“Clash of the Titans” – Senna & Prost – (Suzuka Japan – 1990)
I remember it well – Â the body language of the pair as they walk back to the pits says it all! Continue reading ““Clash of the Titans” – Senna & Prost – (Suzuka Japan – 1990)”
Tag: Formula 1
Graham Hill & the BRM P57
The metal character figure (representing Graham Hill) is a 1/43 casting from Scalelink and the car is a Brumm diecast. Continue reading “Graham Hill & the BRM P57”
Figures on the “Bay” this week….. (updated – March 3rd)
One of my Jackie Stewart 1/43 scale metal figures which I initially modified with Miliput and then recast by hand in a limited run. Continue reading “Figures on the “Bay” this week….. (updated – March 3rd)”
Chopping and changing!!
I’ve a number of conversions on the bench at the moment; in 1/18 scale, a resin Auto Union driver figure (intended to be Rosemeyer – we shall see?) which I’m modelling new arms for using Milliput around some wire aramatures. Continue reading “Chopping and changing!!”
Gurney and Co…
With all colours now fully “blocked in”, I’m making reasonable progress on these three from Racing Dioramics. Continue reading “Gurney and Co…”
Just the thing for an incurable (motor-sport) romantic…!
Although I found the “trudge” through “Yuletide” somewhat easier this year, and as the arrival of New Year was equally pleasant (I’m not a big fan!) I still felt that mid-winter “low” was inclined to linger a little longer. Continue reading “Just the thing for an incurable (motor-sport) romantic…!”
Three gems from Racing Dioramics
Apart from enjoying the joys of the Festive season, I am having the very pleasant experience of painting not just one, but three wonderful (and original) 1/18 resin figures from Crittenden at Racing Dioramics. Continue reading “Three gems from Racing Dioramics”
Carry on Casting!
I modified and converted a couple of figures a while back, and my multi-talented friend; John Murphy has today delivered back the rubber molds he took from them – absolute beauties! Â As usual, he’s done a superb job capturing all that lovely rich detail. Continue reading “Carry on Casting!”
Job done!
I eventually got the red sectors painted together with some additional logos on the shirt and dark folds on the trousers Continue reading “Job done!”
What colours for the “Flying Scot”?
Nicknamed the “Flying Scot”many years ago for his speed on the track and wearing his trademark tartan-banded helmet as he drove to win three World Championships. Now retired from racing, Jackie Stewart is still very much a part of the F1 world today and his “tartan clad presence” in the pit-lane is often in evidence during TV broadcasts! Continue reading “What colours for the “Flying Scot”?”