DanModels

[chuckyr]

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[JTalmage]

I'm not a big truck guy, but I want that Ford F cab, chassis, and dump bed something fierce!

[leafsprings]

Wow, now that's a Alaskan Hauler! Looks like a pre mid 60's KW cab, something we never got from big plastic.  Dan does amazing work!

 

Edited November 4, 2017 by leafsprings

[Casey]

They really have some great stuff, things we all know we'll never see in kit form: http://www.miniatur-models.com/models.html

 

Is this new?:

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I’ve ordered from him on Ebay with no problem. I will be using the F800 cab for my T8000 dump that I am building for the BRBO.

[leafsprings]

22 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

. I will be using the F800 cab for my T8000 dump that I am building for the BRBO.

Can't wait to see that one, a ten wheeler with a CAT

Edited January 5, 2021 by leafsprings

[1st 700 Quad]

Driptroit...How were the delivery times? Take very long??

Edited January 7, 2021 by 1st 700 Quad

[DRIPTROIT 71]

16 hours ago, 1st 700 Quad said:

Driptroit...How were the delivery times? Take very long??

I think it was around 2 weeks. I remember it being sooner than I expected.

[1st 700 Quad]

Yeah, from Romania that's pretty quick, thanks.

[leafsprings]

There is a new conventional cab offering from Dan on ebay. Would be nice to have a period frame also.Pre-Order Kenworth W 825 "Needle Nose" 1/25 scale resin cab kit | eBay

[Casey]

7 minutes ago, leafsprings said:

There is a new conventional cab offering from Dan on ebay. Would be nice to have a period frame also.Pre-Order Kenworth W 825 "Needle Nose" 1/25 scale resin cab kit | eBay

[JS23U]

This is amazing news, IMHO. I always thought about getting one of their Kenworth models, but then I am not a fan of loggers or Canadian cabs. But this new road truck would fit my wishes

[DrKerry]

Like that needle nose KW!!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I just started my 850 Ford. Unfortunately I didn’t look at it close when it arrived, life was very busy and I was just glad that it came. It is definitely not from the same master as the one pictured above nor is the quality up to the one above. I am not saying that you shouldn’t buy one, I am just saying be aware that you most likely won’t get what is in the picture, and that evidently that the one pictured doesn’t exist any more.

[Casey]

9 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I just started my 850 Ford. Unfortunately I didn’t look at it close when it arrived, life was very busy and I was just glad that it came. It is definitely not from the same master as the one pictured above nor is the quality up to the one above. I am not saying that you shouldn’t buy one, I am just saying be aware that you most likely won’t get what is in the picture, and that evidently that the one pictured doesn’t exist any more.

Can you post some pics of what you have? I'd be interested in seeing specific details, etc.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

12 minutes ago, Casey said:

Can you post some pics of what you have? I'd be interested in seeing specific details, etc.

I’m building it as a T8000, there is a build thread with pictures, but I will post one here. The roof is the worst part. If you go to my build thread, another member posted pictures of his cab that actually looks like the stock photo and you can see the differences.

[JEKO56]

Thats not one of DAN Models cabs!!!

[Casey]

21 minutes ago, JEKO56 said:

Thats not one of DAN Models cabs!!!

I agree, but it looks like Brian updated his Workbench topic to reflect that it isn't a Dan Models cab.

I think Dan Models only sells direct, but it's always possible to buy second hand.

Edited January 29, 2021 by Casey

[DRIPTROIT 71]

31 minutes ago, JEKO56 said:

Thats not one of DAN Models cabs!!!

It is listed as cipmodels on eBay. It is the same one that posted all his kit including the Kenworth in the link above. It was shipped from Romania. It was the same stock photo. It came with the same photo etch. I agree it is not the same cab.

Edited January 29, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71

[DRIPTROIT 71]

29 minutes ago, Casey said:

I agree, but it looks like Brian updated his Workbench topic to reflect that it isn't a Dan Models cab.

I think Dan Models only sells direct, but it's always possible to buy second hand.

I ordered it from eBay from the same seller in the link above from Romania. It is still in the box it was shipped in. For the sake of argument I sent the eBay seller a message to ask if they were Dan Models or just a dealer. I also asked leaf springs if his was still in the box to compare addresses. I purchased it thinking that I was getting it straight from Dans models based on others experience. I’m not trying to spread negativity, but this is definitely not what it was represented as. If we can find out what happened maybe it will help someone else not have the same problem.

 Thanks for you guys input.

Edited January 29, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This appears to be the same address as Dans Models on Facebook.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

cipmodels just messaged me back and said that he is Dan’s Son. 

[Casey]

4 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I ordered it from eBay from the same seller in the link above from Romania. It is still in the box it was shipped in. For the sake of argument I sent the eBay seller a message to ask if they were Dan Models or just a dealer. I also asked leaf springs if his was still in the box to compare addresses. I purchased it thinking that I was getting it straight from Dans models based on others experience. I’m not trying to spread negativity, but this is definitely not what it was represented as. If we can find out what happened maybe it will help someone else not have the same problem.

 Thanks for you guys input.

No, thank you for providing details. If it is from Dan Models we should all have good reason to be cautious. What you received is significantly different than what it should be, and does appear to be of lesser quality than what others have received and what is shown in the listing. Granted, that appears to be an early cast or possibly the master with p/e parts in place, but still, the grey cab you received is not on that same quality level.

I would definitely try to get a replacement.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

41 minutes ago, Casey said:

No, thank you for providing details. If it is from Dan Models we should all have good reason to be cautious. What you received is significantly different than what it should be, and does appear to be of lesser quality than what others have received and what is shown in the listing. Granted, that appears to be an early cast or possibly the master with p/e parts in place, but still, the grey cab you received is not on that same quality level.

I would definitely try to get a replacement.

I have sent a message back to his son. I ordered it in July and we’ll now it is January. I glanced at it then, but most of it was wrapped in plastic. It went into the closet until now. I  I asked him if a new mold with a new master was used or what happened. I didn’t ask for anything because I should have checked it six months ago. We’ll see what he says. I think that I can work with it, but it is clearly a different cab. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Update! Dan’s son has asked for pictures and says that he wants to make things right. I will let you know how this turns out.