Automodello 1:24 scale 1954 Kaiser Darrin with Boulevard and Full tops included

[Automodello]

Hello,

Yesterday I posted this announcement in the General Discussion section of this Forum.  However it occurred to me that I should also include an announcement in the Darrin Forum as well.  Hence the following is an abridgement of the original posting:

Automodello is the model manufacturer whose corporate parent is Diecasm, LLC.  Automodello released our first models in 2010 in 1:43 scale, this was followed in 2012 in 1:24 and this year we'll release our first 1:12 scale.  In 2012 and 2013, Automodello won "Model of the Year" which is pretty good for a new manufacturer and our 1:43 1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria was the first and only 1:43 to ever do this. 

Automodello entered 1:24 when both Franklin and Danbury mints were still operating.  Although they are both gone, Automodello remains commited to 1:24 scale with our resin cast, premium specification curbside models. 

The core team fueling Automodello includes: Raffi Minasian, director of design & development was Franklin Mints creative director for 10 years; Matt Boyd, editorial director; Jay Mueller, web and graphics; Rich Sufficool, image photography; and Jim Cowen, everything else.  In addition, we work with Technical Advisors around the world including Geoff Hacker of Forgotten Fiberglass.

The editions are:

• AM24-KAI-DAR Standard Edition build of 299 in Champagne with red top/interior @ $299.95
• AM24-KAI-DAR-TE-PT Tribute Edition build of 54 in Pine Tint with matching top/interior at $354.95
• AM24-KAI-DAR-TE-RD Tribute Edition build of 54 in Red Sail with black top/interior at $354.95
• AM24-KAI-DAR-TE-YE Tribute Edition build of 54 in Yellow Satin with black top/interior at $354.95
• AM24-KAI-DAR-EE Enthusiasts Edition build of 14 in Robin Egg Blue with black top, white seats and black carpet as delivered to the Kaiser family at $454.95

PreOrders and Diecasm Payment Plan PreOrders are now available on the www.diecasm.com/kaiser/.  For PreOrders received prior to March 31st 2015, Diecasm will include free shipping in the continental US and $25 flat-rate shipping for rest of world; adjustment to be made after order is processed; enter KFClub in Comments during Checkout.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  If you wish to receive a free Automodello catalogue, please send an email to diecasm@gmail.com for a PDF or include your mailing address.

Thank you,
Jim Cowen, CEO
Diecasm, LLC / Automodello
847.274.9645

[Gordie]

Hello, thanks for the great information on your newest model.  I'm sure that these will be very high quality models and we are all waiting to see them.  Please post some photos so that we can get an idea of how nice they are and good luck with this newest venture.

[darrin145]

Ditto what Gordie said! Also, if you should decide to do a model of the Amphicar, please let me know! Gary.

[Automodello]

We are in the announcement / PreOrder stage for the Automodello 1954 Kaiser Darrin.  We don't post images until models are complete and the scheduling for builds is determined by the number of PreOrders received.

[Gordie]

That is a  "Catch 22"! I doubt if many will place an order for $300-350 until they see what it looks like.

[Automodello]

If it follows the trending of our other releases, the orders have flowed in.  If you doubt the quality, just take a look at some of our reviews on www.automodello.com/scene.html.

We are patient and will wait until the orders materialize.  If not from this club, then from the rest of the world.  Please note that we won't build more just because there may be demand for more.