More CMA Information and Testimonials
What we’re all about.............
First off, if you are reading this it is because you have either
expressed interest in my models and services offered and/or you are
also a fellow auto enthusiast (read: car nut). I’m Marshall Buck and I
established Creative Miniature Associates in 1982 with the generous
help and urging of fellow enthusiast Peter G. Livanos.
Creative Miniature Associates, Inc. is frequently referred to as
Creative Miniatures or CMA. To clarify this a bit further I have also
produced various models under the names: Tipo Models and CMA
Models. The latest addition to my line up is The Loring Collection
under which I produce high quality automotive jewelry in Sterling
Silver and 14K Gold.
The idea from the very beginning was to specialize and cater to
serious collectors by offering them a combination of specific services
under one roof that to this day no one else does or is able to.
The services offered are.: The finest highly detailed custom built to
order models in various scales which are built by myself and just a
few other craftsmen working under my direction; producing my own
line of extremely limited edition hand built models and kits which is
comprised of a varied selection of the finest collector models ranging
from the classics of the 1930’s to the full competition cars of the early
1970’s; consulting service; occasionally representing another top level
craftsman as I did with the late Manuel Olive Sans and now do with
Sean McKenna; and selling some of the rarest one-of-a-kind scratch
built models offered through my Brokerage Service.
The philosophy is simple. Do it right or don’t do it at all, and quality is paramount. Create and produce the finest quality limited edition hand
built models and custom built to order pieces; not to cut corners or over produce any edition; and for each individual model or edition I place an
extremely strong emphasis on getting the body shape just right along with very high detail level and very importantly, historical accuracy. I
can’t tell you how many models I’ve seen that clearly miss one or all of the above areas. I remember a conversation I had in 1988 with the late
Victor Gauntlett. He said to me "..........quality always sells; and what you do Marshall is superb quality." I can proudly say that thanks to the
patronage of so many loyal customers CMA has become world renowned for exceptional quality & attention to every detail and to only being
associated with the finest.
The edition sizes of built models on the average are now limited to a series of as few as 10 to 25 with an occasional stretch to 50.
The expertise and knowledge you receive as a customer at CMA is the most comprehensive to be found. In the field of model collecting there
is unfortunately a great deal of misinformation as well as so many blatant oversights and if you will pardon the pun; so many so called
professionals steering customers in the wrong direction all in the name of making a quick dollar. That does not happen here. I can say with
complete confidence that my range of knowledge in this field is unsurpassed and customers always receive honest and thorough information
which is the same that I would want for myself being a serious collector too. CMA and I are the only specialist in the world that have sold
numerous models by so many of the best artisans such as Manuel Olive Sans, Gerald Wingrove, Michelle Conti, Sean McKenna, Bob Hine,
Jacques Brauer, Stephen Barnett, Jim Ison, David Hayward, Alistair Brookman, Giuseppe Da Corte, and several others who are not as well
known, myself included.
Some of you will also remember that for 11 years I wrote a featured review and information column on models of all types for every issue of
Vintage Motorsport Magazine. My last column in VM was published in early 1999. In 2007 I was asked by three publications to start writing
model columns again, so...........I have been hitting the keyboard since. Currently I am a Contributing Editor to Sports Car Market (as of Sept.
2007), Corvette Market, and The Car Room magazine (as of the first issue June 2008). All are great publications, and not just because I
happen to write for them.
The shameless self promotion continues.:
My first large scale (meaning larger than 1:20th scale) model was of the Le Mans winning Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta which received rave
reviews and was hailed by Prancing Horse Magazine as "the next best thing to owning the full sized car." This particular edition was the first
1:14th scale limited edition model by anyone to feature full chassis detail, so much so that I also produced an edition of separate Rolling
Chassis models. My Barchetta model was also personally selected by Tim Allen, the star of the hit T.V. series "Home Improvement" to be part
of the main house set and was briefly featured in one scene with him and shown in many episodes. This edition of models was also personally
autographed by Luigi Chinetti, Sr. Oh yes, and it was also approved by Touring Superleggera whom designed and built the original Barchetta
bodies. This model had to be great from the start since as they say: you only get one chance to make a first impression.
Another first was offering models personally autographed by famous racing drivers and automotive personalities. I have been very fortunate to
have plaques autographed specifically for my editions by Chris Amon, Luigi Chinetti Sr., Jack Brabham, George Follmer, Juan Manuel Fangio,
Dan Gurney, Denny Hulme, Jacky Ickx, Lloyd Ruby, Stirling Moss, and Jacques Swaters.
Over the years CMA has been selected to produce special display and award models and limited editions for Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.,
Chrysler Corporation, Monterey Historic Automobile Races, Ferrari North America, Honda Performance Development, Toyota Motor Sales and
others.
In 1998 I was assigned the task of curating a museum exhibition of over 80 of some of the best models in the world for an exhibit titled "The
Art of The Automotive Model." This ran for a few months at the Stamford Museum and I have been told that this was one of the most highly
attended exhibits they had ever had. A very limited book edition will eventually be published.
More information about CMA can be found in a number of articles and some mentions that have appeared over the years in various
magazines. I am grateful for all of them. Thank you to: AutoWeek, Car Collector, Autosport, AMOC Quarterly, Prancing Horse, Auto
Aficionado, Sportscar International, Classic and Sportscar, Greenwich Time, Robb Report, Automobiles Classiques, Model Auto Review, Scale
Auto Enthusiast, Four Small Wheels, Quattororuotine and more.
Thank you for your interest and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
TESTIMONIALS
SOME OF THE MANY ACCOLADES WE’VE RECEIVED ABOUT OUR MODELS
"....terrific model of my old McLaren M8D. Your people really did an outstanding job..."
DAN GURNEY
"....superb models."
STIRLING MOSS
"The prototype is wonderful. "The models are beautiful."
JACQUES SWATERS
"....you were responsible for making the superb model of DBR-1/2 which was presented to us by Steve Earle at last year’s Laguna Seca
anniversary event."
HARRY CALTON
Former Director of Public Affairs
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED
"....without a doubt CMA produces the most spectacular models around; their pieces are the stars in my collection."
CRIS W. VANDAGRIFF
Prominent Collector
"The service he (Marshall at CMA) offers is unique. He’s the best in the business, his cars are works of art."
MICHAEL GRAHAM
Prominent Collector
Graham Gallery, New York City, NY
"CMA’s limited edition models are beautiful to look at and are built by some of the most talented professionals ....... there miniatures are
given a place among some of the finest collectibles in the world."
SCALE AUTO ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
"....Creative Miniature Associates, producer of arguably some of the finest handcrafted collector models available."
AUTOWEEK Magazine
"These miniatures are among the finest collectibles in the world.....the quality rivals that of scratch built models."
CAR COLLECTOR MAGAZINE
"They are stunningly finished........."
AUTOSPORT Magazine
"All in all, my Franklin Mint Ford is a satisfactory model; or it would have been, if I hadn’t visited Marshall Buck next.......it is rather like
saying "My Hyundai Scoupe felt quick before I drove a (Ferrari) F40." It’s cubic zirconium vs. diamond,.........you get what you pay for."
SPORTS CAR INTERNATIONAL Magazine
" . . . . . . quality always sells; and what you do, Marshall, is superb quality."
Victor Gauntlett
Former Chairman, Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
"I own (serial) #26 of the (Aston Martin) DBR-1 model. Your work gets huge compliments.....my father-in-law was involved with the
Aston Martin racing team.....every time I look at it I’m in awe of the shape of the car, and your absolute realism and artistry!"
Richard Julian
Prominent Collector
(1:10 Ferrari 250 TR) "It is so much much better than I ever expected....and well worth the extra wait. Great job Marshall; I’m truly
amazed at the level of wonderful workmanship you produce over and over again."
Dean Legon
Prominent Collector
"......I appreciate the quality of your work and your extensive knowledge of the subject matter."
Bruce I. Hannay
Prominent Collector
"......my Ferrari 312B kit arrived safely. It is an awsome kit, and I am going to savor building it.......Thanks again for a great
kit."
Dr. M. Myskew
Prominent Collector
"....a beautiful Creative Miniature Associates model of a DB3S....."
Aston Martin Owners Club East - Best of Show Concours Trophy.
AMOC QUARTERLY Magazine
".....Creative Miniature Associates had on display"(their)"1:14th scale Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta" (which)"was without a doubt the hit of
the show.......breathtaking display.......exquisite models."
MODEL AUTO REVIEW Magazine
"This model in 1:14th scale, is an authentic work of art."
QUATTORORUOTINE Magazine
"Here at last, a 1:14th scale model done properly, and at a good price too.....twice as good as a Brianza....this has it all! If you only ever
buy one 1:14th scale model then make it this one."
NATHAN’S STUDIO
".....the next best thing to owning the full sized car."
PRANCING HORSE Magazine
"....one of the best presented models of classic Ferrari’s we’ve yet seen....amazingly detailed......stunning level of cockpit
detail."
FOUR SMALL WHEELS Magazine
"Latest from Creative Miniature Associates is a magnificent 1:24th scale Ferrari 250 SWB."
CLASSIC AND SPORTSCAR Magazine