[T3] Cartooned Type 3 Models

[Mike Fisher]

We ordered the full set of 4!

On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:29 PM Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> Oh this is neat, I may be interested in one of these...
> Hmm, Notch or Square?
>
> Keith
>
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.topnotchresto.com
> 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> 13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
> type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> On Behalf Of John Jaranson
> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 11:42 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] Cartooned Type 3 Models
>
> If you follow any of the Type 3 Groups on Facebook or follow me, you may
> have seen the small cartooned Type 3 models I am casting.  I started this
> out as something fun for the auction at the Invasion, but there was enough
> interest that I made a bunch of them. 18 sets of four to be exact.  Well I
> am still going to keep 3 sets....one set for me, one set to be auctioned
> off
> as a set at the Invasion and one set to be auctioned off individually at
> the
> Invasion.
>
> That leaves 15 sets for this initial batch.  I am going to offer them up
> for
> $25 each or $90 for a set of four....shipping included in the lower 48.  I
> am willing to break up the sets.  I have ordered small boxes for shipping.
> I can custom paint them to match your car for an additional $25 each.
>
> I will ship overseas, but obviously the shipping will be more and I will
> work with you on the final price for those orders.
>
> The molds have held up well, so I could order more material for another
> batch.  I will see how this one sells.  It is $100 for a gallon kit of
> materials, so I am not going to order materials unless there is demand.
> The
> gallon kit should make another 30 sets or so...assuming the molds hold up
> that long.  The second batch will all be molded in white as it is a little
> easier to work with and get the air bubbles out.
>
> Please keep in mind that these are hand cast in silicone molds with lots of
> undercuts and such.  They all have minor defects due to trapped air
> bubbles.
> They are not perfect...they have "character". <G>  As a result, some will
> be
> missing their outside mirrors or have small voids in the bumpers.
>
> These are slightly bigger than a HotWheels car.  I have included one
> picture
> for size reference.  Here are some links to pictures of them.
>
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/TheFleet1.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/BlackWhite1.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/SetofFourBlack1.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/SetofFourWhite1.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/SetofFourWhite2.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/PaintedPair1.jpg
> http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2020Artwork/SizeComp1.jpg
>
> If you are interested in getting one or more, please e-mail at
> john at carartbyjohn.com and let me know how many of which body style and a
> color preference.  White are obviously very limited for this batch.  First
> come, first serve.  I will respond with a total price and payment details.
>
> If you want them custom painted, let me know and I will work with you to
> get
> reference pictures and colors and such.  These will take longer to get to
> you.
>
> Posting on Facebook or the Samba will not get you a set.  I need to get an
> e-mail from you.  Thanks.
>
> Later,
> John Jaranson
> www.carartbyjohn.com
>
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