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08/08/2010 12:53 pm
New Motor City models
Recently there has been talk on the Forum about the new Motor City. I am a friend of the new owner and he asked me to tell you some things about it. First, it will happen Yes, it's taking longer than us collectors, or the makers, might like. But collectors -- and the makers -- want the new models to fulfill their hopes! And so it is taking just a bit longer, according to the philosophy: Get it *right*.
Getting it right takes time, especially with the change of ownership and location. The original pattern maker has added more detail to the master. These changes have now been made, and the model is at the casting stage. A small run is being done, and once these have been made, possible "glitches" will be addressed, and then the process will be scaled up. New models (including new masters) are in planning and in the making and Jeff has assured me the quality you would expect from Motor City will be in every model. Please don't e-mail me for more info as I can not say anymore at this time.
08/08/2010 1:00 pm
Thanks for the input Fred, it needed to be said and, I'm sure, was appreciated.
08/08/2010 3:23 pm
Fred, Maybe if you went and helped they would get done faster LOL !
09/08/2010 4:35 am
Thanks to all who added to this fascinating thread about MCUSA
One of the reasons why this Forum is so special is because the people who actually created Motor City USA and who are helping carry it on are willing to contribute their information. Thank you for adding to MCUSA's history.
09/08/2010 10:27 am
Thank You...Fred!! I Sincerely Hope That There Is A "Certain"
funeral coach/hearse aswell as a flower car completed in the "original" '37 Packard formal-limo...I REALLY hope!!
Jeff
11/08/2010 7:36 am
Fred, can I use this posted info in our next D4C Newsletter?