 when the first one wouldnt continue the purchase past step 1.

I guess i will just have to try the few shops i know of and go from there. I will be in sydney till next week so might try a few down there and then a few here when i get back.

Luke

[Oh Five]

Originally posted by XF SVO
.

gee i wonder what this will fetch on ebay now

I wouldnt be "panic buying" yet, the lowndes/murphy 96 and murphy/kelly 03 cars are only 3000 off, and they can be bought for less than retail :cool:

[Malik]

I have mine booked up at my shop which tell me they are getting it so should be all good here :)

[VXfan]

Originally posted by Oh Five
I wouldnt be "panic buying" yet, the lowndes/murphy 96 and murphy/kelly 03 cars are only 3000 off, and they can be bought for less than retail :cool:
03 Car for less than retail? Where? I can't find one for under $250 !!

[REDVRSS]

Originally posted by VXfan
03 Car for less than retail? Where? I can't find one for under $250 !!

VXfan, I cant even find one, let alone one under retail!

Paul. (still looking for the '03 car)

[VXfan]

Even Gateway Models who always have reasonably good prices have this one at $275 !
I have it in 1:43 but it just aint the same:(

[f1webber]

Anyone who missed out on getting theres yesterday should try there local holden/hsv dealers as they seem to get quite a few of the holdens and not all of there order is pre sold.

[Aaron]

“03 Car for less than retail? Where? I can't find one for under $250 !!�

When did these jump up so much? I got one in November for 160. (Tbar Models in NT)

[VXfan]

They have been over $200 since the start of the year.I forgot to bid on one a couple of months back on ebay that sold for$150.I was gutted to say the least!Been trying to find one at RRP since.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Aaron
“03 Car for less than retail? Where? I can't find one for under $250 !!�

When did these jump up so much? I got one in November for 160. (Tbar Models in NT)
As soon as Murphy and Kelly won back to back (around November), the 03 winner started climbing in price.

Prior to that I'd seen them everywhere at or below RRP. Two weeks after Bathurst I phoned at least a dozen stores before I found one at retail...:cool:

Cheers

[a9x]

what will happen when the 1999 bathurst winner is released:eek:
that will put the server to the test

[Leigh]

Originally posted by a9x
what will happen when the 1999 bathurst winner is released:eek:
that will put the server to the test
These are still available to pre-order from most retailers...

[VXfan]

Just received my 2004 winner!!! It is bloody beautiful :D
Pretty quick delivery too.
Was there supposed to be a flyer with this car?Just wondering as if yes,I didnt get one.

[Riddler]

That was bloody fast...

I am still waiting for my 'Order Shipped' email...:(

[the_goldie]

Wow fast delivery - any photos for us VXfan?!?!

I have 1 on pre-order with my local dealer so hopefully next week I will have it :D Can't wait - it has been a long time between models for me.

[Aaron]

WOW! Mine was delivered just after 11am. How good does this thing look? Thanks for the lightning fast delivery guys!

[Nathan Rzepecki]

Originally posted by Riddler
That was bloody fast...

I am still waiting for my 'Order Shipped' email...:(

Container only arrived yesterday. The last of them should all get sent out today.

[VXfan]

Sorry guys ,no pics as I am at work and my camera is at home:(
If no-one else posts any by tomorrow,I will post one myself.

[Riddler]

Originally posted by Nathan Rzepecki
Container only arrived yesterday. The last of them should all get sent out today.
Yeeeha just got my magic 'Order Shipped' email...Model should be here on Monday.

Like the_goldie it has been a while between drinks for me. The 73 Moffat XA was the last 1:18th for me and that was about November last year if memory serves me well...

Can't wait...

[crispy crunchy]

Originally posted by Aaron
WOW! Mine was delivered just after 11am. How good does this thing look? Thanks for the lightning fast delivery guys!


was it delivered by aust post or aust air express?

[Kiwiracing]

Got my email today, so hopefully Monday or Tuesday next week.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Riddler
...I am still waiting for my 'Order Shipped' email...

same here, hopefully some news will come very soon :)

[Kiwiracing]

I also got an email from AEE with the con note, when I traced it, it said picked up Perth, 2.04PM, 4.59PM and 5.02PM, they picked it up 3 times - go figure:confused:

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[sphinx84]

im still waiting on a conformation email. the money has been taken off my credit card but nothing in my email to say anything

[Y2kGoofball]

so did mine

Although it may be their scanning.

I dont know how many little packages Biante would have (ie how many they sold to us online) but imagine the poor bloke whose got to scan every single package.

Possibly its been double scanned at the depot? Dont forget the first time would be the bloke that picks it up (2:04pm he scanned yours).

Then it may be scanned once more when it arrives at the depot (4:59pm) then possibly once more as its being sent interstate or onto the next stage (in this case 3 minutes after arriving)?

We see 3 Perth times, but AAE might see it as Picked Up, At Depot, On flight? Dont forget its overnight so I'd imagine as soon as the items arive at the depot their pretty much sent packing onto the plane, especially at knock off time on a Friday afternoon!

FYI my times were 2:04, 4:59, 5:00 so pretty close to yours.

[mick xu1]

Anyone got any pics, I am hanging out to see this car, I will be picking mine up on Tuesday....but I'm busting to see one with the front lowered

[wayno]

Went into my retailer yesterday and put a deposit on the 2004 Bathurst winner and the 2003 24hr winner. Due to shifts I will not be able to get to the shop for a fortnight.
At least now I know these two beauties are safe for me. ;)

[Martin Thomas]

Originally posted by mick xu1
Anyone got any pics, I am hanging out to see this car, I will be picking mine up on Tuesday....but I'm busting to see one with the front lowered

Just took some quickies.. Nothing fancy. I don't get many supercars but this one "looks" right when viewed in the flesh. I think the ground clearance issue is gone on this model. I am looking at it now and it realy looks correct. Mind you, I haven't (and won't) take out my ruler and DVD's :D

http://community.webshots.com/album/312637457aKcUc t

[crispy crunchy]

thnx martin ...you da man!!
great looking car..cant wait till tomorrow now cheers

[castkrazy]

Thanks Martin , Nice pic's there , It's certainly a excellent looking car and the ride height looks great (nice work Biante) . Can't wait to get my hands on this one , hopefully soooon .. :D


Cheers Jim .

[mick xu1]

Thanks Martin, the pics look great, well done

[crispy crunchy]

got mine this morning.....very happy:D

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by crispy crunchy
got mine this morning.....very happy:D

Ditto and ditto

Kiwiracing

[Y2kGoofball]

well the post office didnt want to acknowledge my package as being there, so it will be there in the morning (look at the times below!)

looking at the pics it appears the height problem has gone (finally)!

Ive made room, its the last spot in the cabinet before I either need to buy more shelves or a new cabinet (or both)

18 Jul 2005 09:43 Auburn Local Delivered and ready for collection at your local Post Office Delivered and signed by
18 Jul 2005 08:03 Auburn Local Onboard with courier driver
18 Jul 2005 02:42 Auburn Local Received at AaE Depot
15 Jul 2005 17:00 Perth Picked Up from Sender
15 Jul 2005 16:59 Perth Picked Up from Sender
15 Jul 2005 14:04 Perth Picked Up from Sender

[Riddler]

My winner turned up this afternoon.

Fast turn around and great looking model...1 happy camper

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Riddler
My winner turned up this afternoon.

Fast turn around and great looking model...1 happy camper

I'm starting to wonder if mine is actually still coming :eek: !!!

All you guys seem to have there's but mine is no where to be seen. The credit card has been charged, the bonus points have been rewarded, but there's no news on location of the car......

Perhaps I'll get a surprise when I check the mail tomorrow afternoon.

I’m starting to feel a little jealous :D

cheers.

[wayno]

You might get the car before the email Brad! Lol!

[brchi17]

Originally posted by wayno
You might get the car before the email Brad! Lol!

This has happened before, hence why I'm not too worried about it, we know they are good for it.

The fact that I've paid for it & been credited the bonus points, sort of suggests, that it now can't be too far away.

It just means a mad rush to the p.o.box after work to check if it's arrived.

cheers. :)

[spoonster05]

Mine arrived this morning, looks pretty good

[tonynz]

Mine arrived this morning.

[athol]

Picked mine up this morning, quite a good model, seems the ride hight is ok, shame the bonnet won't stay up. thought that would have been fixed by now. :mad:


Athol.

[ferrari fan]

3300 ex only:eek:
This will be another one that in the goodness of time goes through the roof in price.
The printing on nthis car is stunning.
I did have a prototype of this car in my temp. possesion (Model Expo in May) and a LOT of work has since been done to bring this model to it's current state.
I did notice as well the camera on the front rollcage

[admin]

Originally posted by athol
Picked mine up this morning, quite a good model, seems the ride hight is ok, shame the bonnet won't stay up. thought that would have been fixed by now. :mad:


Athol.

Use a 1:18th piece of broom handle like the team does.
There is NO inbuilt mechanism on the race car to keep the hood up.

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by admin
Use a 1:18th piece of broom handle like the team does.
There is NO inbuilt mechanism on the race car to keep the hood up.

Timber tooth pick cut to lenght

[Leigh]

Originally posted by admin
Use a 1:18th piece of broom handle like the team does.
There is NO inbuilt mechanism on the race car to keep the hood up.
LOL

Unfortunately many want detail that doesn't exist on the real 1:1...

Cheers;)

[Damian]

Now that I've received the 2004 Murphy Bathurst Winner, just got an email saying that the 1999 bathurst Winner is in transit. How good is that!!!!!

Regards
Damian

[lukey73]

Cut the top off a match stick and use that, it looks great from a distance and looks just like what happens at the track as Admin pointed out.

Luke

[Rob]

Originally posted by athol
....quite a good model, seems the ride hight is ok, shame the bonnet won't stay up.


Ride height looks good, but front bar/air-intake
still not right. Castrol logo came down over the
little lip - which was in red - which gave the logo
the correct proportions. ie: not stretched like the
model.

[Oh Five]

Originally posted by athol
shame the bonnet won't stay up. thought that would have been fixed by now. :mad:


Athol.

I cant recall the bonnet being up during the race:p

[Road Runner 72]

Originally posted by Oh Five
I cant recall the bonnet being up during the race:p

Mine stays up as it locks into place? as seen HERE (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnn er_72/Bathurst%20Models/Spidy3.jpg)
But I would not force it.

Cheers

[Y2kGoofball]

mine also clicks into place, as does the Bathurst 24 hr monaro, but my V8 Supercars dont!

[athol]

A match, Iv'e got to use a match, Oh well, I don't normally buy holdens but this one took my fancy, suppose I am used to the fords having a little button on the spoiler, and two rams to hold the bonnet up. :)

Athol.

[diecastdude]

Best Commodore I have seen to date

[wayno]

Can't wait to pick mine up this week. You guys have got me drooling!

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by diecastdude
Best Commodore I have seen to date

Livery wise I would say yes...

[b sharp]

Just comparing mine to my 2003 Bathurst winner on have to say the detail of the interior on the 2004 looks a bit rushed in finish,
no buttons painted on the stearing weel, dont no if the 2004 car had any dash sponsors or not, just hopr no corners are being cut to get the models out, I personally would rather wait the extra time it takes to get it right.:(

[Hey Charger]

Did this one come with the certificate signed and a flyer???

[Richard Poole]

No. No modern V8 Supercars are supplied with signed certificates or flyers.

[Dingo]

Originally posted by Hey Charger
Did this one come with the certificate signed and a flyer???
Have to track down Murphy and Kelly and get them to sign it myself...

[Hey Charger]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
No. No modern V8 Supercars are supplied with signed certificates or flyers.

Thanks for the clarification.....retailer rang mentioning he had mine in stock which lead me to ask about the cert and flyer whereby his response lead to my question on this forum....so accustomed to seeing signatures and flyers...its my first modern Bathurst winner and getting it cos its got Spiderman on it...so not only will it be chased by car enthusiasts/Bathurst collectors but in the states there are those that want anything with Spidey on it

Dumb question but it did raise my curiosity, but how does Biante deal with such TM from other companies.....do you have to notify Marvel Enterprises of the use of the Spiderman character on the car or since its been covered off by the K-mart team they have the rights that allow its use to flow onto any merchandising???

[biante2959]

Originally posted by Dingo
Have to track down Murphy and Kelly and get them to sign it myself...

Anyone who can not get to Oran Park and want there COA signed by both drivers, I will take them out if you send to me prior to the Friday,and i will return them to you .

I have done this in the past with no complaints.

[inter]

Guess what, my wife came home from work today with the 2004 bathurst winner. She got it today for $150 (staff discount).
Now i have a dillemma i own over 600 mixed cars and this only my fourth holden. Dont know if i should keep it or not?

Nice surprise though.


inter

[Kiwiracing]

I got mine and a mates COA's signed at the QLD 300 no problems, just had to ask, and stand in line for a while.

I also got a batch of my photos signed by a few drivers as well.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[Moffat Fan]

Just opened my one up and the COA is # 161

That has to bee good!:)

[a9x]

Originally posted by Moffat Fan
Just opened my one up and the COA is # 161

That has to bee good!:)
anything interesting happen on lap 69 thats the coa i got

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
I got mine and a mates COA's signed at the QLD 300 no problems, just had to ask, and stand in line for a while.

I also got a batch of my photos signed by a few drivers as well.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

Have you had any problems selling your photos Darrin? Just that with all the copyright rules etc and selling photos of V8Supercars...

I have had a few photos signed and the dirvers sometimes ask who shall they make it out to -- which I don't car because they are not for sale anyway.


-- back on topic --

Moffat Fan - nice number for the COA. It's good if you get a COA and can relate the number with something to do with the race.

[Moffat Fan]

Yes it's special to me as I was there, just past the start line with my son when Murph crossed the line at the end of the race.

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Have you had any problems selling your photos Darrin? Just that with all the copyright rules etc and selling photos of V8Supercars...

I have had a few photos signed and the dirvers sometimes ask who shall they make it out to -- which I don't car because they are not for sale anyway.


-- back on topic --

Moffat Fan - nice number for the COA. It's good if you get a COA and can relate the number with something to do with the race.

Hi Cam I haven't sold any as yet, plus trying to find out just what the copyright issues may be is proving rather hard, anyone who knows this or can point me in the RIGHT direction I would love to hear from you.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[STEVO]

just a query guys , did this car run the old 18 degree chev (siamese exhaust ports) or the new holden motor sport engine (evenly spaced exhaust ports) i thought (but dont quote me) that they ran the old motor again (the model has the new motor) im not taking the p*$$ out of the model as i think its awesome just an observation .

[Kiwiracing]

I haven't even taken mine out of the box yet:eek:

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[lukey73]

Originally posted by STEVO
just a query guys , did this car run the old 18 degree chev (siamese exhaust ports) or the new holden motor sport engine (evenly spaced exhaust ports) i thought (but dont quote me) that they ran the old motor again (the model has the new motor) im not taking the p*$$ out of the model as i think its awesome just an observation .

They ran the old 18 degree motor from memory. I read an interesting article about the histroy of the car itself. Its the one they called Golden Child from HRT and had started life as a VT of all things back in 2000, it is the car Craig Lowdnes ended finishing his HRT career with. It underwent all sorts of transformations until in ended up being at Kmart racing. It is also the car that did all the work at Avalon for the project Blueprint specs.

There's a little bit of useless info for you all !:rolleyes:

Luke

[Kiwiracing]

I was wondering who got cert number 1551? That would have been a good one.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[athol]

If anyone missed out, my Dealer has a few of the spiderman car and Brock 24 hour winner left, if you buy both he will do free shipping. See if I can do a link to his website. if not his name is Barrie at Mogo's Mojo. 0244742288.

www.mogoclocktower.com.au


Athol.

[Tander#34]

Thankyou for that athol, I missed out on the 04 winner because I was away in the snow cut off from the diecast world. Lets hope he has enough to go round.

[Sats]

Originally posted by lukey73
I read an interesting article about the histroy of the car itself.
Its the one they called Golden Child from HRT ......


Sorry but it wasn't the "Golden Child". The Golden Child was the car Skaife
won a Championship and 2 Bathurst with and he also used @ Indy last year.
From memory the 04 Bathurst Winner was an ex-HRT VY and now is raced
by Tony D'Alberto in the HP Sauce Series.

The 03 Bathurst Winner was the HYL car Rick drove @ Sandown in 02 then
was crunched in NT with Todd, before being repaired and driven to victory by
Murph and Rick @ Bathurst. It now is a spare car in HRT colours.

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by Sats

From memory the 04 Bathurst Winner was an ex-HRT VY and now is raced
by Tony D'Alberto in the HP Sauce Series.


Do you mean the HPDC series, Holden Performance Driving Centre?

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[athol]

Originally posted by Tander#34
Thankyou for that athol, I missed out on the 04 winner because I was away in the snow cut off from the diecast world. Lets hope he has enough to go round.

Your welcome, got to help out our collector mates haven't we>:D


Athol.

[lukey73]

Originally posted by Sats
Sorry but it wasn't the "Golden Child". The Golden Child was the car Skaife
won a Championship and 2 Bathurst with and he also used @ Indy last year.
From memory the 04 Bathurst Winner was an ex-HRT VY and now is raced
by Tony D'Alberto in the HP Sauce Series.

The 03 Bathurst Winner was the HYL car Rick drove @ Sandown in 02 then
was crunched in NT with Todd, before being repaired and driven to victory by
Murph and Rick @ Bathurst. It now is a spare car in HRT colours.

That s what the article in V8X magazine has, that they are one in the same car. I only had a quick look and im sure that they are all the one car, will go back and get the mag to make sure now. :D

Luke

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Sats
Sorry but it wasn't the "Golden Child". The Golden Child was the car Skaife
won a Championship and 2 Bathurst with and he also used @ Indy last year.
From memory the 04 Bathurst Winner was an ex-HRT VY and now is raced
by Tony D'Alberto in the HP Sauce Series.

The 03 Bathurst Winner was the HYL car Rick drove @ Sandown in 02 then
was crunched in NT with Todd, before being repaired and driven to victory by
Murph and Rick @ Bathurst. It now is a spare car in HRT colours.
AFAIK the 04 Bathurst winner was an ex HRT VX, converted to VY, and is now in the hands of PWR (Supercheap Racing)...

[Rob]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
AFAIK the 04 Bathurst winner was an ex HRT VX, converted to VY, and is now in the hands of PWR (Supercheap Racing)...

Close but not quite right.....

04 Bathurst winner was Chassis HRT 044.
Built new as VX in 2001 and debued @ EC.
Raced by Bright/Mezera in the Enduro's.
Raced by Bright up until Winton 02.
Raced by Kmart for rest of 02 sprint series.
Raced by Rick in 2003 up until Oran Park Rd.
Coverted to VY spec and raced by Rick in 04.
Won EC Round with Rick
Raced @ Sandown 500 as #51.
Won Bathurst as #15.
Sold to D'Alberto to compete in HPDC Series.

The sister car in last years Bathurst raced by
Owen and Leahey was 2003 Bathurst winner.

[Rob]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Do you mean the HPDC series, Holden Performance Driving Centre?


I think Sats was trying to be funny???

[Rob]

Originally posted by lukey73
That s what the article in V8X magazine has, that they are one in the same car.

The V8X article was talking about the 2003
Bathurst Winner, not the 2004 version.

2003 Bathurst Winner is Chassis HRT 043

Built new as VT in 2000
Debueted by Lowndes @ QLD Sprint Rd
Won 2000 QLD 500 - Lowndes /Skaife
6th @ 2000 Bathurst 1000
Updated to VX spec in 2001
Raced by Skaife 1st half of 2001 and @ Indy Race
Raced by Rick in #255 HYL livery @ Sandown Rd
HRT Spare car in 2002 updated to VY spec
Todd raced @ 2003 AGP and crashed
Todd involved in heavy crashed @ 2003 NT Rd
Moved to Kmart and deduted @ OP by Murph
3rd @ Sandown 500
Magic lap for Bathurst Pole
2003 Bathurst Winner
Spare car for 2004
Murphy raced from 2004 WA Rd
Raced by Owen/Leahey 04 Sandown 500 as #15
Raced by Owen/Leahey 04 Bathurst 1000 as #15
Spare HRT car in 2005

Either way neither 03 or 04 Winner are the famed
"Golden Child", which Skaife used @ Indy Rd in 04.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Rob
Close but not quite right.....

04 Bathurst winner was Chassis HRT 044.
SNIP
The sister car in last years Bathurst raced by
Owen and Leahey was 2003 Bathurst winner.
Thanks for that Rob,

I was under the impression that last years HRT VY's were now at HSVDT, and last years Kmart VX-VY converts were at Supercheap.:confused:

Now you've got me thinking...

Cheers

[TBVX05]

Rob, What built number car is Skaife & Kelly racing at the moment?

[Grubby]

Rob

My info confirms what you have said. Not that I doubted you.

TBVX05

HRT are currently racing chassis # 50 Skaife & #51 T Kelly

[Rob]

TBVX05

Grubby is correct - HRT are currently racing chassis #50 (Skaife) & #51 (T Kelly).

Alot of these cars (VY-VZ) will no doubt filter
down into the HPDC Series once the new VE
comes online in 2007-08.

[TBVX05]

Thanks for that...

[Riddler]

For those of you who missed out the 2004 Bathurst winner is back on the site listed as 'Limited Stock'

HOLDEN (AUSTRALIAN) VY COMMODORE - 2004 Bathurst Winner - Murphy / R Kelly (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=14729)

This was as at 17:00 EST - 10/08/05

Good Luck...

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by Riddler
For those of you who missed out the 2004 Bathurst winner is back on the site listed as 'Limited Stock'

HOLDEN (AUSTRALIAN) VY COMMODORE - 2004 Bathurst Winner - Murphy / R Kelly (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=14729)

This was as at 17:00 EST - 10/08/05

Good Luck...

gooonnnnnneeee

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[john]

Can anyone with a 1:18 2004 Bathurst winner confirm with me whether the aerials on their car is dead straight OR are they a little twisted about?
I got my model today & thought that it was a little unusuall not to be dead straight.
All comments would be greatly appreciated so that I can return it to my stockist if need be.

[KiwiRallyFan]

The front aerial on my '99 Bathurst Winner is kinked (is it suppose to be?). Both ones on my '04 Winner are straight.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Actually, you can straighten the aerial by squeezing it between your fingers and pulling it gently a few times.

[JD350]

Did this model also come with a brochure?

[sphinx84]

no the 2004 bathurst winner didnt

[JD350]

thank you ;)

[XU-123]

I have a 2003 Bathurst winner for sale if anyone is interested.

[singer]

Monaro Models & Hobbies still have stock of the 2004 Spderman Bathurst winner both in 1:43 & 1:18

They also have the 1:43 SBR 2004 Twin Set in stock.

Their No is 02 62999767 or monaromodels.com.au

Cheers

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Hi Cam I haven't sold any as yet, plus trying to find out just what the copyright issues may be is proving rather hard, anyone who knows this or can point me in the RIGHT direction I would love to hear from you.

I think Malik could fill you in as he's had first had experience with avesco & their attitude to people using the any part of the V8 logo without paying them huge sums of money. If you do a search on liveries you should find something. I think it was 2004 when he was running a livery website before the season & he was told in no uncertain terms to shut it down.

On the copyright side of things apparently avesco own the intellectual right to any pictures taken of a V8 supercar which is presented for sale. I couldn’t imagine them chasing down every single person who sells a V8 supercar picture, but I guess a lot of bluff could go a long way.

They don't want anyone making money out of the V8's without giving them their slice of the pie.

cheers :)

[Malik]

mate Brad is right..

AVESCO are quite touchy about anything that involves them and having control over it...

if you approached it in the right way you could probably be able to sell your pics..

but with my site I scored just over 10k hits in about 3 weeks and they found the site and I got a curt little email telling me to shut it down or face the consequences....

I was pinged on using the AVESCO logo also the series logo's for Shell championship series and the then Konika Minolta series..

also the photo's containted "their intellectual property" so were subject to the same copyright laws as the logos.

[wayno]

AVESCO can get stuffed. If I want to sell a picture I took then I will. I paid my money to get through the gate.

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by wayno
AVESCO can get stuffed. If I want to sell a picture I took then I will. I paid my money to get through the gate.

I'm with you mate!

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[Dingo]

Originally posted by wayno
AVESCO can get stuffed. If I want to sell a picture I took then I will. I paid my money to get through the gate.
If you think AVESCO is bad, try the IOC... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/olym pics_2012/4748077.stm)

[Malik]

wayno..

I agree with you mate...

only problem is as I found out with my website... the laws are on THEIR side.

[Barra]

I only just noticed last night that my 2004 Bathurst winner in 1:43 is missing the orange highlight on the drivers side of the windscreen.

No chance now of a replacement but (other than a fine paint brush and a steady hand) has anyone got any suggestions on how to rectify this.

[VXfan]

For those of u missed getting this in 1:18 the website is showing 'limited stock' at the moment! Get in quick and avoid the ebay rip-off prices:)

[lukey73]

Originally posted by VXfan
For those of u missed getting this in 1:18 the website is showing 'limited stock' at the moment! Get in quick and avoid the ebay rip-off prices:)

VxFan i just did and all it showed was the 1:43

Luke

[VXfan]

Yeah,I think it must have sold out again.I did say u had to be quick:)

[ferrari fan]

For all you Bathurst/Holden/Peter Briock fans;
Get ready for the 1975 Winner, The Holden Tornado L34 Peter Brock-Brian Sampson.
This one will be the next BIG one:D
As this is one of the least known cars that Peter drove, a good many will miss this one for sure and if the trend of low issue numbers continue than another expensive one it will be in the future.

[VXfan]

Oh this is a must have if ever I saw one.Already have a space on the shelf right next to the '76 winner :)

[Moffat Fan]

Originally posted by VXfan
Oh this is a must have if ever I saw one.Already have a space on the shelf right next to the '76 winner :)

There are two spaces next to the 76 winner, 75 & 74. Both will be filled soon I hope.;)

[ferrari fan]

I have a spare '78 where the 1979 will go as well.
the 1974 space is occupied by the 1973 polewinner (same car!)
Is this collection looking good or what.
When the correct XT GT will appear together with the Minni's and the Ford Cortina's it will be even better.
What about the 1998 Ford and Larican (pelican) Larry, who's cars are destined NOT to be done.
This will be a crying shame
Maybe I'll have to kidnapp one of his tractors for a while, so he wakes up :mad:

[VXfan]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
I have a spare '78 where the 1979 will go as well.
the 1974 space is occupied by the 1973 polewinner (same car!)
Is this collection looking good or what.
When the correct XT GT will appear together with the Minni's and the Ford Cortina's it will be even better.
What about the 1998 Ford and Larican (pelican) Larry, who's cars are destined NOT to be done.
This will be a crying shame
Maybe I'll have to kidnapp one of his tractors for a while, so he wakes up :mad:
Don't worry Bert,with Ambrose leaving that's about 10 different rehashes Classics won't have to do and they should then have the time to concentrate on these bathurst winners eh?;)