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Re: LACoFD KME

2023-06-12T01:13:21

I suspect the models have had no activity yet, seem between various sites and collectors someone would have posted something by now.

Honestly the website looks like something that was done by a 3rd grader and not a professional company. I just hope those that ordered get made good.

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:13 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2023-06-10T19:05:36

Rich wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 6:02 pm
Has anyone gotten a model or a refund or any sort of notice of shipping? Anything? The Facebook page is gone now.

I'm interested to know that too. despite my love for all things LA County, I never bit the bullet on this one since he never showed a finished product. Too pricey to make that gamble for me.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:05 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2023-05-27T18:02:28

Has anyone gotten a model or a refund or any sort of notice of shipping? Anything? The Facebook page is gone now.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Sat May 27, 2023 6:02 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2023-03-05T14:55:43

I followed this production on Instagram for several years. A few times I mentioned both some good and bad about the model along the way, but over all had hope. Anyway when the pre-order came out I pointed out some short comings and asked about if they would be corrected for production? They did not respond just blocked by me.

Speaks volumes to me about them as a company!

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:55 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2023-02-28T00:39:14

I just did a quick look at the site. I agree, working lights are not necessary. And looking closely it appears that the booster hose guides are way out of scale. Wheels look like they could use some work also.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:39 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2023-02-27T14:11:28

According to his recent Facebook post, these have not even gone in to production yet. He says that they are scheduled for production in late March or April. I had thought since he was taking money for "orders" that they were produced. Apparently, he has several years worth of prototypes he keeps showing, saying its not the final version.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:11 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-12-08T01:44:10

The site now list the models at $199.99. Did anyone who ordered already get charged 250 or 199?

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:44 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-12-02T06:21:44

I agree with everyone. I had high hopes, but a red flag for me was when they compared the KME with the original Code-3 LAFD Seagrave and not one of the later models that had much better detail, such as the SDFD Pierce, for example. It's a shame, because I know Frontier Collectibles invested a lot of time and money in the project.

Statistics: Posted by Engine104 — Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:21 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-12-01T11:27:51

It's a good attempt - but NF is producing these in such a low quantity, and with the economy going in the dumpster, I'd say those two factors are working against the price of this model. I could see maybe $70-$100 but not $250.

Statistics: Posted by DaveP — Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:27 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-30T04:23:50

Unless there is gold stashed inside this model, it is worth nowhere near $250.00. As Troy said, for $100 more you get a 100% dead-on accurate model from Fire Replicas that is larger and substantially more detailed. I had high hopes when this was first announced, but alas it is a complete disappointment.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:23 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-16T12:59:22

Like the rest of you, I’m out. I have been following New Frontier on Instagram for a few years and felt the model had potential to be the start of something good in 1/64, but not for the price they are asking!

I’m also glad to see others here agree with me in regards to the working lights. A couple of times well over a year ago when he posted prototypes with the working lights, I had some corespondents with them about the working lights and a few thoughts on the model. I remarked about most collectors not wanting the working lights and how they’ll make the model seem like it’s more targeted for the child then adult, and drive the price up, pretty much I was informed it’s what the collectors want. My feeling from my corespondents is they have made up their mind and will probably not understand it’s what other collectors not what they want that sells.

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:59 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-16T01:50:31

I'm with Troy on this one. I'm out!

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:50 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-16T00:14:53

And with the flashing lights, some little kid hands would just love to take it in the backyard and play in the dirt with it. On their page, click the three little lines at the top left. Then click "shop" and you'll see the price and more details. If you click the picture it takes you to more pictures. I'm curious as to why no LA County seal on the doors? (I have my idea why...it rhymes with licensing)

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:14 am

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-15T23:37:41

Hi Troy,
I didn't know it was $250. That is more than I thought it would be. I think Fire Replicas is coming out with an LACoFD KME soon. I would rather have that, I think.

Statistics: Posted by Engine104 — Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:37 pm

Re: LACoFD KME

2022-11-15T20:40:15

Too "plastic" looking for me...And at $250!! I'd much rather spend $100 more and get one of the Fire Replicas KME''s. Way more accurate, detailed, and larger scale. But like you said, at least it's another option for some and it's something new. I just don't know if the quality justifies that price tag.

Statistics: Posted by Troy — Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:40 pm