1999 WYNN'S Bathurst Winner

[b sharp]

Has anybody herd if this model is going to have the twin exhaust system hanging out the back instead of the sides like the other supercars.
This was suppose to aid in downforce wasn't it.:confused:

[Richard Poole]

Yes, it does have the twin exhaust out the back as per the real car. The exhaust layout was supplied to us by Alan heaphy who ran the cars while working at Gibson Motorsport.

[wayno]

Good to hear. It was the most unique feature of the car and made it sound terrific!
I just can't WAIT for this model!

[b sharp]

Thanks Richard we seem to be getting good a collection of Murphy Bathurst winners going here.

[wayno]

Yep, but this completes it. If we want some more Murphy Bathurst winners he'll have to win it a few more times! :D

[KiwiRallyFan]

Originally posted by wayno
Yep, but this completes it....
...and unfortunatly, that probably completes the Biante "Murphy Bathurst Winners" collection for a while. The next time he wins, we will probably have to buy a Classics model (which is not too bad as they are very good models!).

[Damian]

Originally posted by wayno
Yep, but this completes it. If we want some more Murphy Bathurst winners he'll have to win it a few more times! :D

Nothing wrong with that. There's plenty of time :D

Regards
Damian

[the_goldie]

This should be 1 fine looking model!!! Might have to convert my code 3 into something else after I compare it with Biantes.

Do we know how many are being released of this model???

[Aaron]

I'm pretty sure i read that they're only making 1999.

[Pedro]

Originally posted by the_goldie
This should be 1 fine looking model!!! Might have to convert my code 3 into something else after I compare it with Biantes.

Do we know how many are being released of this model???
Cameron I was thinking the same thing about my code three just got to work out what to convert it to.:confused:

[james]

Originally posted by Aaron
I'm pretty sure i read that they're only making 1999. Hope not,don't think that will be enough to satisfy the Bathurst collectors or the Murph/Richards collectors.

[Esses]

Originally posted by james
Hope not,don't think that will be enough to satisfy the Bathurst collectors or the Murph/Richards collectors.

OK, so do a 1/43 run as well! :D

[MARK052003]

I love to have the 99 Bathurst winner in a open and shut model !!! but will Biante make it in 1/43 and 1/64 and how long do we have to make do with the old C/C 1/64 ??????

[wayno]

Originally posted by Aaron
I'm pretty sure i read that they're only making 1999.

Wow! If that's the case then I think demand for this car will be HUGE! It really is one of the best looking Bathurst winners ever I think.

[Damian]

Originally posted by wayno
Wow! If that's the case then I think demand for this car will be HUGE! It really is one of the best looking Bathurst winners ever I think.

If people are worried about missing out on this model and if it is true that only 1999 are going to be produced, PRE ORDERS (http://www.gatewaymodels.com.au/category8_1.htm) are still being accepted from Gateway Models.

Regards
Damian

[b sharp]

I pre-ordered my 24hr bathurst winning monaro from Gateway and still haven't seen it, so i e-mailed ben to find out how long we were looking at and the reply was NO IDEA???
Bit of a worry i think if thay don't know, don't know if Biante can shed some lite on this.

[Damian]

Originally posted by b sharp
I pre-ordered my 24hr bathurst winning monaro from Gateway and still haven't seen it, so i e-mailed ben to find out how long we were looking at and the reply was NO IDEA???
Bit of a worry i think if thay don't know, don't know if Biante can shed some lite on this.

Gateway might not have received the models fom Biante yet :confused: I also have ordered the Monaro through Gateway. They have always been very reliable in the past when I have ordered cars through them. I'll just wait till I get the order shipped email.

Regards
Damian

[Leigh]

Originally posted by b sharp
I pre-ordered my 24hr bathurst winning monaro from Gateway and still haven't seen it, so i e-mailed ben to find out how long we were looking at and the reply was NO IDEA???
Bit of a worry i think if thay don't know, don't know if Biante can shed some lite on this.
It's usually a week after the Biante website releases stock that my retailer get the items, and I usually know what's coming before they do...in other words, they have no idea on arrival time...

When I've used Gateway, I've never had a problem...

Cheers

[b sharp]

Dont get me wrong I order all my models from Gateway and have had no problems with what I have ordered, just thought thay would be more informed with delivery dates.
Its hard to see all the pics on the forum and still be waiting.:)

[Damian]

Don't worry b sharp, I know what your saying. It's hard to look at all these great models knowing that you've ordered it and haven't got it yet. It will be worth it in the end.

Regards
Damian

[VXfan]

20 minutes to mayhem time:D
typing fingers at the ready!

[VXfan]

Typing finger didnt let me down:cool:

[Oh Five]

Got on at 16.03 order accepted at 16.04, just sweating on the confirmation email........:(

[lukey73]

I just hopped on and ordered mine. Checked my points report and the order number is there so im happy, which a change this week :D

Luke

[SUPERcarMAN]

Got my order in, the site was really quick for me, I throught I would be sitting by the computer for a while for it to load being that the model is one that alot of collectors want.
I quess it shows how good the Biante website is then.......
2.05pm or 6.05 NZ time for me

[Oh Five]

Originally posted by Oh Five
Got on at 16.03 order accepted at 16.04, just sweating on the confirmation email........:(

BINGO:D It's locked in Eddie

[rpz00m]

Got one also. Logged onto site at 4:01 (East Coast Time), Just got the confirmation email:D

[KRAKA05]

got it....another bathurst winner to the cabinet...

[sleepy]

i logged on at 4:40 and still picked 1 up at least the email said i did lol..

[REDVRSS]

17:04 and they're all gone...

[lukey73]

Originally posted by lukey73
I just hopped on and ordered mine. Checked my points report and the order number is there so im happy, which a change this week :D

Luke

How long does it take before you get the confirmation email ? :o Still waiting for it to show

Luke

[sleepy]

Originally posted by lukey73
How long does it take before you get the confirmation email ? :o Still waiting for it to show

Luke mine come through almost as soon as i click place order...

[Y2kGoofball]

mine was ordered. My sister got on at 3:50 and hit refresh for 10 minutes until it changed to availiable

Its amazing, she cant win an ebay auction for the life of her yet out of 3 attempts shes got a 100% hit rate ordering Biantes for me? Go figure??

Anyway with a 1999 production number its easily the smallest run I'll have in my collection :D

[GSXR1]

Picked mine up at my local retailer (Triking) about an hour ago.

This one looks awesome 'in the flesh' (including real hoses inside the cabin instead of tampos).

Also, although it's only a minor item compared to the model itself, I reckon it's nice to see both Biante and CC over the past 12 months or so have been putting a bit of effort into making the box itself look presentable, with photo's of the models and stylish designs.

I know at the end of the day it's only a box, and a lot of people chuck them straight out, but I think it's just adds a little bit extra to the package and is a nice touch. :cool:

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by lukey73
How long does it take before you get the confirmation email ? :o Still waiting for it to show
As mentioned in my last post I picked mine up from my retailer, but I still had it on my watchlist.

For some reason I received two Sold Out update emails (at 2:51pm & 2:54pm respectively) more than two whole hours before I received the Limited Stock update email which, although timestamped 2:03pm, didn't actually make my inbox until 4:57pm....go figure??

Although as mentioned I wasn't buying this one through the site, if I was I'm glad I wasn't relying on the Limited Stock email before placing an order online otherwise I may have missed the boat...:eek:

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by Aaron
I'm pretty sure i read that they're only making 1999.
That's what I thought I'd heard as well, but they must have stretched it to just one more, as the COA states a production run of 2000 ;) :)

[singer]

I'm one unhappie chappie.

I missed out on both the Wynns Bathurst Winner & 1:43 Spiderman:(

[brchi17]

Originally posted by singer
I'm one unhappie chappie.

I missed out on both the Wynns Bathurst Winner & 1:43 Spiderman:(

Ken do you live near a Holden dealer ???

Perhaps they could be a chance of getting some stock in the coming weeks......

Good luck pal ;)

[toad]

Bugger, I missed out too.

Looks like I will be shopping the retailers.

[Aaron]

GSXR1: “That's what I thought I'd heard as well, but they must have stretched it to just one more, as the COA states a production run of 2000�


That’s a bit of a shame. I thought that production number would have been a nice touch. (Especially if I got 1999/1999!)

[Martin Thomas]

Originally posted by Pedro
Cameron I was thinking the same thing about my code three just got to work out what to convert it to.:confused:

Any one remember what year/model this was? From memory it was a dark metallic blue, wasn't it?
Safety car (http://www.pattosplace.com/decals/V8Spercahotwhee ls24.JPG)

Hmmm:D

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by Martin Thomas
Any one remember what year/model this was? From memory it was a dark metallic blue, wasn't it?
Safety car (http://www.pattosplace.com/decals/V8Spercahotwhee ls24.JPG)

Hmmm:D

I have a safety car in hot wheels form but I think it is the leopard looking one? Although I may have this one as well...

[VXfan]

Originally posted by GSXR1
Picked mine up at my local retailer (Triking) about an hour ago.

This one looks awesome 'in the flesh' (including real hoses inside the cabin instead of tampos).

Also, although it's only a minor item compared to the model itself, I reckon it's nice to see both Biante and CC over the past 12 months or so have been putting a bit of effort into making the box itself look presentable, with photo's of the models and stylish designs.

I know at the end of the day it's only a box, and a lot of people chuck them straight out, but I think it's just adds a little bit extra to the package and is a nice touch. :cool:
Any pics mate?

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by VXfan
Any pics mate?
Sorry, no camera available to me :(

Every time I think about buying one I end up spending the money on damn models!!! ;)

[b sharp]

How dose the twin exhaust look.

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by b sharp
How dose the twin exhaust look.
Sorry, I'm not very helpful today!

Mine was (and still is, and will be for sometime yet) safely tucked away in it's clamshell box, so I didn't get to look as low as the exhaust...

[wayno]

I'm probably as excited about getting this model as I have been about any release ever! :cool:

[b sharp]

Yer it sound like this one will be a step above the rest, cant wait.:D

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by GSXR1
For some reason I received two Sold Out update emails (at 2:51pm & 2:54pm respectively) more than two whole hours before I received the Limited Stock update email which, although timestamped 2:03pm, didn't actually make my inbox until 4:57pm....go figure??
This gets weirder.

Less than five minutes ago an email appeared in my Inbox. Nothing strange about that, except that it was the Collectors Club newsletter from Tuesday, talking abouth the Spiderman 1:43 and Wynns 1:18 going on sale tomorrow, which of course was yesterday (if you follow)....so it was floating around in cyberspace for the past two days.

Ahh, the wonders of modern technology :confused: :D

[bev]

Originally posted by GSXR1
Sorry, no camera available to me :(

Every time I think about buying one I end up spending the money on damn models!!! ;)

Gee, gets one thinking... how many bonus points and we can offer a free camera...

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by bev
Gee, gets one thinking... how many bonus points and we can offer a free camera...
Nice idea in theory, but when it came to the crunch I reckon I'd still spend my points on models...:D

[VXfan]

My 99 Winner just turned up and it's a beauty:D
Sorry no pics as I don't have my camera at work today(doh!)
I like the twin exhausts out the back,stands out from the other Supercars I have with the side exhausts.
Nicely presented box too.
Very very happy with this model Biante,great job!

[singer]

Originally posted by singer
I'm one unhappie chappie.

I missed out on both the Wynns Bathurst Winner & 1:43 Spiderman

Sourced both now!!!!!

Very happy:D

Thanks to all those who offered assistance:)

[john]

My 1999 Bathurst winner turned up today as well. Looks OK, I dunno what all the fuss is about. Another VT really.

[wayno]

Originally posted by john
My 1999 Bathurst winner turned up today as well. Looks OK, I dunno what all the fuss is about. Another VT really.

:confused:
It looked and sounded GREAT! I think it's one of the best looking Bathurst winners ever.

[Oh Five]

Pretty impressed at getting the car today, less than 48 hours after ordering online. One side of the country to the other, well done Biante and AAE. Bring on more Bathurst winners:)

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by john
Looks OK, I dunno what all the fuss is about. Another VT really.
Maybe partly down to the fact that, up until now, this model has only been available as one of the early Classic's 'brick' versions, so to have a fully detailed version that is a quantum leap ahead of the alternative has got people a bit excited. ;)

Can I ask if you "dunno what all the fuss is about" why did you buy it?

[spoonster05]

I think Murph must be the only one who didn't like twin the exhausts exiting the rear:p

[sleepy]

received mine today well done BIANTE less than 48 hrs all the way down to the bit at the bottom...a very tidy unit with a nice fit allround, although would of liked a bit of camber on the wheels..

[Aaron]

Can sum1 please post sum pics? (Stuck at work this weekend, and won't get mine til monday!)

[Martin Thomas]

Aaron, here you go, a couple of quickies. I've gotta go eat my tea now, the missus isn't too happy that the car was spread all over the place while she was trying to dish up tea.. :D

winner (http://community.webshots.com/album/414663717PNaD xs)

[singer]

Originally posted by Martin Thomas
Aaron, here you go, a couple of quickies. I've gotta go eat my tea now, the missus isn't too happy that the car was spread all over the place while she was trying to dish up tea..
winner (http://community.webshots.com/album/414663717PNaD xs)

Thank you Martin. Great shots:)
Still waiting for mine to arrive, but at least I got 1:eek:

[john]

Originally posted by GSXR1


Can I ask if you "dunno what all the fuss is about" why did you buy it?

GSXR1, I bought it because i'm a huge Greg Murphy fan. I was reading the posts prior to this model being released & I was surprised at how anticipated it was.
I don't see how the quality of this car is any different/better to any of the other recent cars I have purchased.
Maybe i'm a little more harder to excite?

[john]

Oh & to Admin, Thank you for such a speedy delivery on the 1999 Bathurst Winner. I think it was delivered the next day.

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by john
GSXR1, I bought it because i'm a huge Greg Murphy fan. I was reading the posts prior to this model being released & I was surprised at how anticipated it was.
I don't see how the quality of this car is any different/better to any of the other recent cars I have purchased.
Maybe i'm a little more harder to excite?
Fair enough, like I said in my previous post I personally think it's partly due to the fact that there is now a highly detailed version available, as opposed to what was on the market previously.

[lukey73]

I got mine from the Post Office today, what a great looking model.

Cant wait till my house extensions are done and finally will have room to display all my models. This next to the Spiderman Car and few other Bathurst Winner's will be great.

Luke

[bazzel]

hi all i just got my 2004 spidy k-mart car not to bad but i want the 99 model that is the best out of the 3 made my opinion any way if i cant get the 99 model i will swap the 03 -- 04 models off because i am a skaife fan myself.i only got them to trade off any way. if any body interested in swaps let me now i would like to get my hands on a 1999 skaife race model. well biante you have done good this time nice models cheers barry.

[the_goldie]

I wonder if everyone has this model yet? It has been very quiet -- must mean it is a good one.

Anyway - I took some photos next to my code3 and I gave myself a pat on the back ;)

The Biante version is a great looking model - they have dropped the ride height and now my Gardner Coke car looks like a Crewman! Good to see Biante are fixing the ride height issue - hopefully they can ditch the plastic window nets next.

Top Job and the twin exhausts look good - something different to the other VTs in the collection.

Photos in my webshots album under model cars...

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by the_goldie
I wonder if everyone has this model yet? It has been very quiet -- must mean it is a good one.

Anyway - I took some photos next to my code3 and I gave myself a pat on the back ;)

The Biante version is a great looking model - they have dropped the ride height and now my Gardner Coke car looks like a Crewman! Good to see Biante are fixing the ride height issue - hopefully they can ditch the plastic window nets next.

Top Job and the twin exhausts look good - something different to the other VTs in the collection.

Photos in my webshots album under model cars...

Cam you did an amazing job, well done. I saw a damaged one of these today at my model shop.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[wayno]

Must agree that you did a great job Cam. I pick my model of this car up tomorrow as I FINALLY have a day off!
It's like I'm eight and tomorrow is christmas! I can't sleep! :D

[Martin Thomas]

Nice work cam, I have done the same and will keep my Biante one and find something else to code 3. I was surprised by the subtle differences between the basic moulds. (location of fuel fillers the main one) I expected the base mould to be the same..

[Martin Thomas]

Whoops, just remembered. A bit of eucalyptus oil will take the logos off the wheels and sticky tape will take care of the dash logos ...;)

[b sharp]

Im still waiting for mine so it took till the rear shots to pic the Biante from the code 3, TOP JOB. :)

[group C]

i was looking at my 99 winner today and agree great model again from Biante but has any one else seem to notice the engine in it,
looks to me like a HMS engine,i could be wrong but it has equally spaced exhaust ports as opossed to the 18degree siamese.
not a dig but just an observation.

r/ray:confused:

[V8SS]

Thats the first time I've seen pictures of the 99 winner. What a great looking model.
That ride height looks fantastic. Hopefully thats changed for all the Supercar models from now on.

[the_goldie]

Thanks for the comments guys. A few other guys on here have made code3s as well. Pedro inspired mine and also helped along the way. Those who have code3s what are you going to do with them???

1 big difference I noticed between my code3 and the Biante version is the bonnet. The stripes going up towards the windscreen are incorrect on the Biante version - from photos I have seen anyway... They should continue up and not be cut off...

[spoonster05]

Yaay, mine arrived from Gateway this morning, looks like I can give the CC version to my nephew as a toy now...

[singer]

Originally posted by the_goldie
I wonder if everyone has this model yet? It has been very quiet -- must mean it is a good one.

Anyway - I took some photos next to my code3 and I gave myself a pat on the back ;)

The Biante version is a great looking model - they have dropped the ride height and now my Gardner Coke car looks like a Crewman! Good to see Biante are fixing the ride height issue - hopefully they can ditch the plastic window nets next.

Top Job and the twin exhausts look good - something different to the other VTs in the collection.

Photos in my webshots album under model cars...

Cam,

I had to look very carefully to determine which was which

What a fantastic job building your Code 3. If I were you, I'd be keeping it to show your work against the Biante.

[wayno]

Originally posted by the_goldie

1 big difference I noticed between my code3 and the Biante version is the bonnet. The stripes going up towards the windscreen are incorrect on the Biante version - from photos I have seen anyway... They should continue up and not be cut off...

Have been looking at my photos taken at Bathurst that year and agree with you. The angle across the bonnet of the Biante versions stripes is more accurate than the code three though.

[teambrock50]

I cant wait to get mine so i can get rid of the crappy Classic Craplectables brick one.

[VXfan]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Thanks for the comments guys. A few other guys on here have made code3s as well. Pedro inspired mine and also helped along the way. Those who have code3s what are you going to do with them???

1 big difference I noticed between my code3 and the Biante version is the bonnet. The stripes going up towards the windscreen are incorrect on the Biante version - from photos I have seen anyway... They should continue up and not be cut off...
Cam,have you considered changing ur code 3 version ever so slightly into the Murphy/Richards sister car?I think it was car #46 driven by John Faulkner and Simon Wills?Just a suggestion.

[Malik]

Originally posted by VXfan
Cam,have you considered changing ur code 3 version ever so slightly into the Murphy/Richards sister car?I think it was car #46 driven by John Faulkner and Simon Wills?Just a suggestion.

wouldn't take much to do...

[b sharp]

I wonder if biante can or are going to do the 2000 K-mart commodore, the one with the chrome and blue chek pattern on the front doors.
I have the classic version, looks unreal next to all my other murphy cars NOT.:rolleyes:

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by VXfan
Cam,have you considered changing ur code 3 version ever so slightly into the Murphy/Richards sister car?I think it was car #46 driven by John Faulkner and Simon Wills?Just a suggestion.

Hmm good idea :) Would just have to find some decals for the numbers and names I am guessing...

Anybody have any photos of this car???

[VXfan]

Haven't any photos but if you get a copy of the great race 1997-2001 the tv cameras spend a bit of time on this car as it has a big prang near the cutting while leading the race.

[wayno]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Hmm good idea :) Would just have to find some decals for the numbers and names I am guessing...

Anybody have any photos of this car???

I'll have a look, but I don't know if I have any side on. Sorry.

[JD350]

Did this model come with a brochure?

[zeitgeist]

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure admin has stated a number of times that brochures are not included with V8 supercars, Bathurst winners or not.

BC

[Dingo]

Originally posted by zeitgeist
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure admin has stated a number of times that brochures are not included with V8 supercars, Bathurst winners or not.

BC
But Dick Johnson's 2000 Queensland 500 Falcon AU came with a brochure...

[admin]

Dicks car came with a brochure because he wasnt racing the car currently and it is part of his collection.

[Pedro]

For those looking for the Wynns Bathurst Winner Frontline hobbies have a few still on the shelves.
www.frontlinehobbies.com.au

[singer]

Also for those looking for the Wynns Bathurst Winner, Monaro Models & hobbies have a few still on the shelves.
www.MonaroModels.com.au or 02 62996797
:)