Tin junk by any other name...

[Ace-Garageguy]

This hot mess is currently listed on feePay as a "Bburago diecast" model of a Ferrari 250 GTO.

Somehow I doubt its authenticity.

Several other sellers have this lovely example of the scale-modelmaker's craft available as well, and one can be yours for anywhere from $39.95 to $84.95, depending on how blind and gullible you are.

I've reported the name infringement to feePay.

Sell all the tin "art" garbage you want, but don't call it by the name of a respected company that actually does make diecast scale models.

Edited February 10, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[Tabbysdaddy]

Is that one of those Palmers I hear so much about?

[Ace-Garageguy]

2 hours ago, Tabbysdaddy said:

Is that one of those Palmers I hear so much about?

I think it's one of those "artistic interpretations, because models don't look right if they're scaled correctly" scenarios we hear so much about.  

[bobthehobbyguy]

Ah the c perfect diecast for those who like Palmer kits.

[37 caddy]

That looks like some of the decorator pieces you would see at bed bath and beyond type of stores?Ive seen some VW buses that look like they were made by the same people.Does it say what scale it is supposed to be,the VW buses looked like 1/8 scale,lots of burnt welds and rust-patina on them too,actually looked pretty cool for a ornament,here in Canada Home-Hardware used to have them. harvey

[Ace-Garageguy]

2 hours ago, 37 caddy said:

Does it say what scale it is supposed to be,the VW buses looked like 1/8 scale,lots of burnt welds and rust-patina on them too,actually looked pretty cool for a ornament,here in Canada Home-Hardware used to have them. harvey

Some of the listings say 1/18.

But the issue is at least two of the sellers of this "decorator art" refer to them as made by Bburago, a blatant lie.

Edited February 10, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[Tabbysdaddy]

 

[stavanzer]

11 hours ago, 37 caddy said:

That looks like some of the decorator pieces you would see at bed bath and beyond type of stores?Ive seen some VW buses that look like they were made by the same people.Does it say what scale it is supposed to be,the VW buses looked like 1/8 scale,lots of burnt welds and rust-patina on them too,actually looked pretty cool for a ornament,here in Canada Home-Hardware used to have them. harvey

Indeed!

That is exactly what it looks like.

Ugh!

[charlie8575]

On 2/9/2024 at 9:57 PM, Tabbysdaddy said:

Is that one of those Palmers I hear so much about?

Be nice to Palmer, it has died, and can no longer defend itself.

Charlie Larkin