CMC offers a limited production of 500 Ferrari 250 GTO “Techno-Promo Model”. We consider her the “naked” Ferrari 250 GTO 1962. The models allows an inside look to CMC’s genius and craftsmanship. Definitely a neat talking piece for any collection. Model will set you back roughly $385CND.
About the CMC Ferrari 250 GTO 1962 / Techno-Promo Model… “Our GTO is a metal model primarily built of zinc alloy. Working with this material, one is constrained by the limits that it sets to the minimal thickness and die-casting of a complex contour. This entails that we figure out a way to capture a sophisticated form faithfully and still uphold the benchmark quality of CMC.
Indeed, common sense has it that sophisticated body forms do not lend themselves to conventional zinc die-casting unless compromises are made in regard to wall thickness and contour quality. But people at CMC found this view disagreeable and resolved to break new ground.
Following the new approach developed at CMC, a sophisticated body form is to be dissected into sections that allow for precision casting. If a section is of a particularly complex shape, certain parts may have to be cast separately or made of other metal before the section can be fitted together. To join the parts, gluing or soldering may do the job, but we opt for a more stable and lasting solution – use of screws. With this technique, it is possible to manufacture the top and bottom parts of a body individually and then have them joined as a whole. The same process applies to the making of the front and rear ends of this replica.
Now consider the air vents and funnels behind the front and rear sanders. How do we manage to assemble these independently-made pieces seamlessly? Once the parts are fitted into place, the crevices, including the screw heads, are filled with a special putty before they are carefully sanded, polished, and leveled. A test of form stability will be performed to finish the production process. The result is a flawless, perfectly shaped contour surface with a wall thickness in the desired range of specifications.”
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Ummm, Why?
What a waste. Since no one makes, at least that I know of, a Lamborghini Miura or Miura “S” that you can actuality see the “eyelashes” on, like real vehicle… I’d by one in a heartbeat. Does anyone know of one that I don’t? Also, since No One makes a 1/18 Mangusta at all… And they wasted their time on that?
To George K:….why?….because they could…and yes, I do agree with the rhetorical nature of your post….indeed….why?….this is REALLY ‘milking the mold’ to the very end….i would have expected this from EXOTO, but not CMC…..a disappointment to say the least.
Well stated.
CMC I would have hoped put their money time & energy into improving the quality of their existing range of new models. It took them over 12 months to supply me a wheel nut that was missing from a Bugatti 35 that I bought new.
I have bought brand new 5 other CMC models that have had major quality control issues that has resulted in cars being returned to the retailer, monies being refunded, and a retailer coming to the party paying for another model builder repairing a car I bought. All of the models were bought new and come in a sealed box which is a statement of their poor quality at dispatch from the factory.
So CMC please concentrate on creating and improving your quality control procedures. Another thing that stinks is the dealers don’t open and inspect their product before they are dispatched to the new buyer, and this after knowing full well of their qualitity deficiency’s from the factory.
Very well said Chris. I agree with you 100%. Me myself have returned soooooo many poor quality CMC’S that the retailer banned me from ordering from them again. This is how I see it. If I am willing to pay over $500 for a Diecast car. I expect perfection. I already sent CMC’s customer service an Email telling them how disappointed I am with there workmanship and quality control. I told them to get there act together or they will lose me as a customer and many more after. They had forwarded my Email to the higher ups here in the USA. In New York. And this person responded by telling me they will look into improving there quality control