Hi mate, Jesse from DDA here. Absolutely appreciate the comments about the kit, the display cardboard sits in the valour black base and turns the box into a display box, holden panel vans on the way, lots to come, make sure to keep an eye out. Thanks from the team at DDA
Wow! Hi Jesse, thank you for the feedback and info about the box. I have a couple of the panel vans on pre-order, really looking forward to them. I saw the Toy Fair video you guys did and long term plan you guys have got to turn your die cast molds to plastic kit manufacturing is exciting, can't wait to see what comes next. I don't know if you saw my other video 'DDA Holden Model Kit Build Invitation', quite a few builders here and abroad are getting involved and should be quite interesting. I know most of them have the vans on order too, and I'll probably do a feature on the vans too when they arrive. Thanks very much!
@PB’s Retro Restorations we are very excited going forward and this was just the first attempt, we will refine revise consistently going forward to get the best product possible at the price point thats good for the consumers and also allows margin for the hobby stores to keep them all trading in aus! Thank you for the content and I look forward to seeing more! -regards jesse
Hey PB, KC told me he'd got his and now you've got one so I figure mine should show up this coming week. Thanks' for the shout out and head's up for an A W E S O M E ! Kit. I have been keen to get this bugger and hanging out for the PV, later this year. Cheer's JV
It can't be far away JV. I hope it goes together as nice as it looks it should. The opening boot was a surprise. KC is keen for a group build if you're keen (when we can all get to it lol)
Yeah it looks good KC, had one viewer who's started theirs say they're dissapointed in the quality of it, but it looks alright to me, I guess the proof's in the pudding.
@@PBsRetroRestorations oh ok, oh well, while it looks good, maybe when we build it, it may be a pain, but like your saying soon find out as everyone is different Thry may have trouble when some others might not as we all build in different ways Cheers 🍺🍻👋🇦🇺
That'll keep you busy. I've been working on some 3D Printed hubcaps that I >think< look a little closer to the real things, including the Lion in the centre, seeing as how the kit didn't come with decals for the caps.
I guess the shipping probably kills it to Europe. I thought DDA distributed worldwide, but I guess the figure the market for a stock HQ is limited overseas. Maybe the upcoming Mad Max Panel Van will be a different story?
Yes the box is impressive, they seem to be catering to the folk who collect kits and not build them. I can promise you that isn't me and a build video will most definitely coming.
Congratulations on getting your kit in!!! 🥰 Looks like it is going to make for a very lovely build! 🥰 Also enjoyed the delivery montage at the beginning of the video!! Please tell Mrs. P.B. I said "Hi!"... 🥰
I was in the CBD yesterday at Metro Hobbies and they have a few different versions in there. I bought the stock one for my "previously owned" car collection. Looks great, almost tempted to by a few more to keep.
Neat, I wasn't a fan of the 'slammed' one but I think I'm gonna need a couple more Kingys too I can think of at least three owned by Uncles and friends back in the day.
@@PBsRetroRestorations sorry I didn't go. My son knew I wanted it for bday but Melbourne was sold out. He called around found it there. 3 hour around trip. I guess he love me. I look at they site. Look good for paint. I usually go hobbyrama. Cheers Graham.
Pb I just found your channel and I just subbed brother and I bought the Kingswood and the menaro and hopefully I'll get them soon and I told Kc I'd be in the group build 😀
@@PBsRetroRestorations this converts a charger to right-hand drive after I left comment, on one his video. He actually mentions me at the start of the video because my comment up. Wish I had my FB name instead 😃 he would get banned from TH-cam. Lol.th-cam.com/video/RoRKaFXukhI/w-d-xo.html
The kit has been going together easy too. I read once that eating bulk Haribos can cause explosive bowel issues lol, it’s a story that’s stuck with me for some reason lol.
Hi Dan! Big fan of your retail outlets 😉 I hope to start it this weekend. A couple of other channels want to do a group build, so I’ll post a video about that shortly, if you want to share pics of your build that’d be great.
I know, it's a shame there wasn't the capacity to make a '2 in 1' Kingswood & GTS style kit and the way it builds with a flat bottom (no oil pan or space / hole for it) makes it difficult to kit bash another kit motor into it. And they could do to sell the GTS rims separate too. Personally, I'm not a fan of the two custom versions though.
Hi Ned, yes I did: th-cam.com/video/qL9I4RU3IcM/w-d-xo.html If that link doesn't work, search DDA Fathers Day Build HQ and you should get it. Thank You!
I use a black base coat and then airbrush Molotow Chrome over the top. There’s other chrome/silver spray paints out there of course but that’s what works best for me. It’s a real pain that they don’t come chromed already.
Hi David. My initial look over it seemed ok, the only questionable bit I could see was the bend in the front bench seat. Are there fit issues? I guess you can never know until you start sticking it together. I guess price wise I was comparing it to Round2 Kits.
@PB’s Retro Restorations G'day PB so far I've completed the engine bay the fit is ok required a little filler and sanding. My disappointment is with the lack of detail example the under body some may say I don't look underneath but a kit this price should be better. The body shape although correct the curves are over exaggerated, the rear marker lights are over scaled and should have been clear at this price point. Some people may say these are small issues but there are so many and quite frankly not good enough for this price point. Perhaps more should have been spent on moulds and less on fancy box
@@davidlongley534 agreed 100% on the reflectors, miles too big and I’m sure you’re correct on the curves too. I found it mystifying that they give you ‘Kingswood’ decals, but no under hood decals, at least we could’ve got a 202 and or Trimatic decals for the boot lid. I’m sure once I start building the flaws will become more apparent and I’ll definitely bring it up in my build video.
@@PBsRetroRestorations wait till you check Chrome window surrounds over sized lots of sanding front bumper close but a little sharp ops sorry no Chrome
Looking forward to seeing the build video PB 👍
Thank you, got an idea for it, hopefully the video won't be too far away.
Hi mate, Jesse from DDA here. Absolutely appreciate the comments about the kit, the display cardboard sits in the valour black base and turns the box into a display box, holden panel vans on the way, lots to come, make sure to keep an eye out. Thanks from the team at DDA
Wow! Hi Jesse, thank you for the feedback and info about the box. I have a couple of the panel vans on pre-order, really looking forward to them. I saw the Toy Fair video you guys did and long term plan you guys have got to turn your die cast molds to plastic kit manufacturing is exciting, can't wait to see what comes next. I don't know if you saw my other video 'DDA Holden Model Kit Build Invitation', quite a few builders here and abroad are getting involved and should be quite interesting. I know most of them have the vans on order too, and I'll probably do a feature on the vans too when they arrive. Thanks very much!
@PB’s Retro Restorations we are very excited going forward and this was just the first attempt, we will refine revise consistently going forward to get the best product possible at the price point thats good for the consumers and also allows margin for the hobby stores to keep them all trading in aus! Thank you for the content and I look forward to seeing more!
-regards jesse
Hey PB, KC told me he'd got his and now you've got one so I figure mine should show up this coming week. Thanks' for the shout out and head's up for an A W E S O M E ! Kit. I have been keen to get this bugger and hanging out for the PV, later this year. Cheer's JV
It can't be far away JV. I hope it goes together as nice as it looks it should. The opening boot was a surprise.
KC is keen for a group build if you're keen (when we can all get to it lol)
Fantastic looking kit ,so we'll presented in the box nice clean moulds .thanks for sharing
Yeah it looks alright so far Martin, just stoked to have an Aussie car to build.
this will get a few ANZAC's of a certain age and older fizzing at the bung. Looking forward to watching the build. Stu
lol the build ideas are literally endless for an HQ Kingswood 'lived in special' can't wait to see what folk do with it.
sweet model. I look forward to seeing it done
Thanks Neil, that makes two of us lol.
Thumbs up brother,very cool mail call bro,have a great weekend bro,very cool kit
Thanks, you too!
Looking sweet the stock version 😊 have fun 🙂✌🇦🇺
Yeah it looks good KC, had one viewer who's started theirs say they're dissapointed in the quality of it, but it looks alright to me, I guess the proof's in the pudding.
@@PBsRetroRestorations oh ok, oh well, while it looks good, maybe when we build it, it may be a pain, but like your saying soon find out as everyone is different Thry may have trouble when some others might not as we all build in different ways Cheers 🍺🍻👋🇦🇺
I’ve now got three of these kits; the standard Kingswood, the Monaro and the slammed Q.
That'll keep you busy. I've been working on some 3D Printed hubcaps that I >think< look a little closer to the real things, including the Lion in the centre, seeing as how the kit didn't come with decals for the caps.
Look forward to seeing you put this together 👍😊👍
Thanks BK, I've got a couple of ideas for it, I think every one of a certain age in Australia had one or knew someone with one.
@@PBsRetroRestorations An SS version would be cool.
I spent a summer driving around in one many years ago ☺️
cool opening:)
Thank you Moonman, thank you for dropping by!
Very. Nice model. Car
It looks nice Kenny, we'll see how it goes together.
Cool looking kit!!
I hope it builds up nice too.
Wow! That is awesome 😎👍🏻, I wish they would got these in europe also
I guess the shipping probably kills it to Europe. I thought DDA distributed worldwide, but I guess the figure the market for a stock HQ is limited overseas. Maybe the upcoming Mad Max Panel Van will be a different story?
@@PBsRetroRestorations yeah I think so too. Shipping takes big chunk from the expences
A great insight to this Holden model kit PB. The box it's self is quite impressive! It's going to be a fun build, you're gonna have to share with us.
Yes the box is impressive, they seem to be catering to the folk who collect kits and not build them.
I can promise you that isn't me and a build video will most definitely coming.
Congratulations on getting your kit in!!! 🥰 Looks like it is going to make for a very lovely build! 🥰
Also enjoyed the delivery montage at the beginning of the video!! Please tell Mrs. P.B. I said "Hi!"... 🥰
Thanks Summer! Mrs. PB says hello too 😊
I'm jealous!! 👍🏼
Thanks for watching Jeff! Don't be jealous, go get one!
I was in the CBD yesterday at Metro Hobbies and they have a few different versions in there. I bought the stock one for my "previously owned" car collection. Looks great, almost tempted to by a few more to keep.
Neat, I wasn't a fan of the 'slammed' one but I think I'm gonna need a couple more Kingys too I can think of at least three owned by Uncles and friends back in the day.
Very nice,high end model,looks fantastic Peter, well done!
Thanks Laz, I'm not sure it's too high end, but it looks pretty good.
That kit looks amazing. I like idea of painting your own chrome. Or you can paint it "Mennonite Red" and be done with it.
Me too, doing the chrome doesn't bother me at all. Better that than having to strip toy-looking chrome just to redo it anyway I reckon.
PB, I just purchase the HQ custom one. Got it hobby shop in Archerfield for $69.95
I've never been to that hobby shop, what's it like for paint and stuff? I got a second Kingswood from Hobbyone at Underwood for the same amount.
@@PBsRetroRestorations sorry I didn't go. My son knew I wanted it for bday but Melbourne was sold out. He called around found it there. 3 hour around trip. I guess he love me. I look at they site. Look good for paint. I usually go hobbyrama. Cheers Graham.
@@theaussienurseflipper.8113 I like hobbyrama, it’s awesome but yeah it’s a 80 minute round trip at best for me.
Pb I just found your channel and I just subbed brother and I bought the Kingswood and the menaro and hopefully I'll get them soon and I told Kc I'd be in the group build 😀
Hi! Thanks for subbing! I hope we can get the group build going, I know KC’s not been well, so we’ll see how it goes.
@PB’s Retro Restorations yes I've been praying for him 🙏 ❤️ and hopefully we can all get one going when he can!
Wow, that good price mate.
I thought so, compared to AMT / MPC kits.
@@PBsRetroRestorations this converts a charger to right-hand drive after I left comment, on one his video. He actually mentions me at the start of the video because my comment up. Wish I had my FB name instead 😃 he would get banned from TH-cam. Lol.th-cam.com/video/RoRKaFXukhI/w-d-xo.html
What's wrong with the Haribo bears ?
The kit looks great !
🔥👨🚒🇦🇺
The kit has been going together easy too.
I read once that eating bulk Haribos can cause explosive bowel issues lol, it’s a story that’s stuck with me for some reason lol.
@PBsRetroRestorations Luckily I only eat Allen's, then...can't beat a good snake or retro mix !
Thanks for replying, PB.
👍🍻
@@redtrux..000..FIRE. Ah, Retro Mix, I see you are an individual of sophistication and taste 😆
@PBsRetroRestorations This, I cannot deny...🤣
Picked up the 4 door HQ Monaro kit today, looks pretty decent. When are you starting the build?
Hi Dan! Big fan of your retail outlets 😉 I hope to start it this weekend. A couple of other channels want to do a group build, so I’ll post a video about that shortly, if you want to share pics of your build that’d be great.
Dan, I just realised you were asking me when the group build started, not when I'm starting mine. I'm a dope sometimes. Stay tuned details shortly.
@@PBsRetroRestorations maybe you were visiting on of my outlets just before the comment haha, all good mate can't wait to see them.
Im not sure which one to get, i like the Kingswood overall but i'd rather the 308 V8 from the Monaro kit instead of the standard 202
I know, it's a shame there wasn't the capacity to make a '2 in 1' Kingswood & GTS style kit and the way it builds with a flat bottom (no oil pan or space / hole for it) makes it difficult to kit bash another kit motor into it. And they could do to sell the GTS rims separate too. Personally, I'm not a fan of the two custom versions though.
Did you build it?
Hi Ned, yes I did: th-cam.com/video/qL9I4RU3IcM/w-d-xo.html
If that link doesn't work, search DDA Fathers Day Build HQ and you should get it. Thank You!
I've gone in and added a link at the start of the video now too if that helps.
How do you paint the bumpers and other chrome parts? I just bought the same kit
I use a black base coat and then airbrush Molotow Chrome over the top. There’s other chrome/silver spray paints out there of course but that’s what works best for me. It’s a real pain that they don’t come chromed already.
started to build mine disappointing over priced for the quality.
Best thing is the box
Hi David. My initial look over it seemed ok, the only questionable bit I could see was the bend in the front bench seat. Are there fit issues? I guess you can never know until you start sticking it together. I guess price wise I was comparing it to Round2 Kits.
@PB’s Retro Restorations G'day PB so far I've completed the engine bay the fit is ok required a little filler and sanding.
My disappointment is with the lack of detail example the under body some may say I don't look underneath but a kit this price should be better.
The body shape although correct the curves are over exaggerated, the rear marker lights are over scaled and should have been clear at this price point. Some people may say these are small issues but there are so many and quite frankly not good enough for this price point. Perhaps more should have been spent on moulds and less on fancy box
@@davidlongley534 agreed 100% on the reflectors, miles too big and I’m sure you’re correct on the curves too. I found it mystifying that they give you ‘Kingswood’ decals, but no under hood decals, at least we could’ve got a 202 and or Trimatic decals for the boot lid. I’m sure once I start building the flaws will become more apparent and I’ll definitely bring it up in my build video.
@@PBsRetroRestorations wait till you check Chrome window surrounds over sized lots of sanding front bumper close but a little sharp ops sorry no Chrome