Dr Pickypants / That Model Car

[bemax]

Pictures?

I do not know when I have time to built mine. The one I ordered as a birthday present (February 2023) I delivered one hour after receiving the parcel.
maybe he is faster with his one (Doney Grey) I will post the pictures as soon as the models are built!

 

[Dr Pickypants]

Hi Folks, after adding a towbar to our model yesterday. It is possible to order a model of your favorite toy to tow behind your Grenadier.

The Forum group discount is “INEOSFORUM”

 

[Dr Pickypants]

Just thought I'd chime in, as I see some legitimate concerns, but based on my experience so far - I have no concerns with Dr. Pickypants, and will likely order another one - I'm part way through building mine, and have found 1 missing piece, which was immediately resent via DHL at Dr. Pickypants cost, and so far exactly one error in the instructions.

The instructions don't hold your hand, but I've found that the pieces are so well cut that you can easily pre-fit each piece, and quickly figure out the proper order of operations.

I don't find this any more difficult than any of the multiple Tamiya and Mattel models I built in my younger years, and the quality is obviously much higher.

There was some initial delay, but after that the only delay has been due to Australia to US shipping times.Here's my progress so far:
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Thanks Matt. I am finally getting on top of things. i appreciate your feedback. Cheers Mike

 

[Dr Pickypants]

I do not know when I have time to built mine. The one I ordered as a birthday present (February 2023) I delivered one hour after receiving the parcel.
maybe he is faster with his one (Doney Grey) I will post the pictures as soon as the models are built!

Thanks Max. I appreciate you hanging in while I got things organized properly. warm regard Mike

 

[Dr Pickypants]

Yes, assembled and painted, should be spankin’ WHEN it arrives
At least, that’s the thought that keeps me going!

Thanks Chris. Sending off Thursday this week

 

[Dr Pickypants]

I have the utmost respect for someone writing in a foreign language, hopefully the intent of just making fun with the words not the writer was clear.

Looking forward to seeing some photos of this model ~ with it being painted does it come fully assembled?

Gday, here are some recent photos of completed models.

www.thatmodelcar.com

 

[Dr Pickypants]

And done. I'm impressed with this model - there was only one issue, so pay attention while building.

Compare the piece in the picture, with the picture in the instructions. You'll note that there is an internal protrusion on the actual piece that does not exist in the instructions. This piece fits into a hole in the seats (also not in the instructions) and, coincidentally, was the piece that was missing and had to be resent by Dr. Pickypants.

I'm guessing that was a running change in the process, adding that piece was the right thing to do.
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In my case, I had already installed the seats, with glue, by the time the missing piece arrived. Since the instructions for the seats don't show the holes for that piece, I made the choice to install them with the holes towards the inside, not the outside - this will all make sense when you're building.

So when my missing piece arrived, I had to shave off that little piece, and align the hoop by sight. I almost got it right...

You can see in my finished picture below, the B column behind the front door doesn't line up perfectly - doors still work, it's just the body piece that sticks out a bit. What you can't see is that I was not able to get the safari windows on the roof to fit - I am confident that its because I didn't guess right on this piece.

But, at the end of the day - I'm quite impressed with this model, and would order from Dr. Pickypants again.
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Thankyou Matt. we have managed to put your feedback into some design modifications. I would love you to go to the website and try the new options. Here is a code for a complimentary kit. "MADDMATT"

 

[MaddMatt]

Thankyou Matt. we have managed to put your feedback into some design modifications. I would love you to go to the website and try the new options. Here is a code for a complimentary kit. "MADDMATT"

This was a nice surprise, and I'm anxious to build another one, however, when I went on line and tried to place an order I couldn't find a place to put my code in? Please let me know what I'm doing wrong, thanks!

 

[MaddMatt]

This was a nice surprise, and I'm anxious to build another one, however, when I went on line and tried to place an order I couldn't find a place to put my code in? Please let me know what I'm doing wrong, thanks!

Never mind, I figured it out. Thanks again, I'll post pictures after its built!

 

[Hannes01]

Still waiting for my model!

 

[Dr Pickypants]

This was a nice surprise, and I'm anxious to build another one, however, when I went on line and tried to place an order I couldn't find a place to put my code in? Please let me know what I'm doing wrong, thanks!

Thanks Matt, The code goes on the Checkout page. order has been received. Cheers mike

 

[Steveo]

Still waiting for my model!

Shipping was promised a week ago

 

[Dr Pickypants]

Still waiting for my model!

Shipping was promised a week ago

Hi Steve, my apology after seeing your profile with your ordered vehicle i held the deliver back.

I have now included the additional options you have included on your full size model.

here is your tracking number

99709874661301004680909

cheers mike..
0476285237

 

[Steveo]

Hi Steve, my apology after seeing your profile with your ordered vehicle i held the deliver back.

I have now included the additional options you have included on your full size model.

here is your tracking number

99709874661301004680909

cheers mike..
0476285237

Fantastic!

Many thanks
Steve

 

[donnygreygrenadier]

Your craftsmanship looks outstanding and after reading the about your customer care I ordered one - it’s been 50 years since I built a model - lol - even with delays it should arrive before the real thing

 

[Chris]

Your craftsmanship looks outstanding and after reading the about your customer care I ordered one - it’s been 50 years since I built a model - lol - even with delays it should arrive before the real thing

I wouldn't bank on it!!

 

[Hannes01]

I‘m still waiting!

 

[Hannes01]

Has anyone received a finished, painted model in the meantime?
I'm still waiting!

 

[bemax]

Has anyone received a finished, painted model in the meantime?
I'm still waiting!

I got my two models some weeks ago. I would ask Mike what's going on with yours.

 

[Hannes01]

I already wrote in February this year that I hope I haven't thrown my money into an unknown black hole.
But unfortunately it seems to be the case, I haven't heard anything for months!