Icon Models

[hot5]

just had a look on the site and it states a JUNE 2006 selling date!!!!!!!!

[Dingo]

Impressive. Now if they could just tell us what they're actually GOING TO SELL IS IT THAT HARD!?!?!?!?

:D :D :D

[Footy]

just had a look on the site and it states a JUNE 2006 selling date!!!!!!!!
I gave up looking at the site,as nothing was happening. So their back to the what have we got mode! Sad really sad.:(

[Nick Short]

It might be a misjudged teaser campaign, but it may well be that when (if) things take off we will be excited by what they offer. I hope so!

[craigrobbo]

Trust me guys, when you do find out what they are making you will be very excited

Can't say too much more than that!!

[castkrazy]

Trust me guys, when you do find out what they are making you will be very excited

Can't say too much more than that!!

Any hints on what scale or price range we're looking at ? Anything...:D

[hot5]

some people are just never happy always looking on the negative side i bet when it comes out they will be the ones cheering the loudest but at the moment all they do is moan and groan!!!!!!!!!

[craigrobbo]

Originally posted by Hot 5

"some people are just never happy always looking on the negative side i bet when it comes out they will be the ones cheering the loudest but at the moment all they do is moan and groan!!!!!!!!!"

Never has a truer word been spoken, and I can't wait for the time when this model is released, and all those making negative comments will be eating a very large slice of humble pie

[wayno]

some people are just never happy always looking on the negative side i bet when it comes out they will be the ones cheering the loudest but at the moment all they do is moan and groan!!!!!!!!!

Well, if it's going to be such a brilliant model then I assume it will have a price tag to match. Those of us with families and mortgages, etc usually have to plan our finances to purchase the models we want.
To have one just leap from nowhere and then sell out because funds were not available at the time is pretty frustrating. I don't blame people for wanting more information.
June 2006 sell date? That's either rubbish or it is going to be an 'ambush' model.

[hot5]

true collectors ( not the ones who just want what they like made) will judge this model on release like all others what ever its going to be if its a gt of the quality there talking about or a moke the true collectors will be happy im sure

[castkrazy]

Well, if it's going to be such a brilliant model then I assume it will have a price tag to match. Those of us with families and mortgages, etc usually have to plan our finances to purchase the models we want.
To have one just leap from nowhere and then sell out because funds were not available at the time is pretty frustrating. I don't blame people for wanting more information.
June 2006 sell date? That's either rubbish or it is going to be an 'ambush' model.

Wayno , That's exactly the reason behind my enquiry , if it turns out to be a model I really want and I can't plan for it's release then like others in our predicament I will unfortunately miss out .

[Dingo]

true collectors ( not the ones who just want what they like made) will judge this model on release like all others what ever its going to be if its a gt of the quality there talking about or a moke the true collectors will be happy im sure
So basically, you're saying anyone who dares to make any critical comments regarding a model car manufacturer, or doesn't collect every model every made, is not a "true collector"?

Either you're part of the company, or you're quite tight with people who are...

Craig, friendly advice...this whole "I know something you don't know" sentiment you've given off about this for a while is getting old. We know you know. There's no need to rub it in, OK? :)

[hot5]

i never mentioned buy every model made i said JUDGE the model two very separate issues

[craigrobbo]

Dingo,

My comments about "knowing something you don't know" is in no way trying to be smart, or anything like that

I do know what the model will be, the price etc. I know it appears that things are taking a long time to develop, and that is because they want things to be 100% when the model is released.

It just gets a bit frustrating reading all the comments on here by so-called model experts, when they know nothing about this project at all

[BATHURSTFAN]

THEN WHY THE HELL DON'T THEY ANNOUNCE WHAT IT IS INSTEAD OF GETTING PEOPLE OFF-SIDE

If its a June release then they will want to hurry up and tell people whats going on, as you know there a few models coming out this year and most people can't walk in buy everything.

Whats the bloody harm in telling people the price, scale etc.

As someone has said it been a long drawn out process. This Biante Forum is succesful because they let people know whats going on, unlike others.

[BATHURSTFAN]

Dingo,


It just gets a bit frustrating reading all the comments on here by so-called model experts, when they know nothing about this project at all

How true, we do know nothing about this project at all because they won't tell us.

[Dingo]

Dingo,

My comments about "knowing something you don't know" is in no way trying to be smart, or anything like that

I do know what the model will be, the price etc. I know it appears that things are taking a long time to develop, and that is because they want things to be 100% when the model is released.

It just gets a bit frustrating reading all the comments on here by so-called model experts, when they know nothing about this project at all
Craig, it gets just as frustrating when people tell us how great something will be, then in the next breath tell us they can't say anything. My point was more tongue-in-cheek than anything... :)

[athol]

The whole thing has been dragged out for too long. The info on their site indicates very little as to what the model will be, they realy need to get something on the site to keep people interested because, at the moment, it is just going around in a circle and will eventually dissappear up it's own xxxx


Athol.
Wanted. the great race no.17.

[Footy]

Dingo,

My comments about "knowing something you don't know" is in no way trying to be smart, or anything like that

I do know what the model will be, the price etc. I know it appears that things are taking a long time to develop, and that is because they want things to be 100% when the model is released.

It just gets a bit frustrating reading all the comments on here by so-called model experts, when they know nothing about this project at all

You can't pull the piss out of something if you don't know what it is!,the only dissing that has been fed out has been in relation to the drawn out "advertising" re: the said model,so if and when the model hits the market , then the " so called model experts "that no nothing about the project can then knock the model 100%.:D

[Leigh]

June 2006 release hey...that line has been on the website almost as long as I've known about the site! If it is in any way accurate, the marketing arm needs to be shot!

If it is innacurate, the marketiong arm needs to be shot...

Either way, the whole marketing of this model is the absolute pits.

Hot5 and Craig, Is everybody really bagging the model, or is the model the scape-goat for the absolutely pathetic marketing strategy?

Nobody seems to know about this model except you two...I still have people tell me how brilliant the old TRAX models are, and they are better than Biante and Classic Carlectables models, so you'll excuse me for being a little skeptical at two people telling me that I'll be rapt!

And don't start blurting this BS about what constitutes a "true collector" yadda yadda yadda...because there is no such thing as a common model for a common anything!

By the way, keeping up the dissenting here is doing Icon no favours. I know people who don't buy Classics, and others who don't buy Biante JUST FROM A BAD EXPERIENCE THEY HAVE HAD WITH THE COMPANIES! Are these not true collectors? They are, they spend thousands, but are now selective.

Whether you two actually represent the company or not, your attitude is a reflection of them due to your apparent abundant knowledge of them!

PS If they are serious about sales, and it is going to cost more than $20 and be released in June...then I would suggest the cat gets out of the bag mighty quick!

Cheers

[craigrobbo]

Leigh,

I can understand that you are sceptical, especially with both Biante and Classics advising that various models will be produced, and then having their release date pushed way back, or maybe not even made at all

I am lucky to have inside knowledge of the compnay, and those behind it, and let me assure you that I am in no way connected with the company. I agree, the delay is frustating for collectors, myself included, that the process seems to be taking an awfully long time

Im not going to comment more on this thread, except to say that, I have been collecting models for over twenty years, and have an extensive collection of models in 1:18, 1:43 amd 1:64. I already have a spot set aside for my cabinet for when this model is released

[hot5]

i think you guys have all missed the point here as i stated in an earlier post JUDGE the model on release not on any blurb the company puts out but on your own expectations of what a model should be . i for one would never just rush out and buy a model on the publicity spin a company puts out be it biante classics or anyone and I'm pretty sure not many would as for pricing again JUDGE for youself

[LC Torana]

No one is judging a model that they have not even seen yet, rather they are judging the way the marketing is being handled, the secrecy. Potential buyers just want to know what the model is, what scale it will be and the how much will it cost so that they know now if it something they want and if they want it if they have to save money for it….

It has been 131 days since information about this model was first raised on these forums and the secrecy about it has gone on way too long, it is time for the company to start releasing details about it so collectors know now if it is something that is going to interest them….

[james]

No one is judging a model that they have not even seen yet, rather they are judging the way the marketing is being handled, the secrecy. Potential buyers just want to know what the model is, what scale it will be and the how much will it cost so that they know now if it something they want and if they want it if they have to save money for it….

It has been 131 days since information about this model was first raised on these forums and the secrecy about it has gone on way too long, it is time for the company to start releasing details about it so collectors know now if it is something that is going to interest them….
Spot on this has gone on for way to long ,personaly i have lost interest in this mob so odds are that i won't bother to even lookat their site again.

[wayno]

I already have a spot set aside for my cabinet for when this model is released

At least YOU know how big the spot needs to be! :rolleyes:

[brchi17]

For me to be quite honest, I'd sick of all this crap coming out regarding this so-called fantastic model and the company that is apparently manufacturing it :rolleyes:

I think they need to either tell us collectors what it is & what scale, or shut up & disappear until they're prepared to do so :rolleyes: !!!

Lets not forget what this forum is about & remember that it would be smart in trying to keep most of them on side, rather than jerking us around with inudendo and here-say, when no one is prepared to actually release some facts.

All this cloak and dagger crap kind of reminds me of Gabo and most of us know how much of a success he was :rolleyes:

cheers. :)

[fomoco04]

I for one only have a certain amount of clod hard avaliable each year for my hobby. As Biante and Classics are both releasing some fantastic cars this year my $ is almost all tied up. If they keep the SECRET SQUIRREL crap up for much longer this is one little black duck who wont be getting one no matter what it is.

[texan]

It definitely started out as fun trying to put the pieces together and work out what the car is going to be. For whatever reason that has all stopped and gone on too long, now making it very boring and has totally killed whatever impact this marketing campaign could have had.

What I don't get, is this company hingeing all of it's success on one model? Are they doing other models or do they think that this one model will make them all rich? If it's the latter, I think the only model that would be a safe bet is the MM1 Interceptor.

Who knows? They have at least got us talking about it.

[brchi17]

.....Who knows? They have at least got us talking about it.

Problem is, most of it has now become negative :rolleyes:

[wayno]

These guys have shot themselves in the foot. When you have collectors seemingly as negative as most of us are now it's not a good thing.
And I don't think anyone has critisised the MODEL. We are all ready to judge that on it's merits. It's just the piss poor marketing campaign that is getting up everyone's nose.

[Leigh]

i think you guys have all missed the point here as i stated in an earlier post JUDGE the model on release not on any blurb the company puts out but on your own expectations of what a model should be . i for one would never just rush out and buy a model on the publicity spin a company puts out be it biante classics or anyone and I'm pretty sure not many would as for pricing again JUDGE for youself
I think sir, it is YOU that has missed the point!

Find me a post that says the model is crap?

All the posts I've read say stop the dribble, and that the marketing campaign is crap...

Cheers

[Leigh]

Leigh,

I am lucky to have inside knowledge of the compnay, and those behind it, and let me assure you that I am in no way connected with the company. I agree, the delay is frustating for collectors, myself included, that the process seems to be taking an awfully long time

I'd call it unluccky, because you are wearing the flack that they should be...

At least YOU know how big it is, how much it's going to cost, what it is, when its likely to happen etc etc etc

Marketing is all about allowing potential customers to plan, as much as it is about making people familiar with a product/company.

ATM I am NOT planning to purchase anything from this company as I am missing 4 vital pices of information required to plan (see above)...

I suggest you either tell them the gist of this thread (and the prior one) in a nice way, or direct them here...else they might not even be a 1 hit wonder:eek:

Cheers

[castkrazy]

I'd call it unluccky, because you are wearing the flack that they should be...

At least YOU know how big it is, how much it's going to cost, what it is, when its likely to happen etc etc etc

Marketing is all about allowing potential customers to plan, as much as it is about making people familiar with a product/company.

ATM I am NOT planning to purchase anything from this company as I am missing 4 vital pices of information required to plan (see above)...

I suggest you either tell them the gist of this thread (and the prior one) in a nice way, or direct them here...else they might not even be a 1 hit wonder:eek:

Cheers



That's exactly right Leigh , like most people here I have to plan for my models and there is always a list of other pre-ordered wanted models already at hand , so to be able to fit other sought after models that may come along into my listing it requires advance notice to make sure I can get the money together at the time .

To cut to the point , if I don't get enough advance notice and/or I can't fit it into my listing well before release then I won't even bother with this model , it's not like there is any shortage of other great models available hey ! ;)


cheers Jim .

[athol]

It seems there has been an update on Icon Models site.

Current Timeline.
April 2006.
After quite an unavoidable interuption we're away again at last!
We are back on track reducing ourselves to skin and bone with the workload.
Please hang in there and enjoy the ride with us!!!

I can't believe this, still saying completly nothing about the model I am realy over all this secret sillyness. tell me what it is so if I am interested I can budget to buy the model.


Athol.
Wanted the great race.no.17.

[spoonster05]

They've totally lost me, I've got money put aside for the Brock 956, A9X and LC and a couple of other models due out this year and had planned on this one as well but I'm going to use these funds for something else now.

The secrets have gone on long enough I'm afraid and no matter what it is now I'm not giving them my hard earned...

[tigerpete]

i see the icon gtho is sold out and coming in nov, can't wait till i get mine, peter

[barnart]

i see the icon gtho is sold out and coming in nov, can't wait till i get mine, peter

I have built my workshop, but it is empty, can't wait ether

[biante1948]

Yes I can't wait for mine too arrive . I have seen this "Display" model at Shire Models in Sutherland and it was impressive.

[singer]

I ordered mine over a year ago as there are currently no other Comanies making an Australian Car in the 1/8 scale.

I have been paying mine off, over time, as there is NO way that I could afford the cost in 1 Hit.

I went to MCM 07 & I've seen 3 of the 8 prototypes & am eagerly awaiting mine as the Current Prototype looks EXCELLENT & I hope the model meets my EXPECTATIONS when I finally receive it.

I was allowed to handle as well as FINELY EXAMINE the Model as I had ordered so early. It feels like it weighs every bit of the 10kg.

Can't wait to start the Build.

I've been told now that the shipment has been delayed till November due to errors with Paint (ie Mattel) & were sent back to the Factory as "Not Meeting Specifications"

[XU-123]

I'm not getting one , but it should be well made seeing its beig done by "first gear"
I've got quite a few of their trucks and the paint and tampos are second to none.

[ba.falcon]

Anyone got any updates on this beast? It must be getting close to being in my hot little hands.

I cant wait to see what it looks like.

Cheers
ba.falcon

[BIGJIM]

The first shipping container due to leave China on the 28th Nov. How long it takes to get here is anyones guess...

[singer]

I was told that the 1st Container left 10 Nov.:(

Someones telling porkies:( :mad:

[barnart]

A little birdie told me there next car is going to be a Monaro HT HG or HK in 1:8 scale, we will all wait and see what gives

[Footy]

A little birdie told me there next car is going to be a Monaro HT HG or HK in 1:8 scale, we will all wait and see what gives

I hope your Birdie is correct.:D

[Martin Thomas]

A little birdie told me there next car is going to be a Monaro HT HG or HK in 1:8 scale, we will all wait and see what gives

Mate, I hope you're right as well but don't admit any links to the Icon people, you'll cop a hammering..:p ;) :D

[BIGJIM]

I was told that the 1st Container left 10 Nov.:(

Someones telling porkies:( :mad:

Thats what i thought aswell, thats what it said on the website. Ive been checking it every day or two and it has been updated to say 28th Nov. Anyone know transit times for shipping??

[Leigh]

usually 6-8 weeks with customs, unpacking containers etc, but can be longer!

[barnart]

I hope your Birdie is correct.:D

The guy who is in our model car club told me at the meeting on Monday night and is in touch with all the model car makers, so he is normally pretty right

[rayman]

The XY in Ultra White is next. Due March 2008

[tigerpete]

only 1000 to be made

[biante1948]

If the Ultra White GTHO is next I will been putting my name down for that one as well.

And according to the Icon wesite there are 200 people with their names on a "waiting list" just in case some of us cancel our order for the "Track Red GTHO."

[barnart]

[quote=biante1948;225707]If the Ultra White GTHO is next I will been putting my name down for that one as well.

I just ordered a white XY on there site payment due May/April 2008

[Leigh]

Is there a pattern here...imagine two diecast companies both releasing a Track Red XY GTHO as their first model in a scale never seen before upon release, then quickly following up with an Ultra White when the first one is massively oversubscribed...alls we need now is a Track White dealer release:p

[KiwiRallyFan]

...all we need now is a Track White dealer release...
If that happens Leigh, make sure you get one with two mirrors....;)

[biante1948]

[quote=biante1948;225707]If the Ultra White GTHO is next I will been putting my name down for that one as well.

I just ordered a white XY on there site payment due May/April 2008

Yes . Got an e-mail from Icon saying it (Ultra White ) was available to pre-order.

Ordered the Ultra White one last night.

[XR8]

I just bit the bullet too.
Only 6 more to go and I'll have a 1:1 Phase 3 GTHO!

Ed :)

[barnart]

The China plant have given us delivery date after delivery date and on each occasion never seem to able to make the deadline. The last date we were given was the 1st container is scheduled to leave China 8th December 2008.

I think they mean 2007

[hobby]

The China plant have given us delivery date after delivery date and on each occasion never seem to able to make the deadline. The last date we were given was the 1st container is scheduled to leave China 8th December 2008.

I think they mean 2007

don't you mean hope 2007

[barnart]

don't you mean hope 2007

Yes, but I just copied and pasted Icons statement

[singer]

Icon Model rang me today & confirmed that the 1:8 scale Track Red XY will be here next Wednesday :pleased:& hopefully (with all paper work) cleared by Customs by Friday:surprised::juggle2:.

I was asked to Pick it up next Saturday Week:D

[barnart]

I cancelled my red one today because I ordered a White instead, the girl at Icom was pleased as she had a waiting list

[Leigh]

That was silly...you could have flogged the red one on ebay for 2-3 grand:p

[barnart]

That was silly...you could have flogged the red one on ebay for 2-3 grand:p

Why do that when there nice people who are on the waiting list

[Leigh]

Who are you trying to win over:p

[barnart]

Mrs Barnart

[toad]

Icon Model rang me today & confirmed that the 1:8 scale Track Red XY will be here next Wednesday :pleased:& hopefully (with all paper work) cleared by Customs by Friday:surprised::juggle2:.

I was asked to Pick it up next Saturday Week:D

I haven't heard anything from them on the red one I ordered. I think I will chase them up tomorrow

[barnart]

Copy of Icons email to me:


We received one of the 'track red' production models yesterday and I can only say that in our 14 years in the model industry we have never seen anything like this. The quality and detail is simply amazing. I am only too happy to cancel your order for the 'track red' if that is what you want me to do …. it will certainly make a waiting list customer very happy. I just wanted to make sure you won't be sorry. Your order for the 'white' one is in the system.

Let me know.
Debbie

[Leigh]

Well, you would not expect them to say it's crap, would you:rolleyes:

[texan]

I haven't heard anything from them on the red one I ordered. I think I will chase them up tomorrow


I dare say Singer got in very early.

They say that the cars will be allocated in exactly the same sequence that they were ordered & they will call you only when your model is on the way. At this stage only the first container is on the way & it only has 250 cars. The rest of the container has all of the stand alone engines. They do also say that the other containers will follow quickly & the last ones should be landed by the end of Jan.

I'm hoping/expecting to get a call for the second container.

[jasonvk77]

I ordered the white one does any one know if it will have twin mirrors?:)

[XR8]

I was contacted yesterday to confirm on payment and delivery details as well.
Wasn't told I could get it next week, but very early in January, also told mine is in the first container too.

Fingies crossed!

Ed :)

[Footy]

Great news for all that have ordered this model,But I will wait for the Monaro(if they do..):D

[HDTHSVHRT]

It looks like Icon is copying Biante, first they bring out a track red and then they will be releasing a track white!!! Whats next the violet? :D

[singer]

It looks like Icon is copying Biante, first they bring out a track red and then they will be releasing a track white!!! Whats next the violet? :D

Dion,

Do I see a little Green eyed Monster coming out??;):p;)

Cheers

[Maximus]

Wilc Violet with White Interior would be great.

I am really into the bigger cars 1/12 is as big as I have gone so far and wanted to see what this one is like before laying cash down on the other ones.

Cheers

James

[Brock 05]

Why do that when there nice people who are on the waiting list
Who have seen how popular they are & will flog it off themselves.:uhoh2: Hope the one you cancelled doesn't go to one of these people.

[hobby]

Copy of Icons email to me:


We received one of the 'track red' production models yesterday and I can only say that in our 14 years in the model industry we have never seen anything like this. The quality and detail is simply amazing. I am only too happy to cancel your order for the 'track red' if that is what you want me to do …. it will certainly make a waiting list customer very happy. I just wanted to make sure you won't be sorry. Your order for the 'white' one is in the system.

Let me know.
Debbie

Scott your kind deed of declining the track red has obviously taken a few by suprise.
this model was and is out of my reach at the moment, and this is not a problem.
however you have made one person on the standby list very very happy.

and how good is it for icon models to recognise and question your decision.

this style of customer recognition is sadly lacking by the majority of business's today.

i am a firm believer that everyone is a customer and treat others as you want to be treated.

a very merry christmas to you your wife 3 kids and 2 boxes

and we know the person who recieved the model you declined is having a great one

[HDTHSVHRT]

If only it wasnt a kit...

[Skaife fan]

I'll wait till they make one of the General's beasts. :cool:

[barnart]

I'll wait till they make one of the General's beasts. :cool:

There having trouble with the GMH models as they can't scale down the oil drops and rust stains to 1/18th Ha Ha

[Skaife fan]

There having trouble with the GMH models as they can't scale down the oil drops and rust stains to 1/18th Ha Ha
Then how did they overcome this with the big rust holes on the faulcon. :p

[singer]

I dare say Singer got in very early.

They say that the cars will be allocated in exactly the same sequence that they were ordered & they will call you only when your model is on the way. At this stage only the first container is on the way & it only has 250 cars. The rest of the container has all of the stand alone engines. They do also say that the other containers will follow quickly & the last ones should be landed by the end of Jan.

I'm hoping/expecting to get a call for the second container.


My GTHO Phase III Track Red is No 11 confirmed

[XR8]

My GTHO Phase III Track Red is No 11 confirmed

Singer, did you ask for your number when they rang?
I wish I'd thought of that.
The lady said I'd ordered mine on the 6th of August 2006, so
hopefully it's a low number too!

Ed :)

[Brock 05]

Just a question so please no one get snappy:p but what is it with people wanting low coa's? They are all the same & unless it's a significant number, whats the deal here. Is it a man thing? Having to be first so the lower the number the more important you feel.
I personally don't care. I could understand #1 or something like that but what about if it was one of the last models made? Just asking for people's reasons on why (if they care about #'s) they like low coa's.

[singer]

Singer, did you ask for your number when they rang?
I wish I'd thought of that.
The lady said I'd ordered mine on the 6th of August 2006, so
hopefully it's a low number too!

Ed :)

Ed, Brock05

There are no COA's. The No is on the Plate in the Firewall.

Ed, ring Icon & find out were you are in the pecking order & that should be your No.

My order was No 10 in line (the No are issued in line with when your order was placed) however Icon asked me to relinquish that No as the Daughter had asked for it & the Son has 351.

I said that I'd be happy with 11 if that was possible. Icon said "Done Deal" as I'd helped them out.

Cheers

[Brock 05]

Now thats the way to do it! Will look good on the fire wall. The 351 number I can certainly understand people wanting that one! Well done on getting it.

[XR8]

Now thats the way to do it! Will look good on the fire wall. The 351 number I can certainly understand people wanting that one! Well done on getting it.

Now you know my reason!
Dammit, maybe I'll have better luck on the track white car.....
Now I'll just wait for my surprise.

Ed ;)

[texan]

Just got this email from Icon.

Hi, your model/s are due to arrive in Sydney Wednesday and we hope to have
customs clearance Friday. If we do take delivery Friday we will open the
factory Sat and Sun for people to pick up. We will post a message on
website Friday so you will know.

Exxxxcellent. (in a Monty Burns voice)

[arthur]

Got the same email ...... fingers crossed !!

[toad]

Singer, did you ask for your number when they rang?
I wish I'd thought of that.
The lady said I'd ordered mine on the 6th of August 2006, so
hopefully it's a low number too!

Ed :)

I ordered mine on the 4th Aug 2006. Have had no email from them so have left them a message.

[BILLFORD1]

Wooo-Hooo....I guess mine was in the first container as I was contacted yesterday morning to confirm details & informed 'it will be on the way in a couple of days' !! :D:D

[toad]

I got a response to my email and my car is also almost ready. Looking forward to it now

[rehau]

I would love one but can not afford it

[singer]

Unfortunately ICON cannot guarrantee that the Chinese have sent the 1st 250 (in the container) in sequential order:(. We have to wait until Friday when they can access the the Container.

What this means is they may have sent 1250-1500 or others (but you get the drift of what I'm saying):rolleyes:

I'm just praying that they put 1-250 in the 1st container:)

[Leigh]

I don't think they'll promise numbers again...what a logistical nightmare!

Imagine if the container was packed in random (highly likely)!

[ba.falcon]

There is a nice message on the Icon website that all the people that have ordered the 1/8 Kit will be happy about.

http://www.iconmodels.com.au/store/index.htm

Cheers
ba.falcon

[a9x]

There is a nice message on the Icon website that all the people that have ordered the 1/8 Kit will be happy about.

http://www.iconmodels.com.au/store/index.htm

Cheers
ba.falcon

or possibly not

[Leigh]

I'd love to be a fly on the wall on Saturday IF it does get delivered...I've helped unload these things before, and I don't think they realise just how much work is involved, unloading, checking, rechecking, counting etc

And that's all before the first customer rolls through the door, or you have answered a phone call LOL

[texan]

It's been delayed.

http://www.iconmodels.com.au/store/index.htm

[ba.falcon]

It's been delayed.

http://www.iconmodels.com.au/store/index.htm


Oh Bugger

I fell like I have just lifted up the skirt of a he-she and discovered what is under there.
I hope the container is Waterproof.

Cheers
ba.falcon

[malscar]

ba.falcon, I must ask how you do know how that feels?

[ba.falcon]

ba.falcon, I must ask how you do know how that feels?

I have watched Dirty Sanchez: The Movie to many times.

Cheers
ba.falcon

[Maximus]

So who picked up their model and who has already finished it???

[Nick Short]

....and who's already got gluey fingermarks all over the windscreen?

[carnut01]

....and who's already got gluey fingermarks all over the windscreen?
i think they are meant to all be snap or screw together pieces - for that sort of money, i wouldn't want to be risking getting glue everywhere

[adhowie]

they also have a white gtho in the window in the sutherland shop if any one is interested.

[texan]

So who picked up their model and who has already finished it???


A bit hard when they still sitting on the dock.

[HDTHSVHRT]

they also have a white gtho in the window in the sutherland shop if any one is interested.

youre kidding right, its Biante de ja vu 10 years ago! :D

[monarocveightz]

youre kidding right, its Biante de ja vu 10 years ago! :D

What comes next?

shouldn't be too long before a green, and a mustard LJ Torrie come's out then:D

[malscar]

What comes next?

shouldn't be too long before a green, and a mustard LJ Torrie come's out then:D

If you look on the site there are going to be a bunch of Cleanaway trucks.

[Skaife fan]

Yeah i saw that ,cant wait to get my hands on one of those trucks, not !!!:rolleyes:

[brchi17]

If you look on the site there are going to be a bunch of Cleanaway trucks.

And what an odd ball scale too.....1/32

[whitlam]

And what an odd ball scale too.....1/32

IIRC, the DJR & 888 Transporters were 1:32

[monarocveightz]

Yeah i saw that ,cant wait to get my hands on one of those trucks, not !!!:rolleyes:

I spose there are some people out there who collect trucks and buses, and those trucks will suit their collection

IIRC, the DJR & 888 Transporters were 1:32

I reckon they should have made them in 1:43.......would look good with CC's 1:43's when they ae released.......I guess you have to get the scalectrix(sp) to go with the trucks

[Maximus]

A bit hard when they still sitting on the dock.

HUH???

Didn't it say on the website they can be picked up between 2pm & 4pm and that the container IS arriving Saturday 22nd December.

I thought atleast some of you would have had them by xmas but seeing as that is 45min away I guess not.

[malscar]

Maximus, have a read on the site. Apparently the container had dirt on it so needed cleaning etc so it did not carry any diseases in. Fair enough too. Just popped a few balloons I guess.

[Maximus]

AAAAAHHHHHHH. I was reading that first and then reading the bit below it saying they are ready to be picked up Saturday.

I guess every manufacturer has its problems with timelines.

[Chev_350]

And what an odd ball scale too.....1/32

They are not even 1/32, they are 1/34....even more of a weird scale?

[timmythetellytubby]

The trucks are made by a company called Top Gear or maybe 5th Gear (I know they are the names of the tv shows, but I am pretty sure it is Top Gear)

They make all sorts of trucks and tractors for collectors. They also can arrange to have models made up with corporate sponsorship, which is what it looks like Icon is doing.

FYI Top Gear trucks are available in HobbyCo at the QVB building in Sydney and Frontline Hobbies in Newcastle (North of Sydney)

[timmythetellytubby]

The name is actually First Gear.... but I was close.

I am sure they have a website, but I think they are based in the UK.

[brchi17]

The name is actually First Gear.... but I was close.

I am sure they have a website, but I think they are based in the UK.

isn't that the same group who do the trax models ?

[ba.falcon]

2nd time lucky. A new message has been posted on Icons website. now the countdown begins.

http://www.iconmodels.com.au/store/index.htm

Cheers
ba.falcon

[Leigh]

That's the way most people do business...wait until you have the item and THEN tell people to come and get it!

[brchi17]

That's the way most people do business...wait until you have the item and THEN tell people to come and get it!

and most companies don't use their competitors forum to create awareness of their product either....

[HDTHSVHRT]

so has anyone got theirs yet?

[hobby]

I wish all that are waiting for news on this model well

Just Like expectant fathers

[hot5]

so has anyone got theirs yet?

Sure have:D :D :D

[BIGJIM]

Sure have:D :D :D

And???

[biante1948]

Yes ............and........

I had mine picked up from the shop in Sutherland by my sister as she lives there ......didn't want it delivered thru/by Aust Post although now the suspence is killing me..........looks like a quick trip top good old Sydney over the weekend.

She rang me and complained that the box and model took up half the back seat in her car.

[XR8]

and most companies don't use their competitors forum to create awareness of their product either....

Fair point, but this IS an Australian Diecast Collectors Forum......

I'm glad I read about it and got one, but I'm still hunting for
a 65E, and now a track red and track white XY to go with my soon
to be 1/8th acquistions!

Which begs a question or my brain is finally zonking out.
Weren't Biante looking at doing a 1/8th car at some stage?

Ed :)

[Leigh]

That was a 1/12th Ed, but I have not heard of it in a long time:(

With Trev passing and new owners, maybe it's been given the boot?

[timmythetellytubby]

isn't that the same group who do the trax models ?

I dont know.... I dont really know anything about Trax models. My dad has some of their tow trucks and they are simply brilliant.

I imagine the rubbish trucks will be much the same.

[Leigh]

I think your thinking of Top Gear Brad (www.topgear.com.au)

First Gear are a US model company that make trucks. See www.firstgearreplicas.com. You'll see here (http://www.firstgearreplicas.com/category.cfm?cat ID=2236) that they do a few different City waste management trucks. I'm tipping the Cleanaway trucks will be right hand drive versions of the green WM ones.

[hot5]

Just charging the battery pack and will post some pic's.Still in two minds , to buid or not looks more involved than i imagined but very highly detailed even has a reproduction of the original owners manual.

[singer]

That was a 1/12th Ed, but I have not heard of it in a long time:(

With Trev passing and new owners, maybe it's been given the boot?

Trev held so much info about his plans for Biante in his head.:)

We'll never know what could have been if Trev had won his battle

[singer]

I think your thinking of Top Gear Brad (www.topgear.com.au (http://www.topgear.com.au))

First Gear are a US model company that make trucks. See www.firstgearreplicas.com (http://www.firstgearreplicas.com). You'll see here (http://www.firstgearreplicas.com/category.cfm?cat ID=2236) that they do a few different City waste management trucks. I'm tipping the Cleanaway trucks will be right hand drive versions of the green WM ones.

The Cleanaway Trucks I see round here are Dual Drive.:)

[Maximus]

Just charging the battery pack and will post some pic's.Still in two minds , to buid or not looks more involved than i imagined but very highly detailed even has a reproduction of the original owners manual.


Come on. BUILD IT.

Maybe take pics AS you build it.

Cheers

James

[hobby]

Come on. BUILD IT.

Maybe take pics AS you build it.

Cheers

James

Great idea

[toad]

Picked up my 1:8 yesterday. What a huge box..it wouldn't even go in the boot of my Commodore. Once I got it home and opened the lid I realised it looked to good to even build. I closed it again.

[Maximus]

No Way. Is anyone going to build this???

I know when I got my 1/10 RC car I spent the whole day I picked it up making it just so I could have it finished.

How long is the car overall???

[singer]

No Way. Is anyone going to build this???

I know when I got my 1/10 RC car I spent the whole day I picked it up making it just so I could have it finished.

How long is the car overall???

James,

Why don't you buy 1 of the White ones to satisfy your curiousity;)

Cheers

[Maximus]

HHHHHHhhhhhhmmmmmm.

I wanted to see how good these ones came out first when the AVERAGE model collector makes them.

I might look into getting the white one but would prefer a Track Red with Gold Stripes or a Wild Violet with White Interior and a sunroof.

By the size of it though I wouldn't have anywhere to put it but I am sure my wife would tell me where to put it if I bought one now.

[biante1948]

Picked up my 1:8 yesterday. What a huge box..it wouldn't even go in the boot of my Commodore. Once I got it home and opened the lid I realised it looked to good to even build. I closed it again.

My sister has picked mine up as she lives in Sydney , rang me and told me the box was 830mm long and weighs 31lb -just on 14 kgs. Any wonder she had trouble getting it onto the back seat of her Magna sedan.

Might have to wait till Feb as that is when she is coming up here to Brissy otherwise it will be a quick trip to Sydney to get it. Depends if I can wait for it.

[singer]

HHHHHHhhhhhhmmmmmm.

I wanted to see how good these ones came out first when the AVERAGE model collector makes them.

I might look into getting the white one but would prefer a Track Red with Gold Stripes or a Wild Violet with White Interior and a sunroof.

By the size of it though I wouldn't have anywhere to put it but I am sure my wife would tell me where to put it if I bought one now.

I told you about trouble & strife. It'll take the rest of your life & even then you won't understand what motivates her.

I have to wait until Tuesday to get mine as it is being delivered by Aust Post, before I can even start

[lionking]

I told you about trouble & strife. It'll take the rest of your life & even then you won't understand what motivates her.

I have to wait until Tuesday to get mine as it is being delivered by Aust Post, before I can even start

Wouldnt ya have to wait till Wednesday then.. Tuesday, being New Years Day would be a Public Holiday ??

[sleepy]

I told you about trouble & strife. It'll take the rest of your life & even then you won't understand what motivates her.

I have to wait until Tuesday to get mine as it is being delivered by Aust Post, before I can even startIf its being delivered by australia post there is no way you could put an arrival date on it or even be able to say that it will arrive in 1 piece.....but i hope yours turns up ok....

[hobby]

[QUOTE=biante1948;231416]My sister has picked mine up as she lives in Sydney , rang me and told me the box was 830mm long and weighs 31lb -just on 14 kgs. Any wonder she had trouble getting it onto the back seat of her Magna sedan.

QUOTE]

At that size and weight I hope that aussie post and its affiliated couriers / air carriers take care of them .

[singer]

Wouldnt ya have to wait till Wednesday then.. Tuesday, being New Years Day would be a Public Holiday ??
You're right Sorry my bad:o

Sleepy, it is being tracked:)

[HDTHSVHRT]

At that size and weight I hope that aussie post and its affiliated couriers / air carriers take care of them .


hopefully they put 'fragile' stickers on them...

[VXfan]

hopefully they put 'fragile' stickers on them...
Like that would make any difference!:D

[toad]

They are packed really well. The 830mm long box is the outer. There is an inner box which has about 50mill thick polystyrene between it and the outer box. The car itself is packed very tightly so it will ship fine.
Its also half assembled, the doors & door trim, dashboard etc are all on. The engine looks quite complete..although it is wrapped in platic and I can only peer through it.

But I am not going to build it. Not yet anyway. First I want to see what issues other people come across building them...people who will be better than me at it. 2ndly I am not sure where the hell I can put it, its so large. I am thinking perhaps buying a small tropical fish tank to house it. 3rdly....perhaps it will be more collectable/valuable long term leaving it unpacked.

I am not sure, but I am not going to rush.

[biante1948]

hopefully they put 'fragile' stickers on them...


I looked into Aust Post services some time ago and I was told that there is NO actual Fragile service. I was told that if a parcel could NOT be drop from a height of 1 metre and survive with NO damage to the contents then DON'T send it by Aust Post.

And being such a large and heavy parcel it would be on the bottom of any pile. Anything and everything would be stacked on top of it.

And anything with a FRAGILE sticker, which are usually a bright sticker draws the attention of Aust Post workers and what do you know, they have found a football.

I lot of model shops use Aust Post with no problems, that you hear about anyway.

99 % of parcel arrive safely , it might have got here OK but if it got here damaged I would have to send it back by the same means, at my cost and there were no more to excahnge it with, they were sold out. I just didn't want to take the risk . Hence the reason it is now sitting at my sisters house in Sydney.

[texan]

I wonder how long before we see these on Ebay?

[biante1948]

According to Icons website there were 200 odd people on a waiting list JUST in case some people cancelled their order.

I had 2 on order but decided to only get one, let someone else have the other one. Hope it wasn't an Evilbay seller.

[HDTHSVHRT]

then why did you decide to get two in the first place??? ;)

[timmythetellytubby]

If its being delivered by australia post there is no way you could put an arrival date on it or even be able to say that it will arrive in 1 piece.....but i hope yours turns up ok....


I imagine it might turn up in a couple of pieces ;)

[a9x]

If its being delivered by australia post there is no way you could put an arrival date on it or even be able to say that it will arrive in 1 piece.....but i hope yours turns up ok....

are you saying that those mongrels at the post office might put it together for you :D

[Chev_350]

are you saying that those mongrels at the post office might put it together for you :D

LOL :D

[biante1948]

then why did you decide to get two in the first place??? ;)

Pretty simple really. I was going to put one together and keep one as it came in the box just in case I stuffed up putting it together. They were NOT sold out when I placed my original order.

[BIGJIM]

Just charging the battery pack and will post some pic's.Still in two minds , to buid or not looks more involved than i imagined but very highly detailed even has a reproduction of the original owners manual.

Hows those pics coming along chief?

[XR8]

Got mine home this morning, hope to start on it after next night shift!

Ed :)

[Maximus]

Do you have to paint any of this model???

[HDTHSVHRT]

no, gee thats a big box, you must be glad you got a ute to fit it in! :D

[halbster]

Now I'm really getting jealous seeing these packages are finally arriving...

PLEASE KEEP THE PICS COMING GUYS.

[texan]

Got mine home this morning, hope to start on it after next night shift!

Ed :)

I bought 2 of these. Imagine my shock when I rocked up in a Mazda 3 to pick them up.

They wouldn't fit in the boot but I managed to get 1 in the back seat & the other 1 in the passenger seat.

[hobby]

have any hit ebay yet?

[Maximus]

None that I can see.

[Nick Short]

This model is absolutely stunning! A true work of art. And good to see the sneering and sarcasm of a few months ago has transformed into admiration and respect.....

[Maximus]

I am yet to see one completed by the average model builder.

Maybe they are taking longer that the quoted time.

[Leigh]

Not true Mr Crusoe, we're all just sitting back waiting for people to start putting them together...I don't know many factories that can pump out 800 of an item and have them all identical...the truth will be if they all go together as planned, or if some minor or serious modification will be required!

Still doesn't take away from the pathetic advertising campaign, but then somebody had to delve into the past!

And apologies in advance for having a different opinion to yours!

[biante1948]

Still doesn't take away from the pathetic advertising campaign, but then somebody had to delve into the past!



All sold out before any containers arrived for delivery .

Advertising campaign COULDN'T have been too pathetic!

[Nick Short]

How's those sour grapes?

[HDTHSVHRT]

What advertising campaign?

[biante1948]

What advertising campaign?

The First 1:8 th XY GTHO is done and dusted now . GONE. Didn't need an advertising compaigne.

The next one, The White XY GTHO will probably go the same way, with only 1000 White XY's GTHO 's one should not hestiate. My order is already In.

Cheers.

[XA Craig]

wonder what colour will be next ofter the white cars? Surfer Orange maybe ;):D

I waiting, like alot of others to see the finished product..also if theres any major hickups along the way.

[Leigh]

LOL. Sometimes I wish I had as short a memory as some of you lot!

With how long it took for the containers to arrive, and how many false arrivals there weren't, I'd be more surprised if they WEREN'T sold out. If that's your only measure of success, then I guess it was VERY successful!

Let's just see how they build up;)

[texan]

Had a good talk with one of the partners when I picked mine up. She was saying a lot of people who had picked theirs up went straight home & built them & then rang back saying how happy they were. Apparently they take about 10/11 hours to put together.
Bear in mind that there were only 250 in the first container, & going on that a lot of people on this forum were grumbling that it was too expensive, I daresay most of their customers aren't going to be on this forum.

Interestingly she was saying that they have to release 3 cars from the first mold to make any money, so there will be at least one, if not more, colour release/s. They are also thinking about a XY ute & are guaging people's interest in this.

[Ajm069]

Got mine home this morning, hope to start on it after next night shift!

Ed :)
Geez that's a big box to try and sneek past the missus without arousing suspicion ......

[HDTHSVHRT]

Interestingly she was saying that they have to release 3 cars from the first mold to make any money, so there will be at least one, if not more, colour release/s. They are also thinking about a XY ute & are guaging people's interest in this.

Nah stick to the sedan, a black one would be an ideal choice of a third colour imo and would sell as well as the other two.

[tigerpete]

i got mine today # 146 looks unreal, i wont be putting it together, i'll wait for the white one i ordered and then decide which one to put together.

[Kick]

Need picture/s of seat belt positioning of the B pillar base and rear seat & parcel shelf / also centre console driver’s passenger locations? Anything would be a great help as the assembly chart does not show all points.
Just to let you all know, I have had no problems with assembly to date / although the assembly diagrams do need attention for those with no knowledge of how a car is put together as they are hard to follow “as someone else has mentioned already in forum”, that’s one update ICON will need to make IMOA!

[singer]

Not true Mr Crusoe, we're all just sitting back waiting for people to start putting them together...I don't know many factories that can pump out 800 of an item and have them all identical...the truth will be if they all go together as planned, or if some minor or serious modification will be required!

Still doesn't take away from the pathetic advertising campaign, but then somebody had to delve into the past!

And apologies in advance for having a different opinion to yours!


Everyone is entitled to an opinion, even you:);)

Cheers

[monarocveightz]

I think they need to do a Holden next...........allthough an XY ute would be different.

Either way, they're too expensive,and too big for me.........I'll stick with my 1:18's, for me they're a better size to display, and in my price range.

Good luck to those who build it, and can someone please take some photo's of the model as they build it?:)

[Buffalo]

Either way, they're too expensive,and too big for me.........I'll stick with my 1:18's, for me they're a better size to display, and in my price range.

I agree with the "big" comment - If people complain about the difficulty in displaying 1:18 cars - I can't imagine how big the display cabinet would need to be to display multiple 1:8's !!

[malscar]

I can't imagine how big the display cabinet would need to be to display multiple 1:8's !!


Also, going on the size, I would be concerned that the cabinet is strong enough. To me, you could only display it in a glass topped coffee table type of unit.

[XR8]

Geez that's a big box to try and sneek past the missus without arousing suspicion ......

Heh, no missus, no worries!!
Mind you it would be good to have a T.A to help out....

Ed :)

[david5]

How about a race version, Gosses Blue one ,perhaps ?

Cheers David

[Skaife fan]

How about a race version, Gosses Blue one ,perhaps ?

Cheers David
Or maybe a 64 and 65 E version.
Everyone else has done them. :D

[Kick]

Hope the links work!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03778800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03777800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03772800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03771800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03770800x600.jpg

Have added a few extras in the engine bay .i.e Bonnet release & water lines for wipers. Hope you enjoy!

[monarocveightz]

Looks great Kick.......you've done very well.

Was it hard to put together?

nice pics too:)

[singer]

Hope the links work!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03778800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03777800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03772800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03771800x600.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC03770800x600.jpg

Have added a few extras in the engine bay .i.e Bonnet release & water lines for wipers. Hope you enjoy!

A very good job including the added extras.:)

I hope that mine comes out as well

[Kick]

Looks great Kick.......you've done very well.

Was it har to put together?

nice pics too:)

All you need is some patience and the right tools – There are a few minor modifications you need to make nothing a couple of files / dermal / scalpel didn’t fix.

Something you might what to consider - Leave the little tags on the wiring loom (glue points) and drill holes into the inner guards and fire wall and push the rubber tags into the new holes, this acts like a screw with a tad of glue. This gives you a lot more strength then just glue. I had to run a new starter motor cable as the one on the starter relay, I found to be to short.

The hardest part I found to date is the fitting of the grill assembly and radiator support panel.

1. The grill clips or snaps in to place on the outer behind head lights, (you may need to get another person to hold the car as you need to place alot of presure to clip it in) so be sure you have done the 2 screws that hold the guards on and glued in the loom to the headlights / driving lights etc also be sure you have cleaned the 4 locating points free of paint note : (back of grill may also need a file on the 4 pins.)

2. The radiator support panel – I found that the 2 top locating pins had to be cut off as the height and the distance forward was not right as the 2 outer bonnet clips didn’t align up and was making the bonnet sit high.

3. Refer to Step 9 in your kit instructions - I found that you want to completely clean the 2 locaters and body pins of paint (at the front under/near the front window) the first screws you use to join the chassis holes up that screw to the body. This will save you having to put the body one and off too many times. Also check the other 6 holes are clear of over castings.

4. I also found that the torsion assembly that goes in the boot / sits on the inner rear guards is easier to fit when you put the body on.

So hope that helps buy the way this model is #0085

[XR8]

If anyone wants one, here's your chance, and no it's not mine!

Ed :)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-8-Scale-ICON-Ford-Falcon-XY-GT_W0QQitemZ300188110848QQihZ020QQcategoryZ223QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[texan]

All you need is some patience and the right tools – There are a few minor modifications you need to make nothing a couple of files / dermal / scalpel didn’t fix.

Something you might what to consider - Leave the little tags on the wiring loom (glue points) and drill holes into the inner guards and fire wall and push the rubber tags into the new holes, this acts like a screw with a tad of glue. This gives you a lot more strength then just glue. I had to run a new starter motor cable as the one on the starter relay, I found to be to short.

The hardest part I found to date is the fitting of the grill assembly and radiator support panel.

1. The grill clips or snaps in to place on the outer behind head lights, (you may need to get another person to hold the car as you need to place alot of presure to clip it in) so be sure you have done the 2 screws that hold the guards on and glued in the loom to the headlights / driving lights etc also be sure you have cleaned the 4 locating points free of paint note : (back of grill may also need a file on the 4 pins.)

2. The radiator support panel – I found that the 2 top locating pins had to be cut off as the height and the distance forward was not right as the 2 outer bonnet clips didn’t align up and was making the bonnet sit high.

3. Refer to Step 9 in your kit instructions - I found that you want to completely clean the 2 locaters and body pins of paint (at the front under/near the front window) the first screws you use to join the chassis holes up that screw to the body. This will save you having to put the body one and off too many times. Also check the other 6 holes are clear of over castings.

4. I also found that the torsion assembly that goes in the boot / sits on the inner rear guards is easier to fit when you put the body on.

So hope that helps buy the way this model is #0085


Thanks for the info Kick. It will be very useful. I love the extras. Unfortunately I won't be assembling mine anytime soon, but when I do I am also going to put in working lights.

[Troy_H]

Agree the instructions could be inproved, there are several points that go with very little explaining. For a screw together kit, there is a lot of painting and filling, I guess you dont have to do it but it will improve the overall finish. Wiring is a pain that could maybe be detailed better. Not sure everyone considered this when they pruchased, or that it was explained, maybe this accounts for the ebay one, someone offloading a kit that looks difficult for a novice.

Im unsure whether ill keep it in the end, its a fantastic model and mine is 75% done, but its a large investment.

I was keen to build it, but whether it stays is another matter.

[rex555]

Its a good looking kit, Kick. Is it just me or do the holes in the 5 slotters look too small?

[Kick]

Its a good looking kit, Kick. Is it just me or do the holes in the 5 slotters look too small?

Hi Rex, i think they look ok for the scale, it may be the thickness or depth of the hole that gives it a smaller apperance.. You could reduce it by filing away the back edge of the holes, thus reducing the 3D effect. As the original rim/s being steel their thickness is less. I may give it a go on the spare first!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC037821024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC037831024x768.jpg

[Kick]

Agree the instructions could be inproved, there are several points that go with very little explaining. For a screw together kit, there is a lot of painting and filling, I guess you dont have to do it but it will improve the overall finish. Wiring is a pain that could maybe be detailed better. Not sure everyone considered this when they pruchased, or that it was explained, maybe this accounts for the ebay one, someone offloading a kit that looks difficult for a novice.

Im unsure whether ill keep it in the end, its a fantastic model and mine is 75% done, but its a large investment.

I was keen to build it, but whether it stays is another matter.

Personally I enjoy the fiddly bits, it just adds so much more to the overall product. I didn’t go as far as to paint all the wires in there colour codes as to see these would require a magnifying glass to appreciate your work. Im sure many modelers will, but when I look at the original car I see a lot of black wires.
The one thing I see that needs to be added (as the fuel line/s look great) is to add the brake lines from the master cylinder and to the chassis to the diff. Im in the process of bending wire.

[Troy_H]

Ive no prob with the details myself, more in the lack of depth in the instructions. Some items described without pics. Makes it more difficult for the inexperienced modeller. Good instructions are important.

Overall finish is great and it will be very impressive when completed.

[rex555]

Hi Rex, i think they look ok for the scale, it may be the thickness or depth of the hole that gives it a smaller apperance.. You could reduce it by filing away the back edge of the holes, thus reducing the 3D effect. As the original rim/s being steel their thickness is less. I may give it a go on the spare first!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC037821024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC037831024x768.jpg

That sounds fair enough. I don't have any 5 slotters here in the office to compare to. :D

Can you let a couple of psi out of the tyres? ;)

Overall it does look very good. You've done an excelent job.

[malscar]

[quote=Kick;232387]Hi Rex, i think they look ok for the scale, it may be the thickness or depth of the hole that gives it a smaller apperance.. You could reduce it by filing away the back edge of the holes, thus reducing the 3D effect. As the original rim/s being steel their thickness is less. I may give it a go on the spare first!

The other less agressive way is to paint the inner surface of the hole with a matt black paint.

[Kick]

[quote=Kick;232387]Hi Rex, i think they look ok for the scale, it may be the thickness or depth of the hole that gives it a smaller apperance.. You could reduce it by filing away the back edge of the holes, thus reducing the 3D effect. As the original rim/s being steel their thickness is less. I may give it a go on the spare first!

The other less agressive way is to paint the inner surface of the hole with a matt black paint.

Now theres a thought! Cheers Malscar - Will try that and see and post img of both.

[sleepy]

The size and price for this model were a bit out of my league so i just bought the engine arrived today looks great and is well detailed for the size. Looks a tad small next to the larger scale 426 hemi lol.....

[HDTHSVHRT]

which engine would you really have? ;) Give me a chev 427 anyday, even if the 426 was probably a better race engine...(i think)

[daveZ27]

which engine would you really have? ;) Give me a chev 427 anyday, even if the 426 was probably a better race engine...(i think)
Off subject but the Keith Black version for me thanks.
Cheers,
Dave.

[Kick]

Approximately 45 hours to complete, enjoy! more links below

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/pic51024x768.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/pic41024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/pic31024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/Pic21024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/Pic11024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/EngClose1024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/boot1024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/Back1024x768.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/TrimHoles1024x768.jpg

[lionking]

How did bending of wires go for the brakes.. ??

[HDTHSVHRT]

That looks sensational. Now Ill buy the Vette 1:6 and we'll see which ones better! :D

[XA Craig]

Great pics mate..with the right background it could pass as the real thing.

Any chance of a pic of a 1:18 version next to it to get an idea of size? prefferably a XY.

Cheers,
Craig

[hobby]

that model looks fantastic an good on those lucky enough to get one'
it remains out of my reach. maybe one day

however not nit picking ,

i have a question regarding the chrome surround on the front indicator lights.
that small chrome tab on the bottom corner.

is that correct ?

cant remember on the real thing

[Kick]

How did bending of wires go for the brakes.. ??

Still a work in progress as are the rear seat belts - Having trouble finding a picture of the master cylinder lines and rear seat to see seat belts. The instruction sheet says to fix to parcel shelf and that’s it (shows no picture). Will leave them out until I get the correct location.

When i get the brake lines in I will post a pic of the underside, looks amazing.

[Kick]

[quote=Kick;232387]Hi Rex, i think they look ok for the scale, it may be the thickness or depth of the hole that gives it a smaller apperance.. You could reduce it by filing away the back edge of the holes, thus reducing the 3D effect. As the original rim/s being steel their thickness is less. I may give it a go on the spare first!

The other less agressive way is to paint the inner surface of the hole with a matt black paint.

Tried to paint the holes matt black it was to messy. Very hard to get a clean line for thinness. All i did was cleaned up the overcast away and trimmed a millimeter or so off all rims. I think it looks a lot cleaner with that done.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/TrimHoles1024x768.jpg

[Kick]

that model looks fantastic an good on those lucky enough to get one'
it remains out of my reach. maybe one day

however not nit picking ,

i have a question regarding the chrome surround on the front indicator lights.
that small chrome tab on the bottom corner.

is that correct ?

cant remember on the real thing

I did research that as the pre production model had the same question also asked. Have attached a few pictures below.
Hope that helps

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/GrillTagXYGT-HO.jpg

[rex555]

Still a work in progress as are the rear seat belts - Having trouble finding a picture of the master cylinder lines and rear seat to see seat belts. The instruction sheet says to fix to parcel shelf and that’s it (shows no picture). Will leave them out until I get the correct location.

When i get the brake lines in I will post a pic of the underside, looks amazing.

Rear seat belts were an option at the time. Just say the car wasn't optioned with them :D

[halbster]

Great pics, thanks for sharing.

How are you going to display it.... sure it will look amazing.

[Kick]

Great pics, thanks for sharing.

How are you going to display it.... sure it will look amazing.

I'll be getting a Perspex (cover/box with no base) mirrored wooden base to also fit the motor beside it. For now it’s in my case to keep the dust off and to show how big it is!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC038971024x768-1.jpg

[tigerpete]

I'll be getting a Perspex (cover/box with no base) mirrored wooden base to also fit the motor beside it. For now it’s in my case to keep the dust off and to show how big it is!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/headsandt ails/DSC038971024x768-1.jpg
that photo really shows how big it is, well done on building and shareing it with us.

[Nick Short]

That model is a truly amazing bit of kit! It isn't just the size that makes it look real - it's the quality and accuracy of the thing. When I first saw the prototype parts on their website - during the "can you guess what it is yet?" phase - I wondered whether there was a bit of Photoshop trickery involved, as the bits looked so real in shape. To model something so completely, with all those parts accurately done, is a real first class effort and I'm looking forward to seeing what else they'll come up with.

[halbster]

Holy crap.....that looks awsome.
Sure makes the 1:18s look like toys.

[lionking]

Im all for original looking but id try and modify the ride height.. Lower stance would look killer...Dunno thats just me.. :D

[biante1948]

Hey Kick, just out of curiosty I was reading the thread regarding "Flat Spots" on the tyres of 1:18th models.

Have you noticed if the tryes on this Icon 1:8th monster are hard enough to support it weigh over a long period of time. The completed Icon model weight is around the 10 kg mark , if so thats going to test the tyres out for sure.

By the way. Excellent job on the finished assembly of the Icon XY. Looks awesome.

[Kick]

Hey Kick, just out of curiosty I was reading the thread regarding "Flat Spots" on the tyres of 1:18th models.

Have you noticed if the tryes on this Icon 1:8th monster are hard enough to support it weigh over a long period of time. The completed Icon model weight is around the 10 kg mark , if so thats going to test the tyres out for sure.

By the way. Excellent job on the finished assembly of the Icon XY. Looks awesome.

Thanks for that.. Yes it weighs considerably more then you could imagine, as you’re limited to where you can pick it up from!

The wheels appeared to be solid rubber on first inspection as again their quite heavy, but the rim is nearly as large as the out side diameter of the tyre. So I can not see them getting flat spots.

I would take a photo to show you but… as it’s now in the cabinet. If I need to move it before (as im chasing photos of brake lines to and from the master cylinder) or I get the case, I will take a picture of the spare… Though someone here may be able too.

[Brock 05]

that photo really shows how big it is, well done on building and shareing it with us.
He is just messing with you all. It's only a 1/18 & the others are 1/43.:jester: Thanks to all for sharing the pics.

[Wazza21]

Hmmm.. Should extract the digit and start mine I suppose.. :D

[Leigh]

Great job assembling this model Kick. I just hope everybody else has a similar success story to tell!

[malscar]

I see that someone has already grabbed copies of your photos Kick. At least he admits it is not his. Hope he asked you.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ICON-MODELS-1-8-SCALE-XY-GTHO-PHASE-3-TRACK-RED_W0QQitemZ150204964046QQihZ005QQcategoryZ27157Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Brock 05]

I see that someone has already grabbed copies of your photos Kick. At least he admits it is not his. Hope he asked you.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ICON-MODELS-1-8-SCALE-XY-GTHO-PHASE-3-TRACK-RED_W0QQitemZ150204964046QQihZ005QQcategoryZ27157Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Why does he also hope that they produce the Moffat Bathurst winners etc? Wouldn't be so he can flog them off on Ebay would it.

[malscar]

Well, the first one on ebay made a tidy profit. $1400 it went for.

[Brock 05]

Looks like I better put my order in on Monday then.:rolleyes:

[Kick]

I see that someone has already grabbed copies of your photos Kick. At least he admits it is not his. Hope he asked you.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ICON-MODELS-1-8-SCALE-XY-GTHO-PHASE-3-TRACK-RED_W0QQitemZ150204964046QQihZ005QQcategoryZ27157Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I guess he could have asked...! I should have water marked them, that’s my own fault I guess. Cheeky bugger.. next time I will water mark any images I post here or anywhere. I also see the 1st ICON made a nice profit.. If the photos make item 150204964046 get more I may ask for a commission % ;)

[Maximus]

Just contact him and tell him not to use them.

I know others have when they clearly have been stolen.
Others have been asked and then thats ok.

[Brock 05]

Report it to Ebay, they will make him take your pics down, then lets see what he does.;)

[Kick]

I messaged him, and he was waiting for someone to contact him about them. I said its ok for him to use. His going to post me out a few Large XY posters for the pic/s so im happy with that. But I will ad water marks to all future pics. Thanks for support guys!

[Kick]

I've hit a brick wall with the brake lines - I'm unable to find scans or pictures of the underside of an XY or XW for the brake lines that I want to add to the ICON model. I need a close up of the master cylinder to where they run in the engine bay and the path they go to the rear diff. Anything will be great.

[malscar]

Kick, do you have the Stephen Strathis book 'Bathurst GT-HO Falcons'?

Page 26 has Bill Brown's XY upside down when they were stripping it.

[Kick]

Kick, do you have the Stephen Strathis book 'Bathurst GT-HO Falcons'?

Page 26 has Bill Brown's XY upside down when they were stripping it.

Hiya, no i don’t... I’ve gone though every magazine, book all reference books i have, lots of photos but nothing clear enough for me to say yes!

There’s also the Ford Falcon GT book Compiled by Ewan Kennedy, that can be found at topgear.com.au, i have this book and i can not find it anywhere, i reckon that’s were I will find a few pics. Still have my fingers xrossed that someone here will have the perfect pic Cheers

[malscar]

The other way is to go into a second book shop and buy the old Gregory's or whatever, workshop manual.

[Kick]

The other way is to go into a second book shop and buy the old Gregory's or whatever, workshop manual.

Have that one, Gregorys only show how to change drum and disc brakes / also how to service your master cylinder etc no pictures on the brake lines unfortunatly.

[singer]

Have that one, Gregorys only show how to change drum and disc brakes / also how to service your master cylinder etc no pictures on the brake lines unfortunatly.

I could Scan a copy of the BB Photo that malscar is Talking about then you could blow it up using photshop or similar.

PM me if you'd like to go down this track

Cheers:)

[Maximus]

http://www.grandtourer.com.au/Aspx/RestorationsMai n.aspx?restosubjectid=23

Here Knackers. Thank me later.

[Kick]

http://www.grandtourer.com.au/Aspx/RestorationsMai n.aspx?restosubjectid=23

Here Knackers. Thank me later.

Very much appreciated Maximus - all the detail anyone putting this model together, could/would ever need. Cheers

[halbster]

There must be some more ICONS coming together.

Anyone else got any progress to show for those of us that didn't purchase.

LOVE IT.

[Maximus]

Seems not Halbster. Everyone is keeping them in the box I reckon.

[Kick]

Well I must confess... I did buy two, one to build and one to hang on too.

[XR8]

I still haven't touched mine yet, a bit scared!
My mate finished his though, and had similar issues to Kick.

He also said he has a 2mm gap where the firewall panel meets the cowl of the body, and wasn't impressed with the amount of glueing that was needed.
I've told him to put a letter together with pix and send to Icon, so that they can sort these issues out for any future cars they may make.

Ed :)

[LUXO_8]

ive bought one, i'll try to take plenty of pics and host them up as i go along, from start to finish.
not overly concerned of resale value due to building it, they're made to be built so....


its definantly started a new passion though, im now trying to work out how the hell im going to display models of this size.... because there is a fair bit of weight in them

[Paul Duffy]

Any reports yet on building this 1/8th monster.My biggest problem so far has been fitting the body under the carby.But good quality die casting.

[jasonvk77]

my ultra white 1/8 should get delivered this week.:D

[barnart]

my ultra white 1/8 should get delivered this week.:D

Same same just paid for mine (can't wait)