The Cigarette scale model
 

HORBA is pleased to announce that Michael Aronow, Don Aronow's oldest son, has agreed to serve on the Advisory Board of HORBA.

Michael Aronow has also granted HORBA, exclusive sales and distribution rights for the scale model of his dad's famous race boat...."The Cigarette"

Ordering information to follow soon.

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what is the size??? I want one :cool:

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I have spoken to Michael about this project a few times. They are really nice models. And would look really good on everyone's Mantel. Only problem is price and getting the wife to Agree to put it on the Mantel..... Good Luck selling them. I really want one.....

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How Much??

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Scale is one to one....the real boat was 32 feet the model is 32 inches.

Price is going to be $2,500 each for a limited run of just 25. All models will be numbered and will be signed by Michael Aronow.

So far, numbers 1, 6, 7 and 13 have been spoken for...if you have an interest and anumber you want, let us know ASAP.

Compare this cost to what you spend on a poker run weekend. And this will only go up in value in the future.

Below is a photo of a guy that really liked his model...think of how your own numbered and signed model will look in your office or den.

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Ouch

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I'd really love to have one, but $2500 is out of my league for a model boat. :(

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Ditto :eek: :(

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Yep, count me out too. I don't care who signs it.

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More from the brochure:

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What is made out of? And, how much detail will it have?

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Put me down for one.

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Is the boat in this pic the same one that Don is holding in post No.5?

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I think you guys are going about this wrong. You should drop the price and up the amount you'll sell. Just my .02

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A picture I took at the old Cig factory back in 2001. Must tbe the original model...

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That would'nt be the Cigarette way now would it? :D

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When Don first started Cigarette, it was mainly a race shop and it slowly began to build production boats too. He was making about 2 boats a month and someone asked him if he was worried because the production numbers were so low.....his answer, is the same that guides Michael's decision on the number of these models he will release each year.

Don said..." I don't care how many boats we sell as long as the people who buy our boats know that they are buying the very best boat that can be made."

When Michael commissioned these models to be made, he approached it with the same attention to detail.

You have to remember that the first test run done of the actual race boat, The Cigarette, was Don and Knocky and Michael....he knows this boat and what is authentic and should be on it....this is not some company making up a model from a photo.

As for lesser priced items, we have plans for a clothing line of Aronow t-shirts, jackets and hats and the other usual items.....all designs to be approved by Michael and then released to the public.

There may even be a RC version of this boat at some time in the future.....that certainly will be of a lesser price.

Numbers 22 and 17 have now been taken as of this time also.

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I'm sure that it will be a very nice model. Where is it being made and by whom?

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Once again, how detailed will it be, and what will it be constructed of? Please?

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Thanks

They are being made in NY. Michael found a very experienced model maker who was willing to take on the task.

Each boat is individually hand built by this man. Another reason why the total number per year is so low.

The stand the boat rests on is done by a local marine woodworking company.

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If you check the brochure below, it will give details of the construction. It is hand laid fiberglass and each boat is individually hand built.

The detail includes everything that the original boat had, both from the original drawings and Michael's own memory of being there, as it was built and being on the boat for the first test ride with Don and Knocky House.

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There were a number of original models made.

The one Don is holding in post 5 is the same as Michael has and is the same as used for comparison by the model maker as the project moved forward.

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Cool, will the engine hatch open to show the details?

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Thank's Charlie. Do you have any photographs that show the detail a little better. It's really hard to see the detail in the pictures that are posted.

Roger

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I'll try to get some more detailed photos next week of the actual model and post them.

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Charlie

Who has the original model & are the any others made after #1

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See post No.22

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Thanks but was there any made after the one shown ?

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Don't know.

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Thanks again..

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Michael has the original, the one that was in the first office on 188th st, not the new buildng across the street, but there were several others made after that one and various customers over the years obtained them.......I would say that not more than 6 total were made though.

An interesting feature, was the use of 2 blade props in 1969 on the sterndrives....even I had forgotten that detail, until I saw it again on the model. It is accurate right down to things like that.

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I see several differences; deck length, scoop sizes etc. I like the one in this picture a little better.:D

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I am obsessed with the length of deck in relation to overall length. This is why I bought a Gladiator. The new model differs somewhat from the brochure sketches and original pictures. Just my little hang up.

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If some one does produce them I would like to aquire one . Count me in . Rick G 416 213 2600 ezt 305
Thanks .

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As of this date and time....numbers 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, 22, and yes.....30 are taken.

The guy who wanted # 30 ....this is a special number to him and even though we will only release 25 boats this year...once again, the customer wants 30 for a personalized custom boat..he gets 30.

Each customer gets a copy of the brochure and a signed, by Michael Aronow, copy of the original line drawing that was used to make the original race boat. These line drawings are suitable for framing for home or office.

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someone on oso found one on ebay and snagged it for like 50 bucks... forgot the sceen name

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In addition to the original set that Don made, there were copies made by others....that is why some people refer to the different length decks and different looks of the models they have seen etc.

These models that Michael Aronow is releasing now, are hand made made from the orignal drawings for the actual race boat.

They are then compared to the original model that was in his dad's office.....plus you have his signature stating it's authenticity with a number from a series....a far cry from something on e-bay.

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sorry 430 bucks