You ever wondered how a diecast cast model is created?
16/04/08 09:28 Filed in: GMP
I think everybody who loves die cast models has
wondered "what is the process to create one from
start to finish?"
Each week I will include an installment of how GMP does it.
Designing and crafting a GMP Limited Edition Replica is a truly a labor of love, from original concept, to final production, to delivery to your door. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to researching and understanding the history and original and correct specifications for the replicas that we build. And we are passionately committed to taking the time to design and engineer precision detail into every single part that goes into building a GMP car. George S. Bojaciuk is a GMP consultant and noted authority in the diecast model industry. Read George's story on The Art of Making a GMP Limited Edition Replica. Then you'll really appreciate why GMP promises superb quality and absolute satisfaction with every car we build.
Here the GMP team reviews a GT-40 Mk IV. Success
achieved in detail on this image can now be used on
new projects
The Concept
So how is an "image" selected? It can be a whole host of factors that make an image the "right" one to do. The process starts with a brainstorming session. All the team members gather with info. They review collector requests, surveys they might have conducted, historical significance, images currently out on the market, trends, past successful models and a whole host of other factors that may decide what the next model might be. Discussions may also include studying variants of the same car so as to maximize the use of a single tool.
Tooling is the expensive part of any diecast project. To make the best possible use of a tool needs sound judgment from the start. Initial discussions on licensing begin at this stage, as this is a crucial facet of development. No license = No model!
Each week I will include an installment of how GMP does it.
Designing and crafting a GMP Limited Edition Replica is a truly a labor of love, from original concept, to final production, to delivery to your door. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to researching and understanding the history and original and correct specifications for the replicas that we build. And we are passionately committed to taking the time to design and engineer precision detail into every single part that goes into building a GMP car. George S. Bojaciuk is a GMP consultant and noted authority in the diecast model industry. Read George's story on The Art of Making a GMP Limited Edition Replica. Then you'll really appreciate why GMP promises superb quality and absolute satisfaction with every car we build.
Here the GMP team reviews a GT-40 Mk IV. Success
achieved in detail on this image can now be used on
new projectsThe Concept
So how is an "image" selected? It can be a whole host of factors that make an image the "right" one to do. The process starts with a brainstorming session. All the team members gather with info. They review collector requests, surveys they might have conducted, historical significance, images currently out on the market, trends, past successful models and a whole host of other factors that may decide what the next model might be. Discussions may also include studying variants of the same car so as to maximize the use of a single tool.
Tooling is the expensive part of any diecast project. To make the best possible use of a tool needs sound judgment from the start. Initial discussions on licensing begin at this stage, as this is a crucial facet of development. No license = No model!