Any diecast experts know more about these GPM 1/43rds?

[Peloton25]

These all seem to be new on the market - the base says they are made by GPM which isn't a name I am familiar with. Anyone have any additional information beyond what you see in the auction descriptions?

GTR Loctite longtail:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180059265048

GTR Carbon testcar:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180059265436

1996 GTR Presentation chassis:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180059267938

GTR West-Adrenaline taxi:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180059270516

>8^)
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[hurstg01]

I noticed those when i was doing my search for my first 1/43 off ebay - they seem to look ok (its a shame there aren't any more pics) but i havent come across them before

[Noddy]

The description for the Ueno Clinic LeMans winner says that they are based on Minichamps models. They certainly look better than the new stuff coming from Ixo / Parma but, then again, they are 3 times the price.

PS: there are 4 used carbon brake discs off #24R and a copy of the Michael Cotton book also currently on Ebay.

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Noddy

PS: there are 4 used carbon brake discs off #24R and a copy of the Michael Cotton book also currently on Ebay.

I have seen the book, but not the brake discs, can you add the link?

[Noddy]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

I have seen the book, but not the brake discs, can you add the link?

http://cgi.ebay.com/McLaren-GTR-genu...QQcmdZViewItem

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Noddy

http://cgi.ebay.com/McLaren-GTR-genu...QQcmdZViewItem

£200.00 PER DISC

way out of my league

[Noddy]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

£200.00 PER DISC

way out of my league

Oh, come on now, live a little! Think of all of the practical things you could do with it... errr, ummm, oh, nevermind!
At least a wheel nut makes a nice paperweight!

[payso]

the first 2 models look like minichamps models and the last 2 look like IXO ones

[ArchangelGTR]

Originally Posted by payso

the first 2 models look like minichamps models and the last 2 look like IXO ones

I agree.

The brake discs have been listed before.. at the same price. He didn't sell them before at that price, why does he think he can sell them now at that price? I paid less for all four. You can make a nice clock with them... or source some rotor hats and make a nice collage on the wall... or use them for actual rotors behind the GTR wheels you can purchase.

[BENTLEYBOYZ]

[quote=Noddy]The description for the Ueno Clinic LeMans winner says that they are based on Minichamps models. They certainly look better than the new stuff coming from Ixo / Parma but, then again, they are 3 times the price.

The word "Umbau" is German for conversion/alteration/rebuild or reconstruction; hence these are decal-conversions of diecast models, using waterslide decal sheets to convert previously-isued Minichamps or Ixo models into bespoke Umbau models.

Their value is only what a collector is prepared to offer, since the quality varies according to the skill of the modelmaker and also the nature and quality of the finished conversion.

Some models are highly sought-after, due to their tobacco-based sponsors' livery; others are just fantasy models made at the whim of the converter !

The last two models listed clearly use the same decal sheets as the AB handbuilt series !