Hi Chuck. Yes I can. I know I've told the story ad nauseum but I do remember when these models came out
and I remember them sitting around for the longest time 'cause no one wanted to pay $400+ for a model in the early 1970s, especially an ugly one. The only reason I got my first one( the only one of mine to be purchasd in kit form) was that a store going out of business had marked it down to $250 in 1977.

Yes yes I can hear the "I'd buy a dozen for $400 each" but that was in 1972 dollars; whaen a Ferrrari Dino 256 cost $16,000 new and gas was 30 cents a gallon.

Somewhere around here I have a letter from Mr Imai himself written in the late 1980s and when I find it I must get it scanned and I'll post it on my AGW website...

Elefant I wish you much fun with yours. It's a great addition to any collection. If I might be of assistance let me know.

Jerry