GMP are looking for suggestions

250mm berlinetta
375mm berlinetta
some early 250 series road cars

gary
espada
8394

 

Tameo does a perfectly adequate job on '70s & the more interesting of the normally aspirated '80s F-1 models in their superkit offerings, so there's no pressure there, and no point in duplicating those.........but nobody, and I mean absolutely noone, produces a 1960 super-detailed "sharkmouth" kit, the car in which Phil Hill won the championship.

Also, there's a lamentable gap in the turbo-era Ferrari F-1 cars, i.e. mid eighties to '88. Bosica has done some, but finding them and having to deal with him is more trouble than it's worth. Incidentally, naturally, I'm talking strictly 1:43rd scale.

My personal dream model, the one car of which I would like to see a world-class miniature created is a D-50, the seperate tank model. I know Rennaisance and Dallara make one but they're not anywhere near detailed enough. I would spend all the time, money and attention necessary to make this the pinnacle of my cllection and I'd wager many feel similarly.

Hopefully this isn't just a waste of our time and Signore Ballestrini will be informed of our comments.

 

Wow, great news! Did they say if it will be an LM?

 

How about the Breadvan? The kits that are available are nicely executed but the Bburago base is severely flawed and somehow the roofline doesn't look right on those kits.

 

I can not tell you enough how much I want a 312P model that is already put together, and high quality. Close behind that is an F50 GT.

 

Although this is a great idea, a few of these have been done by Exoto already....

I think they should do the Carrera Panamericana cars of the 50's and 60's. One that really comes to mind is the 1953, Phil Hill Driven 375MM

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/186884,9475/1953-Ferrari-375-MM_photo.aspx

http://www.conceptcarz.com/events/eventVehicle.aspx?carID=9475&eventID=128&catID=1108&whichPage=1

GMP, if you're listening. Please do this car!!!

 

Mark must be smiling on the reactions posted here...

The suggestions are enough for a couple of years work!!

 

In 1:18
512BB/LM
512M
166SC
250/275P
290MM
Nathan

 

This would be VERY nice.

 

Well, if GMP isnt looking then perhaps CMC might jump into this mix?
Either way, the FCHAT peeps have spoken..............

 

Mark is a member here,
if my company would be the subject of a thread, I would look!

 

yes, 0626MM would be just fine

 

...and then I'll go to the original post to get to the other forum.

Sorry it isn't a Ferrari, but what I *REALLY* want from GMP is a 1/18 (and similarly priced) Lowenbrau Porsche 962. The 1/8 model looks *SPECTACULAR*, but at $4K, is so far out of my price range, it's just silly. For $4K, I could buy a real car - granted, not a Porsche or Ferrari, but still.....

So that's my suggestion.

gp

 

Wow - that looks really nice. That's from GMP?? I couldn't even find it on the GMP website. Or any others... Where can I find out more about this and where to get it?

Thanks!

 

Yes Mr. Sitter of scalemodeller is doing a good job and always open for special requests. As for me the most desired model would be the Ferrari 330 TRI would love this from GMP. I also think there are plenty of good 80s Models out there there is no need to do a 308 for example first keep up with the old ones.

 

I have a suggestion for GMP.
How about keep your promises to the people who help you.
And definitely tighten up the quality control too. I think out of the 6 or so street rods I have from them four have problems. My hobby shop is saying they are ready to drop them because they are difficult to deal with and all the returns they had from customers.
I love their models and have quite a few. Just wish they stepped their game a bit.

 

First, thanks to all of you for the input and suggestions!!!!
The input from this and other threads has been very helpful. We do have license for and are working on a few of the cars mentioned so hopefully we will be making at least some of you happy in the future

I must admit be being a bit confused by this post however. Have we failed to do what we promised for you or someone you know? if so, please let me know for who and what it was and I will apologize and see that it is handled.

We certainly can't say that our products are perfect and we have seen a few finish issues with the 32 series, but the total returns for this line are less than 1%. As far as the 1:18 330 P4 replicas, we have shipped over 6500 pieces and had less than 2 dozen returns. Based on this, our product quality does not appear to be as bad as you may have been lead to believe.

If any of you ever receive a new GMP models that you are not satisfied with and/or you have issues with a dealer, please contact us directly, and we will replace it. Our return policy has always been VERY flexible and we really do want to stand behind the product.

BTW, we'll be at Concorso/Laguna again this August for any of you who have more product suggestions or can just stop by and introduce yourselves.

 

Great post.

It is great to know that GMP set its bar so high for their customer satisfaction. I am not an owner of any GMP yet because my collection focus mostly on modern road cars.

My wishlist for GMP:

F50
F50 GT
288 GTO

 

About the promises and the people who have helped you I'll shoot you a PM.
About your quality control, it is very tricky how you have it set up.
First off even as a member of your club, apparently companies like Replicarz and other diecast distributors get their batch of new models before you do, which totally amazes me. While you still show "coming soon" on your own website for the #21 330P4, Replicarz were already selling it with a 10%off. Well this is all fine and dandy, but it creates a problem with your return policy. When I had a problem with a Deuce I bought from my Hobby shop I returned it to them and they said that they would ship it back to you guys and get me a new one. Well I got my refund from them, but never got the same model back, simply because they could not get it from you. After few months I just bought it from e-bay.
The next Deuce I bought- the 3 window black highboy, came with bunch of finish problems and this time I contacted GMP directly. I was told that the model is sold out and I can not exchange it. Yes I could get my refund, which by the way I was told to get from the vendor, but I could not get the same model. The way I read this is " you can have your model with the defects or not have it at all."
I have noticed that there is some improvement in the amount of metal parts used and the details, but it is a real shame as all this new tooling is added with the same poor fit and finish. When I am saying this I have in mind mainly your Deuces. At $100+ you really can not get exhaust with a hole at the end? Same for the intake stacks. Some red paint and that's it? Not even a little depression in the inlet? What is the point of adding fuel lines between the two carbs if they just end hanging in the air ?
I know that I would be blamed on here to be picky, but GMP sets the level at which they want to play by the prices they offer their product at. Therefore the expectations too. If you price models at AutoArt and Kyosho prices, then collectors will expect AA and KY quality. I am well aware what goes in the development and marketing of a model, but you can not tell me that CMC can make a head spinning 250 TR for the same price as your 330P4 and you can't do better.