BMW engine 1/24 scale
Left over from an old Otaki (or perhaps Tamiya) plastic kit I came across an incomplete engine in my spares stash. Never one to pass up a bit of inventive (fantasy!) plumbing, I set to work by adding some additional wires, cables and tubes! Continue reading “BMW engine 1/24 scale”
Zouave ACW – 1/6 scale resin bust
The colorful Infantry Regiments of Zouaves fought on both sides in the American Civil War. Zouave infantry regiments first appeared in the French army in the mid 1800’s and were initially raised from the hardy fighters of the Zwawa tribes of Algeria. Continue reading “Zouave ACW – 1/6 scale resin bust”
Maserati 250F engine 1/20 scale
Maserati 250F engine strapped to a wooden pallet / trolley. The engine is a metal casting from the Italian company Revival Miniatures (to which I have added some extra detail and plumbing). Continue reading “Maserati 250F engine 1/20 scale”
Colin Chapman 1/43 JPS Lotus
Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman – hence the interlinking letters in the Lotus emblem:= ACBC ! Continue reading “Colin Chapman 1/43 JPS Lotus”
Donald Campbell & Mr Whoppit 1/43 Limited figure complete
Donald Campbell – Speed Record breaker – sadly perished on lake Coniston in Bluebird K7 while attempting to set new water speed record in 1967. Campbell figure (complete with his mascot Mr.Whoppit)Â is cast in white … Continue reading Donald Campbell & Mr Whoppit 1/43 Limited figure complete
Donald Campbell & Colin Chapman – WIP minifigures
Two more additions to my limited run of 1/43 rd scale metal figures. I’ve blocked in the main colours and more shading and blending will be applied together with some decals for the Chapman figure. I will also add the communication connectors for his headset and microphone. Continue reading “Donald Campbell & Colin Chapman – WIP minifigures”
Monaco Flag Marshal – 1/43 figure WIP
Safety standards have come a long way in all classes of Motor sport over the last 40 years, and in particular; Formula 1. Continue reading “Monaco Flag Marshal – 1/43 figure WIP”
Williams FW19 diecast rescue
I picked up this Minichamps diecast at a swap meet some time back. Broken from it’s base, missing a wheel, and with it’s box in tatters I took it home (against my better judgement) with the intention of performing a rescue of sorts. Continue reading “Williams FW19 diecast rescue”
A case for Enzo – the ultimate luggage!
A classic luggage rack on the back of a Ferrari 250 California seems to me to always look cool and sophisticated. One with the ultimate piece of luggage attached well, that would be just super cool! Continue reading A case for Enzo – the ultimate luggage!
Porsche 550 RS High Wing (WIP)
I’ve had this nice little Brumm diecast Porsche for some time now. When I saw the actual car run at the Goodwood FOS this year it inspired me to dig it out and see if I could improve the model somewhat. Continue reading “Porsche 550 RS High Wing (WIP)”