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Ferrari F10 Revell – at last more progress……………..!

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I  eventually re-united myself with the F10 project I’ve had on the go now for several months.  Spent a couple of hours applying the “CF” decals in all the relevant places and I have to say they went on an absolute dream -  sublime to work with and no trimming required – printing is spot-on – just slide them off the paper and apply a little softening solution, then stand back and admire!   Now that I have a bit of momentum going again on this project I’ll try and finish the “All Black” version in the next few days – … Continue reading Ferrari F10 Revell – at last more progress……………..!

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Spotted on a stroll through Knightsbridge..

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Usually the sight of a flash car in London doesn’t cause too much of a stir – the sight and sound of something on four wheels costing the earth and out of the reach of most ordinary mortals is prety much “old hat” these days and doesn’t cause the locals to stop stare and point to the extent that it sometimes used to. Having said that, (as an ardent petrol-head) when I visit I’ll always keep an eye out for what’s on the move in the hope I’ll see someone famous (probably driving a Prius!) or my first Veyron in … Continue reading Spotted on a stroll through Knightsbridge..

F1 RACING MINIATURES, Formula 1, Jackie StewartLeave a comment

Jackie Stewart 43rd scale

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I got most of the details added to this Denizen figure over the week-end.  I decided to paint it up to represent Jackie Stewart – so hopefully with the addition of the tartan on the helmet (which I painted on) and perched beside the 1969  Matra (a Quartzo model which I removed the driver from) it goes some way to looking like JYS !  I’m not able to pin it down exactly, but midway through 1969 I believe Jackie moved from th Buco open face to the full face Bell helmet, so this figure represents the attire he would have … Continue reading Jackie Stewart 43rd scale

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“Pits and bits”!

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I’m continuing to add some more detail to my 1/20 scale Tamiya pit set.  Each time I finish a painting session I use the left-over paint on the palette to apply washes and and glazes – and slowly build up the effects and finishes.   I’ve found this approach works best for me with projects like this.    This kind of painting is a nice break from the more deliberate stuff – less stressful as it kind of “paints itself” over a couple of sessions!  I usually have a number of projects on the go at the same time and “hop” … Continue reading “Pits and bits”!

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Is time running out for Bernie?

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I finished the detail painting of my 43rd scale figure of “Bernie” (Mr F1). I gave him a couple of coats of protective varnish and perched him atop an F1 timepiece for a miniature photo- shoot!   I’m having some problems at the moment with the macro setting on my Fuji Finepix camera – it comes and goes, as it gets itself confused about what it’s trying to do!  However, today it behaved itself and dealt admirably with the restricted depth of field on all settings!  On the subject of “Bernie’s” tenure at the helm of the F1 empire grinding to … Continue reading Is time running out for Bernie?

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Denizen Miniatures – more WIP!

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Spent the morning putting some more detail on my latest batch of 43rd scale figures – all Denizen castings. I concentrated on this lot which includes, Gilles Villeneuve, Jackie Stewart, Denny Hulme, “Bernie”, Alain Prost  and a Marlboro “Pit-babe”. I pretty much finished the Bernie figure and over the next 24 hours I’ll make a third pass with appropriate decals, and shading – hopefully I’ll post more progress tomorrow, Cheers, Continue reading Denizen Miniatures – more WIP!

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The (un)-usual little suspects!

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I’m trying to keep the motivation going on the painting front – it’s difficult at the moment spending any time in the studio with the warm weather we are having.  Rather than spend a beautiful morning indoors, I took some of my reference material (scrap books & cutouts etc) and tidied them into some folders and at the same time, lapped up a beautiful warm southerly breeze on the back deck.   I always think it’s worth being very deliberate about enjoying good weather when it does come.  The winter will be long and cold and sometimes treasured memories of warmer … Continue reading The (un)-usual little suspects!

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Lewis and Jenson run a gallery??

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Well not really; Getty Images are running an exhibition of photographs taken at the British Grand Prix over the last 60 years and it’s curated by Lewis and Jenson.  It’s a small exhibition of well presented high quality photographs taken at Silverstone and Brands Hatch over the years, and if you’re a Formula One or photographic enthusiast visiting central London, then it’s worth a look.   I was in London last week-end, and after dropping into St. Martins Model Cars, and that great book shop next door “Motor Books” (which are both in Cecil Court just off St Martins Lane) I … Continue reading Lewis and Jenson run a gallery??

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Our “Nige” – 1/18 driver figure

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Using an original (stripped down) Minichamps 1/18 driver figure I’ve painted this in acrylics and added some MSM decal to create Nigel Mansell in the garbe he would have worn while driving “Red 5” otherwise known as; the Williams FW14b.  I added the comms link and breather tube to the helmet and I finished it with a couple of coats of Klear and I also applied matt varnish on the suit to seal in all the decals – (which were tricky to fit as they are intended for use on a 1/20 scale figure) – so plenty of Mocrosol a … Continue reading Our “Nige” – 1/18 driver figure

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Tamiya Tool set 1/20 – the “well used look”

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The tools from the Tamiy F1 pit crew set is something I’ve been threatening to do for some time now.  I have a couple of pre ’80’s car dioramas in mind and I want to incorporate that “grubby” effect which is so much a part of the F1 scene arond that time.  It was a time when spanners, screwdrivers and oily cans and rags were all very much a part of the pit scene.  Nowadays, you would be hard pushed to make out the engine in the back of a modern F1 car – gone is the massive maze of … Continue reading Tamiya Tool set 1/20 – the “well used look”