GB - 1/18th scale Ford Cougar

[CougarBum]

I have a supplier where I have ordered the 1/18th scale cougar models. I understand they are hard to find, and so I'm thinking of opening up a group buy for them. The only colour they come in is the melina blue. I was wondering who would be interested in ordering one. I already spoke to the supplier, and he is aware of this group buy and will order whatever amount I request. I have ordered from him several times in the past, and have always been pleased with the way he does business.

Price: $60.00 USD plus shipping. I can find out what shipping is, but expect to pay ~$20( per single order) for it.

Last day to submit payment is March 10th. Thanks everyone!

Interested so far:
1. bensenvill - paid
2. michcougar - paid
3. Monkeygrits - paid
4. ProfessorSabre - paid
5. Jrak123
6. MaverickFlyer - paid
7. papi_chulo
8. hamill - paid
9. DarkCat00 (2) - paid
10. Teebs - paid
11. Massiv - paid
12. kemartin57 - paid
13. Hardrive - not interested
14. Excelcier (for Melinda) - paid
15. gulfcat - paid

Payment info HERE (http://www.newcougar.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1215048&postcount=47)

[bensenvill]

in!

[cougar22]

theres no way to make it yellow?

[BigBalledOX]

theres no way to make it yellow?

The only colour they come in is the melina blue.

No.

[Comando489]

i would get it if it was not purple :cover:

[Mike]

i would get it if it was not purple :cover:

Can we skip all the, "oh, it's purple, it sucks!", comments? If you don't want it, don't buy it... and don't bother posting. :rolleyes:

[jaged]

they are metal and use actual production paint, so in theory you could take it to a shop and have it painted just like a normal car, only with less masking. others have done it and they have turned out great.

either way you arent going to find any more of these so its better to have one in pur...melina than to not have one at all

[CougarBum]

Thanks Jason. Unfortunately they only do come in 1 colour. But this is the only place I was able to find them and have been using them for the past 5years+. The seller always came through, and Ive relied on him since I placed my first order. I have nothing but great things to say about this guy.

[Monkeygrits]

Im interested...looks really detailed

[ProfessorSabre]

I'm interested but are you willing to ship to Australia? Any idea of shipping cost?

[jrak123]

I think I will jump in on one of these Maya, and you wont have to worry about shipping it to me.

[MaverickFlyer]

they are metal and use actual production paint, so in theory you could take it to a shop and have it painted just like a normal car, only with less masking. others have done it and they have turned out great.

either way you arent going to find any more of these so its better to have one in pur...melina than to not have one at all

Then that's what I'll do! ;)

Put me down for one Maya! :biggrin:

[papi_chulo]

Put me down for one...

[hamill]

maya....come to my hotel for $$

[CougarBum]

I'm not collecting payment, just gauging interest at this time.

[DarkCat00]

I'll take 2.

[Taras]

It would be cool if they had it 01-up and with a spoiler.;)

[Frosty]

It would be cool if they had it 01-up and with a spoiler.;)

It's a Ford Cougar, as in the European version, so that option would not be available.

[Teebs]

michcougar, would you be interested in splitting shipping? Would also give us an excuse to meet one of these days...

While I normally wouldn't pay $60 for a model. I've always wanted a Cougar model... Infact i'm tempted to get 2. And have alittle fun modifying one?

I'll let you know soon... When does this GB end?

[michcougar]

michcougar, would you be interested in splitting shipping? Would also give us an excuse to meet one of these days...

While I normally wouldn't pay $60 for a model. I've always wanted a Cougar model... Infact i'm tempted to get 2. And have alittle fun modifying one?

I'll let you know soon... When does this GB end?

All of us over in the Ontario section will be spliting the cost of shipping. So for sure we can include you.

[CougarBum]

When does this GB end?

I'll give it till the end of the weekend, then i'll start posting payment methods, and shipping quotes to those who showed interest.

[Massiv]

Wow... those are awesome! Can't believe the detail on them. What is the total size of one? Count me in. I'll need a momento for when the Coug's gone.

Massiv.

Edit: Guessing 10.2" based on our car's 185" length

[kemartin57]

I'll take one, but can I get it without the sunroof???

Just kidding. I do want one though. Count me in.

[orkachowski99]

think i could trouble you for some more pics? interested....

[Hardrive]

I'm in.

[CougarBum]

think i could trouble you for some more pics? interested....

I'll take some pics of mine tonight and post them up.

[CougarBum]

Ok here are some pics I took after work.

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28112&stc=1&d=1170973014

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28113&stc=1&d=1170973014

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28114&stc=1&d=1170973014

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28115&stc=1&d=1170973014

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28116&stc=1&d=1170973014

http://newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28117&stc=1&d=1170973014

[michcougar]

AWESOME DETAIL....cant wait to get my own and start moding it

[ND4SPD]

I'd just like to ask - what CAMERA did you take those pictures with? Mikes? Gorgeous!

Oh, and Mich - i wouldn't mod it... if you mess up, it could be quite costly! :P
Thats why i haven't touched mine, I didn't even know they still made them!

[bensenvill]

it already comes modded, just check out those lowing springs.

[michcougar]

no one mods them to look like there own?

[orkachowski99]

thats what i was thinking about....but a drift front would be pretty hard.

[CougarBum]

I'd just like to ask - what CAMERA did you take those pictures with? Mikes? Gorgeous!



I took them with mine. Sony Cybershot 7.2 megapixels. And I had no battery left.

Then i used PS to resize them.

[CougarBum]

Oh, and Mich - i wouldn't mod it... if you mess up, it could be quite costly! :P


You could always get 2 and have a spare if you mess it up. ;)

[Teebs]

I think i might have to reduce my order down to 1. As much as I want 2 of them, so i can mod one, i just can't justify the cost of getting 2 of them. 120US plus shipping is just something I can't afford to spend right now.

So only one for me.

[Excelcier]

Maya, our friends would like one as well. Add one and I'll give you $$ in person or Paypal whatever you want. Lemme know the total.

[CougarBum]

I found out shipping prices:

S&H per model would be:

$12.95 in the US (insured Priority Mail)
$15.00 to Canada (insured Airmail Parcel Post)
$26.00 to Australia (insured Airmail Parcel Post)

Previously, I also had to pay duties for international orders. Canada (if I remember correctly) was approx. $17

[Excelcier]

Are those shiping costs from your house as a central point or is this company overseas just going to ship them out to all the places here in North America directly.

[CougarBum]

They're going to be shipped out of US. So most of you dont have to worry about custom fees.

I'm gonna try and send all the Ontario ones in the same box, perhaps save a few bucks. I'll have them delivered to me, and then hand them out as I see you. I'll make sure everyone is ok with that first. I have no problem splitting up the Ontario order if anyone wants to get them directly.

[CougarBum]

Also, for payment, I'm going to post all the info tonight. I just gotta check some paypal info first.

[Excelcier]

Sounds good.

[Teebs]

I have no problem with that. I'll be in missisauga in march i believe... I could pick mine and michcougars up, or any others that may be in the niagara area. Are you coming to Can-am??

[michcougar]

everyone will be at can-am.
maya i will give you the money in toronto on the weekend when i meet up with you guys.

[MaverickFlyer]

Wow that is some good detail, now I want mine even more. But I'm still painting it Rio Red. :biggrin:

[michcougar]

im going to try and modify mine too.

[ProfessorSabre]

I found out shipping prices:

S&H per model would be:


$26.00 to Australia (insured Airmail Parcel Post)



Excellent... Yeah! :thumbsup:

[CougarBum]

Ok I got my paypal info straightened out.

For those who want one, please paypal (http://www.paypal.com) $60USD plus the shipping to CougarBum@hotmail.com, and send me a PM with your transaction ID# , phone number and the address you want it sent to, so I can keep track of who paid. If you do not have paypal, please PM me for other secure payment methods.

Shipping prices per model again are:

$12.95 USD in the US (insured Priority Mail)
$15.00 USD to Canada (insured Airmail Parcel Post)
$26.00 USD to Australia (insured Airmail Parcel Post)

I arranged with the supplier that I will send him a lump sum for all the orders, and he will have that amount sent from the manufacturer. Once he gets them he will ship the orders out to each one of you, and 1 big order to Ontario, where we will split it up.

I will keep everyone updated on the status of this group buy. I'm hoping to have everyone's orders in by the end of Feb, and I will place the order with my supplier on March 1st. At that point, it should take about 2 weeks for the order to arrive, and another week to get to you.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[Teebs]

Is shipping still $15 each for the Ontario group?

[michcougar]

She will figure out the shipping details for us Teebs

[CougarBum]

I will find out what shipping would cost for the 7 models for Ontario. He said he would get back to me on that by Friday. I'll let you all know as soon as I hear it.

[hamill]

Just lemmie know how much to send you when you find out :)

(Shoot me a pm in case I don't check the thread)

[CougarBum]

Shipment to Canada:

Here are your 2 choices:

You can either pay $15 USD and have it shippeed from the US, and YOU pay the custom fees ( approx. $13 CAN)

or

You can join the group shipment to Canada for $20 USD , and I take care of the custom charges.

[JayZee]

I'd get one, BUT I can't afford it, and my cougar isnt really a show car, so there's really no point in my having one. hopefully in 3 years when i have a career, getting good money, and i still have the car, i can find one where only lord knows where. :rofl:

[michcougar]

money sent

[Monkeygrits]

Paid

[Teebs]

Paid

[ProfessorSabre]

Paid! PM sent.

Cheers.

[Teebs]

Michcougar talked to me about picking up my model if he's in Toronto. I'm assuming he's going soon. So i give him permission to pick it up, then I will see him sometime soon and pick it up from him.

[bensenvill]

will be paying soon, sorry slipped my mind.

[michcougar]

Michcougar talked to me about picking up my model if he's in Toronto. I'm assuming he's going soon. So i give him permission to pick it up, then I will see him sometime soon and pick it up from him.

let me know when you get them in maya :cool:

[CougarBum]

The ontario shipment has been placed. I'll let you guys know when I get it. Still waiting for a handful of people to submit their payment for the US shipment.

[kemartin57]

Paid
PM'ed

(Sorry if I held up any one. I'm in the DC area, and don't usually get a chance to check the board when I'm on travel.)

[CougarBum]

Last call for the US order. I'm placing the order end of day Saturday, March 10th!

$60 plus $12.95 for shipping. Paypal to Cougarbum@hotmail.com

Thanks everyone!

-Maya

[bensenvill]

so was the order placed? eta on when they might get delivered?

just curious.

[Teebs]

I will be in Toronto, in the area of the Hershey Centre March 29 to 31st.

Where abouts in Toronto are you from the Hershey Centre? Should the models be in by then?? I'll be up there for a robotics competition, and won't have my own car, but I will have one up there for me to use. If your not to far from there I could swing by and pick up mine and mich's models, assuming he's not going to be up there before then...

[CougarBum]

I placed the order. I am waiting for his reply on the time frame.

Teebs,
I am maybe 10 minutes away from the Hershey Centre. We can definitely arrange something. The models should be arriving anyday now. I will let you know as soon as they arrive so that we can plan something.

[Teebs]

Any word on the models? I'll be in Toronto from Thursday this week (29th) until saturday night (31st) for a robotics competition. So i can make a pick up if their in.

[kemartin57]

Any word on the models?

What he said...

[bensenvill]

Bueller?

[Teebs]

I'm at the Hersheys centre atm... If you check this just send me a pm.

[CougarBum]

Hey all,

Just wanted to give everyone and update on the order. The US order has arrived and is being shipped out this week. I requested for a tracking number so that I can pass onto each one of you.

For the CND order, as most of you know, I was away on vacation last week, so I will find out tomorrow if they have arrived at my shipping address. They were shipped out at the same time, so since the US order has arrived, the CND one should have as well.

Sorry for the time it took to ship it from europe. It took longer than expected, but things should be going really quick now. Thanks all for your patience.

Maya :)

[bensenvill]

awsome Maya!

thanks for organising this

[CougarBum]

Update:

The CND order has arrived today. Ontario, let me know if you're in the Mississauga area, otherwise see ya at CanAm in june!

[CougarBum]

awsome Maya!

thanks for organising this

No problem! Thanks everyone!

[Dan Mag]

Hey all,

Just wanted to give everyone and update on the order. The US order has arrived and is being shipped out this week. I requested for a tracking number so that I can pass onto each one of you.

For the CND order, as most of you know, I was away on vacation last week, so I will find out tomorrow if they have arrived at my shipping address. They were shipped out at the same time, so since the US order has arrived, the CND one should have as well.

Sorry for the time it took to ship it from europe. It took longer than expected, but things should be going really quick now. Thanks all for your patience.

Maya :)

Hello, I found this topic right now and I am surprised that those models are made in Europe. Could you please define the producer. I would like one little Cougar also :)

[CougarBum]

I think there might be a few more models available, so if you're interested, I can place an order for you for the prices mentioned in the 1st post. I know a bit more were ordered by my supplier in the US, so that he has some in stock.

I would have to find out what the shipping would be to Chech Republic though.

Otherwise, I might do another group buy for these another time.

[hercougar]

are there any of these still avaiable in the us?

[Dan Mag]

I am interested, but I suppose it is useless when model go twice across the ocean. I live in Europe, so that is why I asked about the producer, which may send it directly within Europe. Thank you.

[CougarBum]

are there any of these still avaiable in the us?

like i mentioned just above your post, my supplier ordered a few extra, so yeah... if you want one, let me know. Send me a PM and we can go from there. I dont know how many extra he ordered, so first come first serve.

[Teebs]

As far as I know I won't be down that way anytime soon... So unless Mich is heading down there sometime, or someone is heading down here, then I guess I won't be seeing mine until CanAM. :(

To bad it didn't work out that the models were there that week I was in Missisauga. Meh....;)

[michcougar]

well if mandy or mark come to cayuga maybe one of them can brings ours with them.

http://www.newcougar.org/forums/showthread.php?t=110338

[CougarBum]

Guys,

Here is a pic of the CND order I received this week. The US orders have been shipped out yesterday by insured Priority Mail, and insured Air Mail to Australia. Please let me know if everything arrives OK. If there are any damages, please let me know, and I will let you know the steps to follow. DO NOT send back anything before talking to me. I hope you're all happy with your purchases. :)

Thanks everyone!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/CougarBum/DSC03734.jpg

[michcougar]

Open one.....lol

[bensenvill]

Open one.....lol


no, they go down in value if you open them... dummy


:rofl:

[michcougar]

i guess i can wait :biggrin:

[Monkeygrits]

wow thats a nice box as well....

[CougarBum]

The boxes aren't sealed. the sides just fold in.

[Excelcier]

Sweet. Now you have an excuse to come visit again so soon. :)

You can bring Melinda's model and my car part and come get your car part from me!

[bensenvill]

MINE JUST ARRIVED!!!!

I'm grinning from ear to ear!

[CougarBum]

So far you and monkeygrits got theirs. Anyone else?

[gulfcat]

Got mine today (Friday the 13th can't be too bad if it brought this!).

Sweet!!

[ProfessorSabre]

Is mine on the way to Australia? :)

[CougarBum]

Yup, yours was sent out on the same day through insured Air Mail.

Anyone here knows how long Air Mail will take to arrive in Australia?

[ProfessorSabre]

That's cool, probably wont get here for about 3-4 week but that's ok because I've been looking for one for 6 years so the 3-4 week wait isn't going to kill me.
Thanks again.

[ProfessorSabre]

Received it today and I love it.
Once again thank you for making this happen.
Cheers

[CougarBum]

You're welcome.

Guessing everyone got theirs already? If anyone hasn't, let me know. It should have had arrived by now.