TMC'S SPECIAL REPORT: 2002 INTERNATIONAL MODEL and HOBBY EXPO

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One of the more impressive displays at this year's Hobby Show was hosted by Georgia Marketing and Promotions - GMP. Aside from unveiling their new logo, seen above, GMP had a wide range of new projects on display, including prototypes of their long-awaited 1/18 scale Penske Trans Am Camaro series, the next releases in their 1/12 scale Ford GT series, a beautiful new 1/18 scale Don Prudhomme dragster, a selection of 1/43 and 1/64 scale offerings, some new accessories and a few surprises.

 

 

 

We'll start with the next release in GMP'S 1/12 scale Ford GT series, the 1966 LeMans winning Ford GT 40 Mk II driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon (seen above). As you will recall, there were some last minute problems with the first release in this series, so the company is rather cautious about giving exact release dates these days. Contact us for the 'latest' information.

Based on the prototypes we've seen, the Ford Mk II has a level of detail even higher than the Mk IV. The 1966 LeMans winner is priced at $489.95 plus shipping.Reservations are recommended, since the first car in the series sold out within a couple of weeks of delivery.

We have a full photo set of the Ford Mk II for you HERE.

 

A 1/12 scale Gulf Ford GT 40 in 1969 LeMans winning colors is in the works for 2003. A prototype of that car was also on display (additional photos HERE).

 

 

 

 

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Prototypes of additional versions of the Ford Mk IV were on display as well. Expect announcements at a later date.

 

 

 

The first release in GMP's series of Penske Sunoco Camaros is due late 2002 or early 2003.

It is the #36 Mark Donohue car from Daytona 1967.

For more Camaro photos, click HERE.

 

Whether or not you're a hot rod fan, you're going to love the 1/18 scale Pierson Coupe.

Check out additional photos HERE.

 

GMP will be participating in the 1/43 scale revival with a great selection of road racing, oval track and drag racing replicas at reasonable prices.

Check out the dragsters!!!! A full report HERE.

 

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Some very interesting 1/18 scale models were on display at the Hobby Show, including a few additional Can Am cars, the first of the Ford Fairlanes and a spectacular Don Prudhomme Vintage Top Fuel Dragster. Check everything out HERE.

 

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Airplanes? You bet. Some of the sweetest P-51 replicas you'll ever see. Coming in 2003, but you can check them out HERE.

 

 

We'll wrap up our review of GMP's 2002 Hobby Show presentation with some odds and ends, including 1/64 scale Corvettes, some new 1/6 scale engines and the unique Gilmore Stadium diorama.

Click HERE one more time!

 

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