Mini driver helmets – 1/43 scale
A selection of 1/43 scale driver helmets including; Graham Hill, Jo Siffert, Francois Cevert and Chris Amon.
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Team Lotus legends – Jim Clark, Graham Hill together with the groundbreaking Lotus 49
Jim Clark and Graham Hill were two drivers who helped define Formula 1 back in the early sixties. Continue reading “Team Lotus legends – Jim Clark, Graham Hill together with the groundbreaking Lotus 49”
An Immense discovery!
I thought I was pretty much up to date on all the F1 character figures currently available until I came across Immense Miniatures; a great name and stunning figures. Continue reading “An Immense discovery!”
Cleaned, primed and based…….
….and waiting for a “touch of the brush” – it’s all down to time, time, time. Continue reading “Cleaned, primed and based…….”
“Marvellous Murphy” and his magic “casting” spell! (1st October)
It’s official – the man is nothing short of a “Wizard” (and a really nice guy into the bargain) – John Murphy turned my large casting job (seven figures) round in double quick time. Continue reading ““Marvellous Murphy” and his magic “casting” spell! (1st October)”
Workbench update – (29th Sept’) plus “EJ” (& Jordan) – Villeneuve & Star Wars RB1!
A batch of new sculpts/ conversions in 43rd scale include, Senna, Hill, Clark, Hunt and Siffert. Continue reading “Workbench update – (29th Sept’) plus “EJ” (& Jordan) – Villeneuve & Star Wars RB1!”
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”
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…!”
Rascasse corner-boys!
Don’t ask me where the title came from – “Rascasse” (as in the famous Monaco corner) combined with the term “Corner-boys” has a wonderful ring to it – anyway maybe it’s because I just like the term – Love it! #rascassecornerboys Continue reading “Rascasse corner-boys!”
Graham Hill – Gold Leaf Team Lotus
One of the most iconic images of the 50’s / 60’s Motor Racing world was the face of Graham Hill – mustachieod with sideburns and slick backed long hair he always looked so relaxed and at ease and was synoymous with racing in the streets of Monaco and Lotus F1 cars painted red and white (Gold Leaf Team Lotus). Continue reading “Graham Hill – Gold Leaf Team Lotus”