Sun-Star die-cast DeLorean update

["Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@xxxx>]

Here is an update on the Sun-Star die-cast DeLoreans as provided to me by
Lee Seiler, who's been assisting them in the design of the new 16th scale
cars: 

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Production is waiting for help to come up with a way to get the stainless
finish right. 

>From what they tell me, they don't seem to be able to get the panels to
match with the metal they use for the casting. The finish just does not look
right and they can't do any hand finishing in the final production. 

I explained how the real finish is applied to the DeLorean and how owners
maintain the finish by hand. 

They has asked me to accept several cars and some parts and come up with a
way to get the right finish during mfg in China. So I will be getting the
"hand-mades" and parts later this week and work out the finish problem. 
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As you see, Lee is working with the manufacturer to develop the final
stainless finish for the die-cast DeLoreans. And yes, he's still working on
finishing the Ltd. Edition 1/24 scale model kits. 

I'm sure the finishing process will not hold up the production of the 1/16th
scale die-casts for long. These will be available from all the major
die-cast toy stores. (If I get a chance to see them I'll give everyone a
full report).

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Ken Montgomery	Sacramento, CA VIN #10911 'OUTTIME'
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