[T3] Cartooned Type 3 Models

[Mike Fisher]

My Diamond blue/2.0 liter Fuchs square
Clementine orange fasty
white over black Brian Fye T34
light green notch
have a place of honor lined up on our Dish DVR!

On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 6:38 PM Mike Fisher <fisherfarms at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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