1970 L S-6 Chevelle convertible diecast

[ORIGLS6]

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Fellow sYc member Rich Cummings was instrumental in consulting on their lastest release of the Z-16 1965 Chevelle. Rich was tireless in his efforts to make the model as close to real as possible and the release proves this to be true.

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And fellow sYc member Rick Nelson was the consultant on this particular piece, the '70 Chevelle. I've known about Rick's intense involvement in this project for quite some time but was sworn to secrecy. Now that it's gone public I think Rick deserves to be recognized for all the work he's done. Any of you that know Rick are aware that his attention to detail is self described as "Anal"! The truth is, perfect is barely acceptable when relating to work he puts his name on. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]
Congratulations on another outstanding Chevelle, this time in 1:18 scale! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] I'm betting it will stand up to Diamond judging standards just like the Shadow Gray car!

DC

[SS427]

Thanks Dennis [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] Rich was also involved to some degree on this project. The most credit should go to Eric Trapp for putting up with me. Over 400 photographs and hundreds of whining e-mails from Rich and me were well worth the effort in the end. Eric was the one who designed the functioning flapper hood and for that he deserves a [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Here is a link to a die cast site that has many more photos of the prototype including those with the top installed. I look forward to the coupe being released soon as well. LS-6 convert

[DarrenX33]

zgator, have you seen the GMP version of the Deuce? I have one and I think it looks pretty good. http://www.diecast.org/diecast98/htm.../reviewpix.htm

I also have seen the LS-6 in person. Great looking diecast indeed. The flapper door blew me away. Good job Rick! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Now let's get Lane working on a 69 Camaro! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[zgator]

WOW!! that deuce is nice.Love the color.Same color that my first 70 Z was.I guess I'm going to have to buy it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[hvychev]

Wow Rick N cool that you were involved in the project! Can't wait to get one. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[Fhakya]

Lane does some beautiful detailing. Is that a totally new body mold? It looks like it has significantly better proportions than the ERTL one.

[SS427]

An update for those interested.

"Hello Rick!
I just got a chance to check out your second post and man what a great group
of guys to give such positive comments. It's the real car guys that I like
hearing from the most. They are the ones who truly can pick out all the
little historical accurate details. Thanks for taking the time to do the
post. In case anyone is interested, we are officially taking pre-orders on
the first release in the series. As you know it is a 1970 Cranberry Red
Chevelle LS6 convertible. This item number is #601. The price is $109.95 and
we will only produce 2,500 units. Pre-orders can be placed by calling us
direct at (800) 772-2682 / fax (800) 772-2618 or email: [email protected]
Eric Lane"

I have asked Eric for their plans on color combinations and seat/trans arrangements. I am not sure they can disclose that at this time due to marketing but I will let those interested know when I find out.
Rick

[SS427]

For those interested, the production version is now arriving in stores. Attached are the production photos.

final run

[Mr70]

I thought the working Cowl door alone was incredible,now I notice the ripples in the Lead pipe bends....Good Job!
I'm ordering two.

[GaryH]

I love it. I'm getting one too. I wish I could take it for a ride