Danbury Mint to release new 1/24th Yenko Camaro

[bkhpah]

I have just recieved the first Danbury Mint 1/24th scale Yenko Camaros. The Danbury mint was at Super Car Workshop last year taking pictures and taking notes for their new deicast Yenko. A few months ago I recieved the first prototypes on a Yenko and a COPO Camaro we worked with them on. We recomended a number of changes and the finished car is simply amazing. If you are a diecst fan, this is the best I have seen. The first issue is a Hugger Orange/Black stripe X66. I will post pictures soon. The detail is fantastic, from the Yenko plate frame,to the antenna that goes up and down. It should be a big seller. Future plans call for other Yenko colors and a new COPO release...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SS427]

Great news! Danbury does a very good job as well as having some of the best detail. Glad to hear you were associated with the project and I look forward to getting some of these.

[69SSRSL89]

I have one of these on order. As soon as I seen it come in the mail I new that I had to have one of these. I have several Danbury Mint cars and they look great I can only wait to get this one in my hands. What even makes it better is that they went to the guys at SCW to get it perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing the up coming Yenko colors that they are going to offer along with the COPO's. This is indeed great news. Hopefully they will try and do a few of the other Supercars in the near future (Motion, DANA, Nickey, Dick Harrell etc). http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Jesse

[Chevy454]

Here are some pictures of the prototype...

http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/dbm4.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/dbm3.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/dbm2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/dbm1.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/dbm5.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

Oh Very cool!
Why is there a chin spoiler but no rear spoiler on that COPO? Am I seeing things?
Are those BPT codes on the firewall?

[Belair62]

Damn that is nice...

[Fhakya]

That is pretty cool. They did a nice job on the '69 tooling.

Wanna see something really scary? Does anyone here have one of the Revell 'Creative Masters' yellow Z-28 prototypes from '89? I saw one of these go for over $2K on ebay in 1999.
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http://www.yenko.net/attachments/161795-z28right1.jpg

[Fhakya]

one more (of many pics) :
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/161796-Cmcmro2a.jpg

[nuch_ss396]

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That is pretty cool. They did a nice job on the '69 tooling.

Wanna see something really scary? Does anyone here have one of the Revell 'Creative Masters' yellow Z-28 prototypes from '89? I saw one of these go for over $2K on ebay in 1999.
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The original Creative Masters die-cast cars ( Z/28 in this
example ) were unparalleled for detail & quality. Nobody
did die-cast like those guys. Sadly, that company went out
of business. I believe Revell bought the rights to the
tooling, but I may be wrong on that. I was in one of those
bidding wars on a 69 CM Z/28 die-cast on eBay in the past.
Wish I had stayed in it ! They are like hens teeth now.

Wonder if someone would trade me my 69 CX coded THM400 for
a Creative Masters '69 Z/28. What am I saying? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Steve

[nuch_ss396]

Hey Brian,

Glad to hear you were in the creative process on this DM
die-cast car. Nice bullet for the resume. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Bragging rights - eeeh! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

BTW, I'm getting that A-R wing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif I'll post pictures
when it gets here.

Steve

[lzdick]

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...unparalleled for detail & quality.

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With a black grille? Seems to be the 'wrong' detail. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[musclecarjohn]

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...unparalleled for detail & quality.

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With a black grille? Seems to be the 'wrong' detail. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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That must be a picture of the prototype because I have 3 Creative Master '69 Z's (2 Hugger Orange & 1 LeMans Blue)and all three have silver grilles.

The detail on these is awesome,especially with the real metal emblems.

For all you 2nd. Gen fans,Franklin Mint is coming out with a '70 1/2 Z/28 in various colors ($69) and it is due to ship in December.I have pre-ordered mine in Hugger Orange of course from Supercar Collectables.

You can visit them at www.supercar1.com (http://www.supercar1.com)

[LVCamaro]

God rest his soul...I wish Ron Voorhees could have seen that HO Y-Camaro commemorative diecast of his car. Our hobby was honored by his participation and passion http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

SS

[copo69]

Those look great. Sent copy of this thread to Diecast Pub site. COPO looks really neat. I wish they'd do my car...Garnet Red, double copo, no spoilers...hint, hint. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[TMagda]

I have 2 Creative Masters Z/28's, Hugger Orange and Lemans Blue and both of my grills are black! I must have purchased diecast clones!

[Alan X77 Hugger]

These look great. I have 2 Franklin Mint 69 Z's and 2 Danbury Mint 69's One Z and One SS. The Yenko is way more detailed!

[bkhpah]

I sent Rob the final version of the X66 Yenko. It had many changes from the prototype. Some subtle changes like the dome lamp was 180 degrees out, some trim needed removed, black rocker panel treatment, spare tire placment etc. Small detail like the Yenko mag decal, Canonsburg plate frame and many others were done,and yes PTB marks on the firewall. Danbury really did a great job with the car considering the 1/24th scale. The first car was selected as Orange and the car is based on Ron Voorhees and Don Stowers car. Future releases will be I believe another X66 maybe two, an X11 and 2 X44 versions. The silver COPO was a mule for the others to come. There is talk about other dealer built models later. I will update as I get updated. Frank Arones COPO was used for the models as well as Barry Coughlins OG Yenko Camaro. Thanks for all the help with this project guys. I think Danbury did a great job and if these are a big hit, I am sure many others will follow..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[70 copo]

Brian,

Great job! Looks just fantastic....

Phil http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[LVCamaro]

the 24/24 scale version... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/attachments/161865-orangeyenkocamaro1.jpg

[JChlupsa]

LV Ill take 2 of those at Die-cast prices http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[nuch_ss396]

Steve,

Is that your Hugger Orange Yenko? If so, what was the
approximate build date? I noticed that your car has the
rear panel blacked-out. Wasn't that an early Yenko
phenomenon?

BTW, I like the 24/24 scale too. Can you get one for the
price of a Danbury Mint die-cast? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Steve

[bkhpah]

The first 50 cars were X66 cars and had the rear panel blackout just like the 396 SS cars. All were O1B cars...BKH

[musclecarjohn]

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...unparalleled for detail & quality.

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With a black grille? Seems to be the 'wrong' detail. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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That must be a picture of the prototype because I have 3 Creative Master '69 Z's (2 Hugger Orange & 1 LeMans Blue)and all three have silver grilles.

The detail on these is awesome,especially with the real metal emblems.

For all you 2nd. Gen fans,Franklin Mint is coming out with a '70 1/2 Z/28 in various colors ($69) and it is due to ship in December.I have pre-ordered mine in Hugger Orange of course from Supercar Collectables.

You can visit them at www.supercar1.com (http://www.supercar1.com)

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Once again I have miss-spoke and must correct myself:

I came home this evening and checked my CM '69 Z's and low and behold: They all have black grilles.

I originally posted from work based on what I thought must be correct-a silver grille on a '69 Z/28.

Now I apoligize for that mistake.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Chevy454]

Here ya go, the *real deal*...

http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/11.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/12.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/13.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/14.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/15.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/16.jpg

[427TJ]

Wow, they really nailed it, especially with those "Atlas" wheels and tall 70s. I'm putting one of these on my Christmas list.

[Supercar_Kid]

The detail and proportions look really good. Makes Ertl's 69 Camaro look like it was whittled out of a bar of soap. Just one question...where are the Wide Tread GTs?

[bkhpah]

Not sure why no WTGT's. Perhaps a naming rights thing on Goodyears part. I just recieved a flyer for the new Yenko release. The flyer itself is a neat piece...BKH

[Born30YrsLate]

I used to be in love with Lemans Blue Yenkos with rally rims...but these hugger orange cars, especially with the Atlas rims, are really starting to tickle my fancy!

[musclecarjohn]

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I used to be in love with Lemans Blue Yenkos with rally rims...but these hugger orange cars, especially with the Atlas rims, are really starting to tickle my fancy!

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I think Hugger Orange is perhaps the best color for a 1969 Camaro possible.LeMans Blue a close second in my book too...

[Andy]

When will these models be available? It really looks awesome. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Jeff Murphy]

Nice work Brian. Why not convince them to do a ZL-1 while they are at it? I know where there is a Le Mans blue one they could have access to...

[Camaroinaz]

If you e-mail the Dabury Mint they will send you an order form. I saw one listed on E-Bay, that is how I first found out about them. I e-mailed Dabury and they sent me an order form.

[GeorgeLyons]

bkh @ SCW sent the Danbury guys up to me earlier this year to shoot my BY sYc Chevelle for an upcoming release also, probably still a year away...........can't wait. My 10 year old son has only asked me if it's out yet about 99 times.

[JRSully]

what was the significance of the assembly line crayon marks "crafted in China" on the floor pans.?

[SS427]

I believe there is some law governing this. From my understandings, sellers must disclose the origin of manufacturing. All retail items must have it displayed somewhere on the article. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[lzdick]

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Wow, they really nailed it, especially with those "Atlas" wheels and tall 70s...

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Atlas wheels on an X-66 car along with a black grille...lots of errors. The detail might be outstanding but they didn't do their homework, IMO. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Belair62]

P-R-O-T-O-T-Y-P-E

[camarojoe]

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Atlas wheels on an X-66 car along with a black grille...lots of errors. The detail might be outstanding but they didn't do their homework, IMO. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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Whats the problem with Atlas wheels on an X66 car? And I see a silver grille in every pic of the car thats been posted. Aside from the lack of white lettered tires, as was already noted,the car looks pretty accurate to me... Maybe I'm missing something? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Why not Atlas wheels on an X66 car? The two are not exclusive http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[69SSRSL89]

I just received mine the other day. That car is awesome http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif. I'm looking forward to seeing the Nova's when they come out along with any others they decided to produce. Hopefully a 69 SYC Chevelle will also be in the line up not to mention a 67 and 68 Camaro. It would be nice to complete the collection. Jesse

[Mr Yenko]

I found a Hugger Orange Z and Lemans Blue Z in the Detail Masters. Never knew anything about them till I was at the York 30 reunion 2 years ago. AWESOME Kits.
Can't wait to see the Danbury Mint YENKO.
THE "MOF"

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">How about the 'Dub City' I got the other day.
I thought it was a pretty detailed piece, had to get it.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/166511-pro-touring%28Small%29.JPG

A Pro-Touring version of my Pro-Street.</font>

[Camaroinaz]

Got my Danbury HO Yenko today. All I can say is wow. The paperwork with the car indicates they are releasing a Green Yenko Nova ('69 427) next. The detail of the car compared to the Franklin Mint, etc. is amazing. Great work on the consulting guys. Great piece to add to any diecast collection. Anyword on if they are doing one in each of the originally avaialble Yenko colors?